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What’s new in SSC CHSL 2026
- 07 SEPSSC CHSL 2026 notification released with about 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and Data Entry Operator posts.
- 01 OCTSSC proposed the Tier 1 exam for 30 November – 31 December 2026.
- 07 OCTOnline applications closed (fee payment allowed till 8 October).
- 07 OCTCHSL 2025 final result declared: 3,515 candidates selected against 3,522 vacancies.
- 14–16 OCTApplication form correction window, with correction charges.
Exam overview
SSC CHSL 2026 at a glance
SSC CHSL fills Group C posts in central ministries, departments and offices for 12th-pass candidates — Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator.
Conducting body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Full form
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination
Posts
LDC / JSA, Data Entry Operator, DEO Grade 'A'
Vacancies
2,536 (tentative)
Application window
7 Sep – 7 Oct 2026
Tier 1 exam
30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (proposed)
Tier 2 exam
To be notified
Mode
Online — Computer-Based Test
Stages
Tier 1 → Tier 2 (with skill/typing test); merit is based on Tier 2 only
Eligibility
12th pass (Science with Maths for some DEO posts)
Salary range
₹19,900 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level 2, 4 and 5)
Official website
ssc.gov.in
Important dates
The 2026 recruitment timeline
07 SEP 2026
Notification & applications open
07 OCT 2026
Last date to apply
Fee payment till 8 Oct
14–16 OCT 2026
Application form correction window
Correction charges apply
30 NOV – 31 DEC 2026
Tier 1 — Computer-Based Exam
Proposed, as per SSC notice of 1 Oct 2026
TO BE NOTIFIED
Tier 2 — Computer-Based Exam with skill/typing test
Vacancies
2,536 posts on the table
The notification lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC will publish the post-wise and category-wise split later on ssc.gov.in (Candidate's Corner › Tentative Vacancy).
2,536
2026 is tentative (notification of 7 Sep 2026); 2025 is the final vacancy count from the CHSL 2025 final result.
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Exam pattern
How the exam is scored
Both tiers are computer-based. Tier 1 only shortlists candidates for Tier 2; the final merit list is made from Tier 2 Sections I and II alone.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section I · Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Section I · Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| Section II · English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| Section II · General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Section III · Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 (qualifying) |
| Section IV · Skill Test / Typing Test | — | Qualifying |
| Counted for merit (Sections I + II) | 120 | 360 |
Syllabus
What you’ll be tested on
Four subjects in Tier 1, per the official indicative syllabus. Tier 2 covers the same areas in more depth, plus Computer Knowledge.
Spot the errorFill in the blanksSynonyms / homonymsAntonymsSpellings / mis-spelt wordsIdioms & phrasesOne-word substitutionImprovement of sentencesActive / passive voiceDirect / indirect narrationShuffling of sentence partsShuffling of sentences in a passageCloze passageComprehension passage
Semantic, symbolic/number and figural analogySemantic, symbolic/number and figural classificationSemantic, number and figural seriesSymbolic operationsTrendsSpace orientationVenn diagramsDrawing inferencesPunched hole / pattern folding & unfoldingFigural pattern folding and completionEmbedded figuresCoding & decodingNumerical operationsWord buildingCritical thinkingProblem solvingEmotional & social intelligence
Number systemsPercentagesRatio & proportionSquare rootsAveragesSimple & compound interestProfit, loss & discountPartnershipMixture & alligationTime & distanceTime & workAlgebraic identities & surdsGraphs of linear equationsGeometry: triangles & circlesMensurationTrigonometry, heights & distancesStatistical charts (histogram, bar, pie)
Current eventsHistoryCultureGeographyEconomic sceneGeneral policyScientific researchEveryday scienceIndia and its neighbouring countries
Computer basics: CPU, input/output devices, memory, portsWindows Explorer and keyboard shortcutsWindows OS and MS Word, Excel, PowerPointWeb browsing, searching, downloading & uploadingManaging an e-mail accounte-BankingNetworking devices and protocolsCyber security threats and prevention
Salary & posts
What you actually take home
Pay depends on the post you are allotted. These are the pay levels given in the notification.
Level 5₹29,200+
₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Data Entry Operator (Level 5 posts)
Level 4₹25,500+
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Data Entry Operator, DEO Grade 'A'
Level 2₹19,900+
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Eligibility
Can you apply?
Qualification
12th pass from a recognised Board. DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and the Ministry of Culture need 12th in Science with Maths.
Appearing in 12th
Can apply, but must pass by 7 Oct 2026
Age limit
18 – 27 years (born 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008)
Age reference date
1 August 2026
Relaxation
OBC +3 · SC/ST +5 · PwBD +10 (OBC +13, SC/ST +15) · ESM +3 after service
Nationality
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or eligible person of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate)
Application fee
₹100 · Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM exempt
Typing / skill test
LDC/JSA: 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi · DEO: 8,000 key depressions/hour (15,000 for the DEO posts needing Science)
Cut-off
SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 cut-off — LDC / JSA
Category cut-offs for LDC / JSA / Clerk-cum-Typist in the CHSL 2025 Tier 1 result (normalized marks out of 200). DEO posts had separate, higher cut-offs.
UR
144.26
out of 200
OBC
143.83
out of 200
EWS
141.42
out of 200
SC
125.40
out of 200
ST
115.25
out of 200
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FAQ
SSC CHSL questions, answered
SSC has proposed Tier 1 for 30 November to 31 December 2026 (notice dated 1 Oct 2026). Tier 2 dates will be notified later on ssc.gov.in.
The notification lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC will publish the post-wise and category-wise split later; final numbers may change.
18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026 — born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008. OBC get 3 years of relaxation, SC/ST 5 years and PwBD 10 years.
Yes, candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply, but they must have passed by 7 October 2026. Some DEO posts need Class 12 in Science with Maths.
Yes. Tier 1 deducts 0.50 marks per wrong answer. In Tier 2, each wrong answer costs 1 mark in Sections I, II and III.
No. Tier 1 only shortlists candidates. The final merit list uses Tier 2 Sections I and II (360 marks); the Computer Knowledge Test and the skill/typing test are qualifying.
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