SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) CHSL (10+2) Recruitment 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has invited online application form for the recruitment post of Group C posts, namely Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operators (DEO) across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 for 2,536 vacancies. Guru Gyan Provides You the Official Information, Post-wise Eligibility Criteria, Salary Details, Age Limits, and Direct Online Apply Links Released by SSC.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level (CHSL) Examination 2026

Important Dates	Application Fees
Application Start Date: 07 September 2026 Application Last Date: 07 October 2026 Online Fee Payment Last Date: 08 October 2026 Correction Window: 14 to 16 October 2026 Tier-I Exam Date: Notified Later Tier-II Exam Date: Notified Later	All Other Candidates (Gen/OBC/EWS): Rs. 100/- Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Exempted) Pay the Application Fee strictly through online modes (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Cards).
Age Limit as on 01/08/2026	Total Vacancies
Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 27 Years Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible. Age Relaxation extra as per SSC rules.	2,536 (Group C Posts)

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria & Salary 2026

Post Name	Pay Scale / Salary	Educational Qualification
Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A' (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture, and SSC)	Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) & Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300)	12th Standard (10+2) Pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
LDC / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) & Other DEOs	Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200)	Must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Note: Candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, provided they possess the essential qualification on or before the cutoff date, i.e., 07 October 2026.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL (10+2) Online Form 2026

• Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
• Click on the Login / Register option on the SSC website.
• If you are a new candidate, complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) using your basic details, mobile number and email ID.
• After completing OTR, log in to your SSC account using your registration credentials.
• Go to the Latest Notifications / Apply section and find Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
• Click on the Apply button and carefully read the instructions before proceeding.
• Fill in all required personal, educational and other details correctly in the application form.
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size, wherever applicable.
• Carefully check all the entered information using the Preview option before final submission.
• Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment mode, if required.
• Submit the application form after verifying all details.
• After successful submission, download and save the SSC CHSL 2026 Application Form / Confirmation Page for future reference.
• Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official SSC website for the latest updates regarding the examination.

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