📝 SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 for LDC, JSA, DEO & DEO Grade 'A' posts. Apply online from 7 September to 7 October 2026.
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | SSC |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, DEO & DEO Grade 'A' |
| Job Type | Central Government, Group C |
| Approx. Vacancies | 2,536 |
| Application Start | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Application Start | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 October 2026 |
| Correction Window | 14–16 October 2026 |
| Tier-I Exam | To be notified |
| Tier-II Exam | To be notified |
Educational Qualification: 12th Standard or equivalent. For certain DEO posts, 12th Science with Mathematics required.
Age Limit: 18–27 years as on 1 August 2026. (Born between 2 Aug 1999 and 1 Aug 2008)
Age Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, etc.
Fee: ₹100
Exempted: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen.
Payment via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit Card.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration: 60 minutes (15 min per section). Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer.
Tier-I: Qualifying, used for shortlisting. Minimum qualifying: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, All Others 20%.
Tier-II: Final merit based on Tier-II performance. Includes Skill Test/Typing Test for applicable posts.
Post Preference: Final and irreversible once submitted.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| DEO | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| DEO | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| DEO Grade 'A' | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Always refer to the official SSC website for the latest updates.