SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026, inviting online applications for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade 'A' posts. SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 offers approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India. Applications open on 07 September 2026 and close on 07 October 2026.

Eligibility for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is assessed as on the cut-off date of 07 October 2026, and covers nationality, educational qualification, and age. Nationality A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with the intention of settling permanently in India (candidates in the latter categories require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India). SSC CHSL Qualification Post Qualification Required DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject, from a recognised Board LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (all other Departments/Ministries) 12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University Candidates who have appeared for their Class 12 exam can also apply, but they must have the qualifying result declared on or before 07 October 2026. Only a declared result counts - a result "under process" does not meet the requirement.

The age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years, reckoned as on 01 August 2026. This means candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible to apply. Age relaxation is available as per government norms. Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC 3 years PwBD 10 years PwBD (OBC) 13 years PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01.08.2026 Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service) Age relaxed up to 40 years Only male candidates are eligible for any vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO). To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.

Selected candidates in SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 will be placed on the following pay levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. In-hand/gross salary figures are not specified in the notification. Post Pay Level Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) Data Entry Operator (DEO) Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) Also Read: Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - Apply Online for 2482 Local Bank Officer Posts