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SSC CHSL 2026 · Notification & recruitment

SSC CHSL Notification 2026: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply

The latest SSC CHSL notice is "Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice", published 7 September 2026. Applications closed on 7 October 2026.

Official notice: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice →

Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.

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SSC CHSL 2026 important dates

Applications closed on 7 October 2026.

Online application7 September – 7 October 2026 (11 pm)
Last date for fee payment8 October 2026 (11 pm)
Form correction window14 – 16 October 2026
Tier-I and Tier-II (CBT)To be notified later

Source: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 7 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

SSC CHSL vacancy 2026

Vacancies: Approx. 2,536 (tentative)

  • Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A'

Source: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 7 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

SSC CHSL 2026 vacancies

The notice lists approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. Final vacancies are fixed after the user departments complete their scrutiny, and the post-wise and category-wise split is published later on the SSC website under Candidate's Corner → Tentative Vacancy. Check that page before filling preferences.

SSC CHSL eligibility summary

Age limit: 18–27 years (as on 1 August 2026).

  • 12th standard pass from a recognised board
  • DEO in specified ministries (incl. Consumer Affairs, SSC, Culture): 12th in Science with Mathematics
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SSC CHSL application fee

₹100

Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.

Source: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice (published 7 September 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.

SSC CHSL selection process

  1. Tier-I: computer-based test
  2. Tier-II: computer-based test (Session-I) and skill/typing test (Session-II)
  3. Document verification
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How to apply for SSC CHSL 2026

  1. 1

    Register once on ssc.gov.in

    Complete One-Time Registration on the new SSC website and log in to the CHSL application. Keep your mobile number and email active — both are verified by OTP.

  2. 2

    Capture your photograph live

    The application captures your photograph live through the camera; use good light, a plain background and keep your face fully in the frame.

  3. 3

    Choose the exam language and centres

    Questions in Parts II, III and IV of Tier-I can be answered in English, Hindi or one of the languages listed in the notice, which you choose in the form.

  4. 4

    Pay the fee

    The fee is ₹100, payable online by BHIM UPI, net banking or card, by 8 October 2026 (11 pm). Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen candidates are exempt.

  5. 5

    Correct mistakes in the window

    The correction window is 14 – 16 October 2026. The charge is ₹200 for the first resubmission and ₹500 for the second. SSC's toll-free helpline is 1800 309 3063.

  6. 6

    Fill post preferences later

    Preferences for posts and departments are collected through an online option form before the result. You are not considered for any post you do not list.

Check the official notice before applying: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_chsl_2026.pdf

Frequently asked questions

When can I apply for SSC CHSL?

Online application: 7 September – 7 October 2026 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 7 September 2026. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.

How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL?

Approx. 2,536 (tentative), according to the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice.

What is the application fee for SSC CHSL?

₹100. Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice. (as per the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 — Notice).

How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?

About 2,536 tentative vacancies; the post-wise and category-wise split is published later on the SSC website under Tentative Vacancy.

Can 12th Arts or Commerce students apply for SSC CHSL DEO?

Yes for most DEO posts. Only DEO posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the SSC and the Ministry of Culture require 12th Science with Mathematics.

Who is exempt from the SSC CHSL fee?

Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates eligible for reservation. Everyone else pays ₹100 online.

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