SSC CHSL 10+2 Online Form 2026 – Apply Online for 2,536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) SSC CHSL 10+2 Online Form 2026 Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
Important Dates Notification Date: 07/09/2026 Application Begin: 07/09/2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 07/10/2026 up to 11:00 PM Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 08/10/2026 up to 11:00 PM Application Correction Window: 14/10/2026 to 16/10/2026 up to 11:00 PM Tier-I Examination Date: To Be Notified Later Tier-II Examination Date: To Be Notified Later Admit Card Available: Before Examination	Application Fee Application Fee: ₹100/- Women Candidates: Exempted SC / ST Candidates: Exempted PwBD Candidates: Exempted Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Eligible for Reservation: Exempted Payment Mode: BHIM UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card Fee once paid will not be refunded.
SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026: Age Limit Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 27 Years Age is calculated as on: 01/08/2026 Candidates should be born between 02/08/1999 and 01/08/2008. SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years upper age relaxation. OBC Candidates: 3 Years upper age relaxation. PwBD Candidates: 10 Years upper age relaxation. PwBD + OBC Candidates: 13 Years upper age relaxation. PwBD + SC / ST Candidates: 15 Years upper age relaxation. Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories will receive age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Vacancy and Eligibility Details
Post Name	Vacancy / Eligibility Details
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Pay Level: Level-2 Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 Qualification: 12th Standard Pass from a recognized Board or University. Typing Test is applicable during Tier-II.
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	Pay Level: Level-4 / Level-5 Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 or ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 Qualification: 12th Standard Pass for DEO posts except the specifically identified departments / ministries. Skill Test is mandatory.
Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'	Pay Level: Level-4 Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 Qualification: 12th Standard Pass, subject to the post-specific qualification. Skill Test is mandatory.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must possess the required educational qualification on or before 07/10/2026. For LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade 'A' posts except the specifically identified departments / ministries: 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. For DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject. Candidates appearing in the 12th examination can apply, provided they obtain the essential qualification on or before 07/10/2026. Note: Candidates should read the official notification carefully for department-specific qualification conditions and post requirements.
Typing / Skill Test	LDC / JSA Typing Test: 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. DEO Skill Test is mandatory for all DEO candidates. For specified DEO / DEO Grade 'A' posts: 15,000 key depressions per hour. For other DEO / DEO Grade 'A' posts: 8,000 key depressions per hour. Skill Test / Typing Test is of qualifying nature.
Total Vacancy: Approximately 2,536 Posts SSC has notified approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for the CHSL 2026 examination. The final number of vacancies may change after the concerned Ministries / Departments provide and update their vacancy details. SSC does not collect State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies.
SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026: Selection Process Tier-I Computer Based Examination. Tier-II Computer Based Examination. Computer Knowledge Test in Tier-II. Skill Test / Typing Test in Tier-II, as applicable to the post. Document Verification. Final merit is prepared on the basis of the applicable Tier-II marks, subject to qualifying the mandatory sections and post-specific skill / typing requirements. There is no interview in the SSC CHSL selection process.
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern Tier-I: 100 Questions / 200 Marks. Tier-I Subjects: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. Tier-I Duration: 60 Minutes with sectional timing. Tier-I Negative Marking: 0.50 Mark for each wrong answer. Tier-II Section-I: Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence – 60 Questions / 180 Marks. Tier-II Section-II: English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness – 60 Questions / 180 Marks. Tier-II Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test – 15 Questions / 45 Marks, qualifying in nature. Tier-II Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test, qualifying in nature. Tier-II negative marking: 1 Mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III.
How to Apply Online for SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026 Visit the official SSC website. Complete the required One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal if you do not already have a valid OTR. Log in using your SSC registration credentials. Select Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. Read the complete notification carefully. Enter your personal, educational and other required details. Select the applicable posts and preferences. Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents, wherever requested. Pay the application fee of ₹100/-, if applicable. Check the complete application form carefully before final submission. Submit the application on or before 07/10/2026 up to 11:00 PM. Complete fee payment by 08/10/2026 up to 11:00 PM, if applicable. Save or print the final submitted application for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates The last date for submitting the application is 07/10/2026 at 11:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is 08/10/2026 at 11:00 PM. The application correction window is from 14/10/2026 to 16/10/2026 up to 11:00 PM. Candidates should ensure that their 12th qualification is obtained on or before 07/10/2026. Applicants for specified DEO / DEO Grade 'A' posts must have studied Mathematics in the Science stream at 12th level. Choose post preferences carefully because SSC makes final allotment on the basis of merit-cum-preference. Old OTR created on the previous ssc.nic.in website is not functional on the new SSC website; candidates must complete a fresh OTR on the new portal where required. Keep your registration number, password, application form and payment details safe. Check the official SSC website regularly for examination dates, admit card, answer key and result updates.
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Disclaimer: SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026 details, including vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee, examination pattern, application dates and selection process, are based on the official Staff Selection Commission notification. Candidates should verify all information and subsequent updates from the official SSC website before applying.