SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Out for 2536 Vacancies, Download Official PDF, Apply Online

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CHSL 2026 Notification on 7th September 2026, bringing great news for lakhs of government job aspirants across India.

If you have been waiting to apply for posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Postal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), this is your chance.

A total of 2536 vacancies have been announced, and the online application process will remain active from 7th September to 7th October 2026.

Read this article carefully as we have covered everything from eligibility and vacancies to exam pattern and how to apply.

SSC CHSL Notification 2026 Out

The SSC CHSL (10+2) is a national-level competitive exam conducted every year by the SSC to recruit eligible candidates. Only 12th-level posts are filled through this exam. The recruitment process includes Tier 1 (Computer-Based Examination) and Tier 2, followed by document verification. Depending on the vacancy, posts may differ from year to year.

The selection process consists of two tiers:

• Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Tier 2: Computer-Based Test + Skill/Typing Test

The official Notification has been released today on the official website of SSC at www.ssc.gov.in. Read the PDF shared here.

Download SSC CHSL Notification 2026 PDF

SSC CHSL 2026 – Highlights

Quick Takeaways from SSC CHSL Official Notification

• Sectional timings introduced in Tier 1 and Tier 2: Tier-I
• Centre choice restricted to one Region: all three centre preferences must now lie within the same SSC Region
• Vacancies reduced from 3,131 in 2025 to 2,536 in 2026 (about 19% fewer posts)
• Answer key challenge fee halved: now Rs 50 per question (earlier it was Rs 100)
• Mangal font made mandatory for Hindi Typing/Skill Test (LDC/JSA)
• Sliding Mechanism now formally adopted and “Final Result” replaced with “FRTA/Result” like other SSC Exams
• Aadhaar authentication now optional (was compulsory till last year).
• “Scribe” replaced with “scribe/assistive technology”
• Centre list expanded from 130 to 136: 13 new centres added, 7 withdrawn
• Visually handicapped candidates exempted from Aadhaar face authentication at application stage

Important Dates

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

SSC has announced a total of 2536 vacancies for LDC/JSA, and DEO posts. The actual category-wise vacancy is not available yet, but it will be released soon.

Last 8 Years SSC CHSL Vacancy Trends

SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, make sure you meet all the eligibility conditions. Applying without checking eligibility can lead to disqualification later.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised Board or University.
• For the Data Entry Operator (DEO) post at the Office of CAG, Candidates must have passed Class 12 in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
• Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 exam and awaiting results are not eligible.

Age Limit (as on 1/8/2026)

To apply for SSC CHSL 2026, candidates must be between 18 to 27 years old.

Age Relaxation

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

1. a citizen of India, or
2. a subject of Nepal, or
3. a subject of Bhutan, or
4. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania(Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

Number of Attempts

There is no limit to the number of attempts that a candidate can make in the SSC CHSL Exam. However, age limit is a factor that candidates have to be aware of. If anyone is out of the age limit, then they can not apply.

SSC CHSL (10+2 Level) Salary Structure

SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online Link

The SSC CHSL 2026 Registration process has officially started on the Staff Selection Commission’s official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates who wish to apply for posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) can now fill out the online application form.

The registration includes steps such as One-Time Registration (OTR), filling in personal and academic details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee.

SSC CHSL Apply Online 2026 Link

Application Fee

1. General Category: Rs. 100/-
2. SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen: Nil

How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026?

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.

Step 2: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user.

Step 3: Log in using your Registration Number and Password.

Step 4: Click on the SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online link.

Step 5: Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details.

Step 6: Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Step 7: Pay the application fee through the online payment mode (if applicable).

Step 8: Review all the details carefully and submit the application form.

Step 9: Download and print the application form for future reference.

SSC CHSL Selection Process

1. Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination)
2. Tier 2 (Computer Based Examination)
3. Document Verification

SSC CHSL Tier 1 (Prelims) Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL Tier 2 (Mains) Exam Pattern

Qualifying Marks

• UR : 30%
• OBC/ EWS : 25%
• All other categories : 20%

SSC CHSL Exam Cities