SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Notification Out, 2,536 Vacancies; Apply Online by October 7
SSC has released the CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification for approximately 2,536 Group C vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts. Eligible Class 12 pass candidates can apply from September 7 to October 7, 2026, up to 11 PM. The application fee, age limit, salary, selection process and correction window are detailed in the notification.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026, inviting applications for approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies. The recruitment covers posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade ‘A’ in various Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India.
The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification was issued on September 7, 2026, under Advertisement No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1. Eligible candidates can submit applications through the official SSC website from September 7 to October 7, 2026, up to 11:00 PM, TOI reported. The recruitment is open to candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. SBI Hiring: State Bank of India To Recruit 12,000 Staff, Add 250 Branches in FY27.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Dates
The online application process has started along with the release of the notification. Candidates must complete the application and pay the applicable fee within the prescribed deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and application start | September 7, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 7, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | October 8, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Correction window | October 14 to October 16, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Tier-I examination | To be notified |
| Tier-II examination | To be notified |
Candidates should note that the online application deadline is October 7, while the last date for fee payment is October 8, 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancies And Salary
The recruitment has approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts. LDC and JSA positions carry Pay Level 2, ranging from INR 19,900 to INR 63,200. DEO posts are placed in Pay Level 4, from INR 25,500 to INR 81,100. DEO Grade ‘A’ posts carry Pay Level 5, from INR 29,200 to INR 92,300. The number of vacancies is tentative and may be revised by the Commission.
SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 27 years as on August 1, 2026. Candidates should have been born between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2008.
Age relaxation will apply according to government rules. Candidates should check the detailed notification for post-specific educational requirements, where applicable.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is INR 100 for UR, OBC and EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates are exempt from paying the application fee. Candidates who are required to pay the fee should complete the payment within the prescribed deadline to ensure that their applications are successfully submitted.
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
The selection process will comprise Tier-I, Tier-II, a skill or typing test where applicable, and document verification. Tier-I and Tier-II will be conducted as computer-based examinations.
The dates for the Tier-I and Tier-II examinations have not yet been announced by the Commission. Candidates who qualify at the relevant stages will have to complete the applicable skill or typing test and document verification requirements.
How To Apply For SSC CHSL 2026
Candidates can apply through the SSC website or the my SSC mobile application.
The application process includes One-Time Registration, completing the application form, live photograph capture, signature upload, fee payment where applicable, final submission and downloading the application printout. Candidates should carefully check the information entered in the application before final submission.
SSC CHSL 2026: Key Dates To Remember
- Notification released: September 7, 2026
- Applications begin: September 7, 2026
- Last date to apply: October 7, 2026, 11:00 PM
- Last date for fee payment: October 8, 2026, 11:00 PM
- Correction window: October 14 to October 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
- Tier-I exam: To be notified
- Tier-II exam: To be notified
Candidates seeking government jobs through SSC CHSL should complete the registration process before the October 7 deadline and review the official notification for detailed post-wise requirements and instructions.
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