The official notification for SSC CHSL 2026 exam has been released for 2536 vacancies of LDC, JSA, DEO & DEO Grade A (Group C) posts. 12th pass or appearing (Higher Secondary) candidates are eligible to apply. No prior experience is required. Selection involves two CBT stages, Document Verification and a Medical Examination, with an initial pay of Rs. 19,900 (Level 2, 7th CPC) for LDC & JSA and Rs. 25,500 (Level 4, 7th CPC) for DEO. 

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CHSL 2026 Notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination. The recruitment is being conducted for approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies for posts including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade 'A'.

The SSC CHSL 2026 online application process started on 7 September 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official SSC website until 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. The last date for online fee payment is 8 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. The application correction window will be available from 14 to 16 October 2026.

SSC CHSL notification

SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Overview

ParticularDetails
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameCombined Higher Secondary Level Examination- 2026
Vacancies2536
Posts NameLower Division Clerk (LDC)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’
Exam TypeNational Level
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration Dates7th September to 7th October 2026
Mode of ExamOnline
Qualification12th pass (10+2)
Age Limit18 to 27 years
Selection ProcessTier 1 and Tier 2
Official Websitehttps://ssc.gov.in/

SSC CHSL 2026 Official Notification Out

The detailed notification for the SSC CHSL 2026 Exam has been officially released at www.ssc.gov.in to recruit candidates for Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator(DEO) posts. The Official SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification with complete details for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) Exam 2026 can be downloaded from the direct link below  

SSC CHSL 2026 Official Notification PDF Link

Official Source: www.ssc.gov.in

Important Dates

The online application process started on 7th September after the notification was released, and the last date is 7th October 2026. Candidates can apply online now and pay the application fee before 8th October 2026. The Tier 1 exam is expected in December 2026 or January 2027. Keep track of the important dates related to the SSC CHSL 2026 Exam. 

EventsDates
Notification PDF7th September 2026
SSC CHSL Apply Online Starts7th September 2026
Last Date to Apply7th October 2026 (11 pm)
Fee Payment Last Date8th October 2026 (11 pm)
Application Correction Window14th to 16th October 2026
Tier 1 Exam December 2026 or January 2027 (Expected)

SSC CHSL 2026: Major Changes

The SSC CHSL recruitment 2026 introduces several changes that candidates should know before applying.

1. Sectional Timing: Sectional timing has been introduced for the examination.

2. Three Exam Centres: Candidates can select three examination centres within the same SSC region, subject to the rules in the notification.

3. Aadhaar Authentication: Aadhaar authentication is optional.

4. Correction Window: The correction window will remain open for three days, from 14 to 16 October 2026.

5. Mangal Font: The Mangal font is specified for the Hindi Typing/Skill Test for LDC/JSA posts.

SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026

The tentative number of vacancies to be recruited for FY 2026 has been announced through the SSC CHSL Notification Official PDF. This year, 2536 vacancies will be filled for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO ‘Grade A’ post. The post-wise and category-wise vacancies will be released in due course of time. 

We have also compared the vacancies with previous years. The year-wise vacancy comparison for the past 8 years is mentioned below:

YearsLDC/ JSAPA/ SADEO
DEO ‘Grade A’
Court ClerkTotal
2025TBA--TBA--3131
2024TBA--TBA--3712
2023------NA1600
20223185898426014726
20213181359826884893
20202359388002565789
201926483222029176789
2018898235902NA3259

Year-wise SSC CHSL (10+2) Vacancy Comparison

Year-wise SSC CHSL (10+2) Vacancy Comparison

Which SSC CHSL Post Should You Choose?

The right post depends on the type of work you prefer.

If you prefer...Consider
Clerical/office workLDC
Secretariat-related administrative workJSA
Computer and data-entry workDEO
Higher pay-level DEO opportunitiesDEO
Typing-based workLDC/JSA

SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

There are 3 important eligibility criteria for the SSC CHSL 2026 exam that a candidate must fulfill. The 3 parameters are given below:

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)

  • The age limit for the SSC CHSL posts is 18-27 years.
  • Only candidates born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.
  • Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit for different categories is as below:
Category Permissible age relaxation beyond the upper age limit
 SC/ ST 5 years
 OBC 3 years
 Persons with Disabilities (PwD-Unreserved) 10 years
 PwD + OBC 13 years
 PwD + SC/ ST 15 years
 Ex-Servicemen 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989. 5 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. 3 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST). 8 years
Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. Up to 40 years of age 
Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications (SC/ ST). Up to 45 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. Up to 35 years of age 
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST). Up to 40 years of age

I was born in 2004. Can I apply for SSC CHSL?

Yes, candidates born in 2004 can eligible for SSC CHSL, provided they meet the prescribed age limit and other eligibility conditions. As the 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008. 

My date of birth is 14 September 2008. Can I apply for SSC CHSL?

No, the general category candidates born after 01-08-2008 are not eligible to apply. 

Educational Qualification (as on 07/10/2026)

Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard from a recognised board to be eligible to apply for the SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026. 

PostsStreams
For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade 'A‟ 
in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, 
Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture
12th Science stream with mathematics as a subject.
LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade A in other departmentsAny stream (Arts, Science, Commerce)

Can 12th appearing candidate apply for SSC CHSL 2026?

Yes, 12th-appearing candidates can apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026, provided they possess the required qualification by October 7, 2026

How many attempts are allowed in the SSC CHSL exam?

Candidates can attempt the SSC CHSL (10+2) exam multiple times as long as they fall within the age limit, which varies by category: 

  1. General: up to 27 years
  2. OBC: up to 30 years
  3. SC/ST: up to 32 years

There is no fixed number of attempts for the SSC CHSL examination.

Nationality

Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or persons of Indian origin who have migrated with the intention of settling permanently in India (the latter category needs a Government of India eligibility certificate).

📱 Free SSC CHSL Tier 1 Live Test (Tue 9AM–Wed 10PM)

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SSC CHSL Online Form 2026

The registration window has been opened on the official website www.ssc.gov.in. Candidates willing to apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 can begin the application process, and the last date to apply is 7th October 2026 (11 pm). For further details on registration and the online process, click on the link below. 

SSC CHSL Apply Online 2026 (Active)- Click to Apply

SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee

• The required application fee for the General Category for SSC CHSL 2026 is Rs. 100/-

• Exemption: No fee is required to be paid by female candidates, SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen candidates. 

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026 Recruitment at ssc.gov.in?

  1. Visit the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) official website at @ssc.gov.in
  2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done earlier — note: OTR from the old site (ssc.nic.in) is NOT valid.
  3. Log in using registration number and password.
  4. Click on “Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2026” under Live Exam.
  5. Fill in all details – personal, educational, and additional information.
  6. Capture a live photograph using a webcam/mobile (no pre-existing photos allowed).
  7. Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB, 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm).
  8. Preview and verify all details, then submit the form. Pay the application fee online.

Documents Required to Apply for SSC CHSL

Document/DetailWhen/Why Required
Aadhaar Card/NumberFor Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR
Alternative ID ProofRequired if not using Aadhaar authentication
10th/Matriculation CertificateTo enter name, DOB, board, roll number and passing year
Active Mobile NumberOTP verification and communication
Active Email IDOTP verification and SSC communication
Disability Certificate NumberFor candidates applying under PwBD category
Category CertificateTo claim SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation, where applicable
Scanned SignatureRequired during application
Live PhotographCaptured through the application module
Educational Qualification DetailsTo confirm CHSL eligibility
Relevant Supporting CertificatesIf claiming age relaxation/reservation or other benefits

Signature & Photograph Requirements

ItemDimensions
Live PhotographCaptured directly through the SSC application module; no fixed upload dimensions specified
PhotographSSC does not prescribe a fixed pixel dimension because it is captured live through the application module. 
The camera interface guides the candidate to fit the entire face within the displayed red rectangular area
Scanned Signature6.0 cm × 2.0 cm (approx.)
Signature File Size10–20 KB
Signature FormatJPEG

SSC CHSL Live Photo and Signature

The current application process requires candidates to complete the live photograph process through the application module. Candidates should follow the instructions displayed on the SSC portal while capturing the photograph.

The scanned signature should be uploaded in the prescribed format and size mentioned by SSC.

SSC CHSL Application Correction Facility

The application form correction facility for SSC CHSL 2026 will be available from 14th to 16th October 2026, for three days. Candidates may submit corrected applications twice during this window. The SSC will charge Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second correction, irrespective of category and gender. Candidates should carefully check all personal, educational and category details before resubmitting the form.

Which SSC CHSL Post Should You Choose?

For SSC CHSL aspirants, understanding which post to choose is important before filling in the post preference. Instead of looking only at salary, candidates should consider the nature of work, typing/data-entry requirements, department, location, and long-term career plans.

If You Prefer...Post Profile to Examine
General clerical workLDC
Secretariat/administrative supportJSA
Computer-heavy data workDEO
Lower basic pay level with clerical dutiesLDC/JSA
Higher pay-level DEO vacancyDEO
Typing-based skill testLDC/JSA
Data-entry skill testDEO

SSC CHSL Selection Process

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) starts conducting the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) in two levels for various posts:

Tier-I Computer Based Examination

Tier-II Computer Based Examination

Skill Test / Typing Test, wherever applicable

Document Verification

Final Selection

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Before beginning the SSC CHSL preparation, it is important to make note of changes in the exam pattern and syllabus. The following modifications apply to the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026:

  • SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in online mode.
  • There will be sectional timing for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
  • Tier II will include Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test.
  • There is negative marking in the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 Exam. Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in all sections.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam is an objective exam conducted online. The Tier 1 exam has 4 sections and 100 questions, totalling 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
SubjectsNo of Questions & MarksDuration
General Intelligence25 questions for 50 marks15 minutes for each section
General Awareness25 questions for 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)25 questions for 50 marks
English Language (Basic Knowledge)25 questions for 50 marks
Total10060 minutes
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 
Tier-II Session I
SectionsSubjects & MarksDuration
Section-IMathematical Abilities: 30 questions
Reasoning & General Intelligence: 30 questions
Total: 60 questions for 180 marks
 
60 minutes
(30-minute sectional timer for each part)
Section-IIEnglish Language & Comprehension: 40 questions
General Awareness: 20 questions
Total: 60 questions for 180 marks
60 minutes
Separate sectional timing
Section-IIIComputer Knowledge Test: 15 questions
Total: 15 questions for 45 marks
15 minutes
Tier-II Session II
Section-IVSkill Test/Typing Test
Qualifying in nature
Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in Department/ Ministry- 15 minutes
Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Department/ Ministry- 15 minutes
Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA- 15 minutes

Negative Marking for Tier 2- 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II & III

SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Syllabus

The Tier 1 syllabus for the SSC CHSL 2026 Exam includes 4 subjects, namely General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), and English Language (Basic Knowledge). The topics to be included in the tier 1 exam in each subject are as follows-

SubjectsTopics
English LanguageSpot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms and Phrases, One-word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.
General IntelligenceSemantic analogy, symbolic operations, number analogy, trends, figural analogy, space orientation, semantic classification, Venn diagrams, number classification, drawing inferences, figural classification, punched hole/pattern folding & unfolding, semantic series, figural pattern-folding and completion, number series, embedded figures, figural series, critical thinking, problem solving, emotional intelligence, word building, social intelligence, coding and decoding, other sub-topics, if any, and numerical operations.
Quantitative AptitudeNumber Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts
General Awareness India and its neighbouring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research

To check the detailed syllabus, visit our SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus Page

What is the best way to prepare for the General Awareness section?

Focus on the last 6-8 months of current affairs, static GK topics like History and Geography, and practice previous year question papers GK GS questions.

Previous Year Cut-Off Marks

To get an insight into the SSC CHSL Cut-Off, we must have an idea about previous years' cut-offs. Have a look at the cut-off for SSC CHSL Tier I Exam 2025:

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Cut-Off 2025
Category LDC/JSADEO Grade ‘A’ 
UR144.25169.54
SC125.40157.72
ST115.25152.78
OBC143.83169.49
EWS141.42169.54
ESM68.26128.52
OH112.15--
HH75.38118.61
VH82.72--
PwD – Other55.33--

Click Here to View SSC CHSL Previous Year's Cut-Off

SSC CHSL Salary Structure

SSC has modified the SSC CHSL Salary Structure for all the posts after the 7th Pay Commission. The SSC CHSL salary structure after the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission is given below:

PostsPay LevelSalary
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Level 2Rs. 19,900- Rs. 63,200
Data Entry Operator (DEO)Level 4
Level 5
Rs. 25,500- Rs. 81,100
Rs. 29,200- Rs. 92,300
Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’Level 4Rs. 25,500- Rs. 81,100

SSC CHSL Previous Year Question Paper PDFs

SSC CHSL Exam Regions

RegionStates/UTs Covered
Central RegionUttar Pradesh, Bihar
Eastern RegionWest Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar
KKRKarnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep
MPRMadhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
Northern RegionDelhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
North Western RegionHaryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, J&K, Ladakh
Southern RegionTamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry
Western RegionMaharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and other covered UTs
North Eastern RegionAssam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura

SSC CHSL Exam Centre & Regions

The candidates can choose 3 exam cities when submitting their applications from the SSC CHSL Exam Centre List 2026. However, all three should be in the same region.  

SSC Regions and StatesExamination CentersAddress of the Regional Offices/ Website
Central Region (CR)/ Bihar and Uttar PradeshAgra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Chapra, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Purnea and MungerRegional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-211002. (http://www.ssc-cr.org)
Eastern Region (ER)/ Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West BengalGangtok, Ranchi, Barasat, Berhampore (WB), Chinsurah, Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, Malda, Midnapur, Siliguri, Berhampore (Odisha), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Keonjhargarh, Sambalpur, Port Blair, Bokaro, Malda, Suri, KalyaniRegional Director (ER), Staff Selection Commission, 1st MSO Building,(8th Floor), 234/4, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road, Kolkata, West Bengal-700020 (www.sscer.org)
Karnataka, Kerala Region (KKR)/ Lakshadweep, Karnataka and KeralaBangalore, Dharwar, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Kochi, Kozhikode(Calicut),
Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Malappuram
Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034 (www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in)
Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR)/ Chhattisgarh and Madhya PradeshBhopal, Chindwara, Guna, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Khandwa, Ratlam, Satna, Sagar, Ambikapur, Bilaspur Jagdalpur, Raipur, DurgDy. Director (MPR), Staff Selection Commission, J-5, Anupam Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492007 (www.sscmpr.org)
Northern Region (NR)/ NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan and UttarakhandAlmora, Dehradun, Haldwani, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haridwar, Delhi, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Kota, Sriganganagar, Udaipur, Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 (www.sscnr.net.in)
North Western Sub-Region (NWR)/ Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and PunjabAnantnag, Baramulla, Jammu, Leh, Rajouri, Srinagar(J&K), Kargil, Dodda, Hamirpur, Shimla, Bhathinda, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar, ChandigarhDy. Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Ground Floor, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh 160009 (www.sscnwr.org)
Southern Region (SR)/ Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijaywada, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Puducherry, Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Warangal, Ongole, SiddipetRegional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600006 (www.sscsr.gov.in)
Western Region (WR)/ Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and MaharashtraAhmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Bhavnagar, Kutch, Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Thane, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Akola, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Alibaug, PanajiRegional Director (WR), Staff Selection Commission,1st Floor, South Wing, Pratishtha Bhawan, 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400020 (www.sscwr.net)
North Eastern Region (NER)/ Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Kohima, Shillong, Imphal, Churachandpur, Ukhrul, Agartala, AizwalRegional Director (NER), Staff Selection Commission, Housefed Complex, Last Gate-Basistha Road, P. O. Assam Sachivalaya, Dispur, Guwahati, Assam 781006 (www.sscner.org.in)

SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy

A simple preparation cycle can be followed:

Learn Concepts

Solve Topic-wise Questions

Practice Previous-Year Papers

Attempt Sectional Tests

Take Full-Length Mock Tests

Analyse Mistakes

Revise Weak Topics

Admit Card & City Intimation Slips

SSC CHSL 2026 Admit Card and City Intimations will be released for the Tier-I Exam, followed by Tier-II by the Staff Selection Commission of India. The city intimation slips are released 7 to 8 days before the scheduled exam date while admit cards are released 3 to 4 days before. 

Answer Key & Response Sheet

After the completion of all days of the exam, SSC will release the provisional answer key along with individual response sheets for all candidates who appeared. Candidates can calculate their approximate marks and raise objections against the provisional answer key. After analysing the objections, final answer key will be released. 

Result & Score Cards

The SSC CHSL 2026 result will be declared by SSC within a month of the Tier-I examination being conducted, along with cutoff marks in PDF format. The candidates can check their SSC CHSL result & cut-off from the official website https://ssc.gov.in/ when released. The scorecards with section-wise & total marks scored will be released 15-20 days after the exam is over. 

FAQs

Yes, official SSC CHSL Notification 2026 has been released for 2536 vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO & DEO Grade A posts.

Currently, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are conducted in English and Hindi. Candidates should check the latest notification for any updates on additional regional language support.

Yes, there is sectional timing in SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam from this year onwards.

Yes, there is a negative marking for wrong answers in Tier-I of SSC CHSL. 1/4th of the total marks will be deducted for the question marked wrong by the candidate.

Yes, All tests are bilingual, i.e. available in both English and Hindi except the English Language.

2536 vacancies for LDC/JSA and DEO posts are announced this year.

Yes, Tier 2 is mandatory for all candidates who qualify Tier 1

Yes, a Skill Test/Typing Test is conducted in Tier 2 for DEO and LDC/JSA posts respectively.

Yes. Arts students can apply for SSC CHSL LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade A posts in department other than in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture.

The final merit list is based on Tier 2 marks alone for most posts, with Tier 1 serving only as a qualifying stage.

The Typing Test is conducted for LDC/JSA posts. Candidates applying for Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts are required to appear for the prescribed Skill Test.

No, CHSL Exam is easier than CGL. CHSL is primarily for candidates who have passed Class 12 while CGL is conducted for graduate-level posts.

Yes. SSC CHSL recruitment leads to permanent Central Government jobs in departments and offices under the Government of India

No, candidates do not need to submit a separate computer certificate for SSC CHSL application. However, Computer Knowledge is tested in Tier-II, so candidates should prepare for the Computer Knowledge Module as part of the examination.

Yes, the female candidates are exempted from the application fee.

The posts offered under SSC CHSL 2026 fall under Pay Level 2, 4, and 5 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.