Overview
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' (Approx. 2,536 (tentative) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours).
Key Details
- Organization
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Qualification
- Eligibility for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is assessed as on the cut-off date of 07 October 2026, and covers nationality, educational qualification, and age.
- Vacancies
- Approx. 2,536 (tentative)
- Posted
- 07 September 2026
- Last date to apply
- 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Start of Online Application | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Tier-I Exam Date (CBE) | Not specified - to be notified later |
| Tier-II Exam Date (CBE) | Not specified - to be notified later |
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Eligibility
Eligibility for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is assessed as on the cut-off date of 07 October 2026, and covers nationality, educational qualification, and age.
Age Limit
The age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years, reckoned as on 01 August 2026. This means candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible to apply. Age relaxation is available as per government norms. Category: Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years OBC: 3 years PwBD: 10 years PwBD (OBC): 13 years PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01.08.2026 Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service): Age relaxed up to 40 years Only male candidates are eligible for any vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO). To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
Salary
Selected candidates in SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 will be placed on the following pay levels as per the 7th Central Pay Commission structure. In-hand/gross salary figures are not specified in the notification. Post: Pay Level Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A': Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100)
Application Fee
The application fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee. Category: Fee General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 100 Women (all categories): Exempted SC/ST: Exempted PwBD: Exempted Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Exempted Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards, up to 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours). Fee once paid is not refundable or adjustable against any other exam.
Selection Process
Selection for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is through a Computer Based Examination conducted in two tiers.
How to Apply
• Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in or the "my SSC" mobile application. • Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website - OTR generated on the earlier website will not work here. • Log in and fill out the SSC CHSL 2026 online application form. • Opt for Aadhaar-based authentication during OTR, if desired, to simplify photo/ID requirements at the exam venue. • Upload the required details and capture your photograph as per the instructions in the application module. • Pay the application fee online (if applicable) before 08 October 2026. • Submit the form and keep a printout for your records.
Important Instructions
• Applications must be submitted only in online mode; no offline applications are accepted. • Candidates can select up to three exam centres in order of priority. • Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam. • The correction window (14–16 October 2026) allows a maximum of two modifications/re-submissions to the application; only applications with fee received (or fee-exempted) are eligible for correction. • Applications remaining "Incomplete" due to non-receipt of fee will be summarily rejected. • The Tier-I and Tier-II exam schedule will be announced separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts?
Application Start Date: 07 September 2026; Last Date to Apply: 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours); Start of Online Application: 07 September 2026; Last Date to Submit Online Application: 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours); Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours); Application Form Correction Window: 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours); Tier-I Exam Date (CBE): Not specified - to be notified later; Tier-II Exam Date (CBE): Not specified - to be notified later
What is the application fee?
The application fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is Rs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories eligible for reservation are exempted from the fee. Category: Fee General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 100 Women (all categories): Exempted SC/ST: Exempted PwBD: Exempted Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Exempted Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards, up to 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours). Fee once paid is not refundable or adjustable against any other exam.
What is the age limit?
The age limit for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27 years, reckoned as on 01 August 2026. This means candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible to apply. Age relaxation is available as per government norms. Category: Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 years OBC: 3 years PwBD: 10 years PwBD (OBC): 13 years PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on 01.08.2026 Central Government Civilian Employees (3+ years regular service): Age relaxed up to 40 years Only male candidates are eligible for any vacancies reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO). To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
What is the selection process?
Selection for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is through a Computer Based Examination conducted in two tiers.