| Post | Educational Qualification |
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| LDC / JSA | 12th Standard or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or University. |
| DEO / DEO Grade 'A' - General Posts | 12th Standard or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or University. |
| DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in specified Ministries / Departments | 12th Standard passed in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent. |
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification on or before 07 October 2026. Candidates who are appearing in Class 12 may apply, but their qualifying result must be available by the prescribed cut-off date.
The Science stream with Mathematics condition applies to specified DEO / DEO Grade 'A' posts, including posts notified for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture. Candidates should check their post preference and qualification carefully before final submission.
No PET / PST is required for the regular LDC, JSA and DEO posts.
If vacancies of LDC in Border Roads Organisation (BRO) are included in the final post allocation, the prescribed physical standards, physical efficiency requirements and medical standards will apply to candidates opting for those posts.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 2536 (Tentative) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade 'A' |
Note: Post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution will be released separately by SSC.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Pay Level-2 | ₹19,900/- to ₹63,200/- |
| DEO | Pay Level-4 | ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- |
| DEO | Pay Level-5 | ₹29,200/- to ₹92,300/- |
| DEO Grade 'A' | Pay Level-4 | ₹25,500/- to ₹81,100/- |
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
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| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
There will be a negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
| Module | Questions | Marks |
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| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 |
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Q1. What is the last date for SSC CHSL Online Form 2026? Ans: The online application can be submitted up to 07 October 2026 at 11:00 PM. Candidates who have to pay the examination fee can complete the online payment by 08 October 2026. |
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in SSC CHSL 2026? Ans: SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution will be published separately. |
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Q3. Can a 12th-pass candidate apply for SSC CHSL 2026? Ans: Yes. A 12th pass or equivalent qualification is sufficient for LDC/JSA and most DEO posts. For certain DEO posts, however, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics. |
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Q4. What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026? Ans: Candidates should be 18 to 27 years old as on 01 August 2026. The eligible date of birth range is 02 August 1999 to 01 August 2008, with relaxation available to eligible categories under government rules. |
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Q5. Has SSC announced the CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam date? Ans: No. The current notification does not provide a fixed Tier-I examination date. SSC will announce the examination schedule separately. |