SSC CHSL 2026: The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination is administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for a number of positions in Indian government ministries, departments, and organizations. The Commission has now made the tentative dates for the CHSL 2026 exam available to candidates for the FY 2026-27 recruitment. Candidates should take note of this notification so they can adjust their preparation to fit the updated schedule and avoid missing any crucial dates.
The Staff selection commission has a combined higher secondary level( CHSL) Exam that is used to select students that are eligible to work in various departments and offices of the Indian government at a national level. The Staff Selection Commission will notify this year in the month of April 2026 as stated in the annual calendar.
SSC CHSL Exam 2026
SSC CHSL exam is an annual examination aimed at hiring in different Government of India Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations. The entire term of SSC CHSL is the Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), holds the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) Exam to recruit to different positions such as:
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior secretariat assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (Grade A)
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification
The explicit notification of SSC CHSL Exam 2026 will be published to hire candidates to occupy Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator(DEO) positions. The SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Official Notification containing all the details of the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) Exam 2026 is going to be published in April 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 Highlights
| SSC CHSL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary Level- 2026 |
| Vacancies | To be notified |
| Posts | LDC, JSA and DEO |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Eligibility | Indian citizenship & 12th pass |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| SSC CHSL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level |
SSC GD Constable New Exam Date 2026 at ssc.gov.in
SSC CHSL 2026 Dates
| Activity | Dates |
| Notification Date | April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | May 2026 |
| Application Form Correction | — |
| Tier 1 Exam | July-September 2026 |
SSC CHSL Eligibility
To appear for SSC CHSL 2026, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of India (or eligible citizens of Nepal/Bhutan, certain refugees/POIs as per notification)
- Be aged 18-27 years (born between 2-1-1999 and 1-1-2008).
- OBC: up to 30 years
- SC/ST: up to 32 years
- Further relaxations for other reserved/eligible categories.
- Have passed 12th Standard from a recognized board/university by 1 Jan 2026.
- For some DEO/Grade A posts, science with Maths is mandatory.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
- Register on ssc.gov.in with basic details.
- Fill out form, upload documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay fee (₹100 for General/OBC males; Free for all females/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM).
- Submit and print confirmation for reference.
Three-stage Selection
- Tier 1: CBT (Objective MCQs; 100 qs, 200 marks; 0.5 negative marking; 60 min)
- Tier 2: Advanced CBT (MCQs + Descriptive/Skill/Typing); includes
- Math, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer Proficiency & Skill/Tying Test modules.
- Minimum qualifying marks and negative marking applies.
- Document Verification: Only for shortlisted candidates.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Tier 1 (Objective):
- English Language (25 qs, 50 marks)
- General Intelligence (25 qs, 50 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 qs, 50 marks)
- General Awareness (25 qs, 50 marks)
- Duration: 60 min (80 min for PwD)
- Negative marking: 0.5 mark/wrong answer
Tier 1 Syllabus
- English: Synonyms, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Errors, Cloze Passage, Idioms
- General Intelligence: Series, Classification, Coding, Analogies, Problem Solving
- Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
- General Awareness: India and neighbours, History, Politics, Science, Current Affairs
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Result 2025-26 at ssc.gov.in, Merit List PDF & Cut Off Marks
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Tier 2 now includes:
- Section 1: Math Ability, General Intelligence (30 qs each, 1 hr)
- Section 2: English Language & Comprehension (40 qs), General Awareness (20 qs) [1 hr]
- Section 3: Computer Knowledge (15 qs, 15 min)
- Session II: Skill/Typing Test (module specific, up to 25 minutes; for DEO, LDC/JSA, etc.)
Marking:
- 1 mark negative for each wrong answer in most modules.
- Skill/typing is qualifying and mandatory for relevant posts.
SSC CHSL Salary (Pay Scale)
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay (Rs.) | In-hand Salary (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDC/JSA | Level 2 | 19,900 – 63,200 | 22,000 – 26,000+ |
| DEO (Grade A/4/5) | Level 4/5 | 25,500 – 92,300 | 31,000 – 38,000+ |
| PA/SA/Court Clerk | Level 2/4 | 19,900 – 63,200 | 22,000 – 27,000+ |
SSC CHSL Cut-Off 2026
| Category | Cut-Off (2024, LDC/JSA) | Cut-Off (2024, DEO Grade A) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 157.36 | 176.27 |
| SC | 139.68 | 166.67 |
| ST | 129.45 | 165.07 |
| OBC | 156.61 | 176.27 |
| EWS | 150.51 | 176.27 |
| OH | 124.70 | 166.25 |
| HH | 81.06 | 133.93 |
| VH | 123.78 | 166.25 |