Staff Selection Commission invites online recruitment applications through Staff Selection Commission website (https://ssc.gov.in/) (Advt. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1) for the following posts of 2536 Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 07.09.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 07.10.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a 12th can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted CHSL posts are spread All Over India. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
SSC Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Staff Selection Commission |
| Notification No: HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 2536 Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 07.09.2026 |
| Last Date: 07.10.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in/ |
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Current SSC Job Openings:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade “A”
SSC Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for SSC: (As on 07.10.2026)
- For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade “A” in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade “A‟ (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Age Limit for SSC: (As on 07.10.2026)
- Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years i.e. Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale:
- LDC/ JSA – Pay Level-2 Rs. 19,900- 63,200/-
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) – Pay Level-4Rs. 25,500-81,100/- & Level-5Rs. 29,200-92,300/-
- Data Entry Operator, Grade “A – Pay Level-4 Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
Method of Selection:
- Tier-I & Tier-II (Computer Based Examination)(Computer Based Examination)
- Skill Test/ Typing Test
- Certificate Verification
Exam Center In Tamilnadu:
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Madurai
- Salem
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tirunelveli
- Vellore
- Krishnagiri
Application Fee:
- For Female/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 07.09.2026 and 07.10.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Staff Selection Commission website https://ssc.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 07.09.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 07.10.2026
- Application Correction Window period: 14.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 (23:00 Hours)
- Date of Examination: To be notified later
SSC Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of SSC: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for SSC: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for SSC: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is SSC positions a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent Job.
- What is the last date to apply for CHSL recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit your online application for the SSC positions is 07.10.2026. The online application portal opened on 07.09.2026.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 2536 positions will be All Over India.
- What is the selection process for SSC positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Tier-I & Tier-II (Computer Based Examination)(Computer Based Examination), Skill Test/ Typing Test & Certificate Verification
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this CHSL?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 07.10.2026.