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SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online Direct Link and Recruitment Overview
- Recruitment Agency: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
- Posts Included: Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'
- Tentative Vacancies: Approximately 2536 posts
- Job Location: All India Service Liability (AISL)
- Application Dates: September 7, 2026 to October 7, 2026 (up to 23:00 Hours)
- Fee Payment Deadline: October 8, 2026 (up to 23:00 Hours)
- Application Form Correction Window: October 14, 2026 to October 16, 2026 (up to 23:00 Hours)
- Selection Process: Tier-I (Computer-Based Exam), Tier-II (Computer-Based Exam, Skill Test / Typing Test), followed by Document Verification
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Eligibility Criteria and Salary Structure (Post-Wise Breakdown)
Educational Qualifications:
- LDC / JSA Posts: Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (General): Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (Specific Ministries): Passed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or University.
- Note: The crucial date for acquiring essential educational qualifications is October 7, 2026.
Pay Scales:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) or Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
- Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A': Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
Age Limit & Fees:
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years old as of August 1, 2026 (born between August 2, 1999 and August 1, 2008). Permissible upper age relaxations include 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD categories.
- Application Fee: ₹100/- for general categories. Women candidates, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are exempt from paying the fee.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply Online
- Visit the new official Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in or download the official "my SSC" mobile app from the Google Play Store.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal if you have not registered previously.
- Log in using your generated credentials, locate the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 section, and click on Apply.
- Capture a live photograph using the system prompt and upload a scanned image of your signature (10 KB to 20 KB in JPEG/JPG format).
- Select three preferred exam centers within the same region, fill in your educational details, and review the preview page.
- Pay the ₹100/- application fee via Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card (if applicable) and submit your application.
- Download and print a copy of the final application form for your records.
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Key Information & Links
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