SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 2,536 Posts, Check Apply Date and Eligibility
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Good news for candidates looking for central government jobs after Class 12. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the CHSL 2026 notification for approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. The application process started from September 7, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until October 7, 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted for posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade ‘A’ across various Ministries, Departments and offices under the Government of India.
The SSC CHSL 2026 notification was issued on September 7. Candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board can check the eligibility criteria, important dates, salary details and application process before submitting their forms.
SSC CHSL 2026: What are Important Dates?
The SSC CHSL application window is now open. Candidates have until 11 PM on October 7 to complete the online application. The fee payment deadline is October 8, while the correction facility is scheduled to open from October 14.
Here is a quick look at the important dates:
| Event | Date |
| SSC CHSL notification | September 7, 2026 |
| Application starts | September 7, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 7, 2026, up to 11 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | October 8, 2026, up to 11 PM |
| Correction window | October 14 to 16, 2026, up to 11 PM |
| Tier-I exam | To be announced |
| Tier-II exam | To be announced |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
SSC has announced around 2,536 tentative vacancies through the CHSL recruitment drive. The posts covered under the examination include LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’.
The salary varies according to the post and pay level.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| LDC/JSA | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 |
| DEO | Level 4 | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 |
The vacancy figures are tentative and may be revised by the Commission.
Also Read: SSC CHSL 2026 official notification
Who Can Apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
The SSC CHSL examination is open to candidates who have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
For age eligibility, candidates should be 18 to 27 years old as on August 1, 2026. Applicants should have been born between August 2, 1999, and August 1, 2008.
Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories can claim relaxation in the upper age limit according to the applicable government rules.
SSC CHSL Application Fee
Candidates from the UR, OBC and EWS categories who are eligible to pay the examination fee have to pay Rs. 100.
Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM candidates are exempt from the application fee.
SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online
Candidates can submit their forms through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. Before applying, candidates should keep the required details and documents ready.
The application process includes One-Time Registration (OTR), filling out the application form, live photograph capture, signature submission, fee payment where applicable and final submission.
Candidates should carefully verify all details before submitting the form and keep a copy of the completed application for future reference.
Apply for SSC CHSL 2026: Visit the official SSC application portal
SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process
Candidates will have to clear the stages prescribed by SSC for the recruitment. The selection process includes Tier-I, Tier-II, skill or typing test wherever applicable, and document verification.
Tier-I and Tier-II are conducted as computer-based examinations. Candidates applying for posts that require a typing or skill test will also have to qualify in the respective test.
With the application window now open, candidates should check the official notification carefully and complete the registration process before the October 7 deadline.