SSC CHSL 2026: 2,536 Posts, Dates & Apply Online

Age Limit

• Age: 18–27 years as on 1 August 2026
• Relaxation: Check your category and the required documents in the official notice

Vacancy Details

Vacancies: 2,536 tentative

Eligibility & Qualification

• LDC/JSA and most DEO posts: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognised board or university
• Specified DEO posts: Science with Mathematics in 12th for the ministries/departments listed in paragraph 8.1 of the notice
• Qualification cutoff: 7 October 2026

Salary & Job Location

• Salary / stipend: LDC/JSA: Level 2, ₹19,900–63,200. DEO: Level 4, ₹25,500–81,100 or Level 5, ₹29,200–92,300. DEO Grade A: Level 4.
• Job location: Posts in participating Central Government departments across India

Selection Process

1. Tier-I computer-based examination
2. Tier-II examination and the applicable skill/typing requirements
3. Document verification and allocation under SSC rules

How to apply / next steps

1. Read the official CHSL notice and check the post-specific education and age rules.
2. Register or log in on the new SSC website; an OTR from the old website is not valid.
3. Choose CHSL 2026, complete the form and follow SSC's live-photo and signature instructions.
4. Preview every entry, pay the fee if applicable and submit. Save the final application and payment confirmation.