SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Notification released; candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply; several changes introduced this year..

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) recruitment 2026. Along with this, the application process for the SSC CHSL recruitment has commenced. Candidates who have passed Class 12 are eligible to apply for the SSC CHSL recruitment 2026. The deadline for applications is set for October 7. A total of 2,536 vacancies are to be filled. Several changes have been implemented in the SSC CHSL recruitment process this time.

Let us look at the SSC CHSL recruitment application process in detail and understand the changes that have been introduced.

**Applications Open Until October 7**
The application process for SSC CHSL recruitment 2026 began on September 7. The last date to apply is October 7, while the application fee can be submitted until October 8. Candidates who have passed Class 12 are eligible to apply.

**Who Can Apply?**
While Class 12 graduates can apply for the SSC CHSL recruitment 2026, specific subjects are mandatory for certain posts. For instance, to be recruited as a Data Entry Operator in the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics.

Regarding the age limit, candidates aged between 18 and 27 years are eligible to apply. The age limit will be calculated as of August 1, 2026. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST categories and 3 years for OBC candidates are applicable.

**Selection Process and Salary**
Recruitment for various posts will be conducted under the SSC CHSL 2026 drive. Consequently, the salary varies depending on the post; salaries will range from ₹19,900 to ₹92,300. As for the selection process, a written examination will be conducted. Tier 1 and Tier 2 written examinations will be conducted. Candidates who qualify based on merit will undergo document verification, followed by their appointment.

Sectional Timing Implemented
The SSC has introduced several significant changes to the CHSL recruitment process for 2026, including the implementation of sectional timing. Under this change, sectional timing will apply to the English, Reasoning, Mathematics, and General Knowledge sections of the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 examination. Candidates can proceed to solve a section only after completing the previous one. A duration of 15 minutes has been allotted for each section.

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