SSC CHSL Recruitment Begins: Salaries up to ₹92,000 for 12th-Pass Candidates

The SSC has initiated the online application process for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (SSC CHSL) 2026. Approximately 2,536 candidates will be selected through this recruitment drive. A major job opportunity has emerged from the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for youths who have passed Class 12 and are preparing for government jobs. The Commission has initiated the online application process for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (SSC CHSL 2026). Through this recruitment drive, approximately 2,536 candidates will be selected for the posts of Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Interested candidates can apply online until October 7, 2026; the application process began yesterday, September 7.

Which posts are being filled?

Recruitment under SSC CHSL 2026 will cover LDC-JSA and DEO Grade A posts. The Commission has currently announced approximately 2,536 vacancies. Details regarding final vacancies, broken down by post and category, will be released later on the SSC website.

Eligibility: Class 12 Pass

For LDC-JSA and most DEO posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board. However, for DEO and DEO Grade A posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and the Ministry of Culture, candidates must have studied Mathematics as a subject in the Science stream in Class 12. Candidates who have already appeared for the Class 12 examination may also apply, provided they fulfill the required qualifications by October 7, 2026.

Age Limit and Salary

For SSC CHSL 2026, candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age. This means candidates born before August 2, 1999, or after August 1, 2008, are ineligible to apply. Reserved categories will receive age relaxation in accordance with government regulations. Additionally, candidates selected through SSC CHSL will receive a salary based on the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, depending on the specific post. For LDC-JSA posts, the salary falls under Pay Level-2, ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200. For the DEO post, the pay… Salaries will range from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 for Level-4 and from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 for Pay Level-5. For the DEO Grade A post, the salary will be in the range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Level-4.

Selection Process in Two Stages

Candidates will be selected through Tier-1 and Tier-2 computer-based examinations. Tier-1 will include questions on English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for incorrect answers. Tier-2 will comprise various sections, including a Computer Knowledge Test and a Skill or Typing Test, depending on the specific post. Both sessions of Tier-2 will be conducted on the same day.

How ​​to Apply

To apply for these posts, first visit ssc.gov.in.
Complete the registration process on the website and log in.
Fill out the online application form for SSC CHSL 2026.
Enter the required details and upload the necessary documents.
After uploading the documents, pay the fee online.
Once the fee is paid, carefully review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page.