The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL) 2026, opening applications for approximately 2,536 vacancies in Group C government posts.
What Happened?
SSC published the SSC CHSL 2026 notification on September 7, 2026, on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The recruitment drive will fill posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ across various ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India.
Latest Update: Key Dates
Online applications opened September 7, 2026, and will close October 7, 2026, with candidates required to submit their forms by 11:00 PM on the closing date. An application correction window will be open from October 14 to October 16, 2026, allowing candidates to correct and resubmit their forms up to two times. The exact Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates have not yet been announced by SSC, though the Commission is currently occupied with other ongoing exams, including SSC Stenographer, SSC JHT, and Selection Post Phase 14, with the SSC CGL 2026 exam also expected between October and December. This makes early 2027 the most likely window for the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam.
Why Is SSC CHSL Trending?
The notification is trending because it opens a fresh round of central government job opportunities for Class 12-pass candidates, a category with consistently high demand in India given the appeal of stable government employment, and because millions of aspirants track SSC’s notification and exam calendar closely each year.
Key Details
- Notification release date: September 7, 2026
- Total vacancies: Approximately 2,536 (tentative; final post-wise numbers to follow)
- Posts covered: LDC/JSA, DEO, DEO Grade ‘A’
- Application window: September 7 to October 7, 2026 (11:00 PM deadline)
- Correction window: October 14-16, 2026 (up to two corrections allowed)
- Eligibility: Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board; age 18-27 as of August 1, 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories
- Application fee: Rs 100 for general category (as per notification)
- Notable change: Aadhaar authentication is now optional; Mangal font made mandatory for Hindi typing/skill tests
What Is SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL is a national-level online examination conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for clerical and data-entry roles in central government ministries and departments. It’s a popular entry point into government service for candidates who have completed higher secondary education, with selection based on a computer-based Tier-I exam followed by a Tier-II stage.
What Happens Next?
Candidates should complete their applications before the October 7 deadline and monitor the official SSC website for the confirmed Tier-I exam date, expected to fall in early 2027 based on the Commission’s current exam calendar. City intimation slips and admit cards will be released closer to the exam date.
FAQs
Q: When was the SSC CHSL 2026 notification released?
September 7, 2026, on ssc.gov.in.
Q: What is the last date to apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
October 7, 2026, by 11:00 PM.
Q: How many vacancies are available in SSC CHSL 2026?
Approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies, with final numbers to be confirmed later.
Q: What is the eligibility for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent exam and be between 18 and 27 years old as of August 1, 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories.
Q: When will the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam be held?
SSC has not announced exact dates, but early 2027 is considered the most likely window given the Commission’s current exam schedule.
