SSC CHSL 2026
Dates, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and eligibility for SSC CHSL 2026, taken from the official SSC notices, so you can plan your preparation around facts.
Overview
SSC CHSL fills Group C posts in central ministries, departments and offices for 12th-pass candidates — Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator.
| Full form | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination |
| Application window | 7 Sep – 7 Oct 2026 |
| Tier 1 exam | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (proposed) |
| Tier 2 exam | To be notified |
Latest updates
- 07 Sep: SSC CHSL 2026 notification released with about <strong>2,536</strong> tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and Data Entry Operator posts.
- 01 Oct: SSC proposed the Tier 1 exam for <strong>30 November – 31 December 2026</strong>.
- 07 Oct: Online applications closed (fee payment allowed till 8 October).
- 07 Oct: CHSL 2025 final result declared: <strong>3,515</strong> candidates selected against 3,522 vacancies.
- 14–16 Oct: Application form correction window, with correction charges.
General awareness is part of this exam, so keep up with our daily current affairs.
Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Exam level
- National
- Mode of exam
- Online — Computer-Based Test
- Vacancies
- LDC / JSA, Data Entry Operator, DEO Grade 'A'
- Application fee
- ₹100 · Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM exempt
- Age limit
- 18 – 27 years (born 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008)
- Qualification
- 12th pass from a recognised Board. DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and the Ministry of Culture need 12th in Science with Maths.
- Selection process
- Tier 1 → Tier 2 (with skill/typing test); merit is based on Tier 2 only
- Salary
- ₹19,900 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level 2, 4 and 5)
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification & applications open | |
| Last date to apply (Fee payment till 8 Oct) | |
| Application form correction window (Correction charges apply) | |
| Tier 1 — Computer-Based Exam (Proposed, as per SSC notice of 1 Oct 2026) | |
| Tier 2 — Computer-Based Exam with skill/typing test | To be notified |
Syllabus
English Language
- Spot the error
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms / homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings / mis-spelt words
- Idioms & phrases
- One-word substitution
- Improvement of sentences
- Active / passive voice
- Direct / indirect narration
- Shuffling of sentence parts
- Shuffling of sentences in a passage
- Cloze passage
- Comprehension passage
General Intelligence
- Semantic, symbolic/number and figural analogy
- Semantic, symbolic/number and figural classification
- Semantic, number and figural series
- Symbolic operations
- Trends
- Space orientation
- Venn diagrams
- Drawing inferences
- Punched hole / pattern folding & unfolding
- Figural pattern folding and completion
- Embedded figures
- Coding & decoding
- Numerical operations
- Word building
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Emotional & social intelligence
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number systems
- Percentages
- Ratio & proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Simple & compound interest
- Profit, loss & discount
- Partnership
- Mixture & alligation
- Time & distance
- Time & work
- Algebraic identities & surds
- Graphs of linear equations
- Geometry: triangles & circles
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry, heights & distances
- Statistical charts (histogram, bar, pie)
General Awareness
- Current events
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General policy
- Scientific research
- Everyday science
- India and its neighbouring countries
Computer Knowledge (Tier 2)
- Computer basics: CPU, input/output devices, memory, ports
- Windows Explorer and keyboard shortcuts
- Windows OS and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Web browsing, searching, downloading & uploading
- Managing an e-mail account
- e-Banking
- Networking devices and protocols
- Cyber security threats and prevention
SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern
Both tiers are computer-based. Tier 1 only shortlists candidates for Tier 2; the final merit list is made from Tier 2 Sections I and II alone.
Tier 1
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Duration <b>60 min</b>
- Sectional timer <b>15 min each</b>
- Negative marking <b>−0.50</b>
Tier 2
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section I · Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Section I · Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| Section II · English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| Section II · General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Section III · Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 (qualifying) |
| Section IV · Skill Test / Typing Test | — | Qualifying |
| Counted for merit (Sections I + II) | 120 | 360 |
- Each question <b>3 marks</b>
- Negative marking <b>−1 (Sections I–III)</b>
- Session I <b>2 h 15 min</b>
SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | 12th pass from a recognised Board. DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and the Ministry of Culture need 12th in Science with Maths. |
| Appearing in 12th | Can apply, but must pass by 7 Oct 2026 |
| Age limit | 18 – 27 years (born 2 Aug 1999 – 1 Aug 2008) |
| Age reference date | 1 August 2026 |
| Relaxation | OBC +3 · SC/ST +5 · PwBD +10 (OBC +13, SC/ST +15) · ESM +3 after service |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or eligible person of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate) |
| Application fee | ₹100 · Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM exempt |
| Typing / skill test | LDC/JSA: 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi · DEO: 8,000 key depressions/hour (15,000 for the DEO posts needing Science) |
SSC CHSL 2026 vacancies
The notification lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC will publish the post-wise and category-wise split later on ssc.gov.in (Candidate's Corner › Tentative Vacancy).
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 3,522 |
| '26 | 2,536 |
2026 is tentative (notification of 7 Sep 2026); 2025 is the final vacancy count from the CHSL 2025 final result.
SSC CHSL salary by pay level
Pay depends on the post you are allotted. These are the pay levels given in the notification.
| Pay level | Pay scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Data Entry Operator (Level 5 posts) |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Data Entry Operator, DEO Grade 'A' |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 cut-off — LDC / JSA
Category cut-offs for LDC / JSA / Clerk-cum-Typist in the CHSL 2025 Tier 1 result (normalized marks out of 200). DEO posts had separate, higher cut-offs.
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 144.26 out of 200 |
| OBC | 143.83 out of 200 |
| EWS | 141.42 out of 200 |
| SC | 125.40 out of 200 |
| ST | 115.25 out of 200 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 exam?
SSC has proposed Tier 1 for <strong>30 November to 31 December 2026</strong> (notice dated 1 Oct 2026). Tier 2 dates will be notified later on ssc.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?
The notification lists about <strong>2,536</strong> tentative vacancies. SSC will publish the post-wise and category-wise split later; final numbers may change.
What is the SSC CHSL age limit?
18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026 — born between 2 August 1999 and 1 August 2008. OBC get 3 years of relaxation, SC/ST 5 years and PwBD 10 years.
Can I apply if I am in Class 12 now?
Yes, candidates appearing in Class 12 can apply, but they must have passed by 7 October 2026. Some DEO posts need Class 12 in Science with Maths.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes. Tier 1 deducts 0.50 marks per wrong answer. In Tier 2, each wrong answer costs 1 mark in Sections I, II and III.
Do Tier 1 marks count in the final selection?
No. Tier 1 only shortlists candidates. The final merit list uses Tier 2 Sections I and II (360 marks); the Computer Knowledge Test and the skill/typing test are qualifying.
In which languages is the CHSL exam held?
Tier 1 is set in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages (the English section is in English only). JobSafal has CHSL mocks and practice in English and Hindi.
Important links
- SSC official websiteOfficial
- Official notice: Notice of adv chsl 2026Official
- Official notice: Notice 01102026Official
- Official notice: writeup 27022026Official
- Official notice: FRTA CHSLE 2025 17082026Official
- Official notice: writeup final chsl 2025 07102026Official
- Official notice: final vacancies 18062026Official
- Official notice: Notice of adv chsl 2025Official
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