SSC 2026 CHSL Tier-I

About SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I

SSC CHSL 2026 (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is for 12th-pass candidates for LDC, JSA, PA, SA and DEO posts in Central Government Departments. Exam conducted in Tier-1 and Tier-2.

📌 Exam Highlights

Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts	LDC, JSA, PA, SA, DEO
Total Vacancies	3,712 Posts (approx.)
Qualification	12th Pass from recognized board
Age Limit	18–27 years
Exam Tiers	Tier-1 (CBT) + Tier-2 (CBT)
Salary Range	₹19,900–₹63,200 (Pay Level 2–4)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

📅 Important Dates

Notification Expected

Feb 2026

Application Window

Feb–Mar 2026

Tier-1 Exam

Jun–Jul 2026

Tier-2 Exam

Oct 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

🌐 Nationality

Indian Citizen

🎂 Age Limit

18–27 years

🎓 Educational Qualification

Passed 12th Standard from a recognized Board.

Category / Post	Min Age	Max Age
LDC / JSA / PA / SA	18 yrs	27 yrs
DEO (MHA)	18 yrs	27 yrs
DEO Grade A (C&AG)	18 yrs	27 yrs

ℹ️ Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years.

📊 Exam Pattern

Stage/Tier	Mode	Subjects	Qs	Marks	Duration	Negative
Tier-1	Online CBT	English Language, GK, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence	100	200	60 min	-0.50
Tier-2 Module-I	Online CBT	Maths & Reasoning / English & GK	75+75	150+150	1 hr each	-1.00

🔄 Selection Process

Tier-1 CBT: 100 Qs, 200 marks, 60 min — Screening (marks not counted in merit)

Tier-2 CBT: Two sessions — Module-I (Maths & Reasoning) + Module-II (English & GK) — Merit-based

Skill Test / Typing Test: For DEO (Skill Test) and LDC/PA/SA (Typing Test)

Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates

📝 How to Apply

💳 Application Fee: ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS) | Free (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-SM)

Visit ssc.gov.in when official notification is released

Upload photograph and signature

Pay ₹100 application fee (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex-SM exempt)

Submit and download confirmation

Apply Online at ssc.gov.in →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

SSC CHSL covers LDC (Lower Division Clerk), JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant), PA (Postal Assistant), SA (Sorting Assistant) and DEO (Data Entry Operator) in Central Government offices.

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard from a recognized Board. Graduates are also eligible but all posts are at the 12th-pass level.