The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) examination of 2026. The recruitment will fill 2,536 Group‑C posts across various ministries, departments, offices and statutory bodies.
Vacancy Overview
| Post Category | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) |
|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Including DEO Grade ‘A’ in selected ministries |
| Total Posts | 2,536 (approx.) |
| Recruiting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Helpline | 18003093063 (toll‑free) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum educational qualification: Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board/university.
- For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Culture – 12th standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years on 1st January 2026. Birth dates should fall between 2nd January 1999 and 1st January 2008.
Age Relaxation (Category‑wise)
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC – 3 years
- PWD – 10 years
- PWD (OBC) – 13 years
- PWD (SC/ST) – 15 years
- ESM – 3 years
Application Fee
- SC/ ST, PWD, ESM and Women: Nil
- UR/OBC: ₹100/-
- Payment modes – BHIM UPI, Net Banking or credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay). Cash payment via SBI challan is also accepted.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the SSC official portal.
- Scroll to the “Important Web‑Links” section and click on Online Registration. Complete the registration.
- After registration, log in using the credentials and open the Online Application Form.
- Fill all personal and educational details. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates
- Start of online application: 23rd June 2025
- Last date to submit application: 18th July 2025
- Tier‑I (Computer‑Based Examination): from 12th November 2025 onwards
- Tier‑II (Computer‑Based Examination): February–March 2026
Exam Scheme
Tier‑I – Computer Based Examination
- Format: Objective type, multiple choice questions only.
- Languages: English, Hindi and any language chosen by the candidate.
- Total marks: 200 (100 questions)
- Negative marking: –0.50 for each wrong answer
- Time: 60 minutes (80 minutes for scribe candidates)
- Exam centres in North East India include Itanagar, Dibrugarh, Guwahati (Dispur), Jorhat, Silchar, Imphal, Ukhrul, Shillong, Aizwal, Dimapur, Kohima and Agartala.
Syllabus Highlights – Tier‑I
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum 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 |
Tier‑II – Computer Based Examination
Candidates who clear Tier‑I will appear for Tier‑II, which has two sessions: Session I (MCQ) and Session II (typing/skill test). Detailed instructions are available in the official notification.
FAQs
When does the online application start?
The online application opens on 23rd June 2025.
What is the last date to apply?
The final day for submitting applications is 18th July 2025.
What is the minimum educational qualification?
A Class 12th pass (or equivalent) is required.
Important Web‑Links
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