Quick Recruitment Facts
Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters
Recruiting Authority
Staff Selection Commission
Advt No: HQ-CHSL-2026
Total Vacancies
3,712 Posts
All India
Last Date to Apply
31 March 2026
Application Window Closed
Minimum Qualification
12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board
Refer details below for post-wise norms
Age Limit
18 – 27 Years
Category relaxations applicable
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Level 2 & 4 (Rs. 19,900 to 81,100)
Recruitment Overview
SSC CHSL 2026 examination notice published. 12th standard pass candidates can apply for Central Government office jobs.
Important Dates
Application Start Date
1 March 2026
Online registration opens
Last Date to Apply
31 March 2026
Closing of online application
Exam Date
20 June 2026
Scheduled / Tentative exam date
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 2650 | 12th Standard pass from a recognized Board |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade A | 1062 | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations
Educational Qualification
- 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board
Age Limit & Relaxations
Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)
SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | PwBD: 10 years
Post-Wise Educational Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 2,650 | 12th Standard pass from a recognized Board |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade A | 1,062 | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics |
Application Fee
Category-wise fee & payment modes
Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹100 | Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: Exempted (Nil) | Mode: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Cards
Selection Process
Recruitment examination stages
- 1Stage 1: Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Objective MCQs - 200 Marks)
- 2Stage 2: Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Session I: Maths, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer + Session II: Skill Test/Typing Test)
- 3Stage 3: Document Verification by User Departments
- Tier-I CBT: 100 Questions, 200 Marks, 60 Minutes (English 25Q, Intelligence 25Q, Quant 25Q, GA 25Q)
- Negative Marking in Tier-I: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer
- Tier-II: Mathematical & Reasoning (60Q = 180 Marks), English & GA (60Q = 180 Marks), Computer Knowledge (15Q = 45 Marks qualifying), Skill/Typing Test (qualifying)
Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders
Official Notification Released
AwaitedOfficial recruitment notification (HQ-CHSL-2026) published by Staff Selection Commission.
Online Application Window
CompletedOnline application portal has closed.
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
CompletedAdmit cards released for download with exam city information.
Written / CBT Examination
CompletedExamination successfully concluded.
Provisional Answer Key & Objections
CompletedObjection window closed. Responses under review.
Final Master Answer Key
AwaitedFinal key published alongside or prior to result declaration.
Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List
AwaitedResult calculation in progress.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
AwaitedSchedule will be issued for qualified candidates.
Final Selection & Appointment Orders
AwaitedFinal merit list and appointment orders awaited.
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