The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates to fill a total of 2,536 vacancies for the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’ through the CHSL examination. Applications for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online. The last date to apply SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is October 7, 2026.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDC (Lower Division Clerk) or JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant)
DEO (Data Entry Operator), Data Entry Officer Grade ‘A’ (Combined) |
Approximately 2,536 (estimate; post and category wise information not yet released) |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
- Name of Posts: Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’
- Number of Posts: 2,536 vacancies
- Educational Qualification: Qualifications may vary according to the specific post requirements (please refer to the official notification).
- Age Limit: 18 to 27 years
Educational Qualification For SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| DEO or DEO Grade ‘A’ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture | Must have passed 12th class in Science stream with Maths as a subject from a recognized board. |
| LDC or JSA and DEO or DEO Grade ‘A’ (all other Departments/Ministries) | 12th pass or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University |
Application Fee
- Women/SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Servicemen: No fee (Nil)
- For other candidates: ₹100
- Mode of Application: Online
- Last Date of Application: October 7, 2026
- Official Website: ssc.nic.in
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
- Applications for the aforementioned posts must be submitted online.
- Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the SSC headquarters website: https://ssc.nic.in.
- Candidates can submit their applications directly via the link provided below.
- For the online application, candidates are required to upload a scanned color passport-size photograph in JPEG format (file size must be between 20 KB and 50 KB). The dimensions of
- the photograph should be approximately 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
- Before submitting the application, the candidate must ensure that the photograph has been uploaded in accordance with the instructions. Failure to upload the photograph in the
- prescribed format will result in the cancellation of the application or candidature.
- Before submitting the online application, candidates should use the ‘Review/Print’ option to verify that correct information has been entered in every field of the form.
- For detailed information, please refer to the provided PDF notification.
Examination Fee
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | Rs. 0/- |
Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in/
