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Overview
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is one of the most sought-after exams for 12th-pass candidates seeking central government jobs. It recruits for posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant across ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India. Based on the 2025 cycle’s 3,131 vacancies, the cycle is widely expected to offer 3,000–3,700+ vacancies.
SSC CHSL is conducted annually and remains one of the largest-scale recruitment exams in the country by applicant volume, given how broadly available the eligibility (12th pass) is. It follows a two-tier selection process, unlike SSC MTS’s single-paper format, and includes a mandatory typing or skill test depending on the post applied for.
Notification Status & Expected Dates
|
Event |
Detail |
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Originally Scheduled Notification |
30 April 2026 (per SSC calendar) |
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Revised Expectation |
Pushed to July 2026, then to third week of August 2026 |
|
Application Window |
Typically about one month from release |
|
Tier 1 (CBE) Exam |
Tentatively July – September 2026, per SSC calendar (likely to shift given notification delay) |
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Tier 2 Exam |
Announced separately after Tier 1 results |
Note: Given the repeated delays in the notification itself, the tentative Tier 1 exam window is also likely to move. Rely only on the official notification and subsequent SSC notices for confirmed dates.
Vacancy Trend & Posts
|
Cycle |
Vacancies |
|
2025 |
3,131 (LDC/JSA, DEO) |
|
2026 |
Expected 3,000–3,700+ (to be confirmed in official notification) |
Posts typically filled through SSC CHSL include:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade A
- Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA)
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian citizen. Candidates belonging to other specified categories (e.g., persons of Indian origin who migrated from certain countries) must hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification
A pass in Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Some posts, like DEO in specific departments, may require 12th pass with Mathematics as a subject — always check the post-specific requirement in the notification.
Age Limit
Generally 18 to 27 years as on the closing date of the application. Standard age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-servicemen, per government norms.
