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SSC CHSL 2026 – LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant, Data Entry Operator

Staff Selection Commission — Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
📋 3,000 Vacancies 💰 Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 (Level 2–4) 👁️ 58 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 30 Apr 2026
Application End Date 31 May 2026
Exam Date 2026-07-01

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 3,000
Category-wise Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to announce over 3,000 vacancies for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026. These 10+2-level posts are in central government departments and ministries across India.

Posts available under SSC CHSL 2026:

  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level 2 — Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200/month. Posted in Central Government ministries and attached offices across India.
  • Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA): Pay Level 4 — Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100/month. Posted at post offices and sorting units under the Department of Posts.
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level 4 — Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100/month (or Pay Level 5 for DEO Grade A at Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India).
  • DEO Grade A (C&AG): Pay Level 4 to Level 5 — Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 92,300/month.

Final vacancy count and department-wise breakup will be published in the official SSC CHSL 2026 notification on ssc.gov.in.
Pay Scale Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 (Level 2–4)
Location —
Department Staff Selection Commission
Ministry Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard (Class XII) examination from a recognised Board of Education. No minimum percentage is required for most posts.

  • For Data Entry Operator (C&AG): 12th pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject, plus a typing speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on a computer.
  • For LDC/JSA and PA/SA: 12th pass in any stream. A minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute (English) or 30 words per minute (Hindi) is required for the Skill Test stage.
Age Limit 18 – 27 years
Age Relaxation

OBC-NCL: 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting service | Widows/Divorced Women not remarried (General): up to 35 years
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹100
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode Online – Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI

🏆 Selection Process

SSC CHSL 2026 selection is a two-tier computer-based process followed by a skill test for certain posts:

  1. Tier 1 (Computer Based Exam — Qualifying): An objective-type online test of 60 minutes covering four sections. Tier 1 marks are not counted in final merit — they determine shortlisting for Tier 2.
  2. Tier 2 (Computer Based Exam — Merit): A multi-module online exam held on one day. Module 1 of Section 2 covers Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning (merit-based). Module 2 includes English and General Awareness. A Computer Knowledge Module and Skill Test / Typing Test are qualifying modules within Tier 2.
  3. Skill Test / Typing Test: Qualifying nature. Typing speed test for LDC/JSA and PA/SA posts. DEO candidates take a Data Entry Speed Test. Minimum 8,000 key depressions per hour required for DEO posts.

No interview is conducted. Final merit is based solely on Tier 2 performance.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already done so.
  2. Log in to your OTR account and click Apply against the SSC CHSL 2026 notification.
  3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam centre preferences, and post choices.
  4. Upload your photograph via the live camera capture tool on the SSC portal. Uploaded photo files are not accepted — you must take a live photo at the time of application.
  5. Upload your scanned signature in black ink against a plain white background.
  6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
  7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page with your Application Reference Number for future use.

📊 Exam Pattern

Tier 1 (Qualifying — 200 Marks, 60 Minutes):

  • General Intelligence: 25 questions, 50 marks
  • General Awareness: 25 questions, 50 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic): 25 questions, 50 marks
  • English Language (Basic Knowledge): 25 questions, 50 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Tier 2 — Section 1 Module 1 (Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning):

  • Mathematics: 30 questions | Reasoning: 30 questions | Duration: 60 minutes | Marks: 180

Tier 2 — Section 1 Module 2 (English & General Awareness):

  • English: 40 questions | General Awareness: 20 questions | Duration: 45 minutes | Marks: 180

Tier 2 — Section 2 (Qualifying Modules):

  • Computer Knowledge Module: 15 questions, 45 marks, 15 minutes (qualifying)
  • Skill Test / Typing Test: 15 minutes (qualifying, post-specific)

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online Apply Now →
Official Website 🌐 https://ssc.gov.in/

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The SSC CHSL 2026 official notification was released on April 30, 2026 on ssc.gov.in. The online application process started on the same date and remains open until May 31, 2026.

SSC CHSL 2026 offers vacancies for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts in various Central Government departments.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. For most posts, any stream is acceptable. For DEO at C&AG, the candidate must have studied Mathematics in Class 12.

LDC/JSA post is at Pay Level 2 with basic pay Rs. 19,900 per month. Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and DEO posts are at Pay Level 4 with basic pay Rs. 25,500 per month. Gross salary with HRA and DA ranges from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 45,000+ per month depending on posting city.

Yes, a qualifying Typing Test or Skill Test is part of the Tier 2 process for most CHSL posts. LDC/JSA and PA/SA candidates must type at 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. DEO candidates need 8,000 key depressions per hour.

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Post Name
SSC CHSL 2026 – LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant, Data Entry Operator
Vacancies
3,000
Last Date
31 May 2026
Pay Scale
Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 (Level 2–4)
Category
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