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SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
Recruitment exam for 12th-pass posts: LDC/JSA, Data Entry Operator, Postal/Sorting Assistant.
Conducted by
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Age Limit
18–27 as on 1 Aug of the exam year. Relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD as per rules.
Education
12th pass or equivalent. DEO / DEO Grade-A (Consumer Affairs, SSC, Culture): 12th Science stream with Mathematics. Appearing candidates allowed if qualified by the closing-date cut-off.
Application Fee
Rs. 100 online only (UPI/net-banking/debit). Exempt: all women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM eligible for reservation.
Documents Needed
- Live photo + signature per SSC uploader specs
- 12th marksheet/certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- PwD certificate if applicable
- Aadhaar for ID verification
How to Apply
- One Time Registration on ssc.gov.in
- Login when the CHSL notification opens
- Fill post preferences, pay fee, submit and print the confirmation
Selection Process
- Tier-I: Computer Based Exam
- Tier-II: Sec-I Maths + Reasoning, Sec-II English + GA (-1 marking)
- Tier-II Sec-III: Computer Knowledge (mandatory, qualifying)
- Tier-II Sec-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test (qualifying)
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern
Tier-I CBT followed by Tier-II with 4 sections; Sec-I to III carry -1 negative marking; Computer and Skill sections are qualifying in nature.
Correction Window
~3 days after closing. Rs. 200 first correction, Rs. 500 second, online only. Latest paid application counts.
Admit Card
Online only on ssc.gov.in, ~3–7 days before the exam; city info ~2 weeks before. Never by post.
Download admit card — candidate loginResult
Stage-wise merit PDFs + cut-offs on ssc.gov.in Results; answer keys first (challenge Rs. 50–100/question), final marks via login.
Check result — candidate loginWho can apply
Passed 12th grade (DEO in some departments needs Science with Maths).
How the yearly cycle usually works
- Notification usually opens mid-year to autumn (2026 was unusually late — always check the annual calendar).
- Tier-I then Tier-II dates are notified stage by stage; admit cards come ~1 week before each stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for SSC CHSL 2026?▾
One Time Registration on ssc.gov.in, then apply when the CHSL notification opens. Fill preferences, pay Rs. 100 (exempt: women, SC, ST, PwBD, eligible ESM), submit and print.
What is the SSC CHSL eligibility and age?▾
12th pass (DEO in some departments needs Science with Maths). Age 18–27 as on 1 Aug, with SC/ST +5 and OBC +3 relaxation.
What is the SSC CHSL selection process?▾
Tier-I CBT, then Tier-II with Maths+Reasoning, English+GA, qualifying Computer Knowledge, and Skill/Typing test. You must qualify every section, then Document Verification.
What salary does an LDC get?▾
LDC/JSA is pay level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200 basic) plus DA/HRA — in-hand roughly Rs. 28–38k depending on city.