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SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts)
SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1), Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Salary
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the official Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 Notification (F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1) for 2,536 Group 'C' vacancies of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade 'A') in Pay Levels 2, 4 & 5 (₹19,900 – ₹92,300). Read the official 88-page notification PDF on this page, check the new 15-minute Tier-I sectional timer rule, verify your exact age as on 01.08.2026, explore the complete Tier-I & Tier-II syllabus, and simulate your score.
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SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts) Official Guide2,536 Posts
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Last Date
07 October 2026 up to 23:00 Hours
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Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 • Apply Till 07 Oct 2026 (23:00 Hrs)2,536 Posts (LDC, JSA & DEO) • 12th Pass (10+2)New: 15-Min Sectional Timer in Tier-I CBT
SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026: 2,536 Group 'C' Vacancies, Live Photo / OTR Rules, New 15-Min Sectional Timer & 360-Mark Tier-II Merit!
Published under File No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Govt. of India, online applications via New OTR & Live Photograph Capture are open from 07 September to 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hrs) (Fee Payment till 08 Oct; Correction Window: 14–16 Oct 2026) for 2,536 tentative posts of LDC/JSA (Pay Level-2: ₹19,900–₹63,200) and DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (Pay Level-4 & 5: ₹25,500–₹92,300). Under Clause 13.8.1, Tier-I CBT (100 Qs, 200 Marks, 60 Mins; +2 / -0.50) now enforces a strict 15-Minute Sectional Timer per Part, while Final Merit is prepared on 360 Marks of Tier-II Session-I (+ Qualifying Computer & Same-Day Typing/Skill Test).
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Important Dates
Notification Release Date07 September 2026 (Official Gazette Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 Published)
Online Application Start Date07 September 2026 (Online Applications & New OTR Live on ssc.gov.in)
Last Date to Apply Online07 October 2026 up to 23:00 Hours (11:00 PM – Clause 9.8)
Last Date to Pay Fee08 October 2026 up to 23:00 Hours (Online Fee Payment Deadline – Clause 10.3)
Form Correction Window14 October to 16 October 2026 up to 23:00 Hours (1st Correction: ₹200/- | 2nd Correction: ₹500/- – Clause 11)
Exam DateNovember – December 2026 (Tier-I CBT) | February – March 2027 (Tier-II CBT + Skill/Typing Test)
Admit Card Release DateExam City Slip: 10 Days Prior | Admission Certificate (Admit Card): 2–3 Days Before Exam (Clause 14.4 & 14.6)
Result DateJanuary 2027 (Tier-I Shortlist) | April 2027 (Final All-India Merit after Tier-II & Option-cum-Preference)
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹100/- (General / Unreserved, OBC & EWS Male Candidates – Clause 10.1)
SC / ST / Reserved₹0/- (Exempted for SC, ST, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen Candidates – Clause 10.2)
PH (Divyang) / Female₹0/- (100% Fee Exempted for All Women Candidates of Every Category – Clause 10.2)
Payment Mode:Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa / MasterCard / Maestro / RuPay Debit Cards up to 08.10.2026 (23:00 Hrs) (Clause 10.3)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
12th Standard (10+2 / Intermediate) Pass from any recognized Board/University as on 07.10.2026 for LDC/JSA & General DEO (Clause 8.2) | 12th Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics for DEO / DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Culture & SSC (Clause 8.1)
Age Limit:
18 – 27 Years as on 01/08/2026 (Born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008 – Clause 5.1) | Age Relaxation: OBC +3 Yrs, SC/ST +5 Yrs, PwBD +10 to +15 Yrs (Clause 5.2)
Instant Age & Eligibility Checker (As on 01/08/2026):
✅ You Are Age-Eligible!
Exact Age on 01/08/2026: 25 Yrs, 2 Months, 16 Days (Allowed: 18–27 Yrs)
Exam Pattern
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Tier-I Part-I: English Language (Basic Knowledge) — +2 Correct, -0.50 Wrong (Clause 13.8)255015 Minutes (Strict Sectional Timer — 20 Mins for Scribe)
Tier-I Part-II: General Intelligence & Reasoning — +2 Correct, -0.50 Wrong (Clause 13.8)255015 Minutes (Strict Sectional Timer — 20 Mins for Scribe)
Tier-I Part-III: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trig & DI)255015 Minutes (Strict Sectional Timer — 20 Mins for Scribe)
Tier-I Part-IV: General Awareness (Static GK, Science & Current Affairs)255015 Minutes (Strict Sectional Timer — 20 Mins for Scribe)
Tier-II Session-I Section-I: Part-A Maths (30 Qs/90M, 30m) + Part-B Reasoning (30 Qs/90M, 30m) [+3 / -1]601801 Hour (30 Mins Separate Timer Each for Part-A & Part-B)
Tier-II Session-I Section-II: Part-A English (40 Qs/120M, 40m) + Part-B GA (20 Qs/60M, 20m) [+3 / -1]601801 Hour (40 Mins Timer for Part-A & 20 Mins Timer for Part-B)
Tier-II Session-I Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Mandatory Qualifying — +3 / -1)154515 Minutes (20 Minutes for Scribe Candidates)
Tier-II Session-II Section-IV: Skill Test (DEO 15,000 / 8,000 KDPH) & Typing Test (LDC/JSA 35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi)1015 Mins (DEO Skill Test) / 10 Mins (LDC/JSA Typing — Qualifying)
Selection Process
1Stage 1: One Time Registration (OTR) on ssc.gov.in, Aadhaar Biometric Auth & Live Webcam/mySSC App Photograph Submission
2Stage 2: Tier-I Computer Based Examination (100 MCQs, 200 Marks, 60 Mins with 15-Min Sectional Timer per Part; +2 / -0.50 — Qualifying for Tier-II Shortlisting)
3Stage 3: Tier-II Session-I CBE (Section-I Maths+Reasoning 180 Marks + Section-II English+GA 180 Marks = 360 Merit Marks [+3 / -1] + Section-III Qualifying Computer Test 45 Marks)
4Stage 4: Tier-II Session-II Skill Test (15,000 / 8,000 KDPH for DEO) & Typing Test (35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi Mangal Font for LDC/JSA) on the Same Day
5Stage 5: Online Option-cum-Preference Submission (Clause 16.2), Final Merit on 360 Marks & Document Verification by Allocated User Ministry/Department (plus PET/PST & Medical by BRO for Male BRO LDCs)
Syllabus
Tier-I Part-I English Language (25 Qs / 50 Marks, 15 Mins — Clause 13.10.1): Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Para Jumbles, Cloze Passage & Reading Comprehension.
Tier-I Part-II General Intelligence (25 Qs / 50 Marks, 15 Mins — Clause 13.10.2): Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning including Semantic/Symbolic/Figural Analogy & Classification, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern Folding, Number & Figural Series, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Word Building, and Coding-Decoding.
Tier-I Part-III Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs / 50 Marks, 15 Mins — Clause 13.10.3): Number Systems, Arithmetical Operations (Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work), Algebra (Identities, Surds, Linear Graphs), Geometry (Triangle centres, Congruence/Similarity, Circle chords & tangents), 2D/3D Mensuration, Trigonometry, and Statistical Charts (Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar/Pie Chart).
Tier-I Part-IV General Awareness (25 Qs / 50 Marks, 15 Mins — Clause 13.10.4): History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy (Indian Constitution) and Scientific Research relating to India & Neighbouring Countries, plus National/International Current Affairs.
Tier-II Section-I Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning (60 Qs / 180 Marks, 1 Hr — Clause 13.11.1): 30 Qs Maths (30 Mins) + 30 Qs Reasoning (30 Mins). Includes all Tier-I topics PLUS Statistics & Probability (Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation & Calculation of Simple Probabilities).
Tier-II Section-II English Language & General Awareness (60 Qs / 180 Marks, 1 Hr — Clause 13.11.2): 40 Qs English (40 Mins; 120 Marks — includes 3 Comprehension Passages: 1 narrative/book passage + 2 current affairs/editorial passages) + 20 Qs General Awareness (20 Mins; 60 Marks).
Tier-II Section-III Computer Knowledge Module (15 Qs / 45 Marks, 15 Mins — Qualifying, Clause 13.11.3): Computer Basics (CPU, I/O Devices, Memory Organization, Backup, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard Shortcuts), Software (Windows OS & MS Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Internet & E-mails (Web Browsing, Downloading, E-Banking), and Networking & Cyber Security (Protocols, Virus, Worms, Trojans & Preventive Measures).
Tier-II Section-IV Skill Test & Typing Test (Same-Day Session-II — Qualifying, Clause 13.9.13): Part-A DEO (Para 8.1 Ministries): 15,000 KDPH (15 Mins, ~3,700–4,000 key depressions). Part-B DEO (Other Ministries): 8,000 KDPH (15 Mins, ~2,000–2,200 key depressions). Part-C LDC/JSA Typing Test (10 Mins): 35 WPM in English (~10,500 KDPH) OR 30 WPM in Hindi (~9,000 KDPH strictly in Mangal Font).
SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts) Official Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus (8 Subjects)
SSC Master SyllabusSSC Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 (Clauses 13.8, 13.9, 13.10 & 13.11 — Tier-I & Tier-II CBE Scheme)
Total Questions
Tier-I: 100 MCQs | Tier-II: 135 MCQs (120 Merit + 15 Computer) + Skill/Typing Test
Maximum Marks
Tier-I: 200 Marks (Qualifying) | Tier-II Merit: 360 Marks (+ 45 Marks Qualifying Computer)
Exam Duration
Tier-I: 60 Mins (15 Mins Sectional Timer per Part) | Tier-II Session-I: 2 Hrs 15 Mins + Session-II Skill/Typing Test
Negative Marking
Tier-I: -0.50 Marks per wrong answer (+2 Correct) | Tier-II: -1.00 Mark per wrong answer (+3 Correct)
#TIER1-P1
Tier-I Part-I: English Language (Basic Knowledge — 15-Minute Sectional Timer)
10+2 (Higher Secondary) Standard — Clause 13.10.150 Marks
Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, and Antonyms
Spellings / Detecting Mis-spelt Words, Idioms & Phrases, and One-Word Substitution
Improvement of Sentences and Active / Passive Voice of Verbs
Conversion into Direct / Indirect Narration
Shuffling of Sentence Parts and Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage (Para Jumbles)
Cloze Passage and Reading Comprehension Passage
#TIER1-P2
Tier-I Part-II: General Intelligence & Reasoning (15-Minute Sectional Timer)
Verbal & Non-Verbal Analytical Standard — Clause 13.10.250 Marks
Semantic Analogy, Symbolic Operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation
Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing Inferences, Figural Classification
Punched Hole / Pattern-Folding & Unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-Folding & Completion
Number Series, Embedded Figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional & Social Intelligence
Word Building, Coding and De-coding, Numerical Operations, and Symbolic Operations
#TIER1-P3
Tier-I Part-III: Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trig & DI — 15-Min Timer)
10th / 12th Standard Mathematics — Clause 13.10.350 Marks
Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time and Work
Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts — Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only), Standard Identities like sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs — Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart
#TIER1-P4
Tier-I Part-IV: General Awareness (15-Minute Sectional Timer)
National & Static GK + Current Events — Clause 13.10.450 Marks
India and its Neighbouring Countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, and Economic Scene
General Policy, Indian Constitution, Public Administration, and Scientific Research
Current Events of National and International Importance and everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect
Static GK: Classical & Folk Dances, Music Gharanas, Festivals, Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology & Environment
#TIER2-S1
Tier-II Section-I: Part-A Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs / 90 Marks, 30 Mins) + Part-B Reasoning (30 Qs / 90 Marks, 30 Mins)
Final Merit Section-I (1 Hour Total; +3 Correct, -1 Wrong) — Clause 13.11.1180 Marks
Part-A Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs, 90 Marks, 30 Mins): Number Systems, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations (Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work)
Part-A Advanced Maths: Algebra (Identities, Elementary Surds, Graphs of Linear Equations), Geometry (Triangle centres, Congruence/Similarity, Circle chords & tangents), Mensuration (2D & 3D Solids including Frustum & Pyramids), Trigonometry
Part-A Statistics & Probability (Tier-II Exclusive): Use of Tables and Graphs, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of Central Tendency — Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation; Calculation of Simple Probabilities
Part-B Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Qs, 90 Marks, 30 Mins): Semantic/Symbolic/Figural Analogy & Classification, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern Folding, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence, Coding-Decoding
#TIER2-S2
Tier-II Section-II: Part-A English Language & Comprehension (40 Qs / 120 Marks, 40 Mins) + Part-B General Awareness (20 Qs / 60 Marks, 20 Mins)
Final Merit Section-II (1 Hour Total; +3 Correct, -1 Wrong) — Clause 13.11.2180 Marks
Part-A English Language & Comprehension (40 Qs, 120 Marks, 40 Mins): Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Improvement of Sentences
Part-A Advanced Comprehension: Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentence Parts & Sentences in a Passage, Cloze Passage, and 3 or more Comprehension Passages (1 based on a book or story, 2 based on current events or editorial report)
Part-B General Awareness (20 Qs, 60 Marks, 20 Mins): History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research relating to India and Neighbouring Countries + Current Affairs
#TIER2-S3
Tier-II Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Mandatory Qualifying — 15-Minute Sectional Timer)
Mandatory Qualifying (+3 Correct, -1 Wrong) — Clause 13.11.345 Marks
Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard shortcuts
Software: Windows Operating System including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking
Basics of Networking and Cyber Security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (hacking, virus, worms, Trojan, etc.) and preventive measures
#TIER2-S4
Tier-II Session-II Section-IV: Skill Test (DEO) & Typing Test (LDC / JSA) — Same-Day Qualifying
Mandatory Practical Skill / Typing Test — Clause 13.9.13Qualifying Marks
Part-A Skill Test for DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (Department/Ministry under Para 8.1): Data Entry Speed of 15,000 (Fifteen Thousand) Key Depressions per Hour on Computer (15 Minutes duration; printed matter in English containing approx. 3,700–4,000 key-depressions)
Part-B Skill Test for DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (except Department/Ministry under Para 8.1): Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key Depressions per Hour on Computer (15 Minutes duration; printed matter in English containing approx. 2,000–2,200 key-depressions)
Part-C Typing Test for LDC / JSA: 10 Minutes duration in English or Hindi (as opted in online form). English Medium: 35 Words Per Minute (approx. 10,500 KDPH). Hindi Medium: 30 Words Per Minute (approx. 9,000 KDPH) strictly in Mangal Font only (Clause 13.9.13.7.viii)
Official Commission Note: Final All-India Merit is prepared strictly on aggregate marks scored in Section-I (180 Marks) + Section-II (180 Marks) = 360 Marks of Tier-II Examination, subject to qualifying Section-III (Computer Knowledge) and Section-IV (Skill/Typing Test).
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SSC CHSL 2026 Interactive Tier-I & Tier-II Score & Post-Wise Cut-Off Simulator
+2/-0.50 (Tier-I) • +3/-1 (Tier-II)Simulate Tier-I (100 Qs = 200 Marks, 15-min sectional timers) or Tier-II Merit (120 Qs = 360 Marks) against LDC/JSA & DEO cut-offs
Correct Answers (+2 Marks each)82 / 100 Qs (+164)
0 Qs50 Qs (100 Marks)100 Qs (200 Marks)
Wrong Answers (-0.5 Penalty each)10 Qs (-5 Marks)
0 WrongAttempted: 92/100Unattempted: 8
Positive Score
+164 / 200
82 Correct MCQs
Negative Penalty
-5 Marks
10 Wrong × -0.5
Net Tier-I Score
159 / 200
Accuracy: 89%
Sectional Timer
15 Min × 4 Parts
Clause 13.6.3 Locked
Live Qualification Status (UR Category — Out of 200 Marks):
Clause 17.1 Min Qualifying: UR 30% • OBC/EWS 25% • SC/ST/PwBD 20%LDC / JSA (49 Ministries — Level-2)
Requires 35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi Typing
Safe Cut-Off: 154.5✓ Safe (+4.5)
DEO Grade 'A' (General — Level-4)
Requires 8,000 KDPH Skill Test
Safe Cut-Off: 164Need +5
DEO Grade 'A' (Science + Maths — Level-4/5)
12th Science with Maths + Skill Test
Safe Cut-Off: 168.5Need +9.5
SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts) Exam Timings & 4 Shifts Schedule
Computer Based Examination (CBT) scheduled across July – September 2026 (60 Minutes = Four 15-Minute Locked Sectional Timers)
ShiftReporting TimeExam StartsExam Ends
CBT Shift 1 (Morning Session — Gate Closes 30 Mins Prior; Non-Aadhaar Candidates Must Report 2 Hours Prior per Clause 14.7)07:45 AM (07:00 AM for Non-Aadhaar Biometric Verification)09:00 AM (Gate Closes Strictly at 08:30 AM)10:00 AM (10:20 AM for Eligible PwBD with Scribe)
CBT Shift 2 (Forenoon Session — Mandatory Biometric, Facial & Hologram Registration)10:30 AM (09:45 AM for Non-Aadhaar Candidates)11:45 AM (Gate Closes Strictly at 11:15 AM)12:45 PM (01:05 PM for Eligible PwBD with Scribe)
CBT Shift 3 (Afternoon Session — Multi-Shift Score Normalization Applicable per Clause 13.12.7)01:15 PM (12:30 PM for Non-Aadhaar Candidates)02:30 PM (Gate Closes Strictly at 02:00 PM)03:30 PM (03:50 PM for Eligible PwBD with Scribe)
CBT Shift 4 / Tier-II Session-I & II (Evening CBT Shift / Tier-II 2 Hr 15 Min Session-I + Same-Day Session-II Typing/Skill Test)04:00 PM (Tier-I Shift 4) | 07:45 AM (Tier-II Session-I)05:15 PM (Tier-I Shift 4) | 09:00 AM (Tier-II Session-I)06:15 PM (Tier-I) | 11:15 AM (Tier-II Session-I) + Afternoon Session-II Skill/Typing Test
Crucial Exam Day Instructions:
• Clause 14.7 Mandatory Non-Aadhaar Reporting Rule: Candidates who did not authenticate via Aadhaar during OTR/Application MUST report at the CBT exam venue strictly 2 hours (120 minutes) before the exam start time for manual biometric and document verification. Aadhaar-authenticated candidates must report 75 minutes before exam start; gates close 30 minutes prior.
• Mandatory Documents (Clause 14.7): (1) Printed SSC Admission Certificate (Admit Card), (2) Two recent passport-size color photographs, and (3) Original valid Photo ID Proof having the EXACT Date of Birth (Day, Month & Year) printed on it (if the Photo ID does not carry the full DOB, carry an additional original 10th Marksheet/Pass Certificate/Birth Certificate with exact DOB, failing which entry will be denied).
SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts) Post-Wise & Ministry-Wise Tentative Vacancies (2,536 Posts)
Clause 2 & Annexure-XVII: 2,536 Tentative Vacancies for LDC/JSA (Pay Level-2) & DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (Pay Level-4 & Level-5) across 49 Central Ministries/Departments
Unreserved (UR / General — Central Ministries, Attached Offices & Constitutional Bodies)
1,128
Pay Level-2 to Level-5 | Min Qualifying: 30% (Clause 17.1)
Other Backward Classes (OBC — Non-Creamy Layer Central List)
642
+3 Yrs Age Relaxation (Up to 30 Yrs) | Min Qualifying: 25% posts
Scheduled Caste (SC — Central Govt Reservation Roster)
378
+5 Yrs Age Relaxation (Up to 32 Yrs) | ₹0 Fee | Min Qualifying: 20% posts
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS — Valid FY 2025-26 Income & Asset Certificate)
214
10% Vertical Quota | Min Qualifying: 25% (Clause 6.3)
Scheduled Tribe (ST — Central Govt Reservation Roster)
174
+5 Yrs Age Relaxation (Up to 32 Yrs) | ₹0 Fee | Min Qualifying: 20% posts
Total Tentative Vacancies (Clause 2.1 — Subject to Ministry-Wise Final Indents on ssc.gov.in)
2,536
Includes Horizontal Reservation for ESM & PwBD (VH/HH/OH/Others)
Annexure-XVII: Participating Central Ministries, Departments & Organizations (LDC/JSA & DEO Posts)
Central Ministry / Department / Post & Pay Level (Clause 1.2 & Annexure-XVII)Tentative Vacancies / Cadre
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) — Central Ministries, AFHQ, Election Commission, CBI, IB, CGDA & Passports (Clause 1.1 & 8.2)Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) | 12th Pass (Any Stream) | Typing: 35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hindi
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in Border Roads Organization (BRO — General Reserve Engineer Force [GREF], Ministry of Defence — Clause 4.4 & Annexure-XVI)Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) | Male Candidates Only | Requires BRO PET/PST & Height/Chest Medical
Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade 'A') in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture & SSC HQ/Regional Offices (Clause 1.2, 1.3 & 8.1)Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) & Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) | 12th Science with Maths | Skill Test: 15,000 KDPH
Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade 'A') in Other Central Govt Ministries / Departments / Tribunals (Clause 1.2, 1.3 & 8.2)Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) | 12th Pass (Any Stream) | Computer Skill Test: 8,000 KDPH (15 Mins)
Total Notified Vacancies Across All Participating Central Ministries, Departments & Offices (Clause 2.1)2,536 Tentative Posts (Post-Wise & Category-Wise Final Matrix Published in Candidate Corner on ssc.gov.in)
All-India 9 SSC Regional Directorates & CBT Examination Centres (Annexure-I)
Search by SSC Region (CR, NR, ER, WR, SR, KKR, MPR, NWR, NER), State/UT, or CBT City Code (candidates select 3 preferred cities within 1 region)
SSC Regional Directorate, States Covered & Major CBT Centre CodesCBT Exam CitiesRegional Posts
Central Region (CR) — Bihar & Uttar Pradesh (Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Sitapur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea)15 Major CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Prayagraj (Clause 12.1)1515
Northern Region (NR) — Delhi NCT, Rajasthan & Uttarakhand (New Delhi, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Udaipur, Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee)14 Major CBT Cities | Regional HQ: CGO Complex, New Delhi1414
Eastern Region (ER) — West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim & A&N Islands (Kolkata, Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Kalyani, Siliguri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Gangtok, Port Blair)23 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Nizam Palace, Kolkata2323
Western Region (WR) — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa & DNH/Daman & Diu (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amravati, Kolhapur, Jalgaon, Solapur, Thane, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Mehsana, Panaji)19 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Pratishtha Bhavan, Mumbai1919
Southern Region (SR) — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kurnool, Nellore, Kakinada)22 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: EVK Sampath Building, Chennai2222
Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) — Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh (Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain, Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg-Bhilai)10 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Raipur (Chhattisgarh)1010
Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) — Karnataka, Kerala & Lakshadweep (Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam/Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kannur, Kavaratti)16 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Kendriya Sadan, Bengaluru1616
North Western Region (NWR) — Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh & Punjab (Chandigarh/Mohali, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Shimla, Hamirpur, Jammu, Srinagar, Samba, Leh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda)17 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Sector-9A, Chandigarh1717
North Eastern Region (NER) — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland & Tripura (Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Itanagar, Imphal, Ukhrul, Shillong, Aizawl, Dimapur, Kohima, Agartala)16 CBT Cities | Regional HQ: Beltola, Guwahati1616
SSC CHSL 2026 Central Govt 7th CPC In-Hand Salary Calculator (Pay Level-2, Level-4 & Level-5)
Clause 1.2 Pay Scale: LDC/JSA Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) • DEO Grade 'A' Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) & Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) + 53% Central DA + HRA + TPTA
Starting Basic Pay
₹29,200
Level-5: ₹29,200–₹92,300
Dearness Allowance (DA)
₹15,476
53% Central Govt DA Rate
House Rent Allowance
₹8,760
30% Class-X Central HRA (+TPTA ₹2,066–₹5,508)
Net In-Hand Salary
₹54,226
Take-home per month
Statutory Deductions & Perks:
• Gross monthly salary is ~₹58,944. Deductions include EPF/NPS contribution of ₹4,468 and ₹250 Professional Tax.
• Under Central Government 7th CPC rules (Clause 1.2), SSC CHSL recruits receive 53% Dearness Allowance, 30%/20%/10% HRA (X/Y/Z cities), Transport Allowance (TPTA + DA on TPTA), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cashless medical facilities, Children Education Allowance (₹27,000/year per child), 8-Year Leave Travel Concession (LTC), 14% Govt Employer NPS/UPS contribution, and time-bound departmental promotions to UDC/SSA (Level-4), ASO (Level-7), and Section Officer (Level-8/10).
SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts) Previous Year & Expected Cut-Off Marks
Category-Wise & Post-Wise Cut-Off Benchmarks for Tier-I (Out of 200 Marks) & Tier-II Final Merit (Out of 360 Marks)
Post Cadre & Examination Tier (LDC/JSA vs DEO)General / Primary CutoffReserved / Sub-Category
Unreserved (UR / General)Tier-I: 153 – 158 / 200 Marks | Tier-II (LDC/JSA): 292 – 304 / 360 Marks | Tier-II (DEO): 312 – 322 / 360 MarksComputer Qualifying (Sec-III): 18 / 45 Marks (40%) | Typing Max Error Allowed: 7%
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)Tier-I: 150 – 155 / 200 Marks | Tier-II (LDC/JSA): 286 – 296 / 360 Marks | Tier-II (DEO): 305 – 315 / 360 MarksComputer Qualifying (Sec-III): 15 / 45 Marks (33%) | Typing Max Error Allowed: 10%
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)Tier-I: 148 – 153 / 200 Marks | Tier-II (LDC/JSA): 282 – 292 / 360 Marks | Tier-II (DEO): 302 – 312 / 360 MarksComputer Qualifying (Sec-III): 15 / 45 Marks (33%) | Typing Max Error Allowed: 10%
Scheduled Caste (SC)Tier-I: 136 – 142 / 200 Marks | Tier-II (LDC/JSA): 266 – 276 / 360 Marks | Tier-II (DEO): 285 – 295 / 360 MarksComputer Qualifying (Sec-III): 12 / 45 Marks (27%) | Typing Max Error Allowed: 10%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)Tier-I: 125 – 132 / 200 Marks | Tier-II (LDC/JSA): 252 – 264 / 360 Marks | Tier-II (DEO): 274 – 284 / 360 MarksComputer Qualifying (Sec-III): 12 / 45 Marks (27%) | Typing Max Error Allowed: 10%
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) & PwBD (OH / HH / VH / Others)Tier-I: 102 – 138 / 200 Marks | Tier-II (LDC/JSA): 215 – 268 / 360 MarksEligible PwBD exempted from Typing Test upon producing Annexure-XIV Medical Certificate (Clause 13.9.13.7.x)
Frequently Asked Questions (SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts))
Verified statutory answers on exam dates, admit card, vacancies, and syllabus
Latest Update
SSC CHSL 10+2 2026 (2,536 Posts) Notification Released – 07 September 2026 (Official Gazette Notice F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 Published)
Online Application Starts – 07 September 2026 (Online Applications & New OTR Live on ssc.gov.in)
Last Date to Apply – 07 October 2026 up to 23:00 Hours (11:00 PM – Clause 9.8)
Exam Date – November – December 2026 (Tier-I CBT) | February – March 2027 (Tier-II CBT + Skill/Typing Test)
Admit Card Release – Exam City Slip: 10 Days Prior | Admission Certificate (Admit Card): 2–3 Days Before Exam (Clause 14.4 & 14.6)
Result – January 2027 (Tier-I Shortlist) | April 2027 (Final All-India Merit after Tier-II & Option-cum-Preference)
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