SSC CHSL Eligibility 2026 – Qualification, Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognised Board or University.

| Post | Age Limit |

| --- | --- |

| LDC / JSA | 18 – 27 years |

| DEO (except C&AG) | 18 – 27 years |

| DEO Grade A (C&AG) | 18 – 27 years |

| Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA) | 18 – 27 years |

| Category | Relaxation |

| --- | --- |

| OBC (NCL) | 3 years (upper limit: 30 years) |

| SC / ST | 5 years (upper limit: 32 years) |

| PwBD (UR) | 10 years (upper limit: 37 years) |

| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years (upper limit: 40 years) |

| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years (upper limit: 42 years) |

| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 years after deduction of military service period |

• Must be a citizen of India
• OR subject of Nepal / Bhutan
• OR Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1 January 1962
• OR person of Indian origin from specified countries