SSC CHSL 2026 — ~5,000 Vacancies (Expected)

SSC CHSL 2026 Recruitment

Based on SSC's annual exam calendar, the notification for Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026 is expected in June 2026. The exam is tentatively scheduled for July-September 2026.

Note: These details are based on previous years' trends and SSC's exam calendar. Official notification is awaited.

Expected Timeline

| Event | Expected Date |

|-------|--------------|

| Notification | June 2026 (Tentative) |

| Last Date to Apply | Tentative: July 2026 |

| Tier-1 Exam | July - September 2026 (Tentative) |

| Tier-2 Exam | To be announced |

Expected Vacancy Details

| Post | Pay Level | Description |

|------|-----------|-------------|

| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) | Clerical work in Ministries/Departments |

| Postal Assistant (PA) / Sorting Assistant (SA) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) | Work in Post Offices/RMS |

| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) | Data entry in various departments |

| DEO Grade A | Pay Level-4 | Data entry in CAG offices |

- **Total Expected Vacancies**: ~5,000 (Expected based on trends)

Eligibility

- **Education**: 12th Pass (Higher Secondary) from a recognized Board

- For PA/SA posts: Graduation may be required

- **Age**: 18-27 years (relaxation as per government rules)

- **Age Relaxation**: OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10 years

Application Fee

| Category | Fee |

|----------|-----|

| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |

| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |

Exam Pattern — Tier 1 (Computer Based)

| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |

|---------|-----------|-------|------|

| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | Combined |

| English Language | 25 | 50 | 60 min |

| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | total |

| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |

| **Total** | **100** | **200** | **60 min** |

- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Exam Pattern — Tier 2 (Computer Based)

| Module | Subject | Marks | Duration |

|--------|---------|-------|----------|

| Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 150 | Session-I: |

| Module-II | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 150 | 135 min |

| Module-III | English Language & Comprehension | 150 | Session-II: |

| Module-IV | Computer Knowledge | — | 45 min |

Selection Process

1. **Tier-1**: Computer Based Examination

2. **Tier-2**: Computer Based Examination (objective + skill test)

3. **Document Verification**

4. **Final Merit**

How to Apply (When Notification Releases)

1. Visit [ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in)

2. Complete One Time Registration if not already done

3. Login and apply for CHSL 2026

4. Fill form with personal and educational details

5. Upload photograph (20-50KB) and signature (10-20KB)

6. Pay fee online and submit

Preparation Tips

- CHSL is considered easier than CGL — focus on basics

- Practice 10+2 level Maths thoroughly

- Improve typing speed for Tier-2 skill test (LDC: 35 WPM English / 30 WPM Hindi)

- English: focus on grammar, fill in blanks, comprehension