Tier 1 upcoming
SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination
A 10+2-level recruitment for clerical posts across central government — Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Postal/Sorting Assistant. The 2026 notification is out and Tier 1 is expected Jul-Sep 2026.
Available in English & Hindi
Latest cycle
Notif 30 Apr 2026
Tier 1 Jul-Sep 2026
Eligibility
Class 12 pass
Age 18–27
Pattern
Tier 1 + 2
CBT + skill test
Posts
LDC, JSA, DEO, PA/SA
central govt
In short
A 10+2-level recruitment for clerical posts across central government — Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Postal/Sorting Assistant. The 2026 notification is out and Tier 1 is expected Jul-Sep 2026.
Updated Jun 2026 · cited to SSCVisit official website
SSC CHSL 2026 — at a glance
Conducting body
Staff Selection Commission
Exam level
National
Category
SSC
Stages
Tier 1 — CBT → Tier 2 — CBT + Skill/Typing
Pattern
Tier 1 + 2
Eligibility
Class 12 pass
Salary
₹19,900 – ₹92,300
Languages
English & Hindi
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Frequently asked
What is the eligibility for SSC CHSL?
You must be an Indian citizen who has passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. The general age range is 18–27 years with standard category relaxations.
When is the SSC CHSL 2026 exam?
The SSC CHSL 2026 notification was released on 30 April 2026 with applications open until 31 May 2026. The Tier 1 exam is expected between July and September 2026.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes. In the Tier 1 objective test there is a deduction of 0.50 marks per wrong answer; in Tier 2, 1 mark is deducted per wrong answer in the objective sections.
What posts does SSC CHSL recruit for?
Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Postal/Sorting Assistant across central government departments.
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