SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2536 DEO and LDC Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill secure government jobs across various departments in India. Eligible candidates can apply online for vacancies including Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the registration dates, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and application steps.

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Recruitment Overview

This table summarizes the key highlights of the SSC CHSL 2026 recruitment campaign:

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following timeline to complete their registration and payment on time:

Vacancy Details

A total of 2536 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. The recruitment targets the following positions in various ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)

Eligibility

To be considered eligible for the SSC CHSL 2026 exam, candidates must satisfy the following educational and age requirements:

Educational Qualification

• Applicants must have successfully cleared their 12th standard (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.

Age Limit

The age calculation will be based on the reference date of 01-08-2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years

Age Relaxation Rules

Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to reserved categories as per government norms:

• OBC: 3 years relaxation
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• PwBD (General): 10 years relaxation
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years relaxation
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation

Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the application fee through the online system as per their categories:

• UR / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): Rs. 100
• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women candidates: No Fee (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online (using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI)

Salary

Selected candidates will receive competitive pay packages under the central government pay matrix. The scale of pay for the appointed candidates is:

• Monthly Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 92,300

Selection Process

The final recruitment of candidates for LDC and DEO positions will be decided based on a multi-stage selection framework:

1. Paper-I: Computer Based Test (Qualifying in nature)
2. Paper-II: Computer Based Examination (Scores used for Final Merit Qualification)
3. Document Verification: Authentication of academic certificates and personal credentials
4. Interview: Final assessment stage

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants can submit their candidature by following these step-by-step instructions:

1. Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
2. Carefully access and read the complete CHSL 2026 Recruitment Notification.
3. Initiate registration using your active email address and mobile phone number to generate login credentials.
4. Log in and upload the scanned copies of the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the applicable registration fee based on your category using the online payment gateway.
6. Review all the entered data, submit the application form, and download/print a copy of the receipt for future reference.

SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Official Source

This information is structured based on the officially declared details published by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).