SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 – Apply Online for 2536 Posts
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 for recruitment to Group C posts viz. Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operators (DEO). Online applications can be submitted from 07.09.2026 to 07.10.2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07/10/2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 08/10/2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Application Form Correction Window | 14/10/2026 to 16/10/2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified later |
| Tier-I Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Tier-II Exam Date | To be notified later |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Approx. 2536 (Tentative) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A' |
Pay Scale
- LDC/JSA: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200)
- DEO: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300)
- DEO Grade 'A': Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100)
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification (As on 07-10-2026):
- For DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (except above): Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
- Candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard can also apply, but must possess the essential qualification on or before 07-10-2026.
Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026): 18 to 27 years. Candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation | 03 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST) | 08 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (3 years regular service) | Up to 40 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated (not remarried) | Up to 35 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated (SC/ST) | Up to 40 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/Others | ₹100/- |
| Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM | Exempted (₹0) |
Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit cards.
Selection Process
- Tier-I Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)
- Tier-II Computer Based Examination (Objective Type & Skill/Typing Test)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (for specific posts like BRO)
Exam Pattern
Tier-I Examination
| Part | Subject | Questions/Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 | 60 Minutes (with sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject) |
| II | General Intelligence | 25/50 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25/50 | |
| IV | General Awareness | 25/50 |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier-II Examination
| Session | Section | Subject | Questions/Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Section-I | A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30+30 = 60 Qs 60*3 = 180 Marks | 1 hour (30 min each) |
| Section-II | A: English Language and Comprehension B: General Awareness | 40+20 = 60 Qs 60*3 = 180 Marks | 1 hour (40 min + 20 min) | |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 15 Qs 15*3 = 45 Marks | 15 Minutes | |
| Session-II | Section-IV | Skill Test / Typing Test | Qualifying | 15 Minutes (Skill Test) 10 Minutes (Typing Test) |
Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, II, III.
Syllabus
Tier-I:
- English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.
- General Intelligence: Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts.
- General Awareness: Current events, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
Tier-II:
- Mathematical Abilities: Same topics as Tier-I Quantitative Aptitude.
- Reasoning and General Intelligence: Same topics as Tier-I General Intelligence.
- English Language and Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, Spot the Error, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.
- General Awareness: Same topics as Tier-I General Awareness.
- Computer Knowledge/Proficiency: Computer Basics, Software (MS Office), Working with Internet and e-mails, Basics of networking and cyber security.
Physical Standards (For LDC in BRO)
Requirements for the post of Lower Division Clerk in Border Roads Organization (BRO) are available at Annexure-XVI. Only male candidates are eligible for BRO vacancies.
Medical Standards (For LDC in BRO)
- Visual Standards: Visual acuity not less than 6/12 each eye or Right eye 6/6, Left 6/24. Corrective spectacles are permitted.
- General Health: Must be free from nervous instability, sound health, no constitutional or acquired disability.
- Permanent Rejection: Impaired constitution, abnormal gait/posture, gross physical deformity, defective intelligence, deafness, pronounced stammering, mental/nervous instability, sexually transmitted diseases, squint, colour blindness, chronic lung infection, heart murmur/hypertension, etc.
- Temporary Rejection: Pterygium, Conjunctivitis, defective vision (correctable), chronic tonsillitis, decayed teeth, skin infections, hernia, varicose veins, acute respiratory infection, anemia, BMI above 30, etc.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website if not already done. Aadhaar based authentication is recommended.
- Login with your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the "Apply" link for "Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026".
- Fill in the online application form. Capture your live photograph and upload your signature as per instructions.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online modes.
- Preview the application, agree to the declaration, and submit the final form. Take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Link Title | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here (Link will be updated) |
| Official Website | Visit |
Additional Details
- Candidates must apply online much before the closing date to avoid website load issues.
- The Commission does not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications at the time of written examination. Candidature is provisional.
- Candidates must carry a printout of the Admission Certificate and original valid Photo-ID proof to the examination hall.
- Post preferences will be taken through an Online Option Form before the declaration of the final result. Options once submitted are final and irreversible.
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, or any other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the examination hall.
- Toll-Free Helpline Number: 18003093063
FAQs – SSC CHSL 2026
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 07/10/2026 (23:00 Hours).
How many vacancies are there?
There are approximately 2536 tentative vacancies announced.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01-08-2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹100/-. Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM candidates are exempted from paying the fee.