| Name of Employer : | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post : | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) & Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ (DEO Grade ‘A’) |
| Advertiesment No. : | F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
| About Employer : | The SSC makes recruitment to (i) all Group “B” posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India and their Attached and Subordinate Offices which are in the pay scales the maximum of which is Rs.10,500 or below and (ii) all non-technical Group “C” posts in the various Ministries / Departments of the Govt. of India and their Attached and Subordinate Offices, except those posts which are specifically exempt from the purview of the Staff Selection Commission. |
| About Recruitment : | The SSC will conduct the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (CHSL 2026) for recruitment to LDC/JSA, DEO & DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. There are approximately 2536 tentative vacancies. |
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 07 Sep 2026 • Last Date: 07 Oct 2026 (11:00 PM) • Payment Last Date: 08 Oct 2026 (11:00 PM) • Correction Date: 14–16 Oct 2026 (11:00 PM) • Admit Card: Before Exam • Exam Date: Notified Soon • Result Date: Notified Soon | • General / EWS / OBC: ₹100/- • SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- • Female: ₹0/- The application fee can be paid via UPI, credit card, debit card, or net banking. Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026) |
| Age Limit (As on 01-08-2026) | |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 18–27 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1999 & 01-08-2008) |
| OBC | 18–30 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1996 & 01-08-2008) |
| SC / ST | 18–32 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1994 & 01-08-2008) |
| PwBD | 18–37 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1989 & 01-08-2008) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18–40 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1986 & 01-08-2008) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18–42 Years (DOB Between: 02-08-1984 & 01-08-2008) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on 01.08.2026 |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 03 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST). | 08 years |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. | Up to 40 years of age |
| Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date f | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
| Total Vacant Posts – 2536 |
| Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 07-10-2026): |
| Name of Posts | No. of Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | 2536 | • For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/ DEO Grade „A‟ in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent. |
| DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ | • For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade „A‟ (except DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 above): Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. | |
| DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ i | • The candidates who have appeared in their 12th Standard or equivalent examination can also apply, however they must possess Essential qualification on or before the cut- off date i.e. 07- 10-2026. |
| Required Docs to Fill the Form |
| Documents List | 1. 10th Marksheet 2. 12th Marksheet 4. Aadhaar Card 5. Photo (Upload) 6. Signature (Upload) 7. Email-id (otp) 8. Mobile Number (otp) 9. Face Authentication & Live Photo |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 20kb–50kb |
| Live Photo: | • Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white background and there is adequate light. • Look straight at the webcam/ camera. • Photograph should be of passport size |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Pay Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| DEO | Pay Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| DEO | Pay Level-5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Pay Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Steps to apply the form | |
| 1. Create a login from the link given below. 2. Fill in the details asked in the form with the help of details given by the FYF Team. 3. Upload Photo & Signature. 4. Please preview the form carefully before submitting. 5. Submit the form if all details are correct and pay the fee. 6. Take a printout of the form. |
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