Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
Staff Selection Commission
Posted:
Pay: Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) to Pay Level-5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300)
Category Central Govt
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1
Age Limits: Between 18 and 27 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 August 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject (applicable to DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Consumer Affairs, SSC, and Ministry of Culture)
- Only male candidates eligible for Border Roads Organization (BRO) posts
- Specific physical standards for BRO posts
Document Specifications: Signature: 10-20 KB (6.0 x 2.0 cm, JPEG/JPG format), Photo: Live capture via application module (no spectacles/cap)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 18003093063
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 2536 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) 0 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Standard pass or equivalent
Age Limit 18 - 27 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200)
Data Entry Operator (DEO) 0 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Standard pass or equivalent (Science stream with Maths for specific departments)
Age Limit 18 - 27 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) / Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300)
Data Entry Operator, Grade 'A' 0 Vacancies
Qualification Requirement 12th Standard pass or equivalent (Science stream with Maths for specific departments)
Age Limit 18 - 27 yrs
Salary Scale Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100)
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 7 September 2026
Application Closing Date: 7 October 2026
Last date and time for making online fee payment: 08.10.2026 (23:00 Hours)
Dates of Window for Application Form Correction: 14.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 (23:00 Hours)
Schedule of Tier-I (Computer Based Examination): To be notified later Expected
Schedule of Tier-II (Computer Based Examination): To be notified later Expected
Application Fee (UR/OBC): ₹100
Application Fee (All Others): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Computer Based Examination (Tier-I and Tier-II), Skill Test/Typing Test
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer in Tier-I | 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III of Tier-II
Tier-I: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skills), General Awareness. Tier-II: Section-I (Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence), Section-II (English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness), Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test), Section-IV (Skill Test/Typing Test).
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Register yourself through the One-Time Registration (OTR) process on https://ssc.gov.in using personal details, Aadhaar, and a valid email and mobile number.
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2. Log in with your newly generated OTR Registration Number and password.
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3. Go to the 'Latest Notifications' section, locate 'Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026' and click 'Apply'.
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4. Verify your automatic OTR details and supply the remaining info such as center preferences, exam medium, and higher qualification.
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5. Capture your live photograph using the portal's integrated camera module, ensuring a well-lit, plain background, with no cap/spectacles.
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6. Upload your scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format with a file size between 10 KB to 20 KB.
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7. Carefully preview your completed application form, tick the 'I agree' checkbox, enter the captcha, and click 'Submit'.
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8. Proceed to make the online fee payment of ₹100 (if applicable) through UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit cards.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01-08-2026. Candidates must be born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008.
Are female and SC/ST candidates exempted from the application fee?
Yes, women candidates, and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are exempted from paying the application fee.
What is the educational qualification required for the DEO posts?
For Data Entry Operator (DEO)/DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture, a 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics is required. For all other departments/posts, a simple 12th Standard pass or equivalent is sufficient.