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SSC CHSL Notification 2026: 2,536 Vacancies and Dates

SSC CHSL notification 2026 lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies, pay levels for LDC, JSA and DEO posts, fee, key dates and Tier-I schedule.

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In short

  • SSC released the notification on 7 September 2026.
  • The notice lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies.
  • Pay ranges from Level 2 for LDC/JSA to Level 5 for some DEO posts.
  • SSC proposes Tier-I from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
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The SSC CHSL notification 2026 came out on 7 September 2026. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) published it as the Notice of the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. It lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC, JSA and DEO posts. Start with the SSC CHSL 2026 guide for the full overview.

What does the SSC CHSL notification 2026 say about dates?

The dates decide which steps a candidate can still take. The application and correction windows have closed. The next step is the exam. Check the exam date page for the Tier-I window.

EventDate
Notice published7 September 2026
Online applications7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026
Last date and time to apply7 October 2026, 23:00
Last date and time to pay the fee8 October 2026, 23:00
Application correction window14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026, 23:00
Tier-I (CBE)30 November 2026 to 31 December 2026, proposed in the notice dated 1 October 2026
Tier-II (CBE)To be notified later

Which posts does SSC CHSL 2026 fill?

SSC fills these posts for ministries, departments, offices, and constitutional and statutory bodies. Pay figures come from the notice.

PostPay levelPay scale
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Level 2₹19,900 to ₹63,200
Data Entry Operator (DEO)Level 4 and Level 5₹25,500 to ₹81,100 and ₹29,200 to ₹92,300
Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade ‘A’Level 4₹25,500 to ₹81,100

SSC makes the final allotment of posts by merit and by the post preferences of the candidate. Choose preferences with care. SSC does not change a post later.

How many vacancies does SSC CHSL 2026 have?

The notice states about 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC will set the final number after it checks the documents from the user departments. It will publish post-wise and category-wise numbers on ssc.gov.in under Candidate’s Corner, Tentative Vacancy.

SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies. Ask the user department for that information. The indenting ministries and departments decide the reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD candidates.

Only male candidates can fill vacancies in the Border Roads Organization (BRO). The notice also sets physical and medical standards for the LDC post in BRO. A candidate must meet them before choosing that post.

What other rules does the notice set?

  • SSC normalizes the scores when it holds the exam in many shifts.
  • A candidate can challenge a tentative answer key online. The fee is ₹50 for each question, and SSC does not refund it.
  • SSC allows no re-evaluation or re-checking of scores.
  • A selected candidate serves two years on probation.
  • All posts carry All India Service Liability. SSC can post a selected candidate anywhere in India.
  • SSC announces any change in the schedule only on its website.

For help with the application, call the SSC toll-free helpline at 1800 309 3063.

What is the next step?

Check the age and education rules on the eligibility page. Then read how the application process worked and how the selection process works.

Frequently asked questions

When did SSC release the SSC CHSL notification 2026?
SSC released the Notice of the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 on 7 September 2026. Online applications opened on the same day and closed on 7 October 2026 at 23:00.
Which posts are in the SSC CHSL 2026 notification?
The notice covers Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’. These are Group C posts in ministries, departments and offices of the Government of India.
What is the pay for SSC CHSL 2026 posts?
LDC and JSA posts carry Pay Level 2 with a scale of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200. DEO posts carry Level 4 or Level 5. DEO Grade ‘A’ carries Level 4, with a scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
Does the notification give state-wise vacancies?
No. SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies. Candidates must ask the user departments for that information. SSC will publish post-wise and category-wise numbers on its website under Tentative Vacancy.
Can a candidate change the post after SSC allots it?
No. SSC allots posts by merit and post preference. After allotment, SSC makes no change if the candidate fails a medical, physical or education standard. SSC then rejects the candidature.
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