Staff Selection Commission has released the number of SSC CHSL 2026 vacancies in the official notification. The SSC CHSL notification 2026 was released at ssc.gov.in. The SSC CHSL vacancy announcement will indicate the number of candidates who will be recruited through the SSC CHSL Exam. The commission announced a total of 2536 tentative vacancies in the official notification.
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The SSC CHSL Vacancy will outline the total number of positions the commission is looking to fill. The vacancy of CHSL 2026 will also separately indicate the number of post-wise and category-wise vacancies. Candidates can find details about the SC CHSL vacancies 2026 in the material below.
Exam name | SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level examination |
Commonly known as | SSC CHSL exam |
Exam Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Exam Level | National |
Educational Qualification | 12th passed |
Minimum age limit | 18 to 27 years |
Stages of Exam |
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Exam Mode | Online and Offline |
Application fee | Rs. 100 |
Total SSC CHSL vacancies | 2536 |
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SSC CHSL exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to fill the vacancies for various posts under various Ministries, Departments, and other Regional Offices across the country as mentioned below.
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC).
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA).
Postal Assistant (PA).
Sorting Assistant (SA).
Data Entry Operator (DEO).
Candidates should know that once they are selected for any of the above-mentioned posts, they can be posted anywhere in the country. This is subject to the availability or eligibility of the SSC CHSL 2026 vacancy.
The Commission announces the SSC CHSL 2026 vacancy in the official notification. However, the post-wise and category-wise CHSL vacancies are yet to be announced. Candidates can check the detailed SSC vacancies for CHSL from the table below.
Name of the Post | Department | CHSL Post-wise Vacancies |
LDS/JSA | Bureau of Police Research & Development | To be announced |
Canteen Stores Department (Ministry of Defence) | ||
Central Administrative Tribunal | ||
Central Bureau of Investigation | ||
Central Passport Office (Ministry of External Affairs) | ||
Controller General of Accounts | ||
Controller General of Defence Accounts | ||
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal | ||
Department of Fisheries (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying ) | ||
Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (M/O Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) | ||
Department of Commerce (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) | ||
Department of Electronics and Information Technology | ||
Department of Forensic Science Services (M/o Home Affairs) | ||
Department of Science & Technology | ||
Farrakka Barrage Project (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (Ministry of Jal Shakti) | ||
Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (M/O Defence) | ||
Directorate General of Health Services (M/O Health and Family Welfare) | ||
Election Commission of India | ||
Enforcement Directorate (Department of Revenue) | ||
IHQ MOD (Navy)/DTE of Civilian Manpower Planning and Recruitment Integrated Headquarters (DCMPR) | ||
Intelligence Bureau | ||
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Department of Personnel & Training | ||
Ministry of Civil Aviation | ||
Ministry of Communications (Department of Communication) Office of CGCA | ||
Ministry of Communications (Department of Posts) - (PA-Admin) | ||
Ministry of Culture | ||
Ministry of Defence (Office of The JS & CAO) AFHQ | ||
Ministry of External Affairs | ||
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | ||
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting | ||
Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation) | ||
Ministry of Labour & Employment | ||
Ministry of Power | ||
Ministry of Textiles | ||
National Informatics Centre | ||
National Investigation Agency | ||
National Technical Research Organisation | ||
Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise(MSME) | ||
Registrar General of India | ||
Tatrakshak Mukhyalaya (Indian Coast Guard) | ||
PA/SA | Ministry of Communications & IT(Department of Posts)-SPN | To be announced |
DEO | Controller General of Accounts | To be announced |
DTE General Defence Estates (Ministry of Defence) | ||
Total | TBA | |
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As per the SSC CHSL 2026 selection process, the exam is conducted in two tiers. The SSC CHSL vacancy is filled through these processes. Check the table below to know the stages of the SSC CHSL selection process.
Tier | Exam and mode of exam |
1 | CBT (online) |
2 | CBT/Skill/Typing test (online/offline) |
Candidates can check the SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern from the below-mentioned tables for Tier 1 and 2. The Exam takes place for a duration of 60 minutes.
Section | Number of questions | Marks |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
English | 25 | 50 |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
Total | 100 | 200 |
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Session | Subject and number of questions | Maximum marks |
Session 1 | Section 1 - Module 1: Mathematical abilities Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence Marks: 30+30= 60 | 180 marks |
Section 2 - Module 1: English Language and Comprehension Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence. General Awareness Marks: 40+20= 60 | 180 marks | |
Section 3 - Module 1: Computer Knowledge Module 40+20= 15 | 45 marks | |
Session 2 | Section 3 - Module 2: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module | - |
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Session | Subject and number of questions | Time allowed |
Session 1 | Section 1 - Module 1: Mathematical abilities Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence. Marks: 30+30= 60 | 1 hour for each section. 1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for a scribe. |
Section 2 - Module 1: English Language and Comprehension Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence. General Awareness Marks: 40+20= 60 | ||
Section 3 - Module 1: Computer Knowledge Module 40+20= 15 | 15 minutes or 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe | |
Session 2 | Section 3 - Module 2: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module | 15 minutes or 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
SSC CHSL Salary 2026 is based on the type of post. Below is the pay scale for different posts in SSC CHSL.
SSC CHSL Posts | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) | 2 | Rs 19,900-63,200 |
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 2 | Rs 19,900-63,200 |
Postal Assistant (PA) | 4 | Rs 25,500-81,100 |
Sorting Assistant (SA) | 4 | Rs 25,500-81,100 |
Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 4 | Rs 25,500-81,100 |
DEO (Grade A) | 4 | Rs 25,500-81,100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Commission announces the SSC CHSL 2026 vacancy on the official notification on the official website.
SSC CHSL Recruitment Vacancy will be published for the posts of Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Data Entry Operator (Grade A).
According to the SSC CHSL age limit, aspirants between 18 to 27 years can apply for SSC CHSL.
The minimum qualification required to apply for SSC CHSL 2026 is 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
LDC/JSA is the most prestigious SSC CHSL post in terms of higher salary and job responsibility.
Candidates who have been recruited into pay level 2 posts via the SSC CHSL exam will get a salary of Rs. 19,900-63,200, while level 4 posts receive Rs. 25,500-81,100.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Aspirant,
the upcoming SSC GD Constable 2027 recruitment, the official SSC calendar says the notification is scheduled for September 2026, the online application window is expected to close in October 2026, and the Computer-Based Exam is planned for January–March 2027.
As of 29 September 2026, the official SSC website
Hey there
The SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 exam is tentatively scheduled for July to September 2026. The exact exam date has not been announced yet by SSC. Candidates should regularly check the official SSC website for the latest updates.
Thank you
Nischal
Hi Ashutosh Kumar
You can download SSC CHSL previous year question papers from the link given below for exam preparation. The papers are available for different years and shifts.
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-chsl-question-papers
Hello Student, in exams ke liye generally Science stream hona barrier nahi hota; eligibility particular exam par depend karti hai. Graduation ke baad aap SSC CGL aur many banking exams jaise opportunities target kar sakte hain, while some exams have their own qualification requirements.
Hello Student, I can help you check whether Telugu is available for the particular SSC CHSL paper you want to take. SSC CHSL has specific language provisions for different parts of the examination, so the availability of Telugu can depend on the paper and examination stage. If you tell me