Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 • F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 • Notice dated 07 September 2026
| Recruiting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Notice Reference | F. No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1 |
| Posts Covered | LDC / JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ |
| Tentative Vacancies | Approximately 2,536 |
| Application Mode | Online through SSC |
| Qualification Cut-off | 07 October 2026 |
| Exam Dates | Tier-I and Tier-II dates are to be notified later |
| Posts Covered | Tentative Total |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ | Approx. 2,536 |
- 1 Go to the SSC website and sign in. If your current SSC registration is incomplete, finish the One-Time Registration first.
- 2 Open the CHSL 2026 application and enter the personal, education and examination-centre details exactly as they appear in your records.
- 3 Complete the live photograph/signature steps shown by the portal, then recheck your category claim, qualification and typing-medium choice.
- 4 Pay the application fee only if it applies to you, review the preview carefully and submit the form.
- 5 Save the submitted application and payment status. Use the correction facility later only when an allowed entry genuinely needs to be changed.
| Post / Department Group | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA and most DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ posts | Class 12 pass, or another qualification that SSC accepts at the same level from a recognised education authority |
| Specified DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ posts in Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; SSC; and Ministry of Culture | Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics, from a recognised Board, or a qualification accepted by SSC at the same level |
| Post | Pay Level & Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant | Pay Level-2: ₹19,900–63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator | Pay Level-4: ₹25,500–81,100 or Pay Level-5: ₹29,200–92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’ | Pay Level-4: ₹25,500–81,100 |
| Category | Relaxation / Upper-Age Provision |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD – Unreserved | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting eligible military service from actual age |
| Defence personnel disabled in qualifying operations | 3 years; 8 years for SC / ST |
| Central Govt civilian employees with at least 3 years regular continuous service | Up to 40 years; up to 45 years for SC / ST |
| Widows / divorced / judicially separated women who are not remarried | Up to 35 years; up to 40 years for SC / ST |
The selection process primarily consists of Tier-I and Tier-II stages. The Tier-I exam first involves passing an online exam, which serves to shortlist candidates for the main exam. This is followed by the Tier-II exam, which includes a main computer-based paper, as well as qualifying stages such as computer knowledge and typing or skill tests, depending on the position. Finally, candidates who successfully complete these stages must undergo document verification to verify their original documents and eligibility, after which they are finally selected.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
| Module | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 30 min |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 30 min |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 40 min |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 20 min |
| Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 | 15 min |
| Post / Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA – English Typing | 35 words per minute; 10-minute test |
| LDC / JSA – Hindi Typing | 30 words per minute; 10-minute test; Mangal font |
| DEO – standard data-entry posts | 8,000 key depressions per hour; 15-minute Skill Test |
| Specified higher-speed DEO posts | 15,000 key depressions per hour; 15-minute Skill Test |
While filling the form on the SSC portal, you should always keep all your necessary documents ready in support of the information you fill like proof of date of birth (10th certificate), 12th mark sheet, caste or reservation certificate, documents related to PwBD or Ex-Servicemen and your photo and identity card so that there is no mistake in the form and correct information can be given if required.
Can I apply if my Class 12 result is still awaited?
Yes, but the required qualification must be obtained by the cut-off date stated for this examination. A result declared after that date will not satisfy the qualification condition for this cycle.
Does every DEO post require Science with Mathematics in Class 12?
No. That condition applies only to the specified DEO or DEO Grade ‘A’ posts named in the notice. Other covered posts use the general Class 12-level qualification rule.
Has SSC released the category-wise vacancy distribution?
Not yet in the current notice. The combined vacancy figure is tentative, and the detailed post-wise/category-wise distribution is expected separately.
What is different about Tier-I timing in this cycle?
Each subject has a separate 15-minute time block. Candidates move through English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness under those sectional limits.
Which typing or skill standard should I prepare for?
It depends on the post. LDC/JSA uses the prescribed English or Hindi typing speed, while DEO posts use a key-depression standard. The table above shows the relevant benchmarks.
