📌 Overview & Notification Details
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) ne recently SSC CHSL 2026 ka official notification release kar diya hai. Is notification mein total 2,536 vacancies across 5 posts announce ki gayi hain – Clerk, Junior Assistant, Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant (PA) aur Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA). Ye exam har saal 10th+2 pass candidates ke liye ek golden opportunity hoti hai, kyunki ye central government ki entry level posts provide karta hai, jisme fixed pay scale, pension aur career growth ka promise hota hai.
Is saal ke notification mein kuch major changes bhi highlight kiye gaye hain – jaise ki exam pattern mein descriptive paper ka inclusion, computer proficiency test (CPT) ka mandatory hona, aur application fee ka reduction for reserved categories. Agar aap SSC CHSL 2026 ke liye tayyar ho rahe hain, to ye guide aapko poori tarah se inform karegi – eligibility se leke selection process tak, aur step‑by‑step online application tak.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post(s) Offered | Clerk, Junior Assistant, DEO, PA, SSA |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 |
| Age Limit | 18‑27 years (relaxation as per govt. rules) |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 for Clerk/JA/DEO/PA, Graduate for SSA |
| Application Mode | Online (SSC Official Portal) |
| Application Fee | Rs.100 (General), Rs.50 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Selection Stages | Tier‑I (CBT), Tier‑II (Descriptive), Tier‑III (CPT/Skill Test) |
| Last Date to Apply | 2023-09-30 |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Clerk | 1,200 |
| Junior Assistant | 800 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 250 |
| Postal Assistant (PA) | 150 |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) | 136 |
| Total | 2,536 |
Note: Vacancy distribution state‑wise will be released in the official advertisement. Above numbers are as per the central notification.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18‑27 years as on 1st August 2023 (relaxations applicable) |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 (or equivalent) for Clerk, Junior Assistant, DEO & PA; Graduate (any discipline) for SSA |
| Domicile | All India (central recruitment) |
Age Relaxation (as per Govt. Rules)
| Category | Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons with Disability (PWD) | 10 years |
| Female Candidates | 5 years |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) | 100 | Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI |
| SC / ST / PWD | 50 | Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI |
Fee payment ke baad aapko ek Application ID aur Payment Receipt mil jayega, jise aapko future correspondence ke liye safe rakhna hoga.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
SSC CHSL 2026 ke selection process mein teen stages hain – Tier‑I, Tier‑II aur Tier‑III. Har tier ka apna weightage aur marking scheme hai.
Tier‑I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Total Questions: 100 (Multiple Choice)
- Sections: General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted
- Cut‑off: Category wise (General, OBC, SC, ST, PWD)
Tier‑II: Descriptive Paper (English/Hindi)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Task: Essay / Letter / Article (300‑350 words)
- Marking: 100 marks (Content, Language, Structure)
Tier‑III: Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) / Skill Test
- For Clerk, Junior Assistant & DEO – CPT (Microsoft Office)
- For SSA – Skill Test (Data Entry/Typing)
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Marking: 100 marks
Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in all three tiers, subject to meeting the minimum qualifying marks in each tier.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Visit Official SSC Portal: https://ssc.gov.in
- Register Yourself: ‘New Registration’ par click karein, apna valid email ID, mobile number aur password set karein.
- Login & Fill Application Form: Registration ke baad login karein, ‘Apply for SSC CHSL 2026’ link par click karein.
- Personal Details (Name, DOB, Category, etc.)
- Educational Details (10+2/Graduation certificates)
- Address & Contact Information
- Post Preference (Clerk, JA, DEO, PA, SSA)
- Upload Scanned Documents: Passport size photograph, signature, scanned mark sheets (10+2/Graduation), and category certificate (if applicable). Required size: 10 KB – 100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
- Pay Application Fee: Choose Net Banking/UPI/Credit‑Card, complete payment and generate the payment receipt.
- Submit & Take Printout: Form submit karne ke baad ‘Application Confirmation Page’ ko download & print karein. Application ID & password ko safe rakh lein.
- Check Admit Card: Tier‑I admit card usually 2 weeks before exam date; same process for Tier‑II and Tier‑III.
Sabhi steps ko dhyan se follow karein, warna application reject ho sakta hai.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size photograph (colored, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
- Scanned signature (transparent background)
- 10+2 mark sheet & passing certificate (for Clerk/JA/DEO/PA)
- Graduation mark sheet & degree certificate (for SSA)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) – if applicable
- Ex‑Serviceman certificate (if claiming relaxation)
- Disability certificate (if claiming PWD relaxation)
- Payment receipt (after fee payment)
Sabhi documents ki size, format aur resolution ko SSC ki guidelines ke mutabik rakhein, warna upload error aa sakta hai.