📌 Overview & Notification Details
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) ne apni Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2026 ki official notification release kar di hai. Is notification ke through 2,536 vacancies across Central Government ministries, departments, aur public sector undertakings (PSUs) fill ki jayengi. Candidates ko SSC ki official website se online application form fill karna hoga, aur PDF format me detailed notification download kar sakte hain.
CHSL ek popular entry‑level exam hai jo 10th pass ya uske barabar qualification wale aspirants ko clerical, junior accountant, stenographer, aur data entry operator jaise posts ke liye recruit karta hai. Yeh exam har 2 saal me conduct hota hai, aur 2026 batch ke liye sabhi important dates aur guidelines abhi officially announce ho chuki hain.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 Posts |
| Eligibility | 10th Pass (or equivalent) |
| Age Limit | 18 – 27 years (relaxations applicable) |
| Application Mode | Online (SSC portal) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General), ₹50 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Exam Stages | Tier‑I (Computer Based), Tier‑II (Descriptive), Tier‑III (Skill Test/Interview) |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 January 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Post | Number of Posts | Pay Scale (Pay Band) |
|---|---|---|
| Clerks (General) | 1,200 | Rs. 23,700‑23,800 (Level 6) |
| Junior Stenographers (English) | 350 | Rs. 23,700‑23,800 (Level 6) |
| Junior Stenographers (Hindi) | 250 | Rs. 23,700‑23,800 (Level 6) |
| Data Entry Operators (DEO) | 200 | Rs. 23,700‑23,800 (Level 6) |
| Junior Accountants (JA) | 150 | Rs. 23,700‑23,800 (Level 6) |
| Other Central Govt Posts (Adhoc/Contract) | 286 | Varies as per department |
| Total | 2,536 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass (or equivalent) from a recognized board/University. |
| Age Limit (as on 1st August 2026) | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 27 years. |
Age Relaxation (as per Govt. rules)
| Category | Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (Non‑creamy layer) | +3 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen (including war widows) | +5 years |
| Persons with Disability (PWD) | +10 years (subject to maximum age limit of 42 years) |
| Female Candidates | +5 years (subject to maximum age limit of 32 years) |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General (including OBC) | ₹100 | Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI |
| SC/ST/PWD | ₹50 | Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI |
Fee payment ke baad aapko aapka Application ID aur Transaction ID** mil jayega, jo future correspondence ke liye zaroori hai.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
SSC CHSL 2026 ka selection process teen stages me conduct hoga:
- Tier‑I (Computer Based Test) – 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Sections: General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
- Tier‑II (Descriptive Paper) – 100 marks, 30 minutes. Candidates ko 150 words ke andar English / Hindi me essay ya letter likhna hoga (depending on post).
- Tier‑III (Skill Test/Interview) – Post‑specific skill test (e.g., typing test for Clerks, stenography for Stenographers) followed by personal interview.
Each tier ka cut‑off alag se decide kiya jayega. Tier‑I aur Tier‑II ka combined score final merit list me consider hota hai. Tier‑III ke liye separate merit list publish hogi.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SSC portal – ssc.gov.in.
- Home page par “SSC CHSL 2026” link par click karein.
- ‘Apply Online’ button dabayein. Aapko registration page par redirect kiya jayega.
- Registration – Email ID, mobile number, aur password set karein. OTP verification complete karein.
- Login karne ke baad “Fill Application Form” section me jaayein.
- Personal details (name, DOB, gender, etc.), educational qualifications, and address details fill karein.
- Category & disability details select karein (agar applicable ho).
- Upload scanned documents (passport size photo, signature, and scanned 10th mark sheet) – size 10‑30 KB, JPG/PNG/PDF format.
- Application fee pay karein using Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Payment successful hone ke baad receipt download karein.
- Form ko review karein, “Submit” button dabayein. Submission ke baad aapka Application ID generate ho jayega.
- Application ID ko print out ya save kar lein – future correspondence (admit card, result) ke liye zaroori hai.
Note: Form submit karne ke baad koi bhi changes allowed nahi honge, isliye sabhi details double‑check kar lein.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size recent photograph (colored, white background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm).
- Scanned signature (black on white background).
- 10th class mark sheet (original + scanned copy).
- Category certificate (if applying under SC/ST/OBC/PWD) – original & scanned copy.
- Proof of age (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate).
- Disability certificate (for PWD candidates only).
- Any other department‑specific document (e.g., service certificate for ex‑servicemen).
Sabhi scanned files ko PDF, JPG ya PNG format me, size 10‑30 KB ke beech rakhein, taki upload smoothly ho.