SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification, Age Limit, Post-Wise Eligibility & Relaxation

Age Limit

The age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 posts is 18-27 years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates born not before 02 August 1999 and not later than 01 August 2008 are eligible to apply.

Age Relaxation (Category-Wise)

• SC / ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age
• Central Government Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years (as per notification conditions)
• Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried: Up to 35 years

Eligibility Details

Posts and Required Qualification

• LDC / JSA: Passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
• DEO / DEO Grade A (excluding specified departments): Passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
• DEO / DEO Grade A (in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture): 12th Standard pass in Science with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.

Candidates who have appeared for their 12th standard examination may apply, but must possess the required qualification on or before 07 October 2026.

Important Dates

• Age as on: 01 August 2026 (for age calculation).
• Qualification cut-off: 07 October 2026 (for 12th standard qualification in some posts).
• Other dates are not specified in the post.

Application Fees

• The notification mentions category-wise relaxation rules and other eligibility aspects. No specific application fee details are provided in this post. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee amounts and payment methods.

Other Instructions

• The post provides an overview of SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility, including nationality and category relaxations per government rules. Always verify with the official notification before applying.
• The content references general guidelines and does not replace the official SSC announcement.
• For further details, consult the official SSC website and the notification PDF for post-wise requirements, exact dates, and fee details.