SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts

Age Limit

18 to 27 years as on 01 August 2026. Age relaxation as per government norms is applicable for reserved categories.

Eligibility Details

• Nationality: A candidate must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (an eligibility certificate from the Government of India may be required for some categories).
• Educational Qualification:
  • DEO/DEO Grade 'A': 12th standard pass in Science with Mathematics from a recognised board.
  • LDC/JSA and DEO: 12th standard pass or equivalent from a recognised board or university. Candidates who have appeared for their Class 12 exams can apply, but must have the qualifying result declared on or before 07 October 2026.
• Age Limit: 18 to 27 years as of 01 August 2026, with age relaxations as per government rules.
• Note: A declared result is required; results shown as 'under process' do not meet the eligibility criterion.

Important Dates

• Online application start: 07 September 2026
• Online application end: 07 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
• Online fee payment end: 08 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
• Application form correction window: 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 Hours)
• Tier-I and Tier-II examination dates: Not specified / to be notified later

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): Rs. 100
• Women and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and ESM: Exempted from the fee
• Fee payment can be made online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or cards (up to 08 October 2026, 23:00 Hours).

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only (no offline mode).
• Candidates may select up to three exam centres.
• Fee paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination.
• The correction window (14-16 October 2026) allows a maximum of two modifications/re-submissions; only applications with paid or exempted fees are eligible for correction.
• Applications marked as 'Incomplete' due to non-receipt of fee will be rejected. Tier-I and Tier-II exam schedules will be announced separately.

Links

• Apply Online: https://ssc.gov.in/login
• Official Notification PDF: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_chsl_2026.pdf
• Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in/