SSC CHSL is the 10+2 level recruitment examination for clerical, assistant and data-entry roles notified by SSC.
CategoryGovernment Jobs
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityStaff Selection Commission
Department / parent organisationDepartment of Personnel and Training
Qualification levelClass 12
Exam modeCBT
SSC CHSLgovernmentrecruitmentnational examStaff Selection Commission
Editorial update
SSC published the Notice of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 on 7 September 2026 according to the official notice board.
SSC published the Notice of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 on 7 September 2026 according to the official notice board.
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SSC published the Notice of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 on 7 September 2026 according to the official notice board.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep 2026 | CHSL 2026 notice displayed on SSC notice board | ssc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL |
| Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | Central government recruitment |
| Purpose | Recruitment for LDC, JSA, DEO and other 10+2 level posts as notified |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based test with further stage requirements where notified |
| Question Type | Objective MCQ and/or descriptive or skill test as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Tier I computer-based examination, Tier II examination, Skill test or typing test where applicable, Document verification |
| Exam Duration | Tier-wise duration as notified |
| Total Marks | Tier-wise marks as notified |
| Negative Marking | Negative marking applies in computer-based objective papers as notified. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi where notified, with language-paper exceptions |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Date-sensitive entries are labelled with the content year and official source status. Do not treat unannounced future events as confirmed dates.
| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 07 Sep 2026 on SSC notice board |
| Application and fee deadlines | Use the official CHSL 2026 notice |
| Tier I/Tier II | As notified by SSC |
| Skill/typing test | For applicable posts as notified |
Eligibility
- Usually 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognised board.
- Age limit and category relaxation must be checked in the current notification.
- DEO and department-specific posts may have additional requirements.
- Typing or data-entry standards apply where notified.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness | Objective | As notified | As notified | Objective MCQ | As notified | Shortlisting |
| Tier II | Mathematical abilities, reasoning, English, general awareness, computer and skill/typing modules | Module-wise | Module-wise | As notified | Objective/skill | As notified | Merit and qualifying components |
Syllabus
English
- Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension
Reasoning
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation
General Awareness
- Current affairs, static GK, science basics
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Tier I computer-based examination
- Tier II examination
- Skill test or typing test where applicable
- Document verification
Posts, Services or Courses
- Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and other posts named in the current notice.
Preparation Strategy
- Build speed in arithmetic and reasoning.
- Practise typing or data entry early if your target post requires it.
- Read the current notification for post-wise skill standards.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is now mapped; dedicated SaralStudy competitive MCQs should remain disabled until reviewed question inventory exists. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | Use official previous-year question paper resources where available; no fake SaralStudy PYQ URL is created here. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL is recruitment for ldc, jsa, deo and other 10+2 level posts as notified.
Who conducts SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL is conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
How often is SSC CHSL held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Tier I computer-based examination, Tier II examination, Skill test or typing test where applicable, Document verification.
Is there negative marking?
Negative marking applies in computer-based objective papers as notified.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
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Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.
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