The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination 2026 for 2,536 vacancies — Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A', Junior Department Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretarial Assistant (JSA). 12th-pass candidates can apply until 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM.
Can I Apply? 👀
Per Majhi Naukri's report of the SSC notification (Advt. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1):
If you've passed 12th standard (Science with Maths for DEO) and you're 18–27 as on 1 August 2026, you can apply online before 7 October.
Why This Job? 🔥
- 2,536 vacancies across central government departments
- DEO, DEO Grade 'A', LDC and JSA roles
- No fee for women, SC/ST, PWD and Ex-Servicemen
- Selection through the standard Tier-I / Tier-II exam structure
Important Dates 📅
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Correction Window | 14–16 October 2026 |
| Exam Dates (Tier-I/Tier-II) | To be announced |
Application Fee 💰
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| Women | ₹0 (Exempt) |
| SC / ST / PWD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹0 (Exempt) |
Selection Process 📝
Selection is through Tier-I and Tier-II examinations — exact dates will be announced by SSC.
Application closes: 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM. Correction window: 14–16 October 2026.
Quick Eligibility Check ✅
A self-checklist — tick these before you apply:
- ☐ 12th pass (Science with Maths for DEO posts)
- ☐ Age 18–27 as on 1 August 2026
- ☐ Photo/signature scans and documents ready
- ☐ Fee ₹100 (or check exemption)
- ☐ Deadline noted: 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM
What should I do now? 🚀
- Check you match the qualification for DEO or LDC/JSA posts.
- Read the official notification (PDF) before applying.
- Keep your 12th-marksheet, ID and photo/signature scans ready.
- Apply on the official SSC portal before 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM.
- Save your application/confirmation details for future reference.
Background
CHSL is SSC's national examination for 12th-pass candidates seeking central government clerical and data-entry roles. Under Advt. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1, the selection is expected through Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, whose dates will be announced later by the Commission.
मराठीत झटपट समजून घ्या 🇮🇳
SSC ने Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) परीक्षा 2026 साठी Data Entry Operator (DEO), DEO Grade 'A', LDC आणि JSA या पदांच्या 2,536 जागांसाठी अर्ज मागवले आहेत (Advt. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1). 12वी उत्तीर्ण उमेदवार अर्ज करू शकतात — शेवटची तारीख 7 ऑक्टोबर 2026, रात्री 11:00.
🎓 पात्रता:
- 🎓 DEO / DEO Grade 'A': 12वी Science stream मध्ये Mathematics compulsory विषयासह उत्तीर्ण
- 📄 LDC / JSA: मान्यताप्राप्त Board किंवा University मधून 12वी उत्तीर्ण
- 🎂 वय: 18–27 वर्षे (01-08-2026 नुसार); SC/ST 5 वर्षे व OBC 3 वर्षे सूट
💰 अर्ज फी: General/OBC ₹100 | महिला, SC/ST, PWD आणि Ex-Servicemen यांना निःशुल्क.
📅 तारखा: Last Date 7 ऑक्टोबर 2026, रात्री 11:00 | Correction Window 14–16 ऑक्टोबर 2026 | Tier-I/Tier-II परीक्षा तारखा — लवकरच जाहीर होतील.
📝 निवड प्रक्रिया: Tier-I आणि Tier-II परीक्षा.
📍 ठिकाण: All India.
🚀 पुढे काय करायचं? तुमची qualification DEO किंवा LDC/JSA या post साठी जुळते का ते तपासा. अधिकृत notification (PDF) वाचा. 12वी marksheet, ID व photo/signature scans जवळ ठेवा. ssc.gov.in वर 7 ऑक्टोबर 2026, रात्री 11:00 पूर्वी अर्ज करून application details जतन करा.
Important Links
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