• LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade 'A': Must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University as on 07-10-2026.
• DEO / DEO Grade 'A' (Specific Ministries): 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject for Department/Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture, and Staff Selection Commission.
• Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026): 18 to 27 years (Candidates born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008). Upper age relaxable for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10-15 yrs), ESM, etc.
PermanentSep. 7, 2026
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2536 LDC, JSA & DEO Posts
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Sep. 7, 2026Lower Division Clerk (LDC)Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Data Entry Operator (DEO)Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
2,536 Posts (Approx. Tentative)
Pay Scale
Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) to Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
Age Limit
18 to 27 Years (as on 01-08-2026)
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 7, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 7, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 7, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window7 Sep – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Crucial date for age reckoning is 01-08-2026. Age limit is 18 to 27 years (born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2008). Standard Central Government relaxations apply: SC/ST - 5 years (up to 32), OBC - 3 years (up to 30), PwBD - 10 years (up to 37), ESM - 3 years after deduction of service.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Tier-I Computer Based Examination (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 60 Minutes with Sectional Timers)
OnlineQualifying Only
Tier-II Computer Based Examination: Session-I (Section-I Maths & Reasoning 180 Marks, Section-II English & GA 180 Marks, Section-III Computer 45 Marks)
OnlineQualifying Only
Tier-II Session-II: Section-IV Skill Test / Typing Test (DEO: 8000/15000 KDPH; LDC/JSA: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi)
OnlineQualifying Only
Document Verification and Merit-cum-Preference Allotment by Indenting User Departments
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted in two tiers: Tier-I is an objective screening CBT of 200 marks (100 questions, 60 minutes with 15-minute sectional timers). Tier-II CBT consists of Session-I (Section-I: Maths & Reasoning - 180 marks; Section-II: English & GA - 180 marks; Section-III: Computer Knowledge - 45 marks qualifying) and Session-II (Skill/Typing Test qualifying). Final merit is determined strictly on the basis of normalized marks scored in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II Examination (out of 360 marks), subject to qualifying Computer Knowledge and Skill/Typing tests.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier-I (Computer Based Examination)
Total Duration
60 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.50 marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier-II (Session-I: Section-I & Section-II Merit Core)
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
1.00 mark per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section-I Module-I: Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Section-I Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| Section-II Module-I: English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| Section-II Module-II: General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 360 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier-II (Session-I Section-III & Session-II Section-IV Qualifying)
Total Duration
30 Minutes
Negative Marking
1.00 mark per wrong answer for Computer Module
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Module (Qualifying) | 15 | 45 |
| Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test Module (Qualifying) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 45 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tier-I (LDC/JSA) | 157.36 | 156.4 | 151.25 | 139.55 | 125.8 |
| 2023 | Tier-I (LDC/JSA) | 153.91 | 152.26 | 151.02 | 136.41 | 124.52 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Candidates selected through SSC CHSL are appointed as Lower Division Clerks (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-) or Data Entry Operators (DEO) in Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) / Level-5 across Central Ministries (Ministry of External Affairs, Defence, Home Affairs, Railways), Departments (CBDT, CBIC, Controller General of Accounts), and statutory tribunals/commissions. LDCs/JSAs handle file tracking, drafting diary letters, dispatching official notifications, RTI applications, pension cases, and docket management on the Central Government e-Office portal. DEOs manage specialized data entry, electronic databases, census/trade records, and MIS portal updates. Work hours are structured central government timings (09:00 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday to Friday) with 5-day workweeks in Central Secretariat buildings in New Delhi and state regional offices.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
All-India Service Liability (AISL). Initial postings for a significant portion of vacancies are located in New Delhi (Central Secretariat Service - CSS, AFHQ, Election Commission, CVC, Central Ministries) and regional zonal offices of Central Government departments (Income Tax, Central Excise, CGDA, Census) across state capitals. Inter-station transfers are regulated under respective Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCA), with spouse ground and medical compassionate transfers subject to department vacancy availability.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
LDCs/JSAs in Pay Level-2 advance through Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) and seniority to Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in Pay Level-4 after 3 to 5 years, followed by Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Pay Level-7, and Section Officer (SO) in Pay Level-8/10. DEOs in Pay Level-4 progress to DEO Grade B (Level 5), Grade C (Level 6), and Senior Systems Analyst. The career ladder provides steady central government pension, CGHS healthcare, LTC, and government quarter allotments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Crucial Date for Age & Educational Eligibility: Age reckoning is strictly 01-08-2026 (18 to 27 years); educational qualification (12th pass) must be acquired on or before the closing date of applications, 07-10-2026.
- Science with Math Mandate for Specific DEO Posts: For Data Entry Operator Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture, candidates must strictly have passed 12th in Science stream with Mathematics; for all other LDC/DEO posts, 12th in any stream is acceptable.
- Sectional Timers & Negative Marking: Tier-I CBT has strict sectional timing of 15 minutes for each of the 4 sections (60 minutes total) with 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer. Tier-II has 1.00 mark negative marking per wrong question in Section-I and Section-II.
- Mandatory Qualifying Sections in Tier-II: Candidates must qualify all sections of Tier-II, including Computer Knowledge Test (Section-III) and Skill/Typing Test (Section-IV), to be considered for final merit listing; failure in Computer or Typing will lead to disqualification regardless of high marks in Section-I & II.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Tentative in 2536
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A'Tentative in 2536
Total Vacancies2,536 Posts (Approx. Tentative)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade 'A': Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - 81,100) & Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300)
Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-) for LDC/JSA; Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) and Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300/-) for DEO/DEO Grade 'A' plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
• Fee payable: ₹100/- (Rupees one hundred only).
• Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are completely exempted from payment of fee.
• Online payment through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards up to 08-10-2026 (23:00 Hours).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Tier-I Computer Based Examination (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 60 Minutes with Sectional Timers)
OnlineQualifying Only
Tier-II Computer Based Examination: Session-I (Section-I Maths & Reasoning 180 Marks, Section-II English & GA 180 Marks, Section-III Computer 45 Marks)
OnlineQualifying Only
Tier-II Session-II: Section-IV Skill Test / Typing Test (DEO: 8000/15000 KDPH; LDC/JSA: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi)
OnlineQualifying Only
Document Verification and Merit-cum-Preference Allotment by Indenting User Departments
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection is conducted in two tiers: Tier-I is an objective screening CBT of 200 marks (100 questions, 60 minutes with 15-minute sectional timers). Tier-II CBT consists of Session-I (Section-I: Maths & Reasoning - 180 marks; Section-II: English & GA - 180 marks; Section-III: Computer Knowledge - 45 marks qualifying) and Session-II (Skill/Typing Test qualifying). Final merit is determined strictly on the basis of normalized marks scored in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II Examination (out of 360 marks), subject to qualifying Computer Knowledge and Skill/Typing tests.
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Candidates must have passed 12th standard (10+2) from a recognized Board as on 07-10-2026 (Science with Maths required for DEO in Ministry of Consumer Affairs/Culture/SSC). The age limit is 18 to 27 years as on 01-08-2026, with age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC.
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