SSC CHSL 2026: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level for LDC, JSA & DEO Posts
Recruitment Overview
SSC invites applications for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) across Central Government Ministries.
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Important Dates
Application Fee & Payment
Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Master/Rupay), UPI (GPay/PhonePe), or SBI Cash Challan.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper Age Relaxations:
Salary & Pay Scale
Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant | 2,980 | 18 to 27 Years |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade A) | 732 | 18 to 27 Years |
Educational Qualification
Essential Educational Qualification Benchmark
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute established by an Act of Parliament (UGC Act, 1956).
Post-wise Eligibility
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant
12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
Data Entry Operator (DEO / DEO Grade A)
12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics from a recognized Board.
Selection Process
Online Computer Based Qualifying Test.
Comprehensive merit-scoring examination.
Typing / Data Entry speed where required.
Certificate verification and fitness check.
Examination Pattern
Syllabus & Subjects
1. Reasoning
Analogies, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Series, Coding.
2. General Awareness
Current Affairs, Polity, History, Science, Economy.
3. Quantitative
Percentages, Ratio, Profit/Loss, Algebra, Geometry.
4. English
Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary, Idioms.