SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL 10+2) Tier-1 CBT Exam (3,712 Posts)
Official Commission / Board: Staff Selection Commission
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Online Application
Till 2026-07-20
Admit Card
City Intimation & Hall Ticket Live
Written Exam
18 to 26 October 2026
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Online Application Window for SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Has Concluded
New registrations are no longer accepted for this recruitment cycle. This master gazette page remains permanently accessible as an authoritative reference for eligibility criteria, post-wise qualification mappings, detailed syllabus, and historical cut-offs. Registered candidates can check Admit Card, Answer Key, and Result stages using the lifecycle tabs above.
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Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Central Ministries, Armed Forces HQ, Election Commission | 12th Standard Pass + English 35 wpm or Hindi 30 wpm Typing | 3,210 | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO Grade A) | Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) / Ministry of Consumer Affairs | 12th Standard Pass in Science stream with Mathematics | 490 | 18 to 27 Years | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹100 | No Age Relaxation | 27 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹100 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 27 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹100 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 30 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | Exempted (₹0) | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 32 Years | 100% Application Fee Exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 37 to 42 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 27 to 32 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
Tier 1 Computer Based Examination
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
Tier 2 Objective + Skill/Typing Test
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Domain / Descriptive Evaluation | 50 | 100 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
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