SSC CHSL 10+2 Level Examination 2026 : Online Form

For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’, except the specifically mentioned DEO posts, candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

For DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.

Candidates appearing in the 12th examination can also apply, but they must possess the required qualification by 07.10.2026.

As on 01 August 2026

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 27 Years
• Candidate का जन्म 02 August 1999 से पहले नहीं और 01 August 2008 के बाद नहीं होना चाहिए।

Candidates must apply online only through the official SSC website ssc.gov.in or through the mySSC mobile application.

Candidates who have not generated OTR on the new SSC website must first complete One-Time Registration (OTR) and then submit the CHSL application. 

For DEO, the Skill Test is mandatory. For DEO posts in the specified departments under Para 8.1, the required speed is 15,000 key depressions per hour; for other DEO/DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, it is 8,000 key depressions per hour.

For LDC/JSA, the Typing Test can be taken in Hindi or English. English typing speed required is 35 words per minute, while Hindi typing speed is 30 words per minute. Hindi typing must be done in Mangal Font.

Minimum qualifying marks are UR – 30%, OBC/EWS – 25%, and all other categories – 20% for Tier-I and Tier-II Sections I, II and III.

Pay Scale / Salary:

LDC/JSA: Pay Level-2 — ₹19,900–₹63,200.

DEO: Pay Level-4 — ₹25,500–₹81,100 and Pay Level-5 — ₹29,200–₹92,300.

DEO Grade ‘A’: Pay Level-4 — ₹25,500–₹81,100.

Eligibility / Other Requirements:

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational and age requirements by the relevant cut-off dates. Candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM benefits must possess the required certificates.

For certain posts, specific physical/medical/educational standards may apply. Candidates should check the post-specific requirements before giving their post preferences.

Selection Process:

Selection will be conducted through Tier-I Computer Based Examination followed by Tier-II Computer Based Examination.

Candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-II on the basis of Tier-I performance. Final merit/selection will be based on overall performance in Tier-II Sections I & II, subject to qualifying the Computer Knowledge Test and Skill Test/Typing Test and considering the candidate's post preference.

Exam Pattern:

Tier-I:

Tier-I consists of 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 200 marks:

English Language – 25 Questions / 50 Marks
General Intelligence – 25 Questions / 50 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude – 25 Questions / 50 Marks
General Awareness – 25 Questions / 50 Marks

Total: 100 Questions / 200 Marks
Duration: 60 minutes.

Candidates eligible for scribe receive the prescribed additional time. There is 0.50 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.

Tier-II:

Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day.

Section-I:
Mathematical Abilities – 30 Questions
Reasoning & General Intelligence – 30 Questions
Total: 60 Questions / 180 Marks

Section-II:
English Language & Comprehension – 40 Questions
General Awareness – 20 Questions
Total: 60 Questions / 180 Marks

Section-III:
Computer Knowledge Test – 15 Questions / 45 Marks

Section-IV: Skill Test/Typing Test for the relevant post.

Sections I, II and III have 1 mark negative marking for each wrong answer. Section-III and Section-IV are qualifying in nature.

Syllabus:

Tier-I English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Sentence Shuffling, Cloze Passage and Comprehension.

General Intelligence: Analogy, Classification, Venn Diagrams, Series, Coding-Decoding, Figural Classification, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Space Orientation, Numerical Operations, Emotional Intelligence and related verbal/non-verbal topics.

Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Average, Simple/Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry and Statistical Charts.

General Awareness: Current Events, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research, India and neighbouring countries.

Tier-II additionally covers Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge/Proficiency.

Reservation / Horizontal Reservation:

Reservation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD categories wherever applicable, according to Government rules and vacancies reported by the concerned Ministries/Departments/Organizations. SSC does not itself determine the number of vacancies or reservation roster of the User Departments.