SSC CHSL RECRUITMENT TELUGU – 2026

 INTRODUCTION

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (Notice No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1). This recruitment drive aims to fill approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Statutory Bodies of the Government of India.

The advertised positions include Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A’. Applications are accepted strictly via online mode through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application. The online application window opens on 07.09.2026 and closes on 07.10.2026 at 23:00 hours. Candidates who have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University are eligible to apply.

3. RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

4. IMPORTANT DATES

5. VACANCY DETAILS

• Total Tentative Vacancies: Approximately 2,536 posts.

• Category-wise Vacancies: Not mentioned in the official notification. Final, post-wise, and category-wise vacancies will be determined in due course and published on the SSC website under Candidate's Corner > Tentative Vacancy.

6. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• For Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission, and Ministry of Culture:

  • Must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.

• For LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (in all other Ministries / Departments):

  • Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

• Appearing Candidates: Candidates who have appeared in their 12th standard or equivalent examination can apply, but they must possess the essential qualification on or before the cut-off date (07.10.2026).

• Required Percentage: Not mentioned in the official notification.

• Experience Requirements: Nil.

7. AGE LIMIT

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 27 years

• Permissible Birth Range: Candidates born not before 02.08.1999 and not later than 01.08.2008.

Category-wise Age Relaxation:

• SC / ST: 5 years

• OBC: 3 years

• PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years

• PwBD (OBC): 13 years

• PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years

• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age

• Defence Personnel disabled in operation: 3 years (8 years for SC/ST)

• Central Govt. Civilian Employees (with 3 years continuous service): Up to 40 years of age (Up to 45 years for SC/ST)

• Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years of age (Up to 40 years for SC/ST)

8. APPLICATION FEE

• Payment Method: Online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and RuPay Debit cards.

• Correction Charges: Rs. 200/- for the first correction; Rs. 500/- for the second correction (uniform for all categories).

9. SALARY / PAY SCALE

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):

  • Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200).

• Data Entry Operator (DEO):

  • Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300).

• Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’:

  • Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100).

• Allowances: As admissible under Government of India rules for central employees.

10. SELECTION PROCESS

The recruitment follows a multi-stage evaluation process:

1. Tier-I Examination: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type).

2. Tier-II Examination: Computer Based Examination comprising:

   • Section-I: Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning

   • Section-II: English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness

   • Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Mandatory, Qualifying)

   • Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying)

3. Document Verification (DV): Conducted directly by User Ministries/Departments after the declaration of final results.

4. Medical / Physical Standards: Verified by User Departments (Specific PET/PST applies for LDC in BRO).

11. EXAM PATTERN

Tier-I Examination (CBT):

• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions.

• Medium of Exam: English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages (including Telugu) for Parts II, III, & IV.

• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Tier-II Examination (CBT):

• Negative Marking (Tier-II): 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in Sections I, II, and III.

• Qualifying Marks (Tier-I & Tier-II Sections I, II, III): UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, All other categories: 20%.

• Final Merit: Prepared solely on aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Tier-II, subject to qualifying Sections III and IV.

12. SYLLABUS

Tier-I Syllabus:

• English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.

• General Intelligence: Both verbal and non-verbal types; Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Punched hole/pattern folding, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical operations.

• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions; Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Time and distance, Time and work; Basic Algebra, Linear Equations; Geometry, Circles, Chords; Mensuration; Trigonometry; Statistical Charts (Histogram, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart).

• General Awareness: Current events, everyday science, environment, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, and Scientific Research related to India and neighboring countries.

Tier-II Syllabus:

• Mathematical Abilities: Advanced coverage of Number Systems, Arithmetical Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, and Statistics & Probability (Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, simple probabilities).

• Reasoning and General Intelligence: Comprehensive verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, series, pattern completion, critical thinking.

• English Language & Comprehension: Advanced vocabulary, grammar, cloze passages, and reading comprehension (minimum two paragraphs: one story/book-based and one based on a current affairs editorial/report).

• General Awareness: Environment, society, current affairs, scientific aspects, Indian geography, history, economics, and policy.

• Computer Knowledge: Organization of a computer, CPU, input/output devices, memory, Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Web Browsing, Email, e-Banking; Basics of networking and cyber security (viruses, worms, trojans, firewall).

13. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Live Photograph: Real-time capture via webcam or the mySSC application with a clear background, no caps, no masks, and no spectacles.

• Signature: Scanned JPG format, 10 KB to 20 KB (dimension: 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height or 4.0 cm x 2.0 cm).

• Valid Photo ID Proof: Original ID bearing Date of Birth (Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, School/College ID, Employer ID, etc.).

• Matriculation (10th) Certificate: Proof of Date of Birth, Roll Number, and Board details.

• Educational Qualification Certificates: 12th class marks sheet / provisional certificate showing completion on or before 07.10.2026.

• Category / Caste Certificate: SC/ST (Annexure-IX), OBC Non-Creamy Layer (Annexure-X), or EWS Income & Asset Certificate for 2026-2027 (Annexure-XIV).

• PwBD Disability Certificate: Annexure-XI / XII / IA, if seeking scribe/compensatory time.

• Ex-Servicemen Undertaking: Annexure-VIII and discharge documents.

14. HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

• Step 1: Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at [https://ssc.gov.in](https://ssc.gov.in) or download the mySSC mobile app.

• Step 2: Click on “Login or Register” to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).

• Step 3: Complete the registration using identity verification and personal details, and generate your Registration Number and Password.

• Step 4: Log in with your Registration Number and password, then locate “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026” under the “Latest Notifications” tab and click “Apply”.

• Step 5: Review pre-filled details from OTR and indicate highest and qualifying educational details.

• Step 6: Select your three preferred examination centers within the same SSC region.

• Step 7: Select your medium for the Computer Based Examination and Typing Test.

• Step 8: Capture a live photograph using the portal module/app and upload your scanned signature (10–20 KB).

• Step 9: Review the application using the “Preview” option and accept the declaration.

• Step 10: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- via online mode (if not exempted).

• Step 11: Submit the form and download/print the application confirmation for future reference.

15. IMPORTANT LINKS