The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official recruitment notification for 2026 for various posts on September 7, 2026. The total number of tentative vacancies announced by the Commission for the CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026 exam is 2536 across various government departments, ministries, and offices. This exam is conducted annually, and the SSC CHSL exam serves as a direct path for Higher Secondary (10+2) pass candidates to secure some of the most in-demand Central Government jobs. Those candidates who aim to secure positions such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) must complete their online registration process through the official website, i.e., ssc.gov.in.
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification OUT
SSC CHSL 2026 notification has been released for 2536 vacancies on September 7, 2026. Those candidates who have passed Class 12th and are between the ages of 18 and 27 years can apply for the posts till October 7, 2026. However, the deadline to pay the application fees is October 8, 2026. Candidates will be selected based on their performance in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
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SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
As per the SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 notification PDF, a total of 2536 (tentative) vacancies have been announced for the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The detailed post-wise, category-wise vacancy distribution will be released separately in due course on the official website. It is important that the candidates note that these are tentative vacancies, and the final SSC CHSL 2026 vacancies will be announced soon on the official website.
How to Check SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Details?
The official notification with complete information related to eligibility criteria, age limit, etc. The commission released the SSC CHSL 2026 Notification on September 7, 2026, along with the activation of the online application link.
- Go to the official website at ssc.gov.in
- On the homepage, go to the notification tab and click on the SSC CHSL Notification 2026 PDF.
- A PDF will open on the candidate's screen of the candidate.
- Download the PDF and go through the post-wise vacancies.
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026: Previous Year Vacancy Trends
The SSC CHSL vacancies for FY 2026 have been announced through the SSC CHSL Notification 2026. This year, 2536 vacancies have been announced for posts like LDC, JSA, and DEO. The detailed breakdown of the vacancies will be released soon on the official website. Given below are the previous vacancy trends of the SSC CHSL:-
|
Year
|
LDC/JSA
|
DEO
|
PA/SA
|
Court Clerk
|
Total
|
|
2026
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
2536
|
|
2025
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
3131
|
|
2024
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
3721
|
|
2023
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
NA
|
1600
|
|
2022
|
3185
|
42
|
898
|
601
|
4726
|
|
2021
|
3181
|
26
|
3598
|
88
|
4893
|
|
2020
|
2359
|
02
|
3880
|
56
|
5789
|
|
2019
|
2648
|
02
|
3222
|
917
|
6789
|
|
2018
|
898
|
02
|
2359
|
NA
|
3259
|
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy Details: What We Know So Far?
As per the official notification, the Commission has not yet released a detailed breakdown of the SSC CHSL vacancies for 2026, just a total number of vacancies for various posts, i.e., 2536. The state-wise, zone-wise, category-wise, and post-wise vacancies will be released by the Staff Selection Commission soon on the official website. Thus, candidates are advised to keep a regular check on the official website, i.e., ssc.gov.in.