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SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Announced
SSC CHSL 2026 has 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be released by SSC later.
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SSC CHSL 2026 Notification Out
SSC CHSL Notification 2026 has been released with 2,536 tentative vacancies, application dates, eligibility, and exam details. Key changes include sectional timers in Tier 1 and Tier 2, a ₹50 answer-key objection fee, and Mangal Font for Hindi typing.
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SSC CHSL 2026 online applications are open from 7 September to 7 October 2026. Candidates can apply for 2,536 tentative vacancies through the official SSC website.
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The Staff Selection Commission has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for SSC CHSL 2026 along with the official notification released on 7 September 2026. The vacancies are for Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and DEO Grade ‘A' posts across various Central Government ministries, departments, offices, constitutional bodies, statutory bodies, and tribunals. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution will be released separately by SSC.
How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?
The SSC has announced approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies with SSC CHSL Notification 2026. The final number of vacancies will be determined after scrutiny of the requirements submitted by various User Departments. SSC will release the updated post-wise and category-wise vacancy details on its official website under the Candidate's Corner.
From where can I download SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 PDF?
The SSC CHSL 2026 notification has announced 2,536 tentative vacancies, but the detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy PDF has not yet been released. Once SSC publishes the detailed vacancy list, candidates will be able to download it from the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. Until then, candidates can refer to the previous year's vacancy PDF for understanding the post-wise and department-wise distribution.
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SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy Overview
The SSC CHSL 2026 recruitment includes approximately 2,536 tentative Group C vacancies. These vacancies are available for LDC, JSA, DEO, and DEO Grade ‘A' posts in different Central Government ministries and departments. The detailed category-wise and department-wise breakup is yet to be announced.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 2,536 |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, DEO & DEO Grade ‘A' |
| Departments | Various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Offices |
| Category-wise Distribution | To Be Announced |
| Post-wise Distribution | To Be Announced |
| Job Category | Group C |
| Selection Process | Tier 1, Tier 2, Skill/Typing Test & Document Verification |
What are the SSC CHSL post-wise vacancies 2026?
SSC has announced a total of approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies, but the post-wise vacancy distribution has not yet been published. The recruitment covers LDC/JSA, DEO, and DEO Grade ‘A' posts. Candidates should wait for SSC's detailed vacancy PDF for the exact number of vacancies available under each post and category.
| SSC CHSL Post | Vacancies 2026 |
|---|
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) | To Be Announced |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | To Be Announced |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | To Be Announced |
| Data Entry Operator Grade ‘A' | To Be Announced |
| Total | Approx. 2,536 |
How many vacancies were in SSC CHSL 2025?
The SSC CHSL Vacancy in 2025 were 3131. The vacancy for the previous cycle, post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are provided below for reference.
| Sl. No. | Ministry Name | Department Name | Post Code | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Central Administrative Tribunal | Central Administrative Tribunal | LDC/JSA | 80 |
| 2 | Ministry of Home Affairs | Intelligence Bureau | LDC/JSA | 299 |
| 3 | Ministry of Science & Technology | Department of Science & Technology (DST) | LDC/JSA | 13 |
| 4 | Ministry of Defence | Canteen Stores Department (CSD) | LDC/JSA | 272 |
| 5 | Ministry of Defence | Armed Force Headquarters (AFHQ) | LDC/JSA | 109 |
| 6 | Ministry of Defence | Border Roads Organization (BRO) | LDC/JSA | 447 |
| 7 | Ministry of Defence | Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) | LDC/JSA | 238 |
| 8 | Ministry of Defence | Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) | LDC/JSA | 5 |
| 9 | Ministry of Defence | Indian Coast Guard | LDC/JSA | 47 |
| 10 | Ministry of Communications | Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) | LDC/JSA | 111 |
| 11 | Ministry of Communications | Department of Posts | LDC/JSA | 71 |
| 12 | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution | Department of Food & Public Distribution | LDC/JSA | 9 |
| 13 | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution | Department of Consumer Affairs | LDC/JSA | 15 |
| 14 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry | DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade) | LDC/JSA | 18 |
| 15 | Ministry of Culture | Ministry of Culture | LDC/JSA | 85 |
| 16 | Ministry of Earth Sciences | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | LDC/JSA | 46 |
| 17 | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology | Ministry and NIC | LDC/JSA | 14 + 26 = 40 |
| 18 | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change | — | LDC/JSA | 34 |
| 19 | Ministry of External Affairs | External Affairs + Passport Office | LDC/JSA | 16 + 301 = 317 |
| 20 | Ministry of Finance | CGA (Controller General of Accounts) + DFS | LDC/JSA | 135 + 43 = 178 |
| 21 | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | — | LDC/JSA | 5 |
| 22 | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Directorate General of Health Services | LDC/JSA | 120 |
| 23 | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs | — | LDC/JSA | 249 |
| 24 | Ministry of Information & Broadcasting | — | LDC/JSA | 63 |
| 25 | Ministry of Labour & Employment | — | LDC/JSA | 101 |
| 26 | Ministry of Law & Justice | Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) | LDC/JSA | 61 |
| 27 | Ministry of Mines | — | LDC/JSA | 57 |
| 28 | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions | CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) | LDC/JSA | 197 |
| 29 | Ministry of Science & Technology | DST (corrected) | LDC/JSA | 13 |
| 30 | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | — | LDC/JSA | 45 |
| 31 | National Technical Research Organisation | — | LDC/JSA | 42 |
| 32 | Niti Aayog | — | LDC/JSA | — (Dept not in chsl list) |
| 33 | Central Administrative Tribunal (duplicate reference) | — | — | — |
| 34 | Ministry of Tourism | — | LDC/JSA | 13 |
| 35 | Other DEO posts (across ministries) | DEO Grade A etc. | DEO | Combined small totals |
| | Total CHSL vacancies | | 3131 | |
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How to Download the SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 List?
Candidates can easily download the SSC CHSL 2026 Final Vacancy List in PDF format from the official SSC website.
- Open the SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Go to the "For Candidates" section on the homepage.
- Click on "Tentative Vacancies."
- Find and click the link for "Uploading of Tentative Vacancies for Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (as of [Date])."
- Download the PDF document by clicking the download option.
What is Included in SSC CHSL Vacancy PDF?
The SSC CHSL 2026 Final Vacancy PDF provides detailed information about the available positions for the 2025 exam. The following details are included in the PDF:
- Ministry/Department Name
- Post Name
- Pay Level
- Post Classification
- Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
- Total Vacancies
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Vacancies
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Vacancies (OH, HH, VH)
- Color Blind Suitability
What are SSC CHSL Vacancy Trends?
The number of vacancies in SSC CHSL has changed over the years. Candidates can check out the vacancy details for the last few years to get an idea of the trends:
| Year | Vacancy | Download Link |
|---|
| 2026 | Approx. 2,536 | To Be Released |
| 2025 | 3131 | Download PDF |
| 2024 | 3954 | Download PDF |
| 2023 | 1600 | Download PDF |
| 2022 | 3437 | Download PDF |
| 2021 | 5498 | Download PDF |
| 2020 | 4726 | Download PDF |
| 2019 | 4893 | Download PDF |
What are the key takeaways?
The Important points for the SSC CHSL Vacancies are as follows:
- SSC CHSL Notification 2026 was released on 7 September 2026.
- Approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies have been announced.
- Vacancies are available for LDC, JSA, DEO, and DEO Grade ‘A' posts.
- The detailed post-wise, category-wise, and department-wise vacancy breakup is yet to be released.
- The 2026 tentative vacancy count is 595 lower than the 3,131 vacancies announced initially for 2025.
- SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancy information for CHSL.
- Recruitment includes Tier 1, Tier 2, Computer Knowledge Test, Skill/Typing Test where applicable, and Document Verification.
- Candidates should check SSC's Candidate's Corner > Tentative Vacancy section for future vacancy updates.
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