SSC CHSL 2026 — Last 3 Days to Apply, Closes May 31 | 3,000+ Vacancies for LDC, JSA, DEO Posts
The SSC CHSL 2026 application window closes on May 31, 2026 — just 3 days away. The Staff Selection Commission released the official notification on April 30, 2026, for 3,000+ vacancies in posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) across central government ministries and departments. If you are a 12th pass candidate between 18–27 years of age, this is one of the most accessible central government job opportunities of 2026.
| Detail | Information |
| Notification Date | April 30, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | May 31, 2026 — 3 days left |
| Total Vacancies | 3,000+ (exact count in notification PDF) |
| Posts | LDC, JSA, Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, DEO |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass from any recognised board |
| Age Limit | 18–27 years as on May 31, 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years | OBC-NCL: 3 years | PwD: 10 years |
| Application Fee (General/OBC/EWS Male) | ₹100 |
| Application Fee (Female/SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM) | NIL — fully exempted |
| Apply Website | ssc.gov.in (via One-Time Registration) |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | July–September 2026 |
| Interview | No interview at any stage |
| Starting Salary | ₹19,900/month (LDC/JSA) to ₹25,500/month (DEO) + HRA + TA |
How to apply in 3 steps: Go to ssc.gov.in → Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done — you need Aadhaar, mobile number, and email → Log in and fill the CHSL 2026 application form → Upload photo and signature → Pay ₹100 fee (via UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card) → Submit and save your application number. You can also apply via the MySSC mobile app. Do not wait for May 31 — SSC servers slow down heavily on deadline day.
Tier 1 exam pattern: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Four sections: English Language (25 Qs, 50 marks), General Intelligence (25 Qs, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 Qs, 50 marks). Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. Tier 1 is qualifying/shortlisting in nature — Tier 2 marks decide final merit.
Tier 2 exam: Two sessions — Session I includes Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning & General Intelligence (mandatory for all), Session II includes English Language/Comprehension and General Awareness (mandatory for all), and Module-II includes a Skill Test (Typing Test for LDC/JSA/PA/SA; Computer Proficiency Test for DEO posts). No interview is conducted at any stage of SSC CHSL.
Posts and salary overview: Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) — Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200). Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant — Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–₹81,100). Data Entry Operator — Pay Level 4 or 5 depending on the department. Add House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA) based on city of posting. See our complete SSC CHSL exam guide for full syllabus and preparation strategy, or check the SSC CGL guide for graduate-level SSC posts.
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⚠️Only 3 Days Left — Apply Today, Not May 31
SSC CHSL 2026 application closes May 31. SSC servers crash on the last day every year. Apply at ssc.gov.in right now. Keep your 12th marksheet, Aadhaar, and a passport photo + signature scan ready. The whole process takes under 20 minutes.
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Published: 2026-05-28 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.