Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination - 2026 (2536 Vacancies)

Short Info : Staff Selection Commission (SSC), has published the notification for Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination - 2026 (2536 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can Apply Online from 07 September, 2026 to 07 October, 2026 Till 11:00 PM. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

07 September, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

07 October, 2026 Till 11:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

08 October, 2026 Till 11:00 PM

Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction‟ and online payment of Correction Charges.

14-16 October, 2026 Till 11:00 PM

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)

Maximum Age

27 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Candidates

05 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for OBC Candidates

03 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for PwBD Candidates

10 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for PwBD (OBC) Candidates

13 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for PwBD (SC / ST) Candidates

15 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Candidates

03 Years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on 01 August, 2026

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.

03 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST).

08 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications.

Up to 40 Years of Age

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications (SC/ ST).

Up to 45 Years of Age

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried.

Up to 35 Years of Age

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST).

Up to 40 Years of Age

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

100 Rs./-

Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates

0 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination - 2026 (2536 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification
Grand Total : 2536 Post (Tentative)
Post Name				Qualification
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Jr Secretariat Assistant (JSA)				12th Class Passed, Typing (English : 35 WPM, Hindi : 30 WPM).
Data Entry Operator (DEO)				12th Class Passed, Data Entry Speed : Min. 15000 / 8000 (Dept. Wise) Key Depressions Per Hour. (Read More Details)
Tier-I Exam Pattern

Negative Marking : 1/4th Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	25	50	01 Hour
General Intelligence	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Total	100	200	01 Hour

Tier-II Exam Pattern
Session	Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
Session-I (2 Hours and 15 Minutes)	Section-1	Mathematical Abilities	30	90	01 Hour
	Section-1	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90	01 Hour
	Section-2	English Language and Comprehension	40	120	01 Hour
	Section-2	General Awareness	20	60	01 Hour
	Section-3	Computer Knowledge Module	15	45	15 Mins
Session-II	Section-4	Skill Test/ Typing Test Part A- Skill Test for DEOs	—		15 Mins
Session-II	Section-4	Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA	—		10 Mins
How to Apply?
Step 1. Visit Official Website : Go to the new SSC official website at https://ssc.gov.in or download the "my SSC" mobile application from the Google Play Store. Step 2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) : Click on 'Register Now' to generate a fresh OTR on the new website, noting that old OTR credentials from the legacy portal are invalid. Step 3. Authenticate and Log In : Log in using your newly generated OTR credentials and optionally opt for Aadhaar-based biometric authentication for streamlined processing. Step 4. Access Application Form : Navigate to the 'Apply' section for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 under your candidate dashboard. Step 5. Fill Personal Details : Verify or input your personal information, ensuring names and dates of birth match your Matriculation certificate strictly. Step 6. Capture Live Photograph : Stand or sit before your device camera in a well-lit area with a plain background to capture a direct, frontal live photo without caps, masks, or spectacles. Step 7. Upload Scanned Signature : Upload a scanned signature image in JPEG/JPG format sizing between 10 KB to 20 KB with dimensions of approximately 6.0 cm width by 2.0 cm height. Step 8. Provide Supporting Documents : Upload required certificates like Category or Disability proofs (Annexure forms) if claiming reservations or special provisions. Step 9. Select Examination Centres : Choose up to three examination centers in order of priority within your respective SSC geographic region. Step 10. Review Application Preview : Use the preview/print option to carefully check all entered fields, details, and photo/signature quality before final submission. Step 11. Pay Examination Fee : Submit the application fee of ₹100 online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or eligible Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards (women and reserved category candidates are exempt). Step 12. Submit and Print Application : Complete final submission by 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours) and save or print a copy of the 'Application Received' confirmation for your records.
Selection Process
Registration and Application : Candidates must successfully register via One-Time Registration (OTR) and submit their online application on the official SSC website. Tier-I Computer Based Examination : Candidates appear for an objective-type preliminary screening exam consisting of English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Tier-II Computer Based Examination : Shortlisted candidates clear a rigorous multi-section main examination covering mathematical abilities, reasoning, English, general awareness, and computer knowledge. Skill Test and Typing Test : Candidates must qualify the mandatory skill test (for Data Entry Operators) or typing test (for LDC/JSA) conducted during Tier-II. Post Preference Submission : Candidates submit their final, irreversible post and department preferences online prior to the declaration of the tentative allocation results. Document Verification and Final Allotment : User ministries and departments conduct final document verification for shortlisted candidates before issuing appointments based on merit-cum-preference.