SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit & Qualification

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality & Relaxation

The SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026 defines the requirements for candidates applying for posts such as LDC, JSA, and DEO. It includes details on age limit, educational qualification, nationality, category-wise age relaxation, and other eligibility conditions. Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board and satisfy all prescribed criteria before submitting the application form.

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill the prescribed SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026, including age limit, educational qualification, and nationality, before applying. The key eligibility details are given below.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC CHSL 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts	Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Age Limit	18 to 27 Years
Educational Qualification	12th Pass
Nationality	Indian

SSC CHSL Age Limit 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has prescribed specific age criteria for candidates applying through the SSC CHSL 2026 Examination. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 27 years as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age limit to fulfill the SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026.

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
LDC / JSA	18 Years	27 Years
DEO	18 Years	27 Years

SSC CHSL Age Relaxation 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed age limit of 18 to 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India rules. The category-wise details are given below.

Category	Permissible Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD - Unreserved)	10 Years
PwD + OBC	13 Years
PwD + SC / ST	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	3 Years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age
Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (01 Jan 1980 to 31 Dec 1989)	5 Years
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities or disturbed areas	3 Years
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities or disturbed areas (SC / ST)	8 Years
Central Government Civilian Employees with at least 3 years of regular service (UR)	Up to 40 Years of Age
Central Government Civilian Employees with at least 3 years of regular service (SC / ST)	Up to 45 Years of Age
Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated and Not Remarried	Up to 35 Years of Age
Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated and Not Remarried (SC / ST)	Up to 40 Years of Age

SSC CHSL Qualification 2026

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Post-wise qualification details are provided in the table below.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade ‘A’ in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Ministry of Culture	12th Standard pass in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (except the above-mentioned DEO posts)	12th Standard pass or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

SSC CHSL Nationality Criteria 2026

To be eligible for recruitment, candidates must possess one of the following nationalities:

A citizen of India.
A subject of Nepal.
A subject of Bhutan.
A Tibetan refugee who came to India with the intention of permanently settling in the country.
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Ethiopia, Vietnam, or the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar) with the intention of permanently settling in India.

SSC CHSL Physical Disability Criteria 2026

PwD candidates must meet the post-wise disability requirements specified in the SSC CHSL notification. The applicable criteria are provided in the table below.

Post Name	Eligible Physical Disabilities
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	Visual Disability: Low Vision Hearing Disability: Deaf, Hard of Hearing Locomotor Disability: One Arm Affected, Both Arms Affected, One Leg Affected, Both Legs Affected, One Arm & One Leg Affected, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Visual Disability: Blind, Low Vision Hearing Disability: Deaf, Hard of Hearing Locomotor Disability: One Arm Affected, Both Arms Affected, One Leg Affected, Both Legs Affected, One Arm & One Leg Affected, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury

SSC CHSL 2026 Number Of Attempts

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the SSC CHSL 2026 Examination. Candidates can apply as many times as they wish, provided they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions. However, applicants must fall within the specified age limit of 18 to 27 years and satisfy all other eligibility requirements mentioned in the official notification.

Documents Required For SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria Verification

Candidates claiming reservation benefits, age relaxation, or eligibility under special categories must produce the required certificates issued by the competent authority. Failure to submit valid supporting documents may result in the rejection of the claim and cancellation of candidature. During Document Verification, candidates are required to submit the following documents:

Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
Educational Qualification Certificate.
Caste / Category Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.), if applicable.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen), if applicable.
Discharge Certificate issued by the Armed Forces, if applicable.
Relevant Certificate supporting any claim for age relaxation.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, if currently employed in a Government Department or Public Sector Undertaking.

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