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1. New Sectional Timing: Tier-I now features a dedicated 15-minute sectional timer for each of the four subjects (English, GI, Quant, GA) totaling 60 minutes.
2. Mandatory Live Photo: Applications require a live photograph captured via a webcam or through the official MySSC Mobile App with a light background and no caps/glasses.
3. Single Day Tier-II: Session-I (Computer Based Test - 2h 15m) and Session-II (Typing / Skill Test) will be held on the same day.
Detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distributions will be updated on ssc.gov.in under Candidate's Corner > Tentative Vacancy. State-wise vacancies are maintained directly by User Departments.
| Post Code | Designation | Pay Level & Scale | Age (01-08-2026) | Stream Requirement | Typing / Skill Benchmark | Physical Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDC-JSA | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Various Ministries / Departments / Offices of Govt of India & Tribunals |
Level-2 โน19,900 - โน63,200 |
18-27 Yrs | Any Stream | English @ 35 w.p.m. OR Hindi @ 30 w.p.m. (Mangal Font) in 10 minutes | No |
| LDC-BRO | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) - Border Roads Organization (BRO) Border Roads Organization (BRO), Ministry of Defence |
Level-2 โน19,900 - โน63,200 |
18-27 Yrs | Any Stream (MALE Candidates Only) | English @ 35 w.p.m. OR Hindi @ 30 w.p.m. in 10 minutes | Yes (BRO Male) |
| DEO-SPEC | Data Entry Operator (DEO) / DEO Grade "A" (Specialized Ministries) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC (HQ), Ministry of Culture |
Level-4 โน25,500 - โน81,100 |
18-27 Yrs | Science with Mathematics | 15,000 Key Depressions per hour (3700-4000 depressions in 15 mins) | No |
| DEO-GEN-L4 | Data Entry Operator (DEO) - Grade "A" / General Ministries (Level 4) Various Ministries, Departments & Offices (Other than Consumer Affairs/SSC/Culture) |
Level-4 โน25,500 - โน81,100 |
18-27 Yrs | Any Stream | 8,000 Key Depressions per hour (2000-2200 depressions in 15 mins) | No |
| DEO-GEN-L5 | Data Entry Operator (DEO) - General Ministries (Level 5) Various Ministries, Departments & Offices of Govt of India |
Level-5 โน29,200 - โน92,300 |
18-27 Yrs | Any Stream | 8,000 Key Depressions per hour (2000-2200 depressions in 15 mins) | No |
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In Tier-I, candidates receive a strict 15-minute sectional timer for each subject (English, GI, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness). Once 15 minutes expire, the subject auto-locks and the test proceeds to the next subject! You cannot navigate back to locked sections.
In Tier-II, Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning each have 30 minutes; English has 40 minutes and General Awareness has 20 minutes!
| Part | Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Sectional Time Allotted | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes | 0.50 Marks |
| Part II | General Intelligence (Verbal & Non-Verbal) | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes | 0.50 Marks |
| Part III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes | 0.50 Marks |
| Part IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes | 0.50 Marks |
| TOTAL TIER-I CBE | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes (80 mins for Scribe candidates) | 0.50 Marks / wrong | |
| Session | Section | Subject Module | Questions | Marks | Sectional Timer Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I (2 Hours 15 Mins) |
Section-I | Module-I: Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour Total (30 mins timer each module) |
| Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |||
| Section-II | Module-I: English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 1 Hour Total (40m English, 20m GA) |
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| Module-II: General Awareness | 20 | 60 | |||
| Section-III | Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes (Qualifying) | |
| Session-II (Break after Session-I) |
Section-IV Skill / Typing |
Part A: Skill Test for DEO in Consumer Affairs/SSC/Culture | - | - | 15 Minutes (15,000 KDPH) |
| Part B: Skill Test for DEO in other Ministries | - | - | 15 Minutes (8,000 KDPH) | ||
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC / JSA | - | - | 10 Minutes (35 WPM Eng / 30 WPM Hin) |
The Skill Test / Typing Test is conducted in Session-II on the same day as Tier-II Examination. It is qualifying in nature, and performance is evaluated strictly according to the Commission's evaluation norms.
| Post Category | Qualifying Speed Standard | Duration (Normal) | Duration (Scribe) | Key Depressions Expected | Language Medium & Font | Nature & Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA (English) | 35 W.P.M. | 10 Minutes | 15 Minutes | ~1,750 Depressions in 10m (~10,500 KDPH) | English (Standard QWERTY) | Qualifying โข PwD Exemption Available |
| LDC / JSA (Hindi) | 30 W.P.M. | 10 Minutes | 15 Minutes | ~1,500 Depressions in 10m (~9,000 KDPH) | Hindi (Mangal Font Only) | Qualifying โข PwD Exemption Available |
| DEO (MoCA, SSC, Culture) | 15,000 KDPH | 15 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 3,700 - 4,000 Key Depressions in 15m | English | Qualifying โข No Exemption Allowed |
| DEO (Other Ministries) | 8,000 KDPH | 15 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 2,000 - 2,200 Key Depressions in 15m | English | Qualifying โข No Exemption Allowed |
Candidates opting for Hindi language as the medium for the Typing/Skill Test for the post of LDC/JSA are required to type in Mangal Font only (using Inscript or Remington keyboard layout).
Notice Para 13.9.13.7 (viii): The use of any font other than Mangal will lead to immediate disqualification in the typing/skill test.
Under Para 13.9.13.7 (vii), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities who are certified as permanently unable to type by the competent Medical Authority (Civil Surgeon of Government Health Care Institution) may be granted exemption from the typing test for LDC/JSA.
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| Parameter | SSC CHSL 2025 | SSC CHSL 2026 (Current) | Impact & Preparation Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I Timing Structure | Combined 60 minutes for all 4 sections without any sectional lock. | Strict Sectional Timer of 15 Minutes for each of the 4 sections. | Candidates can no longer allocate extra time from English to Quant. Time management must be practiced per section! |
| Tentative Vacancies | Approx. 3,712 vacancies announced in initial notice. | Approx. 2,536 vacancies reported tentatively. | Expected to be revised upwards as User Departments submit vacancies. |
| Photograph Submission | Live photo capture with specified webcam guidelines. | Enhanced live photo guidelines with MySSC Mobile App integration and strict face centering/lighting checks. | Strict rejection for specs/caps/shadows. Only plain light backgrounds permitted. |
| Normalization Procedure | Standard formula published earlier. | Normalized score determined strictly as per Commission Notice dated 02-06-2025. | Ensures equity across multi-shift difficulty variations. |
| Application Fee & Correction | โน100 (โน200 1st / โน500 2nd correction). | โน100 (โน200 1st / โน500 2nd correction). Exempted for Women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM. | Unchanged. Paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards. |
| Age Limit Reckoning Date | 01-08-2025 | 01-08-2026 (Born 02-08-1999 to 01-08-2008). | Crucial reference benchmark for upper and lower age bounds. |
Eligibility: Only MALE candidates are eligible for BRO vacancies.
Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates must qualify in a 1-Mile Run within specified time limits (Only passing is required; no marks awarded).
Region-Wise Physical Standards: Specific minimum height, chest expansion (5 cm minimum), and weight benchmarks apply based on regional zones (Western Himalayan, Eastern Himalayan, Plain Region, Southern Region, etc.) as detailed in Annexure-XVI of the official notice.
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