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SSC CHSL eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Staff Selection Commission's own notice: Notice of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 (F. No. HQ-C1102/9/2025-C-1), dated 23 Jun 2025. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
CHSL 2025 notice. The 2026 notice was not on ssc.gov.in on 26 Oct 2026. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on ssc.gov.in before you apply.
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Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 23 Jun 2025.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 27 years on 1 Jan 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Jan 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| LDC/JSA, and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (except the three offices below) | Born 2 Jan 1999 to 1 Jan 2008 (18-27) | Class 12 or equivalent pass from a recognised board or university.Final-year students may apply. |
| DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture and SSC | Born 2 Jan 1999 to 1 Jan 2008 (18-27) | Class 12 pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.Final-year students may apply. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None stated | Not stated |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 | +13 |
| SC | +5 | +15 |
| ST | +5 | +15 |
- No separate EWS age relaxation listed; PwBD row says 'PwBD (Unreserved)' 10 years.
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service from actual age on 01.01.2026.
- Defence personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (8 years if SC/ST).
- Central Govt civilian employees with 3+ years regular service: up to 40 years (45 if SC/ST).
- Widows/divorced/judicially separated women not remarried: up to 35 years (40 if SC/ST).
Application fee
- ₹100: General (UR), OBC and EWS men
- ₹0: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation
Pay online by 19-07-2025; fee not refundable or adjustable.
Other conditions in the notice
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or specified persons of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate).
- Born not before 02-01-1999 and not later than 01-01-2008.
- 12th result must be declared by 01.01.2026.
- Only men for BRO vacancies; LDC in BRO has physical/medical standards (Annexure XVII).
Questions
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL?
18 to 27 years on 1 Jan 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 23 Jun 2025 (Staff Selection Commission). Confirm on https://ssc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does SSC CHSL give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years, as per the notice dated 23 Jun 2025. Confirm on https://ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC CHSL application fee?
₹100: General (UR), OBC and EWS men; ₹0: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation (as per the notice dated 23 Jun 2025).
What qualification is needed for SSC CHSL?
LDC/JSA, and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (except the three offices below): Class 12 or equivalent pass from a recognised board or university. DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Culture and SSC: Class 12 pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject. (as per the notice dated 23 Jun 2025).
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