SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age, Qualification, Tips

Age Limit for SSC CHSL Eligibility 2026

• The general age limit for SSC CHSL 2026 is 18 to 27 years as of the key date, usually January 1, 2026, as mentioned in the official notification.

• Candidates born between January 2, 1999, and January 1, 2008 are eligible under the unreserved category.

• This age limit applies uniformly to all posts unless candidates are claiming age relaxation.

SSC CHSL Eligibilty: Age Relaxation

Candidates from reserved categories are allowed age extensions beyond the upper limit of 27 years:

• SC/ST: 5 years (maximum age 32 years)

• OBC: 3 years (maximum age 30 years)

• PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years (maximum age 37 years)

• PwBD (OBC): 13 years (maximum age 40 years)

• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (maximum age 42 years)

• Ex-servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service from actual age

• Other eligible groups such as widows or children of deceased defense personnel may receive relaxation up to 35 years, as per official notification.

Educational Qualifications for SSC CHSL Eligibilty 

• For most posts like LDC/JSA, candidates must have passed 12th Standard (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board by the crucial date.

• For DEO posts in C&AG and certain ministries, candidates must have completed 12th Standard in the Science stream with Mathematics.

• Candidates who are appearing in the final exams can apply provisionally but must provide proof of passing by the cutoff date.

Nationality Requirements for SSC CHSL Eligibilty 

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.

• Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan are eligible.

• Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962, are eligible.

• Persons of Indian origin from specified countries can apply.

• Non-citizens must have a government-issued eligibility certificate.

SSC CHSL Eligibilty 2026: Disability Criteria 

• PwBD candidates are eligible under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with a minimum of 40% disability.

• Suitable disability categories for posts include:

  • LDC/JSA: Low Vision or Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, One or Both Arms or Legs affected, Cerebral Palsy, and similar conditions.

  • DEO: Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, One or Both Arms affected, and similar conditions.

• A valid disability certificate issued by a notified medical authority is mandatory.

• Physical standards require good health without any defect that may impair the ability to perform duties.

SSC CHSL Eligibilty 2026: Ex-Servicemen Criteria

• Ex-servicemen (ESM) include those discharged after completing normal service or who are disabled/invalided.

• They are eligible for an age relaxation of 3 years after deducting military service period.

• ESM candidates are given priority during the selection process.

• Required to submit service discharge certificates and clear post-specific skill tests.

Documents for Verification:

• Original documents are carefully scrutinized at different stages; any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.

Required Documents:

• Age Proof: Matriculation or 10th certificate

• Education Proof: 12th mark sheet and certificate

• Caste Certificate: SC/ST/OBC (OBC must be non-creamy layer)

• EWS Certificate: Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26

• PwBD Certificate: Disability certificate

• ESM Documents: Discharge certificate and pension papers

• Nationality Proof: Passport, Aadhaar, or domicile certificate

• Initially, self-attested photocopies are accepted.

• Originals are checked at later stages for verification.

Skill Tests and Physical Standards for SSC CHSL Eligibilty Criteria

• Certain posts require passing specific typing or data entry tests:

  • LDC/JSA: 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi

  • DEO: 15,000 key depressions per hour

• No minimum height or chest measurements are required

• Candidates must be physically fit for desk jobs and free from conditions such as color blindness that could affect job performance

Application Tips

Check your eligibility against the official SSC notification on ssc.gov.in before applying

• Provisional allowances may be granted for final-year students, but missing deadlines will lead to disqualification

• Submitting multiple applications or providing false information can result in debarment

• For 2026, anticipate updates similar to 2025, with approximately 3,000 vacancies