The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened applications for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 (SSC CHSL 2026) for recruitment to Group C posts in various Ministries, Departments and Organisations of the Government of India.
This recruitment is relevant to Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH) candidates because the CHSL disability-suitability framework includes hearing-disability categories for CHSL posts. Candidates must still check the post-wise suitability and reservation details in the official SSC notice before selecting post preferences.
Important dates
- Notification published: 7 September 2026
- Last date to apply online: 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM
- Last date for online fee payment: 8 October 2026, 11:00 PM
- Exam date: To be announced by SSC
Applications can be submitted through the official SSC website or through the mySSC Android app.
Posts under SSC CHSL
SSC CHSL generally recruits for Group C posts such as:
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Data Entry Operator Grade A, where applicable
Candidates should read the 2026 notification carefully because disability suitability can vary by post and department.
Deaf / Hard of Hearing eligibility
The SSC CHSL disability-suitability framework includes D = Deaf and HH = Hard of Hearing among the recognised disability categories for relevant CHSL posts.
Important: DeafJobsIndia is not publishing an exact 2026 HH vacancy count yet. SSC has not yet published a separate CHSL 2026 vacancy table showing the department-wise HH reservation total. We will update this article as soon as SSC releases the official 2026 vacancy statement.
Do not use the 43 HH vacancies from the CHSL 2025 final vacancy list as the CHSL 2026 figure. That number belongs to the previous examination cycle.
How to apply online
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already registered.
- Log in to your SSC account.
- Find Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
- Fill in the online application carefully.
- Upload the required photograph/signature and other details as instructed by SSC.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, if required.
- Submit the form before 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM and save a copy of the submitted application.
PwBD candidates
PwBD candidates should ensure that their disability certificate and category details meet SSC and Government of India requirements. They should choose only those posts identified as suitable for their disability category in the official recruitment notice.
Vacancy update
The exact number of HH-reserved vacancies for SSC CHSL 2026 is pending. DeafJobsIndia will add the official HH vacancy total and department-wise details once SSC publishes the CHSL 2026 Tentative Vacancies / Final Vacancies document.
Official links
- Apply online / SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in/
- Official CHSL 2026 notification: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_chsl_2026.pdf
Always check the official SSC website for corrigenda, vacancy revisions, examination dates and other updates before applying.
