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SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria: Qualification, Age Limit & Requirements

Detailed breakdown of nationality, educational qualification (10+2 vs 10+2 with Math), age brackets (18-27 years), category age relaxation, and typing exemptions for SSC CHSL.

By Yuva Result Career Research & Guidance Desk•Government Eligibility Specialist
Updated: 27 Sept 2026
YuvaResult Regulatory Desk • CHSL Eligibility Matrix

Before beginning the online application on ssc.gov.in, candidates must confirm their age, educational stream, and category certificates against official criteria.

1. Educational Qualification by Post

For LDC / JSA & DEO (General)

Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or University in any discipline (Arts, Commerce, Science, Vocational).

For DEO Grade 'A' (Specific Ministries)

Must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a mandatory subject from a recognized Board.

2. Age Limit & Statutory Relaxations

The standard age bracket is 18 to 27 years. Candidates must check that their Date of Birth falls strictly within the prescribed cut-off window. Upper age relaxations apply as follows:

Category Permissible Age Relaxation Effective Upper Age Limit
General / Unreserved / EWS No relaxation 27 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years 30 Years
SC / ST 5 Years 32 Years
PwBD (Unreserved) 10 Years 37 Years
PwBD (OBC-NCL) 13 Years 40 Years
PwBD (SC/ST) 15 Years 42 Years

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Candidates must acquire the requisite educational qualification on or before the crucial cut-off date specified in the official notification. Candidates whose 12th results are pending beyond the cut-off date are not eligible.
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This article is prepared for candidate guidance and general educational reference based on established recruitment commission patterns and official rules. Because recruitment rules, age criteria, fees, exam patterns, and reservation rosters may vary significantly between departments and specific notification advertisements, candidates are strongly advised to always consult the official employment notice published by the concerned commission before submitting any application.