Combined Higher Secondary Level exam for Lower Divisional Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts. LDC and JSA candidates must pass a computer typing test.
Important dates
| Apply online | 7 Sep – 7 Oct 2026 |
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| Correction window | 14 – 16 Oct 2026 |
| Tier-I CBT | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (tentative, as per SSC's revised calendar) |
| Tier-II and typing test | After Tier-I (SSC announces dates) |
Eligibility and key facts
| Posts | LDC, JSA, DEO — about 2,536 vacancies (tentative) |
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| Education | 12th pass; some DEO posts need 12th with Science and Maths |
| Age | 18–27 years (as on 1 Aug 2026), relaxation for reserved categories |
| Typing (LDC/JSA) | 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi, on computer, 10 minutes |
| Pay | LDC/JSA: Level 2 · DEO: Level 4 or 5 |
Selection process
- Tier-I: objective computer-based test.
- Tier-II: objective computer-based test plus a skill/typing test module (qualifying).
- Document verification.
Typing test
| English typing | 35 WPM (about 10,500 key depressions per hour) |
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| Hindi typing | 30 WPM |
| Duration | 10 minutes (5 extra minutes for candidates allowed a scribe) |
Prepare on Steno Daily
- Exam-style typing tests with WPM and KDPH
- Learn typing from zero (free course)
- SSC typing test pattern explained
Questions students ask
Is the CHSL typing test qualifying?
Yes. It does not add to your marks, but you must pass it for LDC and JSA posts.
How fast do I need to type for CHSL?
35 WPM in English. Aim for 40+ WPM in practice so exam nerves don't push you below the line.