Today is the last day to apply for a major central government exam. Registration for the SSC CHSL 2026 closes on October 7 at 11 pm. The fee can be paid till October 8 at 11 pm.

The Staff Selection Commission is hiring for about 2,536 Group C posts. These include Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator in ministries, departments and offices across India.

Candidates need to have passed Class 12. For some DEO posts, Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics is needed. The age limit is 18 to 27 years, counted on August 1, 2026.

The fee is Rs 100 for male candidates in the General, OBC and EWS categories. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing.

LDC and JSA posts are at Level 2 pay. DEO posts are at Levels 4 and 5, with basic pay from Rs 19,900 to Rs 29,200.

The selection has Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based tests, followed by a skill or typing test. The Tier-I exam will run from November 30 to December 31, 2026. A correction window runs from October 14 to 16. Apply at ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app.