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SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026
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Data Entry Operator (DEO)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published recruitment details for Data Entry Operator (DEO).

Candidates must have one of the following educational qualifications: 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.; For DEO in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.. The age limit for the post is 18 to 27 years.

The application process is scheduled from 7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026.

Recruitment Overview

OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
LocationAll India (various Central Govt. offices)
Application Start7 September 2026
Application End7 October 2026

Eligibility

Qualification

  • 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University.
  • For DEO in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture: 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must be a citizen of India (or as specified in the official notice for other eligible categories).
  • Must possess essential qualification on or before 07.10.2026.

Age Limit

Max

27

Min

18

Age relaxation

SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, PwBD (OBC) – 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years, and other categories as per Government of India / SSC rules.

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay Level-4 – ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 and Pay Level-5 – ₹29,200 – ₹92,300

Exam Pattern

Tier I

  • Type: Computer Based Examination
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Sections:
    • Marks: 50
    • Subject: English Language
    • Questions: 25
    • Marks: 50
    • Subject: General Intelligence
    • Questions: 25
    • Marks: 50
    • Subject: Quantitative Aptitude
    • Questions: 25
    • Marks: 50
    • Subject: General Awareness
    • Questions: 25
  • Total marks: 200
  • Total questions: 100
  • Negative marking: 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer

Tier I I

  • Type: Computer Based Examination
  • Sessions:
    • Session: Session-I (2 Hours 15 Minutes)
    • Sections:
      • Section: Section-1 (1 Hour)
      • Subjects:
        • Marks: 90
        • Subject: Mathematical Abilities
        • Questions: 30
        • Marks: 90
        • Subject: Reasoning and General Intelligence
        • Questions: 30
      • Section: Section-2 (1 Hour)
      • Subjects:
        • Marks: 120
        • Subject: English Language and Comprehension
        • Questions: 40
        • Marks: 60
        • Subject: General Awareness
        • Questions: 20
      • Section: Section-3 (15 Minutes)
      • Subjects:
        • Marks: 45
        • Subject: Computer Knowledge Module
        • Questions: 15
    • Session: Session-II
    • Sections:
      • Parts:
        • Part: Part A – Skill Test for DEOs
        • Duration: 15 Minutes
      • Section: Section-4

Additional Requirements

  • Skill Test for DEO (15 minutes)

Additional Information

In-hand salary varies as per posting city after including DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits.

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SSC CHSL 10+2 Recruitment 2026

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