SSC CHSL vacancy 2026 will be officially declared in the notification released on April 30, 2026 at ssc.gov.in. Based on the vacancy trend of the last 8 years, total vacancy is expected between 4,000 and 6,000 posts. Maximum vacancies are usually for LDC and JSA posts in central government ministries. PA and SA vacancies are for the postal department. DEO vacancies are limited and specific to certain departments.
What is SSC CHSL Vacancy?
SSC CHSL vacancy refers to the number of posts available for recruitment through the SSC CHSL exam in a given year. SSC announces the vacancy along with the official notification at ssc.gov.in. The vacancy is divided post-wise (LDC, JSA, PA, SA, DEO) and category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) as per the reservation policy of the Government of India. The number of vacancies directly affects how competitive the exam is that year.
| SSC CHSL Result | SSC CHSL 2026 Notification |
| SSC CHSL Admit Card | SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date |
| SSC CHSL Eligibility | SSC CHSL Cut Off |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission will officially announce the SSC CHSL vacancy 2026 on April 30, 2026 in the notification PDF at ssc.gov.in. The vacancy is received from various central government ministries, departments, and organizations that submit their requirement to SSC for the year.
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Expected
| Post | Expected Vacancies | Recruiting Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) | 1,500 to 2,500 | Various Central Ministries and Departments |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 500 to 800 | Central Secretariats in Delhi |
| Postal Assistant (PA) | 800 to 1,200 | Department of Posts |
| Sorting Assistant (SA) | 300 to 500 | Postal Sorting Offices |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 100 to 300 | Specific Government Departments |
| DEO Grade A | 50 to 150 | Ministry of Consumer Affairs and others |
| Total Expected | 4,000 to 6,000 | All India |
SSC CHSL Vacancy Year-wise Trend (2015 to 2025)
| Year | Total Vacancy | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,131 | LDC, JSA, DEO only |
| 2024 | 3,712 | LDC, JSA, DEO only |
| 2023 | 1,600 | Low due to exam restructuring |
| 2022 | 4,726 | Good vacancy year |
| 2021 | 4,893 | Good vacancy year |
| 2020 | 5,789 | High vacancy year |
| 2019 | 6,789 | Highest in recent history |
| 2018 | 3,259 | Moderate |
| 2017 | 3,259 | Moderate |
| 2016 | 5,134 | High vacancy year |
| 2015 | 6,578 | Very high |
SSC CHSL Vacancy Category-wise Reservation
The Government of India has a reservation policy for central government recruitment. SSC follows this policy while distributing vacancies. Here is how vacancies are typically distributed across categories.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Expected Vacancies (if total is 5,000) |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved/General) | 40.5% | 2,025 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | 1,350 |
| SC | 15% | 750 |
| ST | 7.5% | 375 |
| EWS | 10% | 500 |
PwD candidates get 4% reservation within each category. Ex-Servicemen get 10% reservation in Group C posts.
Ministry-wise SSC CHSL Vacancy Distribution
Vacancies in SSC CHSL come from various central government organizations. Here are some major organizations that typically hire through SSC CHSL.
Ministry of Finance and its departments including Income Tax, Central Excise, and Customs recruit LDC for clerical work. Ministry of Home Affairs including offices of the Ministry and its attached offices recruit LDC and JSA. Ministry of Defence and Defence Accounts Department recruit clerical staff. Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications recruits all PA and SA vacancies. Controller and Auditor General (CAG) offices recruit DEO. Ministry of Statistics recruits DEO Grade A for data compilation work. All other central government ministries and attached offices recruit LDC in varying numbers.
SSC CHSL Posting Locations
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India depending on where the vacancy exists. You can submit a posting preference during document verification but final posting is at the discretion of the concerned department based on vacancy availability.
For JSA posts, posting is mostly in New Delhi since Central Secretariat offices are based there. For PA and SA, posting is across all postal circles. For LDC, posting can be in any state. Major posting cities include Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Bhopal, and other state capitals.
Frequently Asked Questions on SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy
Q1. How many vacancies are expected in SSC CHSL 2026?
Between 4,000 and 6,000 vacancies are expected based on previous year trends. Exact count will be in the official notification on April 30, 2026.
Q2. Which post has the maximum vacancies in SSC CHSL?
LDC (Lower Divisional Clerk) consistently has the maximum vacancies followed by PA (Postal Assistant) and JSA.
Q3. When will exact vacancy be announced?
On April 30, 2026 in the official notification PDF at ssc.gov.in.
Q4. Can vacancy increase after the notification?
Yes. SSC sometimes revises vacancy upward based on additional requirements from ministries. This happens occasionally and is announced separately.
Q5. Is there state-wise vacancy in SSC CHSL?
SSC does not divide CHSL vacancies strictly by state. Post allocation and posting location depends on where the vacancy exists in different departments.
Q6. Why was the 2023 vacancy so low?
In 2023, SSC restructured the CHSL exam pattern which caused delays and fewer departments submitted their vacancy requirements for that cycle. The vacancy has been recovering since 2024.