SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026

SSC states that the examination is for recruitment to Group C posts including Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators.

LDC/JSA Candidate must have passed: 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/University. DEO / DEO Grade A For DEO/DEO Grade A in: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Staff Selection Commission Ministry of Culture Candidate must have: 12th Standard passed in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject. For other DEO/DEO Grade A posts: 12th Standard or equivalent examination. Candidates must have passed the 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University. For DEO/DEO Grade A posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Staff Selection Commission and Ministry of Culture, candidates must have passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject.

Tier-I Tier-II Skill / Typing Test DEO / DEO Grade A — specified departments Speed: 15,000 Key Depressions per hour Duration: 15 minutes Other DEO / DEO Grade A Speed: 8,000 Key Depressions per hour Duration: 15 minutes LDC/JSA Typing Test English: 35 words per minute Hindi: 30 words per minute Duration: 10 minutes For Hindi typing, the notification specifies Mangal Font.

Tier-I Syllabus English Language Spot the Error Fill in the Blanks Synonyms/Homonyms Antonyms Spellings Idioms & Phrases One Word Substitution Sentence Improvement Active/Passive Voice Direct/Indirect Narration Shuffling of Sentence Parts Shuffling of Sentences Cloze Passage Comprehension Passage General Intelligence Semantic Analogy Symbolic Operations Number Analogy Figural Analogy Space Orientation Semantic Classification Venn Diagrams Number Classification Drawing Inferences Figural Classification Pattern Folding/Unfolding Series Embedded Figures Critical Thinking Problem Solving Emotional Intelligence Word Building Social Intelligence Coding-Decoding Numerical Operations Quantitative Aptitude Number System Whole Numbers Decimals Fractions Percentages Ratio & Proportion Square Roots Averages Simple & Compound Interest Profit & Loss Discount Partnership Mixture & Alligation Time & Distance Time & Work Algebra Geometry Mensuration Trigonometry Statistical Charts General Awareness Current Events Everyday Observation History Culture Geography Economic Scene General Policy Scientific Research India and neighbouring countries Tier-II Syllabus Mathematical Abilities Number Systems Whole Numbers Decimals Fractions Percentages Ratio & Proportion Square Roots Averages Simple & Compound Interest Profit & Loss Discount Partnership Mixture & Alligation Time & Distance Time & Work Algebra Geometry Mensuration Trigonometry Statistics Probability Reasoning & General Intelligence Analogy Classification Venn Diagrams Series Coding-Decoding Figural Reasoning Space Orientation Problem Solving Critical Thinking Emotional Intelligence Social Intelligence Numerical Operations Pattern Folding Embedded Figures Drawing Inferences English Language & Comprehension Vocabulary Grammar Sentence Structure Synonyms Antonyms Error Detection Fill in the Blanks Spellings Idioms & Phrases One Word Substitution Sentence Improvement Active/Passive Voice Direct/Indirect Speech Sentence Rearrangement Cloze Test Comprehension General Awareness Questions cover general awareness, current events, everyday observation and matters relating to India and neighbouring countries. Computer Knowledge Computer Basics CPU Input/Output Devices Computer Memory Memory Organization Backup Devices Ports Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts Windows Operating System MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint Internet Web Browsing Downloading/Uploading Email E-Banking Networking Network Protocols Cyber Security Hacking Virus Worms Trojan Preventive Measures

At Document Verification, candidates may need: Matriculation/Secondary Certificate Educational Qualification Certificate Equivalent Qualification Certificate, where applicable Caste/Category Certificate PwBD Certificate, if applicable ESM Undertaking Serving Defence Personnel Certificate, if applicable Discharge Certificate, if applicable Age Relaxation Certificate, if applicable No Objection Certificate (NOC), if already employed in Government/Government undertaking Name-change documents, where applicable Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate Photograph The application captures the candidate's photograph through the application module. Candidate should: Have good lighting Use a plain background Keep camera at eye level Look directly at camera Keep the complete face inside the prescribed area Not wear cap Not wear mask Not wear spectacles/glasses while capturing the photograph Signature JPEG/JPG format 10–20 KB Approximately 6 cm × 2 cm