SSC CHSL Notification 2026
At a Glance
- 2,536 tentative vacancies (LDC/JSA, DEO, DEO Grade A)
- Application window closed — 7 Sep to 7 Oct 2026
- Correction window: 14–16 Oct 2026
- Tier 1: 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (tentative)
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification — Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via ssc.gov.in / MySSC app |
| Apply Online Start | 7 September 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 7 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 8 October 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Correction Window | 14–16 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| Tier 2 Exam | To be announced |
| Selection Stages | Tier 1 → Tier 2 (Sections I–III + Skill Test) → Document Verification (no interview) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC); exempted for women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM |
| Official Site | ssc.gov.in |
| Helpline | 1800-309-3063 (toll-free) |
SSC CHSL 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Released | 7 September 2026 |
Apply Online Starts | 7 September 2026 |
Apply Online Last Date | 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
Fee Payment Last Date | 8 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
Application Correction Window | 14–16 October 2026 |
City Intimation Slip | ~22 November 2026 (expected) |
Tier 1 Admit Card | ~27 November 2026 (expected) |
Tier 1 Exam | 30 November – 31 December 2026 (tentative) |
Tier 1 Answer Key | January 2027 (expected) |
Tier 1 Result | February 2027 (expected) |
Tier 2 Exam | To be announced |
What's New in SSC CHSL 2026
2026 ChangesSectional Timing Introduced in Tier 1
Each of the 4 subjects now gets a fixed 15-minute lock instead of one shared 60-minute composite timer. Once a section's time is up, you cannot revisit it or borrow time from another section.
Vacancies Down from Last Year
2,536 vacancies this cycle versus 3,131 in SSC CHSL 2025 — about 19% lower.
Answer Key Challenge Fee Reduced
Challenging a Tier 1 answer key now costs ₹50 per question, down from ₹100 previously.
Live Photograph Mandatory
Pre-saved photographs are rejected outright — candidates must capture a live photo during the application via webcam or smartphone.
OTR Must Be Done on the Current Portal
Old One-Time Registration IDs from the previous SSC website (ssc.nic.in) do not carry over. Every candidate registers fresh on ssc.gov.in.
Two Correction Attempts Allowed
Candidates can correct their form twice during the 14–16 October window — ₹200 for the first correction, ₹500 for the second.
SSC CHSL 2026 Vacancy
A total of 2,536 tentative vacancies have been announced for LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' posts — about 19% lower than the 3,131 vacancies in the 2025 cycle. SSC publishes post- and category-wise breakdowns separately, and the figure is typically revised before the final result.
Eligibility Snapshot
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board on or before 7 October 2026, and be aged 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026. DEO/DEO Grade 'A' posts in a few specific departments require Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics.
👉 Full eligibility & age relaxation table →Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempted.
Payment Modes
BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards.
Refund Policy
Non-refundable once paid, and not adjustable against any other SSC exam.
Correction Fee
₹200 for the first correction, ₹500 for the second — up to two corrections allowed during the 14–16 October window.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026
Visit ssc.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) — old OTR IDs from ssc.nic.in don't carry over.
Log in with your registration number and password, then select "Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2026" under Live Exams.
Fill in personal, educational and category details.
Choose up to three exam centres within the same SSC region — centres cannot be changed later.
Capture a live photograph (pre-saved uploads are rejected) and upload your signature as a 10–20 KB JPEG, about 6.0 x 2.0 cm.
Preview your form carefully, then pay the ₹100 fee online if applicable.
Submit and download the final application printout for your records.
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes — but new for 2026, each of the 4 subjects now has its own fixed 15-minute lock. Tier 2 decides final merit through Sections I & II (360 marks), with a qualifying Computer Knowledge module and a skill/typing test.
👉 Full Tier 1 & Tier 2 pattern, marking scheme & typing test →Selection Process
Selection runs through Tier 1 (qualifying), Tier 2 (objective sections plus a qualifying skill/typing test), and Document Verification. There is no interview.
👉 Full selection process & typing test requirements →Exam Centres & Regions
Candidates choose up to three exam cities, all within the same SSC region. Regions are organised roughly as: Central (UP, Bihar), Eastern (West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand), Karnataka-Kerala, Madhya Pradesh (MP, Chhattisgarh), Northern (Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand), North Western (Haryana, Punjab, Himachal, J&K), Southern (Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh), Western (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa) and North Eastern states.
Exam city, once selected, cannot be changed later — choose carefully during the application.
Official Notification & Verification Links
Always verify dates, fees and vacancy figures directly on the official Staff Selection Commission website before acting on them.
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👉 Start SSC CHSL 2026 Free Mock Test →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — SSC released the SSC CHSL 2026 notification on 7 September 2026 for 2,536 tentative vacancies.
The notification sets the application window, eligibility, exam pattern and the provisional exam calendar for the cycle.
The online application window closed on 7 October 2026 (11 PM), with fee payment due by 8 October 2026.
A correction window follows every application window — for this cycle that's 14–16 October 2026.
The correction window runs 14–16 October 2026. Candidates can correct the form up to two times — ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second.
If the correction fee isn't paid, the corrected form is discarded and your originally submitted form stays valid.
Tier 1 is tentatively scheduled between 30 November and 31 December 2026, run across three daily shifts.
The exact city- and date-wise schedule for each candidate is confirmed only via the admit card, typically released a few days before the exam.
₹100 for general candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
Fees are payable online via BHIM UPI, net banking, or Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards.
Tier 1 now enforces a fixed 15-minute timer per subject instead of one composite 60-minute block, vacancies are down to 2,536 from 3,131 in 2025, the answer-key challenge fee is reduced to ₹50 per question, and a live photograph captured during the application is mandatory.
Sectional timing is the biggest format change — practice under the same section-locked conditions before exam day.
2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' posts.
Post- and category-wise breakdowns are released separately by SSC and typically revised before the final result.
Complete One-Time Registration on ssc.gov.in, log in, select the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2026, fill in your details, capture a live photo, upload your signature, choose exam centres, pay the fee, and submit.
Old OTR IDs from the previous ssc.nic.in portal do not carry over — all candidates register fresh on the current portal.
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