SSC CHSL 2026: Notification, Dates, Pattern, Syllabus
SSC CHSL 2026 guide with 2,536 tentative vacancies, Tier-I from 30 November 2026, age limit, fee, exam pattern, syllabus and past cutoffs.
In short
- SSC CHSL 2026 has about 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and DEO posts.
- SSC proposes Tier-I from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
- The application window closed on 7 October 2026.
- Tier-I has 100 questions, 200 marks, and a 15-minute timer for each part.
On this page 13 sections
SSC CHSL 2026 is the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts it to fill Group C posts in central government offices. The notice lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC proposes to hold the Tier-I computer based examination (CBE) from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Posts | LDC/JSA, DEO, DEO Grade ‘A’ |
| Tentative vacancies | About 2,536 |
| Application dates | 7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026 |
| Application fee | ₹100 (women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ESM candidates pay nothing) |
| Age limit | 18 to 27 years on 1 August 2026 |
| Qualification | 12th standard pass or equivalent |
| Tier-I (CBE) | 30 November to 31 December 2026, as proposed in the notice dated 1 October 2026 |
| Tier-II (CBE) | To be notified later |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Where does SSC CHSL 2026 stand now?
The application window closed on 7 October 2026. The correction window closed on 16 October 2026. SSC publishes the exam city details about 10 days before the exam date. It issues the admission certificate 2 to 3 days before the exam.
Read the exam date page for the schedule. Read the admit card page to learn what to carry on exam day.
What does this SSC CHSL 2026 guide cover?
Notification
The SSC CHSL notification 2026 page lists the posts, the pay levels, the vacancies and the key dates.
Eligibility
The eligibility page explains the age limit, the age relaxation and the education rules.
How to apply
The how to apply page covers the steps, the fee, the photo rule and the signature rule.
Selection process
The selection process page explains Tier-I, Tier-II, the skill test, the typing test and the merit list.
Exam pattern
The exam pattern page gives the questions, marks, time and negative marking for each stage.
Syllabus
The syllabus page lists the official topics for English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and general awareness.
Previous year cutoff
The previous year cutoff page shows the Tier-I cutoffs of 2024 and 2025 for each category.
Exam date
The exam date page shows the proposed Tier-I window and how SSC shares the exam city details.
Admit card
The admit card page explains the admission certificate, the ID rules and the items to carry.
Preparation strategy
The preparation strategy page turns the pattern and the cutoffs into a study plan.
Frequently asked questions
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Chapters in this guide
Notification
SSC CHSL notification 2026 lists about 2,536 tentative vacancies, pay levels for LDC, JSA and DEO posts, fee, key dates and Tier-I schedule.
Chapter 2Eligibility
SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility: age 18 to 27 on 1 August 2026, age relaxation table, 12th pass rule, DEO maths rule and nationality conditions.
Chapter 3How to apply
SSC CHSL 2026 apply online steps: OTR, live photo, signature size, ₹100 fee, centre choice, correction charges and the closed dates.
Chapter 4Selection process
SSC CHSL 2026 selection process: Tier-I, Tier-II, skill or typing test, qualifying marks, merit list, post preference and document verification.
Chapter 5Exam pattern
SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern: Tier-I has 100 questions and 200 marks, Tier-II has sectional timers, plus skill test, typing test and negative marking.
Chapter 6Syllabus
SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus from the official notice: English, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and computer topics.
Chapter 7Previous year cutoff
SSC CHSL previous year cutoff for Tier-I 2024 and 2025: category-wise marks for LDC/JSA and DEO, shortlist counts and the change between years.
Chapter 8Exam date
SSC CHSL exam date 2026: Tier-I is proposed for 30 November to 31 December 2026. See how SSC shares exam city and admission certificate dates.
Chapter 9Admit card
SSC CHSL admit card 2026 guide: when SSC issues the admission certificate, valid photo ID list, photo rules, Aadhaar check and items to carry.
Chapter 10Preparation strategy
SSC CHSL 2026 preparation strategy built from the exam pattern, syllabus and 2024-2025 cutoffs: timer drills, scoring math and typing practice.
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