SSC CHSL Admit Card 2026: Documents and Exam Day Rules

SSC CHSL admit card 2026 guide: when SSC issues the admission certificate, valid photo ID list, photo rules, Aadhaar check and items to carry.

3 min readPublished 2 Nov 2026

In short

SSC calls the admit card an Admission Certificate.
SSC releases it on its website 2 to 3 days before the exam.
A candidate must bring a printout of the certificate.
A candidate without Aadhaar authentication must report 2 hours early with ID and two photos.

The SSC CHSL admit card 2026 is called the Admission Certificate in the official notice. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) issues it online for each stage of the exam. This page explains when it comes out, what a candidate must carry and which rules apply at the exam centre. Read the SSC CHSL 2026 guide for the overview.

When does SSC issue the SSC CHSL admit card 2026?

SSC issues Admission Certificates online on its website. It makes the download facility available 2 to 3 days before the exam. SSC uploads the exam time table and city about 10 days before the exam. See the exam date page for the Tier-I window.

A candidate must bring a printout of the Admission Certificate to the exam hall. SSC issues certificates for later stages only to qualified candidates.

What must a candidate carry on exam day?

The list depends on Aadhaar based authentication.

Candidate	What to carry
Completed Aadhaar based authentication	Printout of the Admission Certificate. SSC does not ask for photos or the original photo ID at the venue.
Did not complete Aadhaar based authentication	Printout of the Admission Certificate, at least two recent passport size colour photos and one original valid photo ID. Report 2 hours before the start.
Candidate with a scribe facility	The documents above, the medical certificate or undertaking, and a photocopy of the ID of the scribe.

Which photo ID proofs are valid?

The photo ID must be an original and must show the date of birth printed on the Admission Certificate. Valid proofs are:

Voter ID card.
Driving license.
PAN card.
Passport.
ID card from a university, college or school.
Employer ID card from the government or a public sector undertaking.
Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book from the Ministry of Defence.
Any other photo ID card from the Central or a State Government.

The notice also lists Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar printout among the accepted IDs.

What if the ID has no date of birth or a different one?

If the photo ID has no date of birth, carry another original paper that shows it. A matriculation certificate or a mark sheet from CBSE, ICSE or a State board works. A birth certificate, a category certificate or a passport also works.

If the dates of birth on the Admission Certificate and the ID differ, SSC does not allow the candidate to take the exam. Make sure that the two match before exam day.

What other rules apply at the exam centre?

The look of the candidate must match the live photo in the form. SSC staff can refuse a suspicious candidate.
Electronic gadgets in the exam hall lead to a ban of 3 to 5 years.
Leaving the venue before the exit procedure ends leads to a ban of 1 year.
A forged admit card or ID leads to a ban of 3 to 5 years.
A candidate who takes away rough sheets or other exam material faces a ban of 1 to 2 years.

SSC checks logs, photos, biometrics and CCTV after the exam.

What is the next step?

Check the exam pattern and finish your preparation. Keep a copy of every document for later stages, as the selection process page explains.

Frequently asked questions

When will the SSC CHSL admit card 2026 be released?

SSC makes the Admission Certificate available on its website 2 to 3 days before the examination. SSC uploads the exam city and time table about 10 days before the exam. Candidates log in to download the certificate.

Which ID proof is valid for the SSC CHSL exam?

Valid original photo IDs include a Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card and Passport. A school, college or government employer ID also works. So does an Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book or any Central or State Government photo ID.

What happens if the date of birth on the ID differs?

If the ID has no date of birth, the candidate must carry another original proof, such as a matriculation certificate. If the date of birth differs from the Admission Certificate, SSC does not allow the candidate to take the exam.

How early must a candidate reach the exam centre?

A candidate who did not complete Aadhaar based authentication must report 2 hours before the scheduled start. The candidate must also bring two recent passport size colour photos and an original photo ID.

Can a candidate carry a mobile phone into the exam hall?

No. A mobile phone, Bluetooth device, wireless device, spy camera or other gadget in the hall leads to cancellation. SSC also bans the candidate from its exams for 3 to 5 years.

SSC CHSL Admit Card 2026: Documents and Exam Day Rules

In short

When does SSC issue the SSC CHSL admit card 2026?

What must a candidate carry on exam day?

Which photo ID proofs are valid?

What if the ID has no date of birth or a different one?

What other rules apply at the exam centre?

What is the next step?

Frequently asked questions

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