SSC CHSL 2026 Apply Online: Steps, Fee and Documents

The SSC CHSL 2026 apply online window ran from 7 September 2026 to 7 October 2026. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) accepted only online forms. This page explains each step, the fee and the file rules. Candidates who applied must still know them for the later stages. Start with the SSC CHSL 2026 guide for the overview.

What were the SSC CHSL 2026 apply online steps?

A candidate applied on ssc.gov.in or in the my SSC mobile application. The steps were as follows.

1. Make a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website. An old OTR from ssc.nic.in does not work there.
2. Choose Aadhaar based authentication during OTR.
3. Open the CHSL 2026 form and fill in the details.
4. Write the name, date of birth, father’s name and mother’s name as in the matriculation certificate.
5. Capture the live photo in the form.
6. Upload the signature.
7. Choose three exam centres in order of priority, all in the same region.
8. Choose Hindi or English for the typing test if the post needs it.
9. Check the preview and submit the form.
10. Pay the fee if the candidate does not get a fee exemption.

A candidate could submit only one application. SSC rejects all forms of a candidate who submits more than one.

What is the SSC CHSL 2026 application fee?

A candidate paid by UPI, net banking or a debit card. If SSC did not receive the fee, the form showed as Incomplete. SSC rejects such forms and does not refund a paid fee.

What are the photo and signature rules?

The form captures the photo live. A candidate does not need an old photo and must not capture a photo of a photo. The candidate must not wear a cap, a mask or glasses. The face must fit inside the marked area.

The signature must be a scanned JPEG file of 10 to 20 KB. The image must be about 6.0 cm wide and 2.0 cm high. A candidate who uses Aadhaar based authentication does not face rejection for photo or signature quality.

The look of the candidate on exam day must match the photo in the form.

What were the correction rules?

SSC allowed corrections from 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026. A candidate could correct the form two times. The first correction cost ₹200 and the second cost ₹500. Only candidates with a complete form and a paid fee could use the window.

What must a candidate do after applying?

Print the form and keep a copy. SSC advises candidates to keep the form and exam documents for at least 3 years. The form status reads Application Received (Contents Not Verified) because SSC accepts the form only provisionally.

SSC asks for post preferences later through an online option form before the result. A candidate who gives no preference gets no post. Learn more on the selection process page.

Check your eligibility against the rules if you have doubts. SSC checks every claim at document verification.

What is the next step?

Read the selection process and the exam pattern.