# 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. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/ 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**. {{< callout type="official" >}} Read the [official notice of the SSC CHSL 2026 examination on the SSC website](https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_chsl_2026.pdf) for the full rules. {{< /callout >}} ## 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](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/exam-date/) for the schedule. Read the [admit card page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/admit-card/) to learn what to carry on exam day. ## What does this SSC CHSL 2026 guide cover? ### Notification The [SSC CHSL notification 2026](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/notification/) page lists the posts, the pay levels, the vacancies and the key dates. ### Eligibility The [eligibility page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/eligibility/) explains the age limit, the age relaxation and the education rules. ### How to apply The [how to apply page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/how-to-apply/) covers the steps, the fee, the photo rule and the signature rule. ### Selection process The [selection process page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/selection-process/) explains Tier-I, Tier-II, the skill test, the typing test and the merit list. ### Exam pattern The [exam pattern page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/exam-pattern/) gives the questions, marks, time and negative marking for each stage. ### Syllabus The [syllabus page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/syllabus/) lists the official topics for English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and general awareness. ### Previous year cutoff The [previous year cutoff page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/previous-year-cutoff/) shows the Tier-I cutoffs of 2024 and 2025 for each category. ### Exam date The [exam date page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/exam-date/) shows the proposed Tier-I window and how SSC shares the exam city details. ### Admit card The [admit card page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/admit-card/) explains the admission certificate, the ID rules and the items to carry. ### Preparation strategy The [preparation strategy page](/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/preparation-strategy/) turns the pattern and the cutoffs into a study plan. Category: [SSC](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/) ## Pages in this guide - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/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. - [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/eligibility/): SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility: age 18 to 27 on 1 August 2026, age relaxation table, 12th pass rule, DEO maths rule and nationality conditions. - [How to apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/how-to-apply/): SSC CHSL 2026 apply online steps: OTR, live photo, signature size, ₹100 fee, centre choice, correction charges and the closed dates. - [Selection process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/selection-process/): SSC CHSL 2026 selection process: Tier-I, Tier-II, skill or typing test, qualifying marks, merit list, post preference and document verification. - [Exam pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/exam-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. - [Syllabus](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/syllabus/): SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus from the official notice: English, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and computer topics. - [Previous year cutoff](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/previous-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. - [Exam date](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/exam-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. - [Admit card](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/admit-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. - [Preparation strategy](https://bunkpoint.com/article/ssc/ssc-chsl-2026/preparation-strategy/): SSC CHSL 2026 preparation strategy built from the exam pattern, syllabus and 2024-2025 cutoffs: timer drills, scoring math and typing practice.