SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process: Tier-I, Tier-II, Typing

The SSC CHSL 2026 selection process has two computer based tiers. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) then asks for post preferences and builds a merit list. The user departments check documents after the final result. Read the SSC CHSL 2026 guide for the overview and the exam pattern page for marks and time.

What are the stages of the SSC CHSL 2026 selection process?

1. Tier-I (CBE). SSC shortlists candidates for Tier-II by their normalized Tier-I scores.
2. Tier-II (CBE). A candidate takes all four sections on the same day. These are Mathematical Abilities with Reasoning, English with General Awareness, a Computer Knowledge Test and a Skill Test or Typing Test.
3. Post preference. SSC takes preferences through an online option form before the result.
4. Merit list and allocation. SSC allots posts by merit and by preference.
5. Document verification. The user ministries and departments do this after the final result.

How does SSC set qualifying marks and cutoffs?

SSC sets minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I and for Sections I, II and III of Tier-II.

SSC can fix separate category-wise cutoffs for three post groups. These are DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ in the three bodies that need Mathematics, other DEO and DEO Grade ‘A’ posts, and LDC/JSA. See the previous year cutoff page for the past numbers.

How does SSC build the merit list?

SSC prepares the merit list from the total marks in Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II only. A candidate must also qualify Section-III and Section-IV. A candidate must qualify every section of Tier-II.

If two candidates tie, SSC applies these tests in order:

1. Marks in Section-I of Tier-II.
2. Marks in Tier-I.
3. Date of birth, with the older candidate ranked higher.

How do post preferences work?

A candidate gives preferences for posts and departments in an online option form. SSC does not consider a candidate for a post that the candidate did not choose. The choice is final and cannot be changed.

SSC gives each candidate the first available preference by merit. If the candidate later fails a medical, physical or education standard for that post, SSC rejects the candidature. SSC does not offer another post.

What happens at document verification?

The user departments verify documents after SSC declares the final result. A candidate may need these papers:

• The matriculation or secondary certificate.
• The education certificate for the 12th standard.
• The caste, category or disability certificate, if the candidate claims one.
• The ex-serviceman papers, if the candidate claims that status.
• Proof of any age relaxation.
• A No Objection Certificate, if the candidate already works for the government.
• Name change papers, if the name differs from the matriculation certificate.

SSC cancels the candidature if a claim has no proof. Medical and physical standards are checked by the user departments after the result.

What is the next step?

See the exam pattern for the marks of each section. Then read the syllabus.