SSC CHSL Notification & dates 2026

SSC CHSL notification 2026

The SSC CHSL 2026 notification was published by the Staff Selection Commission on 7 September 2026 under Advertisement No. HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1. It announces 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A' posts, with online applications accepted until 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

The notification PDF on ssc.gov.in is the official reference for vacancies, eligibility, age limit, exam scheme, syllabus, fee and pay. Read it fully before you register, because small errors in the form can lead to rejection. Applications are accepted only on the SSC website or the mySSC mobile app.

SSC CHSL 2026 at a glance

Particulars	Details
Exam	Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026
Conducting body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Advertisement number	HQ-C1102/5/2026-C-1
Level	National
Posts	LDC / JSA, DEO, DEO Grade 'A'
Vacancies	2,536 (tentative)
Qualification	12th pass
Application mode	Online
Exam mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Selection	Tier 1, Tier 2 (with skill / typing test)
Job location	Anywhere in India

SSC CHSL 2026 important dates

Event	Date
Notification released	7 September 2026
Online application opens	7 September 2026
Last date to apply	7 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Last date for fee payment	8 October 2026, 11:00 PM
Application correction window	14–16 October 2026
Tier 1 exam	30 November–31 December 2026 (proposed)
Tier 1 city intimation slip	To be announced
Tier 1 admit card	To be announced
Tier 2 exam	To be announced

Admit card and city slip updates will appear on the SSC CHSL admit card page once SSC issues them.

Key changes in the 2026 notification

• One region for all centre choices: candidates must pick all three exam-centre preferences within a single SSC Region.
• Cheaper answer key challenges: the fee per challenged question has been cut from ₹100 to ₹50.
• Mangal font for Hindi typing: it is now compulsory in the Hindi typing / skill test for LDC and JSA.
• Sliding mechanism: formally adopted for tier-wise cut-offs this cycle.
• New result name: the final selection list will be titled "FRTA/Result" instead of "Final Result", in line with other SSC exams.

SSC CHSL vacancy 2026 and past trend

This year's 2,536 tentative posts are roughly 19% lower than the previous cycle. The post-wise and category-wise split will be released separately after participating departments confirm their numbers.

Cycle	Total vacancies
2026	2,536 (tentative)
2025	3,131
2024	3,712
2023	1,600
2022	4,726
2021	4,893
2020	5,789
2019	6,789

Eligibility in brief

• Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board; certain DEO posts need Science with Mathematics.
• Age 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026. Upper limit works out to 30 years for OBC and 32 years for SC/ST after relaxation.
• Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or another category listed in the notice.

Detailed rules are on the SSC CHSL eligibility page.

Application fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST, PwBD, women, Ex-Servicemen	Exempt

The fee can be paid online through UPI, net banking, or debit / credit card. The step-by-step process is explained on the SSC CHSL application form page.

Exam scheme in brief

Tier 1 has four sections of 25 questions each (General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English), totalling 100 questions and 200 marks in 60 minutes. It is only a screening stage. Tier 2 decides the merit and includes a qualifying computer module and a typing or data entry skill test. Salaries range from Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) to Pay Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300).

Frequently asked questions

When was the SSC CHSL 2026 notification released?

SSC released it on 7 September 2026 on ssc.gov.in. The same notice opened online applications, which closed on 7 October 2026 at 11:00 PM.

How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?

The notification lists 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade 'A'. A post-wise and category-wise breakup will follow once departments confirm their requirements.

When is the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 exam?

Tier 1 is proposed between 30 November and 31 December 2026. The city intimation slip and admit card dates have not been announced yet.

What are the major changes in SSC CHSL 2026?

Centre choices are limited to one SSC Region, the answer key challenge fee is ₹50 per question, Mangal font is mandatory for Hindi typing, and the final list will be called "FRTA/Result".

Who can apply for SSC CHSL 2026?

Candidates who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board and are 18 to 27 years old on 1 August 2026 can apply, with age relaxation for reserved categories.

Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.