SSC CHSL 2026 latest update, checked 6 October: the notification sets the application deadline at 7 October 2026, 23:00 and announces approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies. SSC’s 1 October schedule lists the proposed Tier I window as 30 November–31 December 2026. Use SSC’s official portal after checking eligibility and any later notice.
Exam-window source: SSC schedule dated 1 October 2026 (PDF).
SSC CHSL 2026 at a glance
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | LDC/JSA, DEO and DEO Grade A (Group C) |
| Vacancies | Approximately 2,536, tentative |
| Online applications | 7 September–7 October 2026; closes at 23:00 on 7 October |
| Online fee deadline | 8 October 2026, 23:00 |
| Correction window | 14–16 October 2026; closes at 23:00 on 16 October |
| Tier I proposed window | 30 November–31 December 2026 (1 October schedule) |
| Tier II date | Not specified in the official documents reviewed here |
| Application method | Online through SSC or the official mySSC app |
| Cycle covered | 2026; not a confirmed 2027 recruitment notice |
What changed in SSC CHSL 2026?
| Point | Earlier cycle (2025) | 2026 notification |
|---|---|---|
| Tier I timing | 60 minutes for all four parts; 80 minutes for eligible scribe candidates | Separate timers: 15 minutes per subject; 20 minutes for eligible candidates |
| Tier II Section I | One-hour combined section | 30 minutes each for Maths and Reasoning |
| Tier II Section II | One-hour combined section | 40 minutes English plus 20 minutes General Awareness |
| Correction window in original notice | 2 days | 3 days |
| Centre preferences | Three centres anywhere in the country | Three centres within the same region |
Compared directly with the 2025 notification, paragraphs 11–13, and the 2026 notification, paragraphs 11–13. This does not imply that every provision changed.
Notification PDF and important dates
Read the official SSC CHSL 2026 notification (88-page PDF) before applying. Its original schedule leaves exam dates to a later notice; the 1 October schedule supplies the proposed Tier I window. Use that later schedule rather than the earlier tentative calendar.
The application and payment deadlines differ. An extra day for payment does not extend the application deadline. The time is 23:00, not 23:59. The correction window is for eligible completed applications, not new registrations. Check the SSC notice board and candidate login for amendments and individual exam details.
Vacancies and posts
Approximately 2,536 vacancies are tentative; the final total is to be determined later. The notice directs candidates to SSC’s Candidate’s Corner, Tentative Vacancy, for post/category updates. This guide does not present the initial figure as final or invent a state-wise distribution.
The posts are Lower Division Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and DEO Grade A. Check the eventual post/department list before giving preferences. The exam name alone does not establish eligibility for every post.
Eligibility and age limit
Standard age is 18–27 years on 1 August 2026, with specified relaxations. Class 12 or equivalent must be held by 7 October 2026. DEO/DEO Grade A posts in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC and Ministry of Culture require Science with Mathematics.
Nationality, disability suitability, documents and BRO-specific standards also matter. Read the full eligibility and relaxation guide before choosing posts.
How to apply, fee and corrections
- Open SSC’s official website and complete or use the required One-Time Registration on the current portal.
- Select CHSL 2026 and match personal, qualification and category entries to your documents.
- Follow the live-photograph, signature and document instructions in paragraph 9 and the annexures. Do not reuse another exam’s checklist.
- Choose three exam centres in priority order within the same region. Preferences do not guarantee allotment.
- Preview and submit before the application deadline; pay if required before the separate fee deadline.
- Check application/payment status and save the submitted form and transaction record.
The application fee is ₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempt. EWS or OBC status alone is not a fee exemption. Non-exempt applications remaining incomplete because SSC has not received the fee can be rejected.
Eligible candidates can correct and resubmit at most twice during 14–16 October. The first correction costs ₹200, the second ₹500, regardless of gender/category. Completed applications and applicable fees must have been received within the specified period.
Exam pattern and syllabus
Tier I has 100 questions for 200 marks across English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. Standard timing is 15 minutes per subject, totalling 60 minutes. Wrong answers deduct 0.50 marks.
Tier II Session I covers Maths, Reasoning, English, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge, with subject timers specified in the notice. Wrong answers deduct 1 mark. Session II contains the applicable Skill/Typing Test. Computer Knowledge and Skill/Typing are qualifying but still required.
Use the exam-pattern tables and subject-wise syllabus. They distinguish ordinary timing from compensatory-time provisions.
Selection and cut-off interpretation
Tier I determines shortlisting for Tier II. Final merit uses Tier II Sections I and II, subject to qualifying Sections III and IV and other conditions. Submit post preferences in the prescribed period. User departments verify documents after the final result.
Minimum qualifying percentages are not recruitment cut-offs. This guide does not predict a 2026 cut-off or reuse a previous cycle’s marks as a current threshold. Historical cut-offs and papers must retain their original cycle and post group.
Salary and pay levels
Detailed guide: SSC CHSL Salary 2026: LDC, JSA and DEO Pay Levels
| Post | Pay level and basic pay |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level 2: ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| DEO | Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100; Level 5: ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| DEO Grade A | Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
Take-home pay depends on the post, applicable allowances, deductions and posting. These are not fixed monthly in-hand amounts.
Admit card, answer key, result and preparation
Detailed guide: SSC CHSL Admit Card 2026: Download, City Slip and Documents
Use SSC’s login and notices for individual admission certificates, response sheets, answer keys and results. The documents reviewed here do not establish a current-cycle result or answer-key release date. The notification describes admission-certificate availability around 2–3 days before the examination; confirm your own details through SSC.
Editorial preparation advice: follow the syllabus, practise subject timers, review errors and start typing/computer preparation early. Older papers remain useful, but their original years must be retained and they do not prove the current pattern.
Preparing for SSC CHSL 2027?
The verified rules on this page belong to the 2026 recruitment cycle. They can guide early preparation for 2027, but do not confirm 2027 dates, vacancies, age cut-offs or eligibility. We have not verified a 2027 notification in this review. Recheck this permanent guide when SSC publishes the next cycle’s notice; do not calculate future eligibility by simply adding one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the application deadline?
The notice sets 7 October 2026 at 23:00 for applications, and 8 October at 23:00 for online fee payment. Check SSC for subsequent amendments.
Are 2,536 vacancies final?
No. SSC describes the approximately 2,536 vacancies as tentative.
What is the Tier I date?
The 1 October schedule gives a proposed window of 30 November–31 December 2026. Check individual dates, shifts and centres through SSC.
Does this confirm CHSL 2027 dates?
No. It records the verified 2026 cycle, with early preparation advice clearly separated from future recruitment details.
Official sources and update record
- SSC CHSL 2026 notification: dates, posts, eligibility, fees, scheme, syllabus and selection.
- SSC schedule, 1 October 2026: proposed Tier I window.
- SSC CHSL 2025 notification: historical comparison only.
6 October 2026: rebuilt from the listed documents; replaced generic guidance with sourced cycle details; distinguished tentative figures and unverified future information. Competitor pages informed coverage checks only. Factual claims cite SSC.