SSC CHSL 2026
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Overview
SSC CHSL is the Staff Selection Commission exam for Class 12 level LDC/JSA and DEO posts; Tier-I of CHSL 2026 is proposed for 30 Nov-31 Dec 2026. The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination fills Group C posts of Lower Divisional Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC/JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in Ministries, Departments and Offices of the Government of India. The notice inviting applications for CHSL 2026 was not on SSC's notice board by 5 October 2026, so the eligibility and pattern below are from the CHSL 2025 notice of 23 June 2025, which carried 3,131 tentative vacancies (as on 5 August 2025).
SSC CHSL at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Level | Class 12 (10+2) pass; Group C posts |
| Posts (2025 notice) | LDC/JSA; DEO and DEO Grade 'A' |
| Mode | Computer Based Examination in two tiers: Tier-I, then Tier-II with a skill test or typing test |
| Tier-I duration | 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe) |
| Languages | English, Hindi and the language opted in the application form (Parts II to IV of Tier-I) |
| Application fee (2025 notice) | Rs 100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempt |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Important dates (SSC CHSL 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice and correction window | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Tier-I window | 30 November to 31 December 2026 (proposed dates, SSC notice of 1 October 2026) |
| Tier-I answer key and result | Not announced yet |
| Tier-II | Not announced yet |
| 2025 cycle: online applications | 23 June to 18 July 2025 (fee payment until 19 July 2025) |
| 2025 cycle: correction window | 23 to 24 July 2025 |
| 2025 cycle: Tier-I and Tier-II | Scheduled in the notice for 8 to 18 September 2025 and February-March 2026 |
Selection and vacancies
Selection has two tiers, and candidates shortlisted from Tier-I appear in Tier-II. The merit list is prepared on Tier-II performance only, using the aggregate marks in Sections I and II; the computer knowledge test and the skill or typing test are qualifying. SSC places tentative answer keys on its website after each examination and accepts online representations at Rs 100 per question, which is non-refundable. Marks from examinations held in several shifts are normalised, and there is no re-evaluation or re-checking. SSC's 2026 calendar had listed July to September 2026 for Tier-I, and the 1 October 2026 notice proposes 30 November to 31 December 2026. SSC does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies for CHSL; its vacancy notice asks candidates to contact the user departments for them.
Sources: SSC important notice, 1 October 2026; SSC notice, CHSL 2025 (23 June 2025); Tentative vacancies as on 5 August 2025; SSC website (notice board and 2026 calendar). Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Category
Government
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | 55 days to go |
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria are from the CHSL 2025 notice of 23 June 2025; the CHSL 2026 notice will restate them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Class 12 pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University; Class 12 with Science and Mathematics for DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the Ministry of Culture and SSC |
| Appearing candidates | May apply if the qualification is held by the cut-off date (1 January 2026 in the 2025 notice) |
| Age | 18 to 27 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 2 January 1999) |
| Nationality | Citizen of India; subject of Nepal or Bhutan; or person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or listed East African countries |
- Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; PwBD 10 years (unreserved), 13 (OBC), 15 (SC/ST); ex-servicemen 3 years after deducting military service.
- Defence personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (8 years for SC/ST). Central Government civilian employees with 3 years of regular service: up to 40 years of age.
Source: SSC CHSL 2025 notice, paras 4, 5 and 8 (CHSL 2025 cycle).
Exam Pattern
Tier-I is one objective paper; Tier-II has a computer-based session (Sections I to III) and a skill or typing test (Section IV). Figures are from the CHSL 2025 notice.
| Tier-I part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 100 | 200 |
| Tier-II section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematical Abilities; Reasoning and General Intelligence (1 hour) | 30 + 30 | 90 + 90 |
| II | English Language and Comprehension; General Awareness (1 hour) | 40 + 20 | 120 + 60 |
| III | Computer Knowledge Test (15 minutes) | 15 | 45 |
| IV | Skill Test (DEO) or Typing Test (LDC/JSA), 15 minutes | - | Qualifying |
- Negative marking: 0.50 mark per wrong answer in Tier-I; 1 mark per wrong answer in Sections I, II and III of Tier-II.
- Sections III and IV are qualifying; the merit list uses Tier-II marks in Sections I and II only.
- Skill test: 15,000 key depressions per hour for DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in the departments named in para 8.1, and 8,000 per hour for other DEOs. Typing test: 35 words per minute in English or 30 in Hindi.
Source: SSC CHSL 2025 notice, paras 13 and 17 (CHSL 2025 cycle).
Syllabus
Tier-I: English Language
- Spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms/homonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, one word substitution.
- Improvement of sentences, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts and sentences, cloze passage, comprehension passage.
Tier-I: General Intelligence
- Verbal and non-verbal questions: semantic and figural analogy, classification and series, symbolic operations, Venn diagrams, drawing inferences, space orientation, pattern folding and unfolding, embedded figures, coding and decoding, number series, word building, critical thinking, problem solving.
Tier-I: Quantitative Aptitude
- Number systems; percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and alligation, time and distance, time and work.
- Algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and statistical charts.
Tier-I: General Awareness
- Current events and everyday science; India and its neighbours: history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research.
Tier-II
- Mathematical Abilities: the Quantitative Aptitude topics above plus statistics and probability.
- Reasoning and General Intelligence; English Language and Comprehension (vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, comprehension); General Awareness.
- Computer Knowledge: computer basics, software (Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet and e-mail, basics of networking and cyber security.
Source: SSC CHSL 2025 notice, paras 13.9 and 13.10, indicative syllabus (CHSL 2025 cycle).
How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026
- Apply online only, at ssc.gov.in or in the mySSC mobile app. Candidates without a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website must complete it first.
- Fill in the Online Application Form, choosing the language for Parts II to IV of Tier-I and the medium (English or Hindi) of the typing test; the typing-test choice is final.
- Capture the live photograph when prompted and upload the scanned signature as a JPEG of 10 to 20 KB.
- Pay the fee online (BHIM UPI, net banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay debit card) before the fee deadline.
- Use the correction window if needed: Rs 200 for the first correction and Rs 500 for the second, for all candidates.
| Category | Fee (2025 notice) |
|---|---|
| All candidates other than those below | Rs 100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation | Exempt |
- OTR details of the candidate.
- Live photograph captured in the form.
- Scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB).
Source: SSC CHSL 2025 notice, paras 9 to 11 (CHSL 2025 cycle; the CHSL 2026 notice may change the steps).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is SSC CHSL 2026?
SSC CHSL 2026 is scheduled for 30 November 2026.
Who conducts SSC CHSL 2026?
SSC CHSL 2026 is conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
What is the eligibility for SSC CHSL 2026?
Criteria are from the CHSL 2025 notice of 23 June 2025; the CHSL 2026 notice will restate them. Criterion Requirement Qualification Class 12 pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University; Class 12 with Science and Mathematics for DEO/DEO Grade 'A' in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the Ministry of Culture and SSC Appearing candidates May apply if the qualification is held by the cut-off date (1 January 2026 in the 2025 notice) Age 18 to 27 years as on 1…
What is the exam pattern of SSC CHSL 2026?
Tier-I is one objective paper; Tier-II has a computer-based session (Sections I to III) and a skill or typing test (Section IV). Figures are from the CHSL 2025 notice. Tier-I part Subject Questions Marks I English Language (Basic Knowledge) 25 50 II General Intelligence 25 50 III Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) 25 50 IV General Awareness 25 50 Total (60 minutes) 100 200 Tier-II section Subject Questions Marks I Mathematical Abilities; Reasoning and General Intelligence (1 hour)…
What is the syllabus of SSC CHSL 2026?
Tier-I: English Language Spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms/homonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, one word substitution. Improvement of sentences, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts and sentences, cloze passage, comprehension passage. Tier-I: General Intelligence Verbal and non-verbal questions: semantic and figural analogy, classification and series, symbolic operations, Venn diagrams, drawing inferences, space orientation…
How do I apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
Apply online only, at ssc.gov.in or in the mySSC mobile app. Candidates without a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website must complete it first. Fill in the Online Application Form, choosing the language for Parts II to IV of Tier-I and the medium (English or Hindi) of the typing test; the typing-test choice is final. Capture the live photograph when prompted and upload the scanned signature as a JPEG of 10 to 20 KB. Pay the fee online (BHIM UPI, net banking, Visa, MasterCard…
What is the official website of SSC CHSL 2026?
The official website is https://ssc.gov.in/.