When will SSC CHSL 2026 online application start?

Online applications for SSC CHSL 2026 will start from 07.09.2026 and the last date to apply is 07.10.2026 (23:00 Hours).

What is the total number of vacancies in SSC CHSL 2026?

There are approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for LDC/JSA and DEO posts in SSC CHSL 2026. Final and category-wise vacancies will be released later on the official SSC website.

What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years of age as on 01.08.2026, i.e., born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

What is the educational qualification required for SSC CHSL 2026?

Candidates must have passed 12th Standard (10+2) from a recognized Board. For DEO posts in specific departments, 12th pass in Science stream with Mathematics is required.

What is the application fee for SSC CHSL 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 100/- for General, OBC and EWS male candidates. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

How can I apply for SSC CHSL 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in or via the my SSC mobile app. A fresh One-Time Registration (OTR) is required on the new SSC website.

What is the selection process for SSC CHSL 2026?

The SSC CHSL 2026 selection process consists of a two-tier Computer Based Examination — Tier-I and Tier-II — followed by Document Verification.

Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL 2026 exam?

Yes. In SSC CHSL 2026, Tier-I has a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer, while Tier-II has a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III.

What is the salary for SSC CHSL posts?

For SSC CHSL posts, LDC/JSA is placed in Pay Level-2 with a salary range of Rs. 19,900–63,200, while DEO is placed in Pay Level-4/5 with a salary range of Rs. 25,500–92,300, depending on the post allotted.

Can I correct my SSC CHSL 2026 application form after submission?

Yes. A correction window for the SSC CHSL 2026 application form will be available from 14.10.2026 to 16.10.2026 (23:00 Hours) to make necessary corrections in the submitted application.

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Event	Date/Details
Notification Release Date	07-09-2026
Online Application Start Date	07-09-2026
Online Application Last Date	Last Date: 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	08-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)
Application Form Correction Window	14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)

Event

Date/Details

Notification Release Date

07-09-2026

Online Application Start Date

07-09-2026

Online Application Last Date

Last Date: 07-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)

Last Date for Online Fee Payment

08-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)

Application Form Correction Window

14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 (23:00 Hours)

Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Time Duration
I	English Language (Basic Knowledge)	25	50	60 minutes total (15 min sectional timer each)
II	General Intelligence	25	50	—
III	Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)	25	50	—
IV	General Awareness	25	50	—
Total	—	100	200	60 Minutes

Part

Subject

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Time Duration

English Language (Basic Knowledge)

60 minutes total (15 min sectional timer each)

General Intelligence

—

III

Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)

—

General Awareness

—

Total

—

100

200

60 Minutes

Session	Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Duration
Session-I	Section-I	A: Mathematical Abilities / B: Reasoning & General Intelligence	30 + 30 = 60	180	1 hour
Session-I	Section-II	A: English Language & Comprehension / B: General Awareness	40 + 20 = 60	180	1 hour
Session-I	Section-III	Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying in nature)	15	45	15 minutes
Session-II	Section-IV	Skill Test / Typing Test (LDC/JSA & DEO)	—	—	10–15 minutes

Session

Section

Subject

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Duration

Session-I

Section-I

A: Mathematical Abilities / B: Reasoning & General Intelligence

30 + 30 = 60

180

1 hour

Session-I

Section-II

A: English Language & Comprehension / B: General Awareness

40 + 20 = 60

180

1 hour

Session-I

Section-III

Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying in nature)

15 minutes

Session-II

Section-IV

Skill Test / Typing Test (LDC/JSA & DEO)

—

10–15 minutes

1. Two-Tier Exam Structure

Recruitment is done through a Computer Based Examination (CBE) conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II.
Tier-I acts as a screening exam, and Tier-II is the main exam used for final merit.

2. Tier-I (Screening Round)

Consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions.
Covers 4 subjects: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
Marks are normalized (if exam is held in multiple shifts) to ensure fairness.
Candidates who clear Tier-I are shortlisted for Tier-II.

3. Tier-II (Main Exam)

Held in two sessions on the same day.
Session-I includes:
- Section-I: Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning/General Intelligence
- Section-II: English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness
- Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying only)
Session-II includes:
- Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test (based on post applied for)
All sections must be cleared — it’s compulsory, not optional.

4. Final Merit

Only marks from Section-I and Section-II of Tier-II count toward the final merit list.
Section-III (Computer Knowledge) and Section-IV (Skill/Typing Test) are qualifying in nature — pass/fail only, no impact on merit ranking.
In case of a tie, Section-I marks of Tier-II are used first, then Tier-I marks, to break the tie.

5. After the Exam

- - Document Verification (DV) is conducted by the concerned User Department/Ministry after the final result.
  - Candidates get posts based on merit + their preference order submitted during application.
  - No provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores at any stage.