SSC CHSL
Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC9 series153 testsFree starter includedExam Date · 30 November 2026
About this exam
SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) - recruitment to Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and similar Group C posts across Government of India ministries, departments and offices. Two-stage Computer Based Examination (Tier 1 objective + Tier 2 objective with a qualifying skill/typing test).
Eligibility
Passed 12th Standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board; age 18-27 (relaxations per norms). DEO posts in some departments require 12th with Science (Maths). Confirm against the live notification on ssc.gov.in.
Important Dates
- 30 November 2026Exam DateSSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 ExamThe Commission's Important Notice dated 1 October 2026 schedules the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 Tier-I computer based exam from 30 November to 31 December 2026. The date shown is the first day of that window.Official link
- 15 March 2027Exam DateEstimatedSSC CHSL 2026 Tier 2 Exam (expected)SSC has not announced the CHSL 2026 Tier-2 date. The advertisement published on 7 September 2026 states the schedule of Tier-II is "To be notified later". The date shown is our expectation, projected from the gap SSC allowed between Tier-1 and Tier-2 for CGL 2026.Official link
Recently
- 7 September 2026NotificationSSC CHSL 2026 NotificationSSC published the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 notice on ssc.gov.in on 7 September 2026 for approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies, covering Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts. Online applications run from 7 September to 7 October 2026.
- 7 October 2026Last dateSSC CHSL 2026 Registration ClosesLast date and time to submit the SSC CHSL 2026 online application is 7 October 2026 (23:00 hours). Online fee payment closes 8 October 2026 and the application correction window runs from 14 to 16 October 2026.
- 16 October 2026Last dateSSC CHSL 2026 Correction Window ClosesLast date to use the SSC CHSL 2026 application form correction window and pay the correction charges. The window runs from 14 to 16 October 2026 (23:00 hours).
Dates follow the official notification or the published calendar of the conducting body. A date marked Estimated is our expectation from past cycles, not an announcement. Always confirm on the official website.
Exam Pattern
Tier 1
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 25 | 50 | 0.5 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 0.5 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 0.5 | 15 min |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 0.5 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Tier 2
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 90 | 1 | 30 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 90 | 1 | 30 min |
| English Language | 40 | 120 | 1 | 40 min |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 1 | 20 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 | 45 | 1 | 15 min |
| Total | 135 | 405 | 135 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
Exam Tiers
Tier 1
Tier 2
