SSC CHSL 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has commenced the application process for the upcoming Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026. Candidates wishing to register for the exam can fill out the application form by visiting the Commission’s official website, ssc.gov.in.
According to the notification, a total of 2,536 vacancies have been announced for various posts under the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination. Eligible candidates can apply online from September 7 until the closing date of October 7, 2026. Key posts under this examination include Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO).
The Commission released the notification for SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (SSC CHSL) 2026 on the aforementioned official website on September 7. According to the exam schedule provided in the notification, the application window for interested candidates will remain open until 11:00 PM on October 7. The deadline for submitting the online fee is set for 11:00 PM on October 8.
SSC will announce the dates for the CHSL 2026 Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations in due course. Under this recruitment drive, the Commission has announced a total of 2,536 tentative vacancies. The final vacancy count will be announced by the Commission soon.
SSC CHSL 2026: Detailed Schedule
Candidates can refer to the table below to view the detailed schedule for the upcoming SSC CHSL Exam 2026.
| Start of online applications | September 7, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application form | October 7, 2026 (up to 11 pm) |
| Last date for Application fee payment | October 8, 2026 (up to 11 pm) |
| Application correction window | October 14 to October 16, 2026 (up to 11 pm) |
| Tier-I exam dates | To be announced soon |
| Tier-II exam dates | To be announced soon |
SSC CHSL Exam 2026 Registration fee: Candidates applying for the SSC CHSL 2026 can refer to the table below to check the registration fee based on category.
| Category | SSC CHSL 2026 Application Fee |
| Male candidates from general category | Rs. 100 |
| Women candidates | Nil |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates | Nil |
| Scheduled tribes (ST) candidates | Nil |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) candidates | Nil |
| Eligible ex-servicemen (ESM) | Nil |
Application fee payment must be made using the transaction methods specified in the SSC CHSL 2026 notification. Candidates applying for the exam should keep a close watch on the Commission’s official website for timely updates regarding the examination dates.
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