| Exam Name | CHSL Exam |
| Vacancies | 2536 |
| Organization | SSC, India |
| Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Fee | ₹100/- |
| Start Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 October 2026 |
SSC CHSL Recruitment 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published an official notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026. This examination will be conducted for recruitment to Group C vacancies across various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India, as well as Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, and Tribunals. Candidates who are eligible as per the official notification can submit their online applications for the SSC CHSL Examination through the official website of SSC.
SSC CHSL Exam Details
Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026
Total Posts: 2536 Posts (Tentative)
Educational Qualification: The candidate should have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) from a recognized Board or equivalent. Please refer to the official notification for further information.
Application Fee: Women, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. All other candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹100/-.
Pay Scale: Please refer to the official notification for this information.
Age Limit: Please refer to the official notification for this information.
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be provided as per the rules.
Exam Centres in Assam: Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111) and Tezpur (5112).
Scheme of CHSL Examination
The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Examination in two tiers. Please note that the examination schedule provided in the official notice is tentative. Any revisions or changes to this schedule will be communicated exclusively through the Commission’s official website. Furthermore, there will be no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores, and no correspondence regarding this will be entertained.
Tier-I (Computer-Based Examination)
Candidates who apply for the SSC CHSL examination will be required to appear for a Computer-Based Tier-1 exam conducted by the Commission. The structure of this Tier-1 examination is as follows:
| Subject | Marks | MCQs |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 50 | 25 |
| General Intelligence | 50 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 50 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 200 | 100 |
Question Type: Tier-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions.
Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 of the official notification).
Tier-II (Computer-Based Examination)
Candidates shortlisted based on their performance in Tier-I will be called for the Tier-II Examination. Applicants are advised to refer to the official notification for comprehensive details regarding the Tier-II exam structure and syllabus.
How to Apply for SSC CHSL Recruitment?
Eligible candidates can apply for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 directly through the Staff Selection Commission’s official web portal before the closing date. For those new to the SSC portal, completing a One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before you can proceed with submitting your application.
Once registered, applicants can log in using their registration ID and password to access the online application form. Here, you will need to accurately provide personal, educational, and other relevant details, and upload necessary documents according to specified requirements. After completing these steps, candidates will be directed to the application fee payment section. Payment of the applicable fee is required, unless the candidate belongs to an exempted category. Upon successful completion of the payment, the application will be submitted, and an acknowledgment receipt will be generated for future reference.
Important Dates of SSC CHSL Examination
| Notification Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Correction Window | 14-16 October 2026 |
| Tier-I (CBE) | To be notified |
| Tier-II (CBE) | To be notified |
Important Links of SSC CHSL Exam 2026
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| SSC OTR (Video) | Click Here |
| SSC CHSL Guide | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of SSC CHSL Exam 2026
What is the starting date to apply online for SSC CHSL Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for SSC CHSL Recruitment is 7 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for SSC CHSL Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for SSC CHSL Recruitment is 7 October 2026.
What is the full form of the CHSL Exam?
The full form of the CHSL Exam is the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination.
What is the application fee for the SSC CHSL Exam?
Candidates have to pay a maximum of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) as the application fee for the SSC CHSL Exam. We suggest our users check the official notification for detailed information.

