Notification · SSC CHSL · Posted 7 Sept
SSC CHSL 2026 notified with about 2,536 tentative vacancies; applications have closed
SSC published the CHSL 2026 notice on 7 September 2026 with about 2,536 tentative vacancies. Online applications closed on 7 October 2026 and the correction window ran from 14 to 16 October 2026.
The Staff Selection Commission released the notice for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 on 7 September 2026. The exam fills Lower Division Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts in central government offices.
Key details
- About 2,536 tentative vacancies; post-wise figures will be posted on the SSC website.
- Online applications: 7 September to 7 October 2026, with fee payment allowed until 8 October 2026.
- Correction window: 14 to 16 October 2026.
- Age: 18 to 27 years as on 1 August 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories.
- Qualification: Class 12 or equivalent by 7 October 2026 (Science with Mathematics for DEO posts in a few named ministries and SSC).
- Fee: Rs 100; women and SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen candidates are exempt.
Tier-I pattern: four parts of 25 questions and 50 marks each (English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness), 60 minutes in all with a 15-minute timer per part, and 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer.
Both windows have now closed. Tier-I is scheduled from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
We summarise official notices. Always check the official notice before you act. Source: Staff Selection Commission.