SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 Out – CBT Window from 30 Nov to 31 Dec
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 has been released by the Staff Selection Commission. Through an important notice dated 01-10-2026 (F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC), the Commission has fixed the Tier-I Computer Based Examination window for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 from 30-11-2026 to 31-12-2026. Roughly 2,536 Group-C vacancies are on offer this cycle.
📌 Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 |
| Stage | Tier-I (Computer Based Examination) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,536 (tentative) |
| Posts | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Data Entry Operator Grade A |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 07-09-2026 |
| Online Application | 07-09-2026 to 07-10-2026 (closed) |
| Application Correction Window | 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026 |
| Tier-I Exam (CBE) | 30-11-2026 to 31-12-2026 |
| Tier-II Exam | To be announced |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Group |
|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Group C |
| DEO | Group C |
| DEO Grade A | Group C |
| Total | 2,536 posts (tentative) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or university.
- For DEO and DEO Grade A posts in specified departments, Class 12 with Science stream and Mathematics is required.
- LDC/JSA candidates must meet the typing standard: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
🎯 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 27 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per Central Government rules for reserved categories |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100 |
| Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen | Exempted |
🧾 Selection Process
- Tier-I — Computer Based Examination (100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes; 15-minute sectional timer; 0.50 negative marking)
- Tier-II — Computer Based Examination in two sessions on the same day (1-mark negative marking in Sections I-III), including qualifying Computer Knowledge and Skill/Typing Tests
Final merit is drawn from Tier-II Section-I and Section-II marks, subject to clearing the qualifying sections.
📥 How to Download the Exam Schedule / Admit Card
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Open the notification for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026.
- Download the important notice F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC dated 01-10-2026 to view the proposed schedule.
- Once released, the exam city slip (about 10 days before the exam) and admit card (3-4 days before) can be downloaded from ssc.gov.in or your regional SSC portal.
🏢 About Organization
The Staff Selection Commission is the central agency that conducts recruitment examinations for Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments and subordinate offices of the Government of India.
🔗 Important Links
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| Exam Schedule Notice | F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC, dated 01-10-2026 — available on ssc.gov.in |
❓ FAQs
What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026?
The Tier-I Computer Based Examination of SSC CHSL 2026 will be held from 30-11-2026 to 31-12-2026 in multiple shifts.
How many vacancies are there in SSC CHSL 2026?
The notification lists approximately 2,536 tentative vacancies for Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Data Entry Operator Grade A.
What is the SSC CHSL 2026 official notice number?
The examination schedule was announced through SSC's important notice F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC, dated 01-10-2026.
What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern?
Tier-I has 100 questions for 200 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes, with a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject and a 0.50-mark penalty for every wrong answer.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on 01-08-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories under Central Government rules.
What is the application correction window for SSC CHSL 2026?
Registered candidates can edit their forms from 14-10-2026 to 16-10-2026. The original application window (07-09-2026 to 07-10-2026) is now closed.
Where can I download the SSC CHSL 2026 admit card?
The exam city slip is expected about 10 days before the exam and the admit card 3-4 days before, on ssc.gov.in and the respective regional portals.
What is the selection process of SSC CHSL 2026?
The recruitment has two stages: Tier-I (CBE) followed by Tier-II (CBE plus qualifying skill / typing test), with final merit based on Tier-II.