Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier I exam dates. The computer-based test will run from 30 November 2026 to 31 December 2026. Admit cards will be released before the exam on the official SSC website.Candidates who have successfully applied between 7 September 2026 and 7 October 2026 can download their admit cards once available. The exam will be held in multiple shifts across various centres.
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Admit cards will be available before the exam. Keep checking ssc.gov.in regularly.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 07/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07/10/2026 (11 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Correction Window | 14-16 October 2026 |
| Tier I Exam | 30/11/2026 to 31/12/2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
Pay Scale by Post
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level-4 & Level-5 | Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- Level-5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300/- |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO), Grade ‘A’ | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
| Post Category | Essential Educational Qualification (EQ) |
| DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (in Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, SSC, and Ministry of Culture) | 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent. |
| LDC / JSA and DEO / DEO Grade ‘A’ (in all other Ministries / Departments) | 12th Standard pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University. |
Age Criteria (as on 01.08.2026)
- Prescribed Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (Candidates born between 02.08.1999 and 01.08.2008).
Permissible Upper Age Limit Relaxations
| Category / Code | Permissible Relaxation |
| SC / ST (Code 01) | 5 Years |
| OBC (Code 02) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (Unreserved) (Code 03) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) (Code 04) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) (Code 05) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) (Code 06) | 3 Years (after deduction of military service rendered) |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (General / OBC) (Code 08) | 3 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (SC / ST) (Code 09) | 8 Years |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (3 yrs regular service) (Code 10) | Up to 40 Years of age |
| Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) (Code 11) | Up to 45 Years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women (Unreserved) (Code 12) | Up to 35 Years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women (SC / ST) (Code 13) | Up to 40 Years of age |
4. Application Fee & Correction Charges
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100/- |
| Women / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM | Nil (Exempted) |
- Accepted Modes: Online payment only via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and RuPay Debit cards.
Examination Scheme & Pattern
Tier-I Computer-Based Examination
- Duration: 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per incorrect answer
- Structure: 15 minutes sectional timer for each subject
| Part | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Part I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| Part II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Part III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| Part IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | — | 100 | 200 |
Tier-II Computer-Based Examination (Session-I & Session-II on the Same Day)
- Negative Marking: 1 mark per incorrect answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III.
| Session | Section & Module | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration / Sectional Timer |
| Session-I (2 hrs 15 mins) | Section-I: • Module-I: Mathematical Abilities • Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 30 (Total: 60) | 180 (60 × 3) | 1 Hour (30 mins sectional timer per module) |
| Section-II: • Module-I: English Language & Comprehension • Module-II: General Awareness | 40 20 (Total: 60) | 180 (60 × 3) | 1 Hour (40 mins for English, 20 mins for GA) | |
| Section-III: • Computer Knowledge Module (Qualifying) | 15 | 45 (15 × 3) | 15 Minutes | |
| Session-II | Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test Modules (Qualifying) | |||
| • Part A: Skill Test for DEO (Para 8.1 Departments) | Passage | Qualifying | 15 Minutes (15,000 Key Depressions/hr) | |
| • Part B: Skill Test for DEO (Other Departments) | Passage | Qualifying | 15 Minutes (8,000 Key Depressions/hr) | |
| • Part C: Typing Test for LDC / JSA | Passage | Qualifying | 10 Minutes (English: 35 w |
How to Download SSC CHSL Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SSC website ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the Admit Card section or CHSL 2026 link.
- Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Check all details carefully and contact SSC helpline for any errors.
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Tip: Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
Important Links
| Link Description | URL |
|---|---|
| Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Stay prepared and download your admit card on time to avoid last-minute issues.
