SSC CHSL 2026 Recruitment: Apply Now for 2,536 Vacancies Before October 7 Deadline

SSC CHSL 2026 is live for 12th‑pass candidates, with a narrow window to act. Apply online at ssc.gov.in or through the official mySSC Android app by October 7, 2026, 11 pm. Online fee payments close on October 8, 2026, 11 pm. The commission has announced about 2,536 tentative vacancies nationwide. Dates for Tier‑I and Tier‑II will follow.

Eligibility is straightforward, but details matter. Class 12 is mandatory for LDC and JSA, while DEO roles in select ministries require Science with Mathematics at 10+2. The notified age band is 18–27 years, with statutory relaxations for reserved categories and ex‑servicemen under central rules. Check the notice for post‑wise conditions and cut‑off dates.

SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility and age limits

The essential qualification must be in place by the closing date, October 7, 2026. DEO in specified departments needs 10+2 with Mathematics; other posts accept any recognised 10+2. Age relaxations apply as per Government norms: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10–15 years, and eligible ex‑servicemen as per rules. Category claims require valid certificates as prescribed.

SSC CHSL 2026 application dates, fees and correction window

Submit applications between September 7 and October 7, 11 pm; pay fees by October 8, 11 pm. The fee is Rs 100 for applicable categories; women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex‑servicemen are exempt. An online correction window runs October 14–16, 2026, for limited edits. Apply early and retain your final form.

SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern and negative marking

Tier‑I is a one‑hour objective test with 100 questions and bilingual sections, carrying 0.50 negative marks per wrong answer. Tier‑II runs in two sessions: Sections I and II are scored, with 1 mark deducted per wrong answer; the Computer Knowledge Test is qualifying; Skill/Typing is qualifying. Final merit depends on Tier‑II Sections I and II.

SSC CHSL 2026 mySSC app steps, photo and signature rules

Complete One‑Time Registration, preferably with Aadhaar‑based authentication, then fill the form and pay online. Capture a live photograph in good light with a plain background; avoid caps and spectacles. Upload a clear signature in JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, about 6.0 × 2.0 cm. If webcam capture fails, switch to the mySSC mobile app.

Focus on three tasks today: confirm your eligibility, assemble category certificates in the prescribed formats, and submit your form before traffic peaks. Note October 7, 11 pm for applications, October 8, 11 pm for fees, and October 14–16 for corrections. Careful adherence to photo, signature and document rules prevents avoidable rejection.