SSC CHSL 2026 Deadline Alert: Apply Before October 7 to Avoid Last-Minute Portal Rush

Applications for SSC CHSL 2026 close on Monday, October 7, 2026, at 11 pm. Online fee payment stays open until October 8, 11 pm. A brief correction window runs from October 14 to 16. Submit early because the portal slows near deadlines. Class 12 pass candidates are eligible nationwide.

SSC has announced about 2,536 tentative vacancies across central ministries and offices. Posts include Lower Division Clerk or Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator, with all‑India postings. Pay levels: LDC or JSA at Level 2; DEO at Level 4 or 5, ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹29,200 basic. Final vacancy breakup will post under Tentative Vacancy.

SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility and age limit

You must have passed Class 12 by October 7, 2026. For specified DEO roles, Class 12 in Science with Mathematics is required. The age limit is 18 to 27 years, reckoned on August 1, 2026, with standard relaxations for OBC, SC or ST, PwBD and eligible ex‑servicemen.

SSC CHSL 2026 fees, photo or signature rules and helpline

Apply on ssc.gov.in or through the mySSC Android app. The form captures a live photograph; you only upload your signature. Keep the signature in JPG format, about 4.0 × 2.0 cm, 10–20 KB. For issues, call SSC’s toll‑free helpline 1800‑309‑3063. Always confirm “fee received” status after payment.

SSC CHSL 2026 quick apply steps and common errors

Complete One‑Time Registration, then open the CHSL 2026 form. Authenticate Aadhaar if prompted, and fill personal and qualification details carefully. Capture the live photo, upload the signature, choose centres, and preview. Pay the fee, submit, and download the printout. If webcam fails, switch to the mySSC app and avoid 6–11 pm rush.

SSC CHSL 2026 admit card, exam timeline and prep checklist

SSC will announce the exam schedule and release admit cards on regional sites later. Check the portal daily this week and note October 14–16 for corrections. Use these days to verify documents, attempt mocks, and improve typing speed. Apply tonight or early morning to dodge last‑hour slowdowns.