September 8, 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened registrations for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination 2026. Aspirants can apply through the commission’s official website, ssc.gov.in.
Notification and vacancy details
SSC released the official CHSL 2026 notification on September 7. As per the commission, the recruitment drive covers 2,536 tentative vacancies, though the final number of posts will be confirmed at a later stage.
Dates for the Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based exams have not been finalised yet – SSC is expected to announce them in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates.
Key dates to remember
| Event | Date |
| Application window opens | September 7, 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | October 7, 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Last date to pay application fee | October 8, 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Application correction window | October 14–16, 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Tier-I exam date | To be notified |
| Tier-II exam date | To be notified |
Candidates get about a month to complete the application, followed by a short window to correct any errors in their submitted forms before the process closes.
Application fee structure
The fee varies by category, with most reserved and women candidates exempted from payment altogether:
| Category | Fee |
| General category (male candidates) | Rs. 100 |
| Women candidates | No fee |
| SC candidates | No fee |
| ST candidates | No fee |
| PwBD candidates | No fee |
| Eligible ex-servicemen | No fee |
Payment must be made using the modes specified in the official notification, and only within the deadline – fee payment closes a day after the application window itself.
What applicants should do next
- Visit ssc.gov.in and complete registration before October 7.
- Pay the applicable fee by October 8 to avoid last-minute issues.
- Use the October 14-16 correction window carefully, since this is typically the only chance to fix mistakes before the exam.
- Watch the official website regularly for the Tier-I and Tier-II exam date announcements.
