SSC CHSL 2026 Application Begins for 2536 Posts: Check Full Exam Schedule, Registration Fee, Eligibility & Direct Apply Link

Good news for 12th-pass candidates eyeing a central government job, the Staff Selection Commission has officially opened applications for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026. With 2,536 tentative vacancies on offer for posts like LDC, JSA, DEO, Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant, here's the complete breakdown of dates, fees, eligibility and how to apply before the window closes.

SSC CHSL 2026: Full Application Schedule

Here's the complete timeline candidates need to track from start to finish:

Event	Date
Online application begins	September 7, 2026
Last date to submit application	October 7, 2026 (up to 11 PM)
Last date for fee payment	October 8, 2026 (up to 11 PM)
Application correction window	October 14–16, 2026 (up to 11 PM)
Tier-I exam date	To be announced
Tier-II exam date	To be announced

SSC CHSL 2026 Registration Fee

One of the most candidate-friendly aspects of SSC recruitment is its fee structure, which waives charges for most reserved categories and all women applicants:

Category	Fee
General category male candidates	₹100
Women candidates (all categories)	Nil
Scheduled Caste (SC)	Nil
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	Nil
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	Nil
Eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Nil

Who Can Apply? SSC CHSL 2026 Eligibility at a Glance

Before filling the form, make sure you tick these boxes:

• Age limit: 18 to 27 years, as reckoned from the cut-off date in the notification
• Educational qualification: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates appearing in their final Class 12 exams can also apply, subject to later document verification
• Special requirement for DEO posts: Some Data Entry Operator posts require candidates to have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject, check the specific post preferences carefully before applying
• Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen, or fall under the other nationality categories specified by SSC 

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026

1. Visit the official SSC website

2. Locate and click on the SSC CHSL 2026 application link
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number if applying for the first time
4. Log in and fill out the application form with personal, educational and category details
5. Upload a scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format and size
6. Pay the applicable registration fee (if any) through the prescribed payment methods
7. Review the form carefully and submit

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