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SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 has been fixed: the Tier 1 computer-based exam will run from 30 November to 31 December 2026. The Staff Selection Commission is recruiting for 2,536 vacancies in Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts in central government offices. Admit cards are issued on ssc.gov.in a few days before each candidate’s exam.
This article covers the SSC CHSL 2026 schedule, admit card and city slip timeline, posts and salary, Tier 1 pattern and a simple study plan for the weeks before the exam.
SSC CHSL 2026 – Important Dates
Here is the full timeline around the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 7 October 2026 (closed) |
| SSC CHSL exam date 2026 (Tier 1) | 30 November – 31 December 2026 |
| Exam city slip | About 8–10 days before your exam |
| Admit card | About 2–3 days before your exam |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CHSL Posts and Salary
Candidates appearing on the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 are competing for these posts.
| Post | Pay level | Pay scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level 2 | 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | Level 4 / Level 5 | 25,500 – 81,100 / 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade A | Level 4 | 25,500 – 81,100 |
Total vacancies: 2,536. Category-wise vacancy details are published separately by SSC.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
Know the pattern well before the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 so you can plan your time in each section.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 100 | 200 |
Each wrong answer costs 0.5 marks. Tier 1 is qualifying for the next stage, and the final selection depends on Tier 2 along with the skill or typing test.
How to Download the SSC CHSL Admit Card 2026
The admit card shows your exact SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026, shift and venue.
- Go to ssc.gov.in and log in with your registration number and password.
- Open the Admit Card section and select “Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026”.
- Download and print the admit card. Check the date, shift, reporting time and venue.
- Carry an original photo ID that matches the details on the admit card.
Kerala candidates fall under the SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region. Exam centres in Kerala are usually in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur and Thrissur, subject to the SSC notice.
Five-week Study Plan Before the SSC CHSL Exam
There are about five weeks left before the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026. Use this plan:
- Week 1–2: Finish the basics of arithmetic (percentage, profit and loss, simple interest, time and work) and English grammar rules.
- Week 3: Reasoning – coding-decoding, series, analogy and puzzles. Revise static GK.
- Week 4: Take full-length mocks every two days and analyse your mistakes.
- Week 5: Daily mock test, current affairs revision and rest before the exam.
Practise with previous year question papers to understand the level of questions.
What Comes After Tier 1: SSC CHSL Tier 2
Candidates who clear Tier 1 of SSC CHSL 2026 are called for Tier 2. Tier 2 decides the final merit, so start preparing for it soon after the SSC CHSL exam date for Tier 1. Tier 2 has two sessions:
- Session I: Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning (Module I), English Language and General Awareness (Module II), and a Computer Knowledge test (Module III, qualifying).
- Session II: Skill test for DEO posts or typing test for LDC/JSA posts (qualifying).
The detailed Tier 2 pattern and marks are given in the SSC CHSL 2026 notice on ssc.gov.in.
How to Check the SSC CHSL City Intimation Slip
- Log in to ssc.gov.in about 8–10 days before your exam.
- Open the city intimation / exam city link for CHSL 2026.
- Note your exam city and date, and plan travel and stay early.
The city slip is not your admit card. You still need to download the admit card closer to the SSC CHSL exam date.
Exam Day Guidelines
Follow these rules on your SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 to avoid problems at the centre.
- Reach the venue before the reporting time printed on the admit card. Gates close before the exam starts.
- Carry the admit card and an original photo ID with matching name and date of birth.
- Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices or any paper inside the exam hall.
- Follow the instructions of the invigilators and do not change your seat or system without permission.
Topics to Focus On
Revise these topics in the final weeks before the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026.
| Section | High-priority topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, ratio, average, simplification, geometry basics, data interpretation |
| General Intelligence | Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense |
| English | Error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms and antonyms, cloze test, comprehension |
| General Awareness | History, polity, geography, science basics, current affairs, static GK |
Bookmark this page; we will update it if SSC revises the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC CHSL exam date 2026?
Tier 1 will be held from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
When will the SSC CHSL admit card 2026 come?
About 2–3 days before your allotted exam date, on ssc.gov.in.
How many vacancies are in SSC CHSL 2026?
2,536 vacancies for LDC/JSA and DEO posts.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Tier 1.
Related updates: Exam Dates | SSC Jobs.
Disclaimer: Kerala Job News is not connected with the Staff Selection Commission. The SSC CHSL 2026 schedule shown here is based on the commission’s announcement as reported at the time of writing. Check ssc.gov.in for the final dates, admit card and instructions.
