SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I Exam Date: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an important notice with the exam schedule for three upcoming exams, including the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 (SSC CHSL). According to the notice dated 1 October 2026, the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam will be held from 30 November to 31 December 2026 in Computer Based Examination (CBE) mode.
If you have applied for SSC CHSL 2026 or are planning to apply, this is the time to start serious preparation.
SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I Exam Date
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Tier | Tier-I |
| Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Proposed Exam Dates | 30 November to 31 December 2026 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
The notice mentions these as proposed dates. The exact date and shift for each candidate will be known only when the admit card or exam city details are released.
SSC CHSL 2026 Application Status
If you have not applied yet, you can still do it, but the time is very short.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 7 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 7 October 2026 (23:00) |
| Last date for fee payment | 8 October 2026 (23:00) |
| Application correction window | 14 to 16 October 2026 (23:00) |
Apply only through the official website ssc.gov.in or the my SSC mobile app. For full details on eligibility, age limit, fee and how to apply, read our [SSC CHSL 2026 Notification post].
Other SSC Exam Dates Announced
The same notice also gives dates for two other SSC exams.
| Exam | Mode | Proposed Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer Examination 2026 (Paper-I) | CBE | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026 | CBE | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 (Tier-I) | CBE | 30 November to 31 December 2026 |
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern (Tier-I)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Negative marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
- Question type: Objective, multiple choice
- Questions will be in English, Hindi and other languages opted by the candidate (except the English Language part)
If the exam is held in multiple shifts, the marks will be normalized before preparing the final merit list.
Selection Process
- Tier-I: Computer Based Examination
- Tier-II: Computer Based Examination
- Skill Test / Typing Test (qualifying)
- Document verification
SSC CHSL 2026 Admit Card
The admit card has not been released yet. It will be available on the official website of the Commission and the SSC regional websites before the exam. Once it is out, we will update this page and publish a separate admit card post on GovtPath.
Keep these ready so you do not face any problem at the last moment:
- Your registration number or roll number
- Date of birth or password
- A valid photo ID proof for the exam centre
How to Prepare in the Remaining Time
You have roughly two months before the exam starts. A simple plan can help:
- Finish the Tier-I syllabus of all four subjects first.
- Practise Quantitative Aptitude and General Intelligence daily, as these need speed.
- Solve previous year papers and full mock tests in CBT mode.
- Keep the 0.50 negative marking in mind and avoid blind guessing.
- Revise current affairs and static GK regularly for the General Awareness section.
The SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam is proposed from 30 November to 31 December 2026. If you have not applied yet, do it before 7 October 2026. Keep visiting the official website and GovtPath for the exact exam date, admit card, syllabus and result updates.
FAQs
Q1. What is the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam date?
The proposed exam dates are 30 November to 31 December 2026.
Q2. Has the SSC CHSL 2026 admit card been released?
No. The admit card will be released later on the official website.
Q3. Can I still apply for SSC CHSL 2026?
Yes. The last date to apply is 7 October 2026 till 11:00 PM.
Q4. In which mode will the exam be held?
The Tier-I exam will be a Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Q5. When will the Tier-II exam be held?
The Tier-II date has not been announced yet. It will be notified later.
Q6. Are the exam dates final?
The notice says these are proposed dates, so SSC may update them. Check the official website regularly.
