SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 Announced
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2026 will be conducted from 30 November to 31 December 2026 in CBE mode.
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The Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026. As per the notice issued on 1 October 2026, the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 Tier 1 will be conducted from 30 November to 31 December 2026 in Computer-Based Examination mode. This article covers the SSC CHSL exam date, important application dates, Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam pattern, shift timing updates, exam centre and admit card-related information.
What is the SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026?
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced. SSC will conduct the Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
What are the important dates for SSC CHSL 2026?
The SSC CHSL Notification was released on 7 September 2026, and the Tier 1 Exam is scheduled from 30 November to 31 December 2026. The other important dates are:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 October 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 14th to 16th October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 30 November to 31 December 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
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Has SSC announced the SSC CHSL 2026 shift timings?
No. SSC has not yet announced the shift-wise reporting time or examination timings for SSC CHSL 2026. The SSC CHSL Shift Timings usually consists of two sessions: Session I (Sections I & II, including Computer Knowledge) is held from approximately 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM, and Session II (Skill/Typing Test) takes place around 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Timings may vary each year, so candidates should always refer to their admit card for exact reporting times, exam slots (e.g., 9–10 AM, 1–2 PM for Tier 1), and gate closing times.
How to check SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Date?
To verify the exam dates and stay updated on any changes:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the 'Latest News' or 'Examination Calendar' section: Here, you will find official notifications regarding exam schedules.
- Download the relevant notice: Look for the CHSL exam date notification to get detailed information.
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What are SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Centres?
SSC CHSL 2026 will be conducted at examination centres across different SSC regions. Candidates select their preferred examination centres while submitting the application form. For the complete region-wise list, centre codes and related instructions, check the SSC CHSL Exam Centres page.
| Examination Centres & Centre Code | States/UTs under the Region |
|---|
| Bhagalpur (3201), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Gaya (3203), Agra (3001), Bareilly (3005), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013), Chapra (3208), Saharsa (3210), Darbhanga (3202), Purnea (3209), Munger (3211) | Central Region (CR): Bihar and Uttar Pradesh |
| Sri Vijaya Puram (4802), Bokaro (4201), Ranchi (4205), Dhanbad (4206), Jamshedpur (4207), Balasore (4601), Berhampur (4602), Bhubaneshwar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Burdwan (4422), Kolkata (4410), Malda (4412), Siliguri (4415), Suri (4416), Kalyani (4419), Durgapur (4426) | Eastern Region (ER): Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim and West Bengal |
| Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kannur (9202), Kavaratti (9401), Malappuram (9207) | Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR): Lakshadweep, Karnataka and Kerala |
| Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) | Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR): Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh |
| Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Tezpur (5112), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Shillong (5401), Aizwal (5701), Dimapur (5301), Kohima (5302), Agartala (5601) | North Eastern Region (NER): Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura |
| Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Sikar (2411), Udaipur (2409) | Northern Region (NR): Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand |
| Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Leh (1005), Amritsar (1404), Jalandhar (1402), Patiala (1403), Bathinda (1401) | North Western Sub-Region (NWR): Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Punjab |
| Guntur (8001), Kurnool (8003), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupathi (8006), Visakhapatnam (8007), Vijayawada (8008), Kakinada (8009), Nellore (8010), Ongole (8014), Srikakulam (8015), Eluru (8016), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirappalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Krishnagiri (8209), Hyderabad (8601), Warangal (8603), Karimnagar (8604), Siddipet (8605) | Southern Region (SR): Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Telangana |
| Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) | Western Region (WR): Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra |
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SSC CHSL Important Instructions
For SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam 2026, candidates need to be well-prepared and informed about the examination process. This includes understanding the necessary documents, adhering to the reporting times, and knowing what is allowed and prohibited in the exam hall.
A. Aadhaar-authenticated candidates
Candidates who successfully completed Aadhaar-based authentication should carry their SSC CHSL Admission Certificate and follow the examination-day instructions mentioned on the Admission Certificate and issued by SSC.
B. Candidates who could not undergo Aadhaar Based Authentication
Mention that such candidates must:
- report 2 hours before the scheduled examination;
- carry at least two recent passport-size colour photographs;
- carry an original valid photo identity document mentioning Date of Birth;
- carry additional original DOB proof if DOB is not printed on the photo ID.
- Admit Card: Must bring your SSC CHSL Tier 2 Admit Card 2026.
- Timings: Arrive at the exam center by the report time on your admit card. Verify your shift timing and reporting time as provided above.
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What is SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern?
The SSC CHSL Exam Pattern consists of 100 questions for 200 marks. A major change in 2026 is the introduction of a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
- Correct Answer: +2 marks
- Wrong Answer: −0.50 marks
- Total Duration: 60 minutes
- Sectional Timer: 15 minutes per subject
What is SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern?
The SSC CHSL Tier II examination is conducted in two sessions. Session I covers Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Session II consists of the Skill Test/Typing Test. Part A is the Skill Test for DEOs in the ministries/departments specified by SSC, Part B is the Skill Test for other DEO posts, and Part C is the Typing Test for LDC/JSA posts. The DEO Skill Test is conducted for 15 minutes, while the Typing Test for LDC/JSA is conducted for 10 minutes.
Session I
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 20 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 135 | 405 | 2 Hours 15 Minutes |
Session II
- Skill Test for DEO/DEO Grade ‘A': 15 minutes
- Typing Test for LDC/JSA: 10 minutes
Tier 2 carries 1 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer in the applicable objective sections.
What are the key takeaways?
Below are the the key Takeaways from this article:
- SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 is now officially announced.
- Tier 1 will be conducted from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
- Tier 2 exam date has not yet been announced.
- Shift timings and reporting times are still awaited.
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