SSC CHSL 2026 Last Date Tomorrow Check Apply Online Deadline

SSC CHSL 2026 last date to apply is tomorrow, October 7, 2026. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the online application window for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 at 11:00 PM. The recruitment drive is being held for 2,536 tentative vacancies for posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO).

Those who have not completed the SSC CHSL application form 2026 should submit it through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application before the deadline. The last date for SSC CHSL fee payment is October 8, 2026, up to 11:00 PM.

What is the SSC CHSL 2026 last date to apply?

The SSC CHSL 2026 application process started on September 7, 2026. The online application window will remain open until October 7, while the fee payment window will continue for one additional day.

The important SSC CHSL 2026 dates are given below.

The table covers the main application deadlines so applicants can quickly check what needs to be completed and by when.

SSC has said that the examination dates for Tier 1 and Tier 2 will be announced later.

How many vacancies are available in SSC CHSL 2026?

SSC has announced 2,536 tentative vacancies under the SSC CHSL recruitment 2026. The posts include different Group C positions in central government departments and organisations.

The major posts covered under the recruitment include:

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• DEO Grade A

The final number of vacancies may be updated by the Commission later.

Who can apply for SSC CHSL 2026?

The SSC CHSL 2026 eligibility depends on the post selected. For LDC and JSA posts, applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

For certain DEO and DEO Grade A posts, Class 12 with Science and Mathematics as subjects is required.

Applicants appearing for their Class 12 examination can also apply, but they must have the required qualification by the prescribed cut-off date of October 7, 2026.

What is the SSC CHSL 2026 application fee?

The SSC CHSL application fee is INR 100 for eligible male applicants who do not fall under the exempted categories.

The fee details are as follows:

The fee must be paid through the payment methods allowed by SSC. The final date for online fee payment is October 8, 2026, up to 11 PM.

What should applicants do before the SSC CHSL deadline?

Applicants waiting until the final day should avoid leaving the form submission until the last few minutes. Before submitting the SSC CHSL application form, check these points:

• Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if not already done.
• Fill in personal and educational details carefully.
• Select the preferred posts and examination options correctly.
• Check the uploaded details before final submission.
• Complete the application submission by October 7.
• Pay the applicable fee by October 8.
• Save the application form and payment details for future use.

SSC has also advised applicants using the new website to complete the new OTR. OTR created on the old SSC website will not work for applications submitted through the new system.

When will the SSC CHSL 2026 correction window open?

Applicants who need to make changes to their submitted application will get a correction window from October 14 to October 16, 2026. However, applicants should still check the form carefully before final submission instead of depending on the correction period.

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 examination dates have not been announced yet. SSC will publish further exam-related updates on its official website.

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