SSC CHSL Apply Online 2026: Application Form, Registration Link, Fees and Last Date

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started the SSC CHSL 2026 application process. Candidates can submit the SSC CHSL application form online from September 7 to October 7, 2026, till 11 PM. The application fee can be paid until October 8, 2026, till 11 PM.

Candidates must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website before filling out the SSC CHSL 2026 application form. The old OTR created on the previous SSC website will not work on the new portal.

SSC CHSL 2026 Application Important Dates

The SSC has advised candidates to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid problems caused by heavy website traffic or login issues.

SSC CHSL Apply Online 2026: Who Can Apply?

For LDC/JSA and most DEO posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or university.

For certain DEO/DEO Grade A posts, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Mathematics as a subject. Candidates appearing for Class 12 can also apply, but they must have obtained the required qualification by October 7, 2026.

How to Apply for SSC CHSL 2026

Candidates can fill out the application form through the official SSC website or the mySSC mobile application.

Step 1: Complete SSC One-Time Registration

Candidates who have not created an OTR on the new SSC website must first register.

During OTR, candidates need to provide details such as:

• Aadhaar or applicable identity details

• Name

• Date of birth

• Father's name

• Mother's name

• Class 10 examination details

• Highest educational qualification

• Mobile number

• Email ID

• Category and nationality

• Address details

The name, date of birth, parents' names and Class 10 examination details should be entered exactly as given in the Class 10 certificate.

Step 2: Log in and Open the CHSL Application

After completing OTR, log in using the registration number and password.

Go to the Latest Notifications section and click the Apply link for Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026.

Step 3: Enter Application Details

Some information will automatically appear from the OTR. Candidates then need to provide the remaining details, including:

• Highest educational qualification

• Qualifying examination details

• Age-relaxation details, if applicable

• Examination centre preferences

• Required disability-related information, wherever applicable

• Examination language/medium

• Typing test medium

• Class 12 Science with Mathematics details, where applicable

Candidates can select three examination centres in order of preference within the same SSC region.

Step 4: Upload Photograph and Signature

SSC will capture the candidate's live photograph during the application process. The photograph should be clear, frontal and taken against a plain background. Candidates should not wear a cap, mask or spectacles while capturing the photograph.

Candidates must also upload their scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format, with the prescribed file size and dimensions.

PwBD/PwD candidates seeking applicable reservation, scribe or compensatory-time benefits must upload the required disability certificate during the application process.

SSC CHSL Application Fee 2026

The SSC CHSL application fee is ₹100. Women candidates and eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen categories are exempt from paying the fee.

The fee can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay debit cards. The last date for online fee payment is October 8, 2026, at 11 PM.

Candidates should check their payment status after completing the transaction. If SSC does not receive the fee, the application will be treated as incomplete and may be rejected.

SSC CHSL 2026 Application Correction Window

SSC will open the application correction window from October 14 to October 16, 2026, up to 11 PM. Candidates will be allowed to correct and resubmit their application during this period as per the conditions specified by SSC.

Things to Check Before Submitting SSC CHSL Form

Before clicking the final submit button, candidates should:

• Check their name and personal details.

• Verify Class 10 and Class 12 details.

• Check category and age-relaxation information.

• Verify examination centre preferences.

• Check the live photograph and signature.

• Preview the complete application.

• Pay the fee, if applicable.

• Confirm that the payment has been received.

• Save and print the submitted application form.

SSC advises candidates to keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.