SSC JE Paper 2 on April 7, CHSL Tier 2 on April 10: SSC Exam Dates 2026 Out

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the SSC JE 2025 Paper 2 and SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 exam dates, providing clarity to lakhs of aspirants preparing for key government jobs. According to the commission’s latest schedule, the SSC JE Paper 2 exam will be conducted on April 7, 2026, while the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam will take place on April 10, 2026.

The announcement comes after the declaration of SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 results, in which thousands of candidates qualified for the next stage. With SSC JE 2025 exam dates and SSC CHSL 2025 Paper 2 details now confirmed, candidates can intensify their final preparation for the upcoming descriptive and skill-based stages.

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SSC JE 2025 Paper 2 Exam Date 2026

As per the official schedule released by the SSC, the SSC JE Paper 2 exam date 2026 is April 7. This stage will be conducted for candidates shortlisted after the Paper 1 computer-based test.

SSC JE 2025 Paper 2 Exam Pattern

The SSC JE 2026 exam pattern for Paper 2 will include:

• Mode: Descriptive examination

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 300

• Sections: Three parts based on engineering disciplines

• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer

The exam will assess candidates’ technical knowledge for recruitment to Group B, non-gazetted engineering posts in various ministries and departments of the Government of India.

SSC JE 2025 Paper 2 Candidates

The commission recently declared the SSC JE Paper 1 results, and 15,607 candidates have been shortlisted for the Paper 2 stage:

• Civil Engineering: 11,593 candidates
  
  

• Electrical & Mechanical Engineering: 4,014 candidates
  
  

Candidates clearing Paper 2 will proceed to the final stages of recruitment.

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Date 2026

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam date 2026 is April 10, and the examination will be conducted in two sessions on the same day.

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Under the SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern, the Tier 2 exam includes the following stages:

Session 1 – Objective Test

• Computer-based objective questions

• Focus on subjects such as mathematical abilities, reasoning, and general awareness

Session 2 – Skill / Typing Test

• Skill test for posts like Data Entry Operator

• Typing test for other CHSL posts
  
  

The SSC CHSL exam is conducted for candidates who have passed Class 12 and are seeking Group C, non-gazetted government jobs in ministries and departments under the Government of India.

SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 Shortlisted Candidates

The SSC CHSL 2025 examination saw massive participation across India.

• Total candidates appeared: Over 11 lakh
  
  

• Candidates shortlisted for Tier 2: More than 39,000
  
  

These candidates will now appear in the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam on April 10, 2026.

SSC JE & CHSL 2025 Exam Overview

The SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 exam was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts at centres nationwide.

SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 Exam Dates

• December 3–6, 2025

• December 13, 2025
  
  

Meanwhile, the SSC CHSL 2025 examination remains one of the most competitive recruitment tests in India for 12th-pass candidates aiming for central government jobs.

Also Read: SSC JE Result 2025-26: Branch-Wise Success Rate & Competition Breakdown

Why the SSC JE & CHSL 2025 Paper 2 Exams Are Important

Both examinations serve as crucial recruitment pathways for central government positions:

• SSC JE: Recruitment for engineering roles in government departments

• SSC CHSL: Entry-level clerical and data entry posts in ministries and departments
  
  

With SSC JE 2025 Paper 2 exam date 2026 and SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam date 2026 officially confirmed, aspirants should focus on revision, mock tests, and practice for descriptive or skill-based stages.