SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 Out, Schedule & Vacancies

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced crucial updates regarding the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) recruitment cycle. Aspirants who cleared the initial screening can now gear up for the upcoming phase. With 39,901 candidates successfully qualifying for the Tier 1 exam, competition for the available posts will be intense.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam 2026 Overview

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 3,131 vacancies for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) positions across various departments and ministries. To stay updated with logistical details, candidates should keep track of the SSC CHSL Tier 2 City Intimation 2026 slip releasing on 30th March 2026, followed by the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Admit Card 2026 which will be available by 7th April 2026.

Events	Dates
SSC CHSL Tier 2 City Intimation 2026	30th March 2026
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Admit Card 2026	By 7th April 2026
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026	10th April 2026

Examination Schedule and Shift Timings

The examination is distributed across two distinct sessions held on the same day. Question papers are provided in both English and Hindi, except for Module 2 (English Language and Comprehension) of Section 2. Candidates should also note that there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-1, Section-2, and Module-I of Section-3.

Paper	Exam Time	Duration
Session I (Section I, II & Module I of Section III)	9:00 am to 11:15 am	2 Hours 15 Minutes (3 Hours for candidates eligible for scribe)
Session II (Module II of Section III – Skill/Typing Test)	2:00 pm to 2:30 pm	30 Minutes

SSC CHSL Tier II Examination Sections and Modules

Review the structural layout of the examination modules below:

• Section-1: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities and Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.
• Section-2: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension and Module-II: General Awareness
• Section-3: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module
• Section-3: Module-2: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module (Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in various Departments/Ministries, Part B: Skill Test for DEOs excluding Departments/Ministries, Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA)

Session	Section	Modules	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	Section 1	Module-1	Mathematical Abilities	30	60*3 = 180	1 hour
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	Section 1	Module-2	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	60*3 = 180	1 hour
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	Section 2	Module-1	English Language and Comprehension	40	60*3 = 180	1 hour
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	Section 2	Module-2	General Awareness	20	60*3 = 180	1 hour
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	Section 3	Module-1	Computer Knowledge Module	15	15*3 = 45	15 minutes
Session-II	Section 3	Module-2	Skill Test/ Typing Test Module- Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in various Departments/Ministries Part B: Skill Test for DEOs (excluding Departments/Ministries) Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA	—	—	Duration: 15 minutes Duration: 15 minutes Duration: 10 minutes

Vacancy Distribution Across Ministries and Departments

The total capacity of 3,131 positions is distributed across multiple federal sectors and administrative divisions.

Ministry Name	Department Name	Post Code	Total
Central Administrative Tribunal	Central Administrative Tribunal	LDC/JSA	32
Ministry of Home Affairs	Department of Internal Security, Intelligence Bureau	LDC/JSA	316
Ministry of Science & Technology	Department of Science and Technology	LDC/JSA	33
Ministry of Defence	Canteen Store Department (CSD)	LDC/JSA	295
Ministry of Communications	Department of Telecommunications	LDC/JSA	62
Ministry of Mines	Ministry of Mines	LDC/JSA	18
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution	Department of Food and Public Distribution	LDC/JSA	3
National Commission for Schedule Tribe	National Commission for Schedule Tribe	LDC/JSA	4
Ministry of Home Affairs	Directorate of Forensic Science Services, CFSL	LDC/JSA	1
Ministry of Defence	Armed Force Head Quarter	LDC/JSA	196
Ministry of Communications	Department of Posts	LDC/JSA	29
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution	Department of Consumer Affairs	LDC/JSA	15
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions	Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)	LDC/JSA	121
NITI Aayog	NITI Aayog	LDC/JSA	2
Ministry of Home Affairs	National Investigation Agency	LDC/JSA	24
Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Department of Commerce	LDC/JSA	15
Ministry of Defence	Border Roads Organization (BRO)	LDC/JSA	392
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	LDC/JSA	7
Election Commission of India	Election Commission of India	LDC/JSA	28
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation	Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (Admin III)	LDC/JSA	57
National Technical Research Organisation	National Technical Research Organisation	LDC/JSA	2
Ministry of Finance	Controller General of Accounts	LDC/JSA	233
Ministry of Defence	Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA)	LDC/JSA	12
Ministry of Tourism	Ministry of Tourism	LDC/JSA	20
Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade	LDC/JSA	11
Ministry of Defence	Directorate of Public Relations	LDC/JSA	5
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare	LDC/JSA	29
Ministry of Civil Aviation	Ministry of Civil Aviation	LDC/JSA	14
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting	Ministry of Information & Broadcasting	LDC/JSA	5
Central Vigilance Commission	Central Vigilance Commission	LDC/JSA	2
Ministry of Communications	CGCA (Controller General of Communication Accounts)	LDC/JSA	63
Ministry of Finance	Department of Financial Services	LDC/JSA	33
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs	Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs	LDC/JSA	361
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	Directorate General of Health Services	LDC/JSA	101
Ministry of Labour & Employment	Ministry of Labour & Employment	LDC/JSA	94
Ministry of Jal Shakti	Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation	LDC/JSA	61
Ministry of Defence	Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)	LDC/JSA	321
Ministry of Defence	Indian Coast Guard	LDC/JSA	13
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	National Informatics Centre	LDC/JSA	23
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying	Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying	LDC/JSA	6
Ministry of Culture	Ministry of Culture	LDC/JSA	39
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions	Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)	DEO	5
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare	DEO	1
Ministry of Finance	Controller General of Accounts	DEO	26
Ministry of Culture	Ministry of Culture	DEO	1
Total			3131

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026?

Important: The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 is officially 10th April 2026.

Who is eligible to appear for SSC CHSL Mains?

Only candidates who have cleared the SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoff marks are eligible to appear for the Tier 2 examination.

How many shifts will the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam 2026 have?

The exam will be held in two sessions on the same day, with Session I covering objective questions and Session II consisting of the mandatory Skill/Typing Test.

What is the total number of vacancies available for recruitment?

A total of 3,131 vacancies for LDC, JSA, and DEO positions are to be filled through this recruitment cycle.