The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam 2026 for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) is officially scheduled for 10th April 2026 (Sunday). Candidates can access the complete Paper 2 exam schedule within this article.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2025 Tier 2 examination for all candidates who successfully qualified in the Tier 1 stage. According to the official notification, the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 is confirmed for 10th April 2026 (Friday). This recruitment drive aims to fill 3,131 vacancies for LDC, JSA, and DEO positions.
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 Out
A total of 39,901 candidates have qualified for the Tier 1 exam and are now eligible to appear for the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam 2026. This Mains examination is designed to assess candidates' proficiency in mathematical abilities, reasoning, language, and computer knowledge. The exam will be held in two sessions on the same day: Session I covering objective-type questions and Session II focused on the Skill Test/Typing Test.
| 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 |
SSC CHSL Mains Exam Date 2026 Official Notice
The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Date 2026 was officially announced via a formal notice published by the Staff Selection Commission on their website, www.ssc.gov.in. You can view the official exam schedule below.
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Shift Timing 2026
The SSC CHSL Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted in two sessions on a single day in online mode. Candidates can refer to the following table for detailed shift timings.
| 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 2 Exam Pattern 2026
The Tier 2 exam consists of two sessions—Session 1 and Session 2—conducted on the same day. Question papers will be available in both English and Hindi, except for Module 2 (English Language and Comprehension) of Section 2.
The Tier II examination comprises the following three sections, each divided into two modules:
- 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
- There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-1, Section-2, and Module-I of Section-3.
| SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026 | ||||||
| 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 |
| Module-2 | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | ||||
| Section 2 | Module-1 | English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 60*3 = 180 | 1 hour | |
| Module-2 | General Awareness | 20 | ||||
| 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 |
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Duration: 15 minutes Duration: 15 minutes Duration: 10 minutes |
SSC CHSL Vacancy 2026
A total of 3,131 vacancies for LDC, JSA, and DEO posts across various Government of India Ministries, Departments, and Organizations will be filled through this recruitment cycle.
| 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 | ||
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.
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