Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a notice dated 1 October 2026 that fixes the computer-based examination (CBE) dates for three of its 2026 recruitments: the Junior Engineer Examination, the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, and Tier-I of the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (CHSL). For candidates who have already applied, this turns a vague “October–December” expectation into a concrete revision deadline.
Below you will find the confirmed dates in one place, followed by the points from each exam notice that matter most now: paper pattern, negative marking and when the admission certificate is expected. The CHSL application window is still open, so that section also covers what fresh applicants should keep in mind.
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Important Dates
| Examination | Stage | Exam dates (as per SSC notice of 01.10.2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 | Paper-I (CBE) | 02 to 06 November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2026 | Paper-I (CBE) | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 | Tier-I (CBE) | 30 November to 31 December 2026 |
The CHSL 2026 online application closes on 07 October 2026 at 23:00 hours. Full eligibility, fee and vacancy details are covered in our earlier post: SSC CHSL 2026 Recruitment.
Junior Engineer Examination 2026: What Paper-I Looks Like
The JE 2026 notice lists 1,748 tentative vacancies at Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400). The online application window closed on 22 September 2026, and SSC had stated in a separate notice on 17 September that no extension would be given.
| Part | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 / 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 / 50 |
| Engineering subject (as per the post applied for) | 100 / 100 |
| Total | 200 / 200 |
- Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe).
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- Paper-I is qualifying. Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II on merit, provided they cross the minimum qualifying marks.
- Paper-II is a separate CBE of 100 questions carrying 300 marks, with a deduction of one mark per wrong answer, so careless guessing is far more costly there.
- The notice says admission certificates will be downloadable 3–4 days before the examination.
SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026: What to Expect
Applications for this exam closed on 30 September 2026 and fee payment closed on 01 October 2026. The posts carry Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400).
| Post | Tentative vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police – Male | 205 |
| Sub-Inspector (Executive), Delhi Police – Female | 112 |
| Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs | 1,320 |
| Sub-Inspector (Fire) in CISF | 234 |
- Paper-I has four parts – General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension – each with 25 questions of 25 marks.
- The whole paper lasts 1 hour, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part. You cannot carry unused time from one part to another, so practise under the same timing.
- A wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
- Paper-I is followed by the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test (qualifying), then Paper-II and a medical examination.
- Admission certificates are to be made available 2–3 days before the examination.
CHSL 2026 Tier-I: Key Points
- Four sections: English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness, each with 25 questions worth 50 marks (200 marks in total).
- Time allowed: 60 minutes.
- Negative marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I: 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS and 20% for all other categories.
- Admission certificates are expected 2–3 days before the examination.
How to Download the Admission Certificate When It Is Released
- Go to the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Log in with the registration number and password you used for your application.
- Open the admit card / admission certificate section and select the examination.
- Check every detail, download the PDF and take a clear printout. Keep a second copy.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting for the last day of the CHSL application window, when the website is usually under heavy load.
- Practising CPO or CHSL mock tests without the right timer – the CPO paper now has strict 15-minute sections.
- Treating JE Paper-I as a formality. It is qualifying, but only those who rank high enough reach Paper-II.
- Relying on forwarded “admit card links”. Download only from ssc.gov.in.
What Happens Next
SSC will release admission certificates a few days before each exam, as mentioned above, followed later by provisional answer keys and results. We will add separate updates when these are published.
Official Links
- SSC notice dated 01.10.2026 – exam schedule (PDF)
- Junior Engineer Examination 2026 notice (PDF)
- SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2026 notice (PDF)
- CHSL 2026 notice (PDF)
- SSC official website
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