The State Examinations Commission (SEC) as part of its digital strategy, introduced a facility to allow Leaving Certificate candidates to confirm their subject and level entry details online (including adding or withdrawing from subjects). The use of the online system, the Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) will continue for the 2026 Leaving Certificate.
The portal will open on Tuesday 21st of October 2025 for candidates to register and activate their account and confirm their subject entries and levels. It will remain open for this purpose until 5pm Friday 07th November 2025. Candidates will be given a further opportunity to amend subjects/levels in January/February 2026.
It is essential that all candidates register through the Portal as this Portal will provide candidates with the opportunity to confirm their subject choice and levels, to also allow future access to their results and for the later stages of the process such as the appeals application process.
A copy of the Before You Start Guide 2026 is also attached (click button below).
There is helpdesk support available at 1800-111135 or 1800-111136 between 9am to 5pm until Friday 07 November 2025. Outside of these hours you can email candidateportal@examinations.ie