SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam Pattern Complete Information
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) · Syllabus · Posted: 17 Sept 2026 · Updated 24 Oct 2026
SSC CHSL 2026 detailed syllabus and exam pattern - Tier 1 has 4 sections (100 questions, 200 marks) and Tier 2 has objective paper along with typing / data entry skill test. Complete information with negative marking and marking scheme.
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Syllabus - Full Details
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026 has two stages - Tier 1 and Tier 2. Understanding the exam pattern before starting preparation is most important, because it shows how much time to give to which section.
Tier 1 - Exam Pattern
Tier 1 is a Computer Based objective test which has four sections:
- English Language - 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning - 25 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic) - 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness - 25 questions, 50 marks
Total 100 questions, 200 marks, time 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Tier 1 - Topic wise syllabus
- English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms & Antonyms, Spelling, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Comprehension Passage
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction, Ranking, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Non-verbal Reasoning (Mirror image, Paper folding)
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time Speed Distance, Mensuration, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Economics, General Science, Static GK, Current Affairs (last 6-8 months)
Tier 2 - Exam Pattern
Tier 2 has two sessions. Session-1 has objective paper (Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning, English & General Awareness, Computer Knowledge) and Session-2 has Skill Test / Typing Test.
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for DEO posts
- Typing Test for LDC/JSA posts (approx 35 wpm in English or approx 30 wpm in Hindi)
Computer Knowledge module is of qualifying nature, but it is necessary to bring minimum marks in it.
Preparation advice
- Score increases fastest in General Awareness and Reasoning - start with them
- Start typing practice from now itself, because qualifying typing in Tier 2 is compulsory
- Give mock tests after every topic and guess keeping negative marking in mind
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many questions come in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
There are a total of 100 objective questions in Tier 1, for 200 marks, and 60 minutes time is given. There are four sections - English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes, 0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in Tier 1.
Is typing test necessary in SSC CHSL?
Yes, there is typing / data entry skill test in Tier 2. It is necessary to qualify typing test for LDC/JSA and Data Entry Speed Test for DEO.
Where to start SSC CHSL preparation from?
Start from General Awareness and Reasoning because score increases quickly in them, and start typing practice from day one.
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