SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026
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Tier 1 (computer based, qualifying and shortlisting)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Intelligence (Reasoning) | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
Negative marking: 0.50 mark for each wrong answer. Each section has a separate timer, so time left in one section cannot be used in another.
Tier 2 (Session I objective test)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 120 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
| Computer Knowledge (qualifying) | 15 | 45 |
| Total | 135 | 405 |
Wrong answers carry a 1 mark penalty in Tier 2. A typing or skill test follows, depending on the post.
Syllabus topics at a glance
- English: error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, voice, narration, cloze test, comprehension.
- Reasoning: analogy, series, coding-decoding, Venn diagrams, blood relations, direction, syllogism, non-verbal reasoning.
- Maths: percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, interest, time and work, speed, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation.
- General Awareness: current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, general science, environment, static GK.
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