SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

SSC CHSL is a 10+2-level exam with the same four Tier-1 sections as CGL but at a slightly easier standard, followed by a descriptive Tier-2 and, for some posts, a typing/skill test.

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SSC CHSL exam pattern

SectionQuestionsDuration
General Intelligence (25 Q)2515 min
English Language (25 Q)2515 min
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)2515 min
General Awareness (25 Q)2515 min
Total10060 min

Marking: 2 marks per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong answer (negative marking). Scale: 0–200.

SSC CHSL syllabus — topic-wise

Quantitative Aptitude

General Intelligence

English Language

General Awareness

How to cover the SSC CHSL syllabus

SSC CHSL is a 10+2-level exam, so the syllabus is more approachable than CGL — which means cut-offs are high and accuracy is everything. With so many candidates clearing the basics, small edges in speed and typing (for the descriptive and skill stages) separate selection from near-misses.

✅ Preparation tips

  • Aim for very high accuracy in Tier-1 — because the level is basic, the cut-offs leave little room for careless errors.
  • Practise the descriptive paper (essay/letter) in advance; many candidates clear Tier-1 and stumble here.
  • Build typing speed early if your target post has a skill test — it is easy to prepare and easy to neglect.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Assuming an "easy" syllabus means easy selection — the high cut-offs punish even a few silly mistakes.
  • Ignoring the descriptive and typing stages until after Tier-1, then scrambling.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSC CHSL syllabus?

The SSC CHSL syllabus covers Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, English Language, General Awareness. SSC CHSL is a 10+2-level exam with the same four Tier-1 sections as CGL but at a slightly easier standard, followed by a descriptive Tier-2 and, for some posts, a typing/skill test.

What is the SSC CHSL exam pattern?

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 1 has 100 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer.

How many sections are there in SSC CHSL?

SSC CHSL is organised into 4 sections: General Intelligence (25 Q), English Language (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q).

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