SSC CHSL (SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 1) — Free Online Mock Test
100 Q / 60 min / 200 marks. 4 sections × 25. +2/-0.5 marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
SSC CHSL exam at a glance
SSC CHSL full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length SSC CHSL mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 60-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
SSC CHSL key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
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| Official website | ssc.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A two-tier computer-based test — Tier I (objective screening) and Tier II (objective papers + a typing/skill test) — followed by document verification. |
| Frequency | Once a year. |
| Scoring & marking | Tier I: 100 questions, 200 marks (English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness), 60 minutes, with 0.5 negative marking. Tier II carries objective papers plus a typing/skill test (1-mark negative marking in specified sections); final merit is based on Tier II. |
| Score validity | Applies to that recruitment cycle only. |
| Language | English and Hindi (except the English section). |
Who is eligible for SSC CHSL?
A Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board (some Data Entry Operator posts require Maths/Science at 12th). The general age band is 18–27, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Last verified July 2026 against Staff Selection Commission — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
SSC CHSL section breakdown
The SSC CHSL mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Intelligence (25 Q)
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English Language (25 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
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General Awareness (25 Q)
SSC CHSL scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SSC CHSL penalises wrong answers (-0.5 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: SSC CHSL (out of 200).
How SSC CHSL is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
SSC CHSL time strategy
With 100 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 36 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Intelligence (25 Q)
- English Language (25 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
- General Awareness (25 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
SSC CHSL topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SSC CHSL, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Intelligence (25 Q)
- Reasoning — Classification · 7
- SSC CHSL — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Coding-decoding · 3
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 3
- SSC CHSL — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Alphabet series · 2
- SSC CHSL — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Analogy · 2
- SSC CHSL — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Direction sense · 1
- SSC CHSL — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Number analogy · 1
- SSC CHSL — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Operator logic · 1
English Language (25 Q)
- English — Antonyms · 7
- SSC CHSL — English Language · Synonyms · 3
- SSC CHSL — English Language · Antonyms · 2
- SSC CHSL — English Language · One-word substitution · 2
- SSC CHSL — English Language · Idioms and phrases · 2
- SSC CHSL — English Language · Spellings · 2
- English — One-word Substitution · 2
- SSC CHSL — English Language · Error detection · 1
Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q)
- Quant — Profit & Loss · 8
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Speed, time and distance · 2
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Percentage · 2
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Pipes and cisterns · 1
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Discount · 1
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Problems on ages · 1
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Number system · 1
- SSC CHSL — Quantitative Aptitude · Mensuration · 1
General Awareness (25 Q)
- General Knowledge · 10
- SSC CHSL — General Awareness · General science · 5
- SSC CHSL — General Awareness · Static GK · 3
- SSC CHSL — General Awareness · Indian polity · 3
- SSC CHSL — General Awareness · Indian history · 3
- SSC CHSL — General Awareness · Geography · 1
SSC CHSL difficulty calibration
Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.
100 Q / 60 min / 200 marks. 4 sections × 25. +2/-0.5 marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SSC CHSL bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SSC CHSL
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what SSC CHSL really tests
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 to avoid
- 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.
SSC CHSL study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Cover 10+2-level Quant, Reasoning and English systematically
- Start a daily static-GK and current-affairs routine
- Begin typing practice early for the skill test
- Take timed Tier-I mocks and aim for very high accuracy — cut-offs are high
- Keep building typing speed and accuracy
- Log and fix recurring careless mistakes
- Move to the advanced Tier-II Quant and English
- Take full mocks under real timing and negative marking
- Prepare the typing / skill test for your target post
Where SSC CHSL can take you
A strong SSC CHSL result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Lower Divisional Clerk / JSA
- Postal / Sorting Assistant
- Data Entry Operator
- Stable central-government career
Best books & official prep for SSC CHSL
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic — Rajesh Verma
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R. S. Aggarwal
- Lucent’s General Knowledge — Lucent
- Word Power Made Easy — Norman Lewis
Official practice: SSC publishes the syllabus and previous papers on ssc.gov.in; because the level is basic, practise for very high accuracy and build typing speed early for the skill test.
Previous-year papers: Past SSC CHSL papers are widely available and closely reflect the exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SSC CHSL exam pattern?
- SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 1 contains 100 questions across 4 sections: General Intelligence (25 Q), English Language (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q). Total duration is 60 minutes (about 36 seconds per question).
- Does SSC CHSL have negative marking?
- Yes — SSC CHSL carries negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is SSC CHSL scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 200. SSC CHSL (out of 200).
- How can I practise SSC CHSL online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SSC CHSL mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SSC CHSL?
- SSC CHSL is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers. 100 Q / 60 min / 200 marks. 4 sections × 25. +2/-0.5 marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the SSC CHSL exam?
- SSC CHSL runs for 60 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in SSC CHSL?
- SSC CHSL is split into: General Intelligence (25 Q), English Language (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 100 Q / 60 min / 200 marks. 4 sections × 25. +2/-0.5 marking. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SSC CHSL?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the SSC CHSL test adaptive?
- No — SSC CHSL is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SSC CHSL mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SSC CHSL variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SSC CHSL test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SSC CHSL test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SSC CHSL previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SSC CHSL mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SSC CHSL mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SSC CHSL mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SSC CHSL mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SSC CHSL mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the SSC CHSL syllabus?
- The SSC CHSL syllabus maps to its 4 sections: General Intelligence (25 Q), English Language (25 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Q), General Awareness (25 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for SSC CHSL?
- A Class 12 (10+2) pass from a recognised board (some Data Entry Operator posts require Maths/Science at 12th). The general age band is 18–27, with relaxation for reserved categories. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SSC CHSL practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SSC CHSL exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SSC CHSL exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SSC CHSL mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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