SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern — reference from Staff Selection Commission (SSC), with the direct official link. The pattern below is taken from the most recent official notification. If it is revised, the new notice appears on this page automatically.
SSC CHSL exam pattern
Tier 1 — Computer Based Examination
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic) | 25 | 50 |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
60 minutes · 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer
Tier 2 — Computer Based Examination
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section I — Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning | 60 | 180 |
| Section II — English + General Awareness | 70 | 210 |
| Section III — Computer Knowledge (qualifying) | 15 | 45 |
| Skill Test / Typing Test (qualifying) | — | — |
Negative marking in Sections I and II
Latest syllabus update — 08 Sep 2026
About SSC CHSL
SSC CHSL — Combined Higher Secondary Level — is the Staff Selection Commission's 10+2 level examination for Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts in central government offices.
Selection process
- Tier 1 — Computer Based Examination
- Tier 2 — Computer Based Examination including skill and typing test
- Document verification
- Final merit list and post allocation
How to get the official SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Open the latest official notification for the exam — it goes straight to Staff Selection Commission (SSC)'s own website.
- The syllabus and scheme of examination are printed inside the notification PDF, usually as an annexure near the end.
- Check the number of questions, marks, time and negative marking against the table on this page — if the notification differs, the notification is correct.
- Save the PDF. Commissions do revise patterns between cycles, so re-check it every time a new notification is issued.
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Questions students ask
Tier 1 — Computer Based Examination: General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks); General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks); Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic) (25 questions, 50 marks); English Language (Basic Knowledge) (25 questions, 50 marks). 60 minutes · 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer.
Tier 1 — Computer Based Examination: 60 minutes · 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer. Tier 2 — Computer Based Examination: Negative marking in Sections I and II.
The syllabus is printed inside the official notification issued by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Open the latest notification from this page — it links straight to the official website. ExamChowk does not host copies of official documents.
Tier 1 — Computer Based Examination; Tier 2 — Computer Based Examination including skill and typing test; Document verification; Final merit list and post allocation. Each stage is qualifying for the next, and the final merit list is published by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
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