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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

SSC CHSL recruits 12th-pass candidates for LDC, JSA, DEO and DEO Grade-A posts in central government offices. Two computer-based tiers test language, awareness, quant and reasoning, ending with a skill test.

Selection Process

1Tier-I — Computer Based Test
2Tier-II — Computer Based Test + Skill Test
3Document Verification
4Medical Examination

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Tier-I (CBT)

📝 100 questions🎯 200 marks⏱️ 60 minutes➖ 0.50 mark deducted per wrong answer.

Mode: Computer Based, objective multiple-choice

SubjectQuestionsMarks
English Language2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
General Intelligence2550
English LanguageComprehension, error spotting, synonyms-antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, active-passive, direct-indirect.
General AwarenessCurrent affairs, static GK, history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards.
Quantitative AptitudeArithmetic (percentage, ratio, average, SI-CI, profit-loss, time-work, time-distance), basic algebra, geometry, mensuration, data interpretation.
General IntelligenceAnalogies, coding-decoding, series, Venn diagrams, direction sense, blood relations, syllogism, non-verbal series.

Tier-I is a shortlisting stage; final merit is based on Tier-II.

Tier-II (CBT + Skill Test)

📝 Section-wise questions🎯 225 marks⏱️ Section-wise timers➖ 1 mark per wrong answer in Section-I and Section-II.

Mode: Computer Based with sectional timers, plus typing/data-entry skill test

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Section-I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning30 + 30180
Section-II: English + General Awareness40 + 20135
Section-III: Computer Knowledge + Skill Test15 + typing45
Section-I: Mathematical Abilities + ReasoningAdvanced arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, puzzles, seating arrangement, data sufficiency.
Section-II: English + General AwarenessComprehension, vocabulary, grammar, current affairs, static GK.
Section-III: Computer Knowledge + Skill TestComputer basics, MS Office, internet, cyber security; typing test (qualifying).

The skill/typing test is qualifying in nature. DEO posts have a higher typing-speed requirement.

📋 Source: Pattern as per the official SSC CHSL 2026 notification on ssc.gov.in. Typing-speed norms differ by post — check the notice. Official website: https://ssc.gov.in

Previous Year Papers — Year-wise

SSC uploads question papers along with the final answer key on ssc.gov.in through candidate login.

YearExamStatus
2024Tier-I Jul 2024, Tier-II Nov 2024Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2023Tier-I Aug 2023, Tier-II Nov 2023Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2022Tier-I May-Jun 2022, Tier-II Mar 2023Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2021Tier-I May-Jun 2022 (2021 cycle)Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)
2020Tier-I Apr 2021 (2020 cycle)Official source
Released with final answer key on ssc.gov.in (candidate login)

Get papers from the official portal: https://ssc.gov.in. NaukriRoz never links unverified Telegram / Drive / blog PDFs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What qualification is needed for SSC CHSL?A: 12th pass (10+2) from a recognized board. DEO posts in C&AG require science stream with mathematics.
Q: Is there a typing test in CHSL?A: Yes. Tier-II includes a skill/typing test which is qualifying. Speed norms vary by post.
Q: What is the negative marking in CHSL Tier-I?A: 0.50 mark per wrong answer in Tier-I; 1 mark per wrong answer in Tier-II Section-I and II.