SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 1 & 2
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is for 12th-pass candidates targeting LDC, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant, and DEO posts. Tier 1 is common; Tier 2 and skill/typing tests are post-specific.
Exam pattern
Tier 1: 100 MCQs, 200 marks, 60 min. Tier 2: Descriptive paper. Skill test: Typing / data entry speed for relevant posts.
Tier 1 — Reasoning
25 · 50 marks
- Series
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Direction
- Venn diagrams
- Matrix
- Non-verbal reasoning
Tier 1 — General Awareness
25 · 50 marks
- Static GK
- Current affairs
- Science basics
- Books & authors
- Awards
- Sports
Tier 1 — Quantitative Aptitude
25 · 50 marks
- Arithmetic
- Algebra basics
- Geometry basics
- DI tables & graphs
Tier 1 — English
25 · 50 marks
- Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Sentence rearrangement
Preparation tips
- Practice typing 35 WPM (English) or Hindi as per post before Tier 2 result.
- CHSL GA is scoring — monthly current affairs PDF helps.
FAQs
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes, typically 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer in Tier 1 — verify in the official notice.