SSC CGL vs SSC CHSL
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) and SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (CHSL) compared using the official notifications: how the papers are built, how marks are given, and how much you can prepare for both at once.
At a glance
| At a glance | SSC CGL | SSC CHSL |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Question paper languages | English, Hindi | English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, ks, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur |
| Number of stages | 5 | 3 |
| Last checked against official sources | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Exam pattern
Every stage with its duration, questions, total marks and negative marking.
SSC CGL
Tier-I (CBT)
60 min · 100 questions · 200 marks · negative marking 2/4
Tier-II Paper-I (Session-I)
135 min · 150 questions · 390 marks · negative marking 1
Tier-II Paper-I Session-II: Data Entry Speed Testqualifying
15 min · skill or physical test
Tier-II Paper-II: Statistics (JSO / SI Gr-II only)
120 min · 100 questions · 200 marks · negative marking 2/4
Tier-II Paper-III: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (AAO only)
120 min · 100 questions · 200 marks · negative marking 2/4
SSC CHSL
Tier-I (CBT)
60 min · 100 questions · 200 marks · negative marking 2/4
Tier-II Session-I (CBT)
135 min · 135 questions · 360 marks · negative marking 1
Tier-II Session-II: Skill / Typing Testqualifying
Document check, medical or interview stage
Shared and unique syllabus
Topics below the subject level that appear under the same name in both syllabi.
- Topics in both
- 126
- Only in SSC CGL
- 24
- Only in SSC CHSL
- 0
Subjects in both: English Language and Comprehension, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge
Show shared topics (126)
Analogy · Semantic analogy · Symbolic / number analogy · Figural analogy · Classification (odd one out) · Semantic classification · Symbolic / number classification · Figural classification · Series · Semantic series · Number series · Figural series · Coding and decoding · Letter and number coding; small and capital letters/numbers coding · Word building · Numerical and symbolic operations · Numerical operations, arithmetical reasoning · Symbolic operations · Trends · Logical and verbal reasoning · Venn diagrams · Syllogistic reasoning · Statement and conclusion; drawing inferences · Critical thinking, problem solving, judgement, decision making · Relationship concepts (blood relations) · Space orientation (directions) · Non-verbal reasoning · Space visualisation, embedded figures · Punched hole / pattern folding and unfolding · Figural pattern folding and completion · Visual memory, observation, discrimination (mirror/water images) · Clerical aptitude · Indexing, address matching, date and city matching · Classification of centre codes / roll numbers · Emotional and social intelligence · Emotional intelligence · Social intelligence · History · Ancient India · Medieval India · and 86 more
Topics are matched by name. The same ground covered under a different name is not matched, so treat the shared count as a minimum.
Official sources
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