SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (CHSL)
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Question paper languages
- English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, ks, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur
- Last checked against official sources
Notes and practice for SSC CHSL are coming soon. Until then, this guide has the official pattern, marking, syllabus and links.
Exam pattern and marking
Tier-I (CBT)60 minutes200 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 2 | 2/4 | MCQ |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 2 | 2/4 | MCQ |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 2 | 2/4 | MCQ |
| General Awareness | 25 | 2 | 2/4 | MCQ |
Tier-II Session-I (CBT)135 minutes360 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I A: Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
| Section-I B: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
| Section-II A: English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
| Section-II B: General Awareness | 20 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Testqualifying | 15 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
Tier-II Session-II: Skill / Typing Test
CHSL 2026 notice para 13. Tier-I: 4 x 25 MCQs, 2 marks, -0.50, 60 min with a 15-minute sectional timer (shortlisting). Tier-II Session-I: Section-I Maths 30 + Reasoning 30 (1 h), Section-II English 40 + GA 20 (1 h), Section-III Computer 15 (15 min, qualifying); 3 marks each, -1. Session-II: skill test (DEO) or typing test (LDC/JSA), qualifying. Questions in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages (not for the English sections).
MCQ = single correct answer · MSQ = one or more correct answers · NAT / numeric = type a number. Negative marking is the number of marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
131 subjects, topics and subtopics from the official syllabus. Tap a subject to expand it.
Explore the syllabus mapEnglish Language and Comprehension18
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms, homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings / detecting mis-spelt words
- Idioms and phrases
- One word substitution
- Grammar and usage
- Spot the error
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence improvement
- Active / passive voice
- Direct / indirect narration
- Sentence structure and arrangement
- Shuffling of sentence parts
- Shuffling of sentences in a passage
- Comprehension
- Cloze passage
- Reading comprehension passages
- Vocabulary
General Intelligence and Reasoning37
- 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
- Analogy
Quantitative Aptitude29
- Number system
- Whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- Relationships between numbers (HCF, LCM, divisibility)
- Square roots, elementary surds and indices
- Arithmetic
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit and loss, discount
- Partnership business
- Mixture and alligation
- Time and distance
- Time and work
- Algebra
- Basic algebraic identities of school algebra
- Graphs of linear equations
- Geometry
- Triangle and its centres; congruence and similarity
- Circle: chords, tangents, angles subtended, common tangents
- Mensuration
- Triangle, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circle
- Prism, cone, cylinder, sphere, hemisphere, cuboid, pyramid
- Trigonometry
- Trigonometric ratios, degree and radian, standard identities, complementary angles
- Heights and distances
- Data interpretation and statistics
- Histogram, frequency polygon, bar diagram, pie chart
- Mean, median, mode, standard deviation; simple probability
- Number system
General Awareness29
- History
- Ancient India
- Medieval India
- Modern India and the freedom struggle
- Art and culture
- Monuments, dance, music, festivals
- Literature, books and authors, awards
- Geography
- Physical geography
- Indian geography: rivers, climate, soils, resources
- World geography; India's neighbouring countries
- Polity and governance (general policy)
- Constitution of India
- Parliament, executive, judiciary, constitutional bodies
- Government schemes and policies
- Economic scene
- Basic economics, national income, budget
- Banking, RBI, money
- Everyday science and scientific research
- Physics in everyday life
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Biology, health and nutrition
- Space, defence and technology developments
- Environment and ecology
- Current events
- National events
- International events
- Sports
- Appointments, awards, important days
- History
Computer Knowledge13
- Computer basics
- Organisation of a computer, CPU, input/output devices
- Computer memory, memory organisation, backup devices, ports
- Windows Explorer, keyboard shortcuts
- Software
- Windows operating system
- MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint
- Internet and e-mail
- Web browsing and searching, downloading and uploading
- Managing an e-mail account; e-banking
- Networking and cyber security
- Networking devices and protocols
- Threats (hacking, virus, worms, Trojans) and preventive measures
- Computer basics
Official sources
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