SSC CHSL: most asked topics and weightage
Where the marks are in SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (CHSL): subjects ranked by their share of the paper, the topics inside each, and the question and marks split of every section.
Subjects ranked by share of marks
Share of the exam's marks that the pattern gives to each subject, and the topics it covers in the official syllabus.
1.English Language and Comprehension
25% of marksVocabulary · Grammar and usage · Sentence structure and arrangement · Comprehension
2.General Intelligence and Reasoning
25% of marksAnalogy · Classification (odd one out) · Series · Coding and decoding · Numerical and symbolic operations · Logical and verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Clerical aptitude · Emotional and social intelligence
3.Quantitative Aptitude
25% of marksNumber system · Arithmetic · Algebra · Geometry · Mensuration · Trigonometry · Data interpretation and statistics
4.General Awareness
25% of marksHistory · Art and culture · Geography · Polity and governance (general policy) · Economic scene · Everyday science and scientific research · Current events
5.Computer Knowledge
1% of marksComputer basics · Software · Internet and e-mail · Networking and cyber security
Section-wise questions and marks
Tier-I (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 25% |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 25% |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 25% |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 25% |
Tier-II Session-I (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section-II A: English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 33% |
| Section-I A: Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 25% |
| Section-I B: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 25% |
| Section-II B: General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 17% |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Testqualifying | 15 | 45 | — |