SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the latest syllabus and exam pattern for the Combined Higher Secondary Level or CHSL (10+2) Level Examination 2026 along with the official notification. This year a total of 2536 vacancies are available across various posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO) and DEO Grade A. The SSC CHSL exam will be conducted in two tiers i.e Tier 1 and Tier 2. Candidates who are preparing for the examination can check the complete subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, number of questions, marks and other important details in this article.
The detailed syllabus covers subjects including English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge and others.
SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026: Overview
The SSC CHSL 2026 Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two tiers. Tier 1 consists of four subjects while Tier 2 is divided into four sections and conducted in two sessions on the same day. Check the table below for more details.
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Staff Selection Commission
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Exam Name
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SSC CHSL 2026
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CHSL Full Form
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Combined Higher Secondary Level
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Mode of Exam
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Online CBT
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Types of Questions
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Multiple Choice Questions
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Selection Process
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Tier 1, Tier 2, Skill Test and Document Verification
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Official Website
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ssc.gov.in
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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
Candidates can download the SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus PDF and check the detailed Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabus from the official SSC website. The Commission has provided the complete indicative syllabus in the official examination notice. Candidates can check the direct link to download the SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 PDF below.
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SSC CHSL Detailed Syllabus 2026
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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 examination consists of objective type multiple choice questions. It has 100 questions for a total of 200 marks. Candidates get 60 minutes to complete the examination with a sectional timing of 15 minutes for each subject. There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer. Check the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern in the table below.
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Subject
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No of Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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English Language
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25
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50
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15 minutes
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General Intelligence
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25
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50
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15 minutes
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Quantitative Aptitude
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25
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50
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15 minutes
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General Awareness
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25
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50
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15 minutes
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Total
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100
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200
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60 minutes
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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam consists of four main subjects: English, Mathematics, General Intelligence, and General Awareness. The questions are designed to test candidates' understanding of each subject. Questions will be based on the senior secondary level. Check the Tier 1 syllabus for the SSC CHSL Exam below.
1. English Language
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Spot the Error
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Fill in the Blanks
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Synonyms/Homonyms and Antonyms
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Spellings
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Idioms and Phrases
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One Word Substitution
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Sentence Improvement
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Active and Passive Voice
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Direct and Indirect Narration
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Cloze Passage and Comprehension Passage
2. General Intelligence
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Semantic Analogy
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Symbolic Operations
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Symbolic/Number Analogy
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Trends
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Figural Analogy
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Space Orientation
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Semantic Classification
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Venn Diagrams
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Symbolic/Number Classification
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Drawing Inferences
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Figural Classification
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Punched Hole/Pattern Folding and Unfolding
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Semantic Series
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Figural Pattern Folding and Completion
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Number Series
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Embedded Figures
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Figural Series
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Critical Thinking
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Problem Solving
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Emotional Intelligence
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Word Building
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Social Intelligence
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Coding and Decoding
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Numerical Operations
3. Quantitative Aptitude
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Number Systems
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Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions
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Percentages
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Ratio and Proportion
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Square Roots
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Averages
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Simple and Compound Interest
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Profit and Loss
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Discount
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Partnership Business
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Mixture and Alligation
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Time and Distance
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Time and Work
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Mensuration
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Trigonometry
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Statistical Charts such as Tables, Graphs, Histogram, Bar Diagram and Pie Chart
4. General Awareness
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Current Events
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Everyday Scientific Awareness
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India and its Neighbouring Countries
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History
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Culture
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Geography
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Economic Scene
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General Policy
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Scientific Research
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026
The SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam will be conducted in two sessions on the same day. Session 1 includes Sections I, II and III while Session 2 consists of Section IV which is the Skill Test/Typing Test. Candidates must qualify in all sections of Tier 2.
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Section
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Subject
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No of Questions
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Marks
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Section I
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Mathematical Abilities
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30
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90
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Section I
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Reasoning and General Intelligence
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30
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90
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Section II
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English Language and Comprehension
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40
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120
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Section II
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General Awareness
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20
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60
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Section III
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Computer Knowledge Test
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15
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45
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Section 1 and 2 each have a duration of one hour while the Computer Knowledge Test will be conducted for 15 minutes. Section 4 will include the Skill Test or Typing Test
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026
The SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam consists of mainly 5 subjects which are Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension ,General Awareness and Computer Knowledge . Check the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam detailed syllabus in the table below.
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SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus PDF
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How to Prepare for SSC CHSL Exam 2026?
Candidates who are preparing for the SSC CHSL Exam must go through the complete syllabus and understand the detailed dynamics of each section. Candidates are advised to go through the previous year questions and practice mock tests on a daily basis to improve speed and accuracy.