SSC CHSL 2026

Complete guide to Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level exam for LDC, JSA, DEO posts. Exam pattern, syllabus, mock tests, and skill test preparation.

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📘 SSC CHSL Exam: Complete Guide

Understand the two‑tier selection process, syllabus, and skill test requirements for SSC CHSL 2026.

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Tier I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)

60 minutes | 200 marks

📋 Exam Pattern

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions (50 marks)
  • General Awareness: 25 questions (50 marks)
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions (50 marks)
  • English Comprehension: 25 questions (50 marks)
  • Total: 100 questions, 60 minutes
  • Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

🎯 Key Topics

  • Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism
  • Current Affairs (6 months), History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Science
  • Simplification, Percentage, Profit/Loss, Ratio, DI, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration
  • Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles
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Tier II: Computer Based Test + Skill Test

Merit Deciding

📋 CBT (Objective)

  • Sections: Same as Tier I (Reasoning, GA, Quant, English)
  • Total questions: 100 (approx.), 200 marks
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

⌨️ Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying)

  • For LDC/JSA: Typing test – 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi)
  • For DEO: Data Entry Speed – 8,000 key depressions per hour
  • Only qualifying – marks not added to final score

📚 Detailed Syllabus for SSC CHSL

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System, LCM & HCF, Simplification
  • Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest, Discount
  • Time & Work, Time & Distance, Boats & Streams
  • Mensuration (2D & 3D), Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry (basic)
  • Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Table)

Reasoning & General Intelligence

  • Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagrams
  • Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Statement-Conclusion
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror/Water Image, Paper Cutting, Embedded Figures)

General Awareness

  • History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Indian Polity
  • Geography (Physical, Indian, World), Economics (Basic)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – 10th level)
  • Current Affairs (last 6 months), Sports, Awards, Books & Authors

English Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles
  • Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks
  • Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration
  • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms/Phrases)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (SSC CHSL)

What is the age limit for SSC CHSL?

Minimum 18 years, maximum 27 years as of the notification date. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwD (10 years), and others as per government norms.

Is SSC CHSL Tier II exam difficult?

Tier II is similar in difficulty to Tier I but has a higher weightage. The skill test (typing/DEO) is qualifying, so scoring well in Tier II CBT is crucial for final selection.

What is the salary of SSC CHSL posts?

LDC/JSA: Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200). DEO: Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). Gross monthly salary ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹45,000 including allowances.

How many attempts are allowed for SSC CHSL?

General category: unlimited attempts until age limit (27 years). No attempt limit, only age limit applies.

Can I prepare for SSC CHSL in 3 months?

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