What subjects are asked in SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus?

Tier 1 includes Mathematics, Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness. There are 100 questions for 200 marks to be solved in 60 minutes.

Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?

Yes. 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Tier 1. In Tier 2, negative marking of 1 mark applies in objective sections.

What is the syllabus of SSC CHSL Maths section?

Maths covers Arithmetic (percentage, profit-loss, ratio, time & work) and Advanced Maths (algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, DI) up to Class 10 level.

What is the syllabus of General Awareness in SSC CHSL?

GA includes Static GK, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, and Current Affairs.

Is SSC CHSL Tier 1 qualifying in nature?

Yes. Tier 1 is only qualifying. Final merit is prepared based on Tier 2 marks.

What is the typing/skill test in SSC CHSL?

For LDC/JSA, a typing test is conducted. For DEO posts, a data entry skill test is conducted. It is qualifying but mandatory.

What is the difficulty level of SSC CHSL exam?

The exam is considered easy to moderate, but competition is high due to a large number of applicants.

Can I prepare for Tier 1 and Tier 2 together?

Yes. Since the core subjects overlap, simultaneous preparation is more efficient. The gap between tiers is short, so starting Tier 2 prep early — especially Computer Knowledge and typing practice — is advisable.

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 Out For (Tier 1 and Tier 2), Download Official PDF

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 along with the official notification for the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam, 2026.

The syllabus includes subjects and topics that applicants need to cover in order to prepare for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam stages. As the latest update, SSC has added sectional timing in both stages, and now candidates cannot shuffle time between sections. However, other aspects remain the same.

This article covers the complete SSC CHSL syllabus PDF, subject-wise topics, exam pattern, sectional timing, preparation tips, and other important details.

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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

The SSC CHSL Exam is conducted in two stages, Tier 1 and Tier 2, covering all the prescribed subjects. The CHSL Syllabus covers subjects such as English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, and Skill/Typing Test.

Candidates should focus on both speed and accuracy. The final merit list is based on performance in Tier 2, subject to qualifying the required Skill Test/Typing Test.

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SSC CHSL Exam Syllabus: Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SSC CHSL 2026
Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission
Selection Process	Tier 1, Tier 2, Skill Test/Typing Test
Mode of Examination	Online
Tier 1 Subjects	English, Reasoning, Quant, GA
Tier 2 Subjects	Maths, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer Knowledge
Questions asked	Tier 1: 100 Tier 2: 135
Total Marks	Tier 1: 200 Tier 2: 405
Duration	Tier 1: 1 hour Tier 2: 2 Hours 55 mins
Sectional Timing	Applicable to both Tier 1 and Tier 2
Negative marking	Tier 1: 0.50 marks Tier 2: 1 mark

SSC CHSL Exam Structure 2026

Tier	Section/Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Tier 1	English Language	100	200	60 minutes
	General Intelligence
	Quantitative Aptitude
	General Awareness
Tier 2	Section 1: Part A: Maths Part B: Reasoning & GI	60 (30 for each section)	180 (90 marks for each section)	1 hour (30 mins each section)
	Section 2: Part A: English Part B: General Awareness	60 (40 for Part A and 20 for Part B)	180 (120 for Part A and 20 for Part B)	55 mins for English and 25 mins for GA
	Section 3: Computer Knowledge Test	15	45	15 minutes
	Section 4: Skill Test/Typing Test	–	Qualifying	10–15 minutes (as per post)

SSC CHSL Syllabus Official PDF

The Syllabus PDF contains the latest subjects and topics to be covered for both the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exams of SSC CHSL. This will help a great deal in mapping your preparation strategy and eliminating all the subjects that are not important from the exam point of view. Click on the link below to download the syllabus PDF.

SSC CHSL Syllabus PDF Download

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus 2026

The Tier 1 consists of four sections: General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. A thorough understanding of the Tier 1 syllabus helps candidates prioritise important topics and prepare effectively for the exam.

Reasoning Syllabus

The Reasoning Syllabus covers a range of topics, which are given below. It includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

Topic (English)	विषय (Hindi)
Classification	वर्गीकरण
Analogy	सादृश्यता
Coding–Decoding	कोडिंग-डिकोडिंग
Paper Folding Method	पेपर फोल्डिंग विधि
Matrix	आव्यूह/मैट्रिक्स
Word Formation	शब्द निर्माण
Venn Diagram	वेन आरेख
Direction and Distance	दिशा और दूरी
Blood Relations	रक्त संबंध
Verbal Reasoning	शाब्दिक तर्कशक्ति
Non-Verbal Reasoning	अशाब्दिक तर्कशक्ति
Seating Arrangement	बैठक व्यवस्था
Puzzle	पहेली
Series	श्रृंखला

General Awareness Syllabus

The SSC CHSL GA syllabus consists of the knowledge of current affairs and the general knowledge of Indian history, constitution, geography, etc of the candidates.

Topic (English)	विषय (Hindi)
Static General Knowledge	स्थैतिक सामान्य ज्ञान
Science	विज्ञान
Current Affairs	करंट अफेयर्स
Sports	खेल
Books and Authors	पुस्तकें और लेखक
Important Schemes	महत्वपूर्ण योजनाएँ
Portfolios	पदभार/विभाग
People in the News	चर्चा में रहे व्यक्ति
History	इतिहास
Culture	संस्कृति
Geography	भूगोल
Economics	अर्थशास्त्र
Awards and Honors	पुरस्कार और सम्मान

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

The Math Syllabus, also known as Quantitative Aptitude, includes topics from both basic and advanced mathematics.

Topic (English)	विषय (Hindi)
Simplification	सरलीकरण
Interest (Simple & Compound)	ब्याज (साधारण और चक्रवृद्धि)
Averages	औसत
Percentage	प्रतिशत
Ratio and Proportion	अनुपात और समानुपात
Problems with Ages	आयु संबंधी समस्याएँ
Speed, Distance, and Time	चाल, दूरी और समय
Number System	संख्या पद्धति
Mensuration	क्षेत्रमिति
Data Interpretation	आंकड़ों की व्याख्या
Time and Work	समय और कार्य
Algebra	बीजगणित
Trigonometry	त्रिकोणमिति
Geometry	ज्यामिति

English Syllabus

The Syllabus for English will cover all the topics asked in this section that test candidates’ knowledge of English Comprehension and Grammar.

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Spellings
Phrases and Idioms
One Word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks
Para Jumbles
Active/ Passive
Narrations

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus 2026

The Tier 2 syllabus has been discussed here, which consists of topics asked in the exam. The topics for Reasoning, Maths, General Awareness, and English language is same but it includes some additional topics.

Also, candidates need to have deeper conceptual clarity as compared to Tier 1 because the question difficulty level is moderate to difficult. Check out the subject-wise syllabus below.

Mathematical Abilities Syllabus

Subject	Topics
Number Systems	Number Systems Computation of Whole Numbers Decimals and Fractions Relationship Between Numbers
Arithmetic	Percentages Ratio and Proportion Square Roots Averages Interest (Simple and Compound) Profit and Loss Discount Partnership Business Time and Distance Time and Work
Algebra	Basic Algebraic Identities Elementary Surds Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry	Elementary Geometric Figures Triangles Congruence and Similarity of Triangles Circles and Their Properties Tangents Angles Subtended by Chords Common Tangents to Circles
Mensuration	Triangle Quadrilaterals Regular Polygons Circle Right Prism Right Circular Cone Right Circular Cylinder Sphere Hemispheres Rectangular Parallelepiped Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base
Trigonometry	Trigonometric Ratios Complementary Angles Height and Distances Standard Identities
Statistics & Probability	Use of Tables and Graphs Histogram Frequency Polygon Bar-Diagram Pie-Chart Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode) Standard Deviation Calculation of Simple Probabilities

Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus

Questions based on verbal and non-verbal reasoning, Emotional intelligence, Analogy, Classification, and logical and Analytical Reasoning. This is to check candidates’ mental ability to decide and solve problems accordingly.

Semantic Analogy
Symbolic operations
Symbolic/Number Analogy
Venn Diagrams
Drawing inferences
Punched hole/folding
Embedded figures
Critical Thinking
Word Building
Numerical operations
Trends
Figural Analogy
Space Orientation
Semantic Classification
Symbolic/Number Classification
Figural Classification
Semantic Series
Number/Figural Series
Problem-Solving/Emotional Intelligence
Social Intelligence/Coding

English Language And Comprehension Syllabus

This is to check the basic English language understanding of the candidates. This will test their English Vocabulary, Sentence Formation, Grammar, Word Knowledge, Translation, and language comprehension.

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Fill in the Blanks
Idioms & Phrases
Improvement of Sentences
Direct/Indirect Narration
Passage Analysis
Comprehension Passage
Synonyms/Homonyms
Antonyms
Spot the Error
Spellings/Mis-spelt words
One-word Substitution
Active/Passive Voice
Sentence Shuffling
Cloze Passage

General Awareness Syllabus

This is to check the general awareness of the candidates regarding their surrounding environment and what’s happening in the world around them. And, also to check the observation regarding the matters of day-to-day observation.

History
Culture
Geography
Economic Scene
General Policy
Scientific Research
Current Events
India and its Neighbours

Computer Proficiency Syllabus

Topic	Subtopics
Computer Basics	• Organisation of a Computer • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Input Devices • Output Devices • Computer Memory • Memory Organisation • Backup Devices • Ports (USB, HDMI, etc.) • Windows Explorer • Keyboard Shortcuts
Software and Applications	• Windows Operating System • System Software • Application Software • Features of MS Office • File Management
Microsoft Office	• MS Word (Formatting, Editing, Tables) • MS Excel (Functions, Formulas, Charts) • MS PowerPoint (Slides, Animations, Presentations)
Internet and E-mail	• Internet Basics • Web Browsing and Searching • Downloading Files • Uploading Files • Managing an E-mail Account • Sending and Receiving E-mails • E-mail Attachments • E-Banking Services
Networking and Cybersecurity	• Basics of Computer Networks • Networking Devices (Router, Switch, Modem) • Network Protocols • LAN, WAN, MAN • Information Security Threats • Hacking • Viruses • Worms • Trojans • Malware Attacks • Phishing • Preventive Security Measures
Computer Security	• Password Protection • Antivirus Software • Firewall Basics • Data Privacy and Protection • Safe Browsing Practices
Digital Banking & Online Services	• Internet Banking • Mobile Banking • UPI and Digital Payments • NEFT, RTGS, IMPS • Online Transaction Security • E-Wallets and Payment Gateways

SSC CHSL Passing Marks

The SSC CHSL minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III in the Tier-II Examination are provided below in the table. Check the category-wise minimum qualifying marks.

SSC CHSL Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category	Percentage
UR	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
All other categories	20%

SSC CHSL Typing Test

Candidates applying for DEO in the Office of the C&AG, LDC/JSA, and PA/SA posts are required to qualify the prescribed typing or skill test. This test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not considered while preparing the final merit list.

Post	Test Type	Speed Required	Passage/Task
LDC/JSA	Typing Test	35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi	Printed matter; 10 minutes
PA/SA	Typing Test	35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi	Printed matter; 10 minutes
DEO (Ministry/Department)	Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)	8,000 key depressions per hour	English document (approximately 2,000-2,200 key depressions); 15 minutes
DEO Grade A (C&AG Office)	Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)	15,000 key depressions per hour	English printed matter (approximately 3,700-4,000 key depressions); 15 minutes

SSC CHSL Recommended Books 2026

Subject	Recommended Resource
All Subjects	Adda247 SSC CHSL Study Kit – Covers all subjects
Practice & Mock Tests	SSC CHSL Mock Test Series by Adda247
English	Plinth to Paramount + Adda247 English Books
Quantitative Aptitude	Fast Track Arithmetic + Adda247 Quantitative Aptitude Practice Sets
General Awareness	Adda247 Monthly Current Affairs PDF
Computer Knowledge	Objective Computer Awareness