SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission — Combined Higher Secondary Level
SSC CHSL is conducted for recruitment to LDC, JSA, PA, SA and DEO posts in various Central Government departments. The exam requires 10+2 qualification.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education
- 10+2 (Intermediate) from a recognised board
- Age Limit
- 18–27 years (post-wise)
Selection Process
- 1Tier I — CBT (Objective)
- 2Tier II — CBT (Descriptive + Skill Test/Typing Test)
Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | 100 | 200 | 60 min | CBT — Objective MCQ |
| Tier II | 100 | 200 | 60 min | CBT + Skill/Typing Test |
Detailed Syllabus
1
Tier I — General Awareness
50 Marks
Static GKCurrent AffairsHistoryGeographyIndian PolityScience & TechnologyEconomySports & Awards
2
Tier I — General Intelligence & Reasoning
50 Marks
AnalogySeriesCoding-DecodingDirection & DistanceBlood RelationsVenn DiagramSyllogismStatement & ConclusionNumber Puzzle
3
Tier I — Quantitative Aptitude
50 Marks
Number SystemPercentageRatio & ProportionAverageProfit & LossSimple & Compound InterestTime & WorkTime, Speed & DistanceMensurationTrigonometryData Interpretation
4
Tier I — English Language
50 Marks
Reading ComprehensionFill in the BlanksError SpottingSentence RearrangementIdioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionSynonyms & Antonyms
5
Tier II — Session 1 (Mathematical Abilities)
60 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude (advanced)AlgebraGeometryMensuration
6
Tier II — Session 2 (English Language)
60 Marks
GrammarReading ComprehensionVocabularySentence Correction
🎯 Must-Prepare Topics for SSC CHSL
Simplification & Number System
Percentage & Ratio
S.I./C.I.
Sentence Improvement
One Word Substitution
Current Affairs (last 6 months)
Indian Geography
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