SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Tier I — Computer Based Examination (60 minutes, 0.50 negative marking):
• English Language — 25 questions, 50 marks
• General Intelligence — 25 questions, 50 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude — 25 questions, 50 marks
• General Awareness — 25 questions, 50 marks

Tier II — single-day CBE in two sessions:
Session I:
• Module 1: Mathematical Abilities — 30 questions, 90 marks
• Module 2: Reasoning & General Intelligence — 30 questions, 90 marks
• Module 1: English Language & Comprehension — 40 questions, 120 marks
• Module 2: General Awareness — 20 questions, 60 marks
• Computer Knowledge Module — 15 questions, 45 marks (qualifying)

Session II:
• Skill Test / Typing Test module (qualifying) — DEO: data entry speed 8,000 key depressions per hour; LDC/JSA: typing 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi

Final merit: Tier II performance (excluding qualifying modules).