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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Exam Pattern

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Updated: 5 March 2026

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605 Marks
60 min (Tier 1), 2 hr 15 min (Tier 2 Session I)
Negative: Yes

Exam Overview

Exam NameSSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL)
OrganizationSSC
Total Marks605
Total Papers2
Duration60 min (Tier 1), 2 hr 15 min (Tier 2 Session I)
Negative MarkingYes
Last UpdatedMarch 2026

Complete Syllabus

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Topic-wise Breakdown

SSC CHSL ki taiyaari ka pehla step hai syllabus aur exam pattern samajhna. Is page pe tumhe SSC CHSL 2026 ka complete syllabus milega - Tier 1 aur Tier 2 dono ka - subject-wise topic breakdown ke saath. Ye syllabus SSC ki official notification pe based hai. Pattern 2023-24 se naya hai - descriptive paper hata diya gaya aur Tier 2 mein module-based structure aa gayi hai.


Quick Info

Detail Information
Exam Name SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026
Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Stages Tier 1 (CBT) + Tier 2 (CBT + Skill Test)
Tier 1 Total Marks 200 (100 questions, 60 minutes)
Tier 2 Session I Marks 405 (135 questions, 2 hr 15 min)
Tier 2 Session II Skill/Typing Test (Qualifying only)
Negative Marking Tier 1: -0.50, Tier 2 Session I: -1.0
Mode Computer Based Examination (CBE) - Online
Language English & Hindi (except English section)
Official Website ssc.gov.in

Exam Pattern Kya Hai?

Selection Process Flow

Tier 1 (200 marks, 60 min) - Qualifying + Merit
    |
Tier 2 Session I (405 marks, 2h 15m) - Merit Based
    |
Tier 2 Session II - Skill/Typing Test (Qualifying Only)
    |
Document Verification
    |
Final Merit = Tier 1 + Tier 2 Session I Marks

Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Section Subject Questions Marks/Q Total Marks
1 General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 2 50
2 English Language 25 2 50
3 Quantitative Aptitude 25 2 50
4 General Awareness 25 2 50
Total 100 200
Detail Value
Duration 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwD with scribe)
Negative Marking -0.50 marks per wrong answer
Question Type Objective MCQs
Language English & Hindi (except English section)

Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Session I (Merit Based - 2 hours 15 minutes)

Section Module Subject Questions Marks/Q Total Marks Duration
Section 1 Module I Mathematical Abilities 30 3 90 1 hour (combined)
Section 1 Module II Reasoning & General Intelligence 30 3 90
Section 2 Module I English Language & Comprehension 40 3 120 1 hour (combined)
Section 2 Module II General Awareness 20 3 60
Section 3 Module I Computer Knowledge 15 3 45 15 minutes
Total 135 405 2 hr 15 min

Negative Marking: -1 mark per wrong answer in Session I

Session II (Qualifying Only - Same Day)

Post Test Speed Duration
LDC / JSA / PA / SA Typing Test (English) 35 WPM 10 minutes
LDC / JSA / PA / SA Typing Test (Hindi) 30 WPM 10 minutes
DEO Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) 8,000 key depressions/hour 15 minutes
PwD Candidates Same speed Same 15 minutes

Important: Typing/Skill test QUALIFYING hai - marks merit mein nahi jodte. Lekin fail hone pe disqualify ho jaoge chahe Tier 1/2 mein kitne bhi marks hon.


Tier 1 Subject-wise Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Topics:

  • Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy
  • Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification
  • Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series
  • Problem Solving, Word Building
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Spatial Orientation, Spatial Visualization
  • Punched Hole / Pattern Folding & Unfolding
  • Embedded Figures
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Ranking and Order
  • Mathematical Operations / Syllogism
  • Mirror Images, Paper Folding
  • Figural Pattern Completion

2. English Language (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Topics:

  • Spot the Error / Error Spotting
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms / Homonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Spellings / Detecting Misspelled Words
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • One-Word Substitution
  • Improvement of Sentences
  • Active / Passive Voice
  • Direct / Indirect Narration
  • Shuffling of Sentence Parts
  • Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
  • Cloze Passage / Cloze Test
  • Reading Comprehension Passage
  • Sentence Rearrangement

3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Arithmetic:

  • Number Systems (whole numbers, decimals, fractions)
  • Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Profit and Loss, Discount
  • Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation
  • Time and Distance, Time and Work

Algebra:

  • Basic Algebraic Identities, Elementary Surds
  • Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry:

  • Triangle, Circle, Quadrilateral properties
  • Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
  • Coordinate Geometry

Mensuration:

  • Areas and Perimeters (triangle, rectangle, square, circle, parallelogram)
  • Volume and Surface Area (sphere, cylinder, cone, cuboid, cube)

Trigonometry:

  • Trigonometric Ratios, Height and Distance
  • Standard Identities (Complementary angles)

Data Interpretation:

  • Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Histograms

4. General Awareness (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Topics:

  • Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Struggle)
  • Indian Geography (Rivers, Mountains, Climate, Natural Resources)
  • Indian Polity (Constitution, Amendments, Governance)
  • Indian Economy (Budget, Banking, Five Year Plans)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
  • Current Affairs (last 6-8 months)
  • Awards and Honours, Sports
  • Books and Authors, Important Days
  • Science and Technology developments
  • Static GK (First/Largest/Longest in India/World)

Tier 2 Additional Syllabus

Section 3 Module I - Computer Knowledge (15 Questions, 45 Marks)

Topics:

  • Computer Basics (hardware components, functions)
  • Computer Software (system vs application software)
  • Windows Operating System
  • MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
  • Internet and Web Browsers
  • Email basics, e-Banking
  • Basic Networking concepts
  • Cyber Security (viruses, worms, Trojan, hacking)
  • Keyboard Shortcuts (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Tier 2 Section 1 aur 2 ke topics Tier 1 ke same hain but difficulty level zyada hoga aur questions lambe honge.


Pattern Changes (Naya vs Purana)

Feature Old Pattern (Pre-2023) New Pattern (2023 onwards)
Tier 2 Descriptive Paper (Essay/Letter) Objective CBT (Module-based)
Computer Knowledge Separate exam Integrated in Tier 2 Section 3
Typing Test Tier 3 (separate day) Tier 2 Session II (same day)
Total Tier 2 marks 100 (descriptive) 405 (objective)

Descriptive paper (essay/letter) hata diya gaya hai. Ab Tier 2 fully objective hai.


Preparation Tips

Tier 1 Strategy

  • English: Daily 2 Reading Comprehension practice karo
  • Maths: Short tricks learn karo - speed matter karti hai 60 min mein 100 questions
  • Reasoning: Daily 20 questions minimum practice
  • GK: Current affairs ke liye monthly magazine follow karo

Tier 2 Strategy

  • Computer Knowledge bilkul mat ignore karo - 45 marks easy score hai
  • Typing Practice daily 30 min karo - 35 WPM English ya 30 WPM Hindi
  • Maths Tier 2 mein tough hoga - advanced level practice karo

Bihar Exam Centers

City Code
Patna BR07
Bhagalpur BR02
Darbhanga BR04
Gaya BR05
Muzaffarpur BR06
Purnea BR08
Arrah BR09

Bihar SSC Central Region (CR) ke under aata hai. Website: ssc-cr.org


FAQs

Q: SSC CHSL 2026 ka syllabus 2025 se alag hai? A: Nahi. 2023 se naya pattern chal raha hai - same continue hoga 2026 mein bhi. Koi major change expected nahi hai.

Q: Tier 1 qualifying hai ya merit? A: Tier 1 ke marks merit mein count hote hain (Tier 1 + Tier 2 Session I = Final Merit). Lekin Tier 1 mein minimum qualifying marks laane zaroori hain.

Q: Typing test fail ho gaye toh? A: Disqualified. Chahe Tier 1 aur Tier 2 mein kitne bhi marks hon, typing test fail = selection cancel.

Q: Hindi mein typing de sakte hain? A: Haan. English (35 WPM) ya Hindi (30 WPM) mein se koi bhi choose kar sakte ho.

Q: Computer Knowledge kaise prepare karein? A: Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) + Internet + Keyboard shortcuts. 10th-12th level computer knowledge sufficient hai.


Ye Bhi Zaroor Padhein


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