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SSC CHSL 2026

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

Government jobs after 12th — your fastest path. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack SSC CHSL.

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Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission
Eligibility
Class 12 (Higher
Age Limit
18-27 years (varies by post)
Frequency
Annual
Salary
₹19,900 - ₹63,200 per month
Vacancies
4,000 - 10,000+ annually

Why Prepare for SSC CHSL?

  • 1Best government job opportunity after 12th pass — no graduation required
  • 2Posts include LDC, PA/SA, DEO with stable government salary
  • 3Salary of ₹19,900 - ₹63,200 with all government benefits
  • 4Same syllabus as SSC CGL (easier difficulty) — prepare for both simultaneously
  • 5High number of vacancies (4,000-10,000+) every year

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25%
AnalogiesClassificationSeriesCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsDirection SenseVenn DiagramsPattern Recognition
Practice General Intelligence & Reasoning →

General Awareness

25%
HistoryGeographyPolityEconomicsCurrent AffairsGeneral ScienceStatic GK
Practice General Awareness →

Quantitative Aptitude

25%
Number SystemPercentageSimple & Compound InterestRatio & ProportionTime & DistanceGeometryAlgebraStatistics
Practice Quantitative Aptitude →

English Language

25%
Reading ComprehensionFill in the BlanksError DetectionSynonyms & AntonymsSpelling CorrectionSentence Rearrangement
Practice English Language →

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-I (Computer Based)

100 questions200 marks60 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
Total100200

Negative marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer

Tier-II (Computer Based)

135 questions360 marks135 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
Mathematical Abilities3090
Reasoning & General Intelligence3090
English Language40120
General Awareness2060
Computer Knowledge1545
Total135360

Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer

Preparing for the first stage? Read the full SSC CHSL Tier 1 2026 guide — pattern, section-wise strategy, and how to use mocks.

Selection Process

Tier-I (Computer Based)→
Tier-II (Computer Based)→
Document Verification

Try SSC CHSL Questions

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General Intelligence & ReasoningEasy
1 / 4

Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

0/4 attempted

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SSC CHSL Preparation Guides

Expert strategy, syllabus breakdowns, and preparation tips to help you crack SSC CHSL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) is an exam for 12th pass candidates to get government jobs as LDC (Lower Division Clerk), DEO (Data Entry Operator), Postal Assistant, and Sorting Assistant.
Is SSC CHSL easier than SSC CGL?
Yes, SSC CHSL is generally easier than CGL. The syllabus is similar but questions are at a lower difficulty level. If you can clear CGL-level preparation, CHSL becomes much easier.
What is the age limit for SSC CHSL?
The age limit is 18-27 years for general category, with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwD (10 years).
Can I prepare for SSC CHSL and CGL together?
Absolutely. The syllabus overlap is about 80%. Start with CGL-level preparation and you will be over-prepared for CHSL.
What is the SSC CHSL exam pattern?
SSC CHSL Tier-I has 100 objective questions worth 200 marks — General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language (25 questions / 50 marks each) — in 60 minutes. Tier-II is a computer-based scoring stage covering Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes. SSC CHSL Tier-I deducts 0.50 marks per wrong answer, and Tier-II deducts 1 mark per wrong answer. Attempt questions selectively to protect your score.
What jobs can I get through SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL recruits for posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistant, and Sorting Assistant in central government departments — stable Group C jobs available to 12th pass candidates.

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