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SSC CHSL Tier 1 2026

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination

Tier 1 is the first stage of SSC CHSL selection — 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes on a single clock, and 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer. Clear it and you move to Tier-II (Computer Based). Here is the full pattern, section-wise strategy, and a free mock test to benchmark where you stand.

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Questions
100
Total Marks
200
Duration
60 min
Negative Marking
0.50 marks
Section Timer
None
Mode
Online (CBT)

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026

One 60-minute clock covers all sections — how you split the time between them is your call, which makes time allocation part of the strategy.

SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
Total100200

Negative marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer

Section-Wise Strategy for SSC CHSL Tier 1

How to approach each section, and where to practice it topic by topic.

General Intelligence

25 Qs · 50 marks

Start with the one-liner question types — series, analogy, direction sense, syllogism. Commit to longer puzzle sets only after the quick wins, and never sink minutes into a set that is not opening up.

Practice General Intelligence & Reasoning →

General Awareness

25 Qs · 50 marks

The fastest section for a prepared candidate — you know the answer or you do not. Daily current-affairs revision plus static GK notes convert directly into marks with zero calculation time.

Practice General Awareness →

Quantitative Aptitude

25 Qs · 50 marks

Speed on arithmetic basics — percentage, ratio, simplification — wins this section. First pass on quick calculations; touch multi-step word problems and DI sets only after the easy marks are secured.

Practice Quantitative Aptitude →

English Language

25 Qs · 50 marks

Bank the grammar and vocabulary questions first — they take seconds when prepared. Give reading comprehension the remaining time, starting with fact-based questions before inference ones.

Practice English Language →

Where Tier 1 Fits in the SSC CHSL Selection Process

Tier-I (Computer Based)→
Tier-II (Computer Based)→
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For eligibility, salary, and the full syllabus, see the complete SSC CHSL 2026 guide.

Benchmark Yourself Before You Plan

A timed Tier 1-pattern mock shows your real score, section timing, and weak topics — the three numbers every preparation decision should start from. It is free, with detailed solutions.

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SSC CHSL Tier 1 FAQs

What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes — General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks), English Language (25 questions, 50 marks).
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
Yes — 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer. Accuracy matters as much as attempts: guessing blindly loses marks, so skip questions where you cannot eliminate at least two options.
Is there sectional timing in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
No — a single 60-minute clock covers all 4 sections, so you control how long each section gets. Most candidates budget roughly equal time per section and bank their strongest section first.
How should I start preparing for SSC CHSL Tier 1?
Take a free full-length SSC CHSL mock test first to benchmark your score and section timing, then drill your weakest sections with topic-wise practice. Repeat the cycle — mock, analyze, drill — every few days.

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