The SSC CHSL 2026 exam is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to various Group C posts such as LDC/JSA, DEO, PA/SA, and Court Clerks across central ministries, departments, and government organizations.

It is one of India’s most popular 12th-pass government exams, attracting millions of aspirants seeking secure employment, attractive salaries, and career stability.

This article covers the complete SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, negative marking, preparation strategy, and official SSC links.

🧭 2. SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of two tiers:

✔️ Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (CBT)

Objective-type online exam.

✔️ Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (CBT)

Includes multiple modules:

Mathematical Ability
Reasoning & General Intelligence
English Language
General Awareness
Skill Test/Typing Test (as applicable)

📘 3. SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern

📍 Tier-I Exam Pattern (CBT)

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
General Intelligence	25	50	60 minutes
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Language	25	50

Total: 100 Questions → 200 Marks
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

📍 Tier-II Exam Pattern (CBT)

⭐ Tier-II Structure

Module	Description	Type
Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	Objective
Module-II	Reasoning & General Intelligence	Objective
Module-III	English Language & Comprehension	Objective
Module-IV	General Awareness	Objective
Module-V	Computer Knowledge Test	Qualifying
Module-VI	Skill Test / Typing Test	Qualifying

Negative Marking:

1 mark for each wrong answer in Tier-II.

📚 4. SSC CHSL 2026 Detailed Syllabus

🧠 Tier-I + Tier-II Combined Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Semantic Analogy
Symbolic Operations
Figure Classification
Number Series
Syllogism
Venn Diagrams
Spatial Orientation
Coding-Decoding

General Awareness

Current Affairs (2025–26)
Indian Constitution
History of India
Geography (Physical & Political)
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)
Economy, Budget, Census
Government Schemes
Awards & Honors

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System
Percentage, Ratio
Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Algebraic Identities
Averages
Mensuration
Trigonometric Ratios
Data Interpretation

English Language

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Spotting Errors
Idioms & Phrases
One-word Substitution
Antonyms/Synonyms

Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying)

Basics of Computers
MS Office
Internet & Email
Networking Concepts
Cybersecurity Basics

Skill Test / Typing Test (Module VI)

LDC/JSA/PA/SA:
- English Typing: 35 wpm OR
- Hindi Typing: 30 wpm
DEO:
- Data Entry Speed: 8000 key depressions/hour

🎯 5. Final Selection Process & Marks Weightage

Component	Included in Final Merit?
Tier-I	✔️ Yes
Tier-II (Objective Sections)	✔️ Yes
Skill Test / Typing Test	✔️ Qualifying (No marks added)

Final Merit List = Tier-I + Tier-II Scores
Skill Test is compulsory but does not carry marks.

🧠 6. Practical SSC CHSL 2026 Preparation Tips

Build a strong foundation in Maths basics (NCERT 6–10).
Practice daily quizzes on Reasoning & English.
Read daily current affairs from official government sources.
Attempt mock tests weekly and analyze mistakes.
Maintain consistent typing practice for Skill Test.
Solve SSC CHSL previous year papers for accuracy.
Focus on speed and accuracy due to negative marking.

🔗 7. Official Useful Resource Links (2026)

SSC Official Website: https://ssc.nic.in
SSC CHSL 2026 Notification PDF (when released): ➝ Latest Notifications
SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers: ➝ Candidate’s Corner
SSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF: ➝ Calendar

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SSC CHSL 2026 – Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam Guide ✨ | Complete Syllabus, Pattern & Preparation