SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 1 and Tier 2 Complete Guide

SSC CHSL syllabus 2026 is one of the most-searched exam-prep queries on the web right now, even with the official notification delayed — because the Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabus and exam pattern stay stable year to year and aspirants can start preparing before the notification drops. This guide breaks down the exact section-wise syllabus, question count, marks, negative marking and typing-test requirements for both stages, so you can start your SSC CHSL 2026 preparation today.

SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance

Stage	Mode	Questions	Marks	Duration
Tier 1	Computer Based Test (CBT)	100	200	60 minutes
Tier 2	CBT (3 sections, multiple sessions)	105	300	~2 hours (all sessions)

Both tiers carry negative marking, and SSC CHSL has no interview — final selection is based on combined Tier 1 and Tier 2 performance plus the qualifying typing/skill test.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus 2026

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: analogies, coding-decoding, classification, series, non-verbal reasoning, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism
• General Awareness: current affairs, static GK, Indian polity, history, geography, economy, general science
• Quantitative Aptitude: number system, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, time and work, simplification, mensuration, data interpretation
• English Comprehension: reading comprehension, spotting errors, fill in the blanks, synonyms-antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases

Tier 1 carries 0.50 negative marks for every wrong answer and is qualifying-cum-shortlisting — used to decide who advances to Tier 2, not the final merit.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus 2026

Tier 2 is a single CBT split into three sections across separate sessions:

Section	Module	Topics	Questions	Marks
Section 1	Module I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90
Section 1	Module II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90
Section 2	Module I	English Language and Comprehension	40	120
Section 2	Module II	General Awareness	20	60
Section 3	Module I	Computer Knowledge Test	15	45
Section 3	Module II	Skill Test / Typing Test	Qualifying	—

• Section 1 & 2 carry 1 mark negative marking per wrong answer.
• Section 3 Module I (Computer Knowledge Test) is also objective and negatively marked; Module II (Skill/Typing Test) is purely qualifying with no negative marking.
• Sections 1 and 2 decide the final merit list; Section 3 is qualifying only, except where the post specifically requires typing/DEST speed to be met.

SSC CHSL Typing and Skill Test Requirements (Post-wise)

The typing/skill test requirement depends on the post you're recruited for:

Post	Test	Speed Required
LDC / JSA (Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant)	Typing Test	35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi
DEO (standard posts)	DEST (Data Entry Speed Test)	8,000 key depressions per hour (15 minutes)
DEO Grade A (C&AG and specified departments)	DEST	15,000 key depressions per hour
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant	Typing or DEST	35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi, or 10,500 key depressions per hour (10 minutes)

None of these skill tests carry negative marking — they are qualifying in nature, but missing the speed cut-off disqualifies you regardless of your written-exam score.

SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

1. Tier 1 (CBT) — qualifying-cum-shortlisting for Tier 2
2. Tier 2 (CBT — 3 sections) — decides the final merit list
3. Skill Test / Typing Test / DEST — post-specific, qualifying only
4. Document Verification — for shortlisted candidates
5. No interview at any stage

Topic-Wise Priority for SSC CHSL 2026

High Priority	Why
Quantitative Aptitude — Number System, DI	Recurs heavily across both tiers
English — Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting	Highest-weightage section in Tier 2
Reasoning — Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogies	Fast to solve once patterns are clear
General Awareness — Static GK, Current Affairs	Best return-on-time if revised daily

How to Prepare with FreePrep

• Take section-wise SSC mock tests for Reasoning, Quant, English and GA before moving to full-length papers
• Practice typing speed daily if you're targeting LDC/JSA or Postal Assistant posts — 35 wpm needs consistent practice, not last-minute cramming
• Revise current affairs through the FreePrep Daily Quiz to keep your General Awareness section sharp
• Solve previous year SSC CHSL papers to get used to the Tier 1 time pressure (60 minutes for 100 questions)

Start free SSC CHSL mock tests on freeprep.in/exams/ssc-chsl — no login required. For the latest notification status, exam date and eligibility criteria, read the SSC CHSL 2026 notification guide.

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus different from previous years?
No — the section-wise syllabus and exam pattern for Tier 1 and Tier 2 have stayed consistent; only exam dates and vacancy numbers change year to year.

How much negative marking is there in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in Tier 1.

Is there an interview in SSC CHSL 2026?
No. Selection is based on Tier 1, Tier 2 and the post-specific typing/skill test — there is no interview.

What typing speed is required for SSC CHSL LDC/JSA posts?
35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi.

Does the Computer Knowledge Test in Tier 2 count toward the final merit?
Yes — Section 3 Module I (Computer Knowledge Test) is objective and negatively marked, unlike the purely qualifying skill/typing test in Module II.