SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 – Tier 1 & Tier 2 Topics

✅ Last Updated: May 2026

SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus has been announced by the Staff Selection Commission. SSC CHSL is conducted for posts of LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO. The exam is conducted in two tiers — Tier-1 (CBT, 100 MCQs) and Tier-2 (CBT, consisting of Modules 1 and 2). There is no Tier-3 (descriptive) since 2023.

📊Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2026 — Highlights

Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts	LDC, JSA, PA, SA, DEO, DEO-Grade A
Tier-1 Pattern	100 Qs \| 200 Marks \| 60 Minutes
Tier-2 Pattern	Session-I + Session-II \| MCQ + Skill Test
Negative Marking (Tier-1)	-0.50 per wrong answer
Qualification	10+2 (Intermediate)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

🗂️Exam Pattern 2026

Exam Tier / Stage	Mode	Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative
Tier-1 (CBT)	Online CBT	English (50 marks), GK (50 marks), Maths (50 marks), Reasoning (50 marks)	100	200	60 min	-0.50
Tier-2: Session-I (Module-1)	Online CBT	Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning/GI (Combined: 90 Qs, 270 Marks, 1 Hr)	90	270	1 hr	-1.00
Tier-2: Session-I (Module-2)	Online CBT	English Language & Comprehension (100 Qs, 200 Marks, 1 Hr)	100	200	1 hr	-1.00
Tier-2: Session-II	Computer Proficiency / Skill Test	Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying)	—	Qualifying	15 min	None

📚Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus

Click on any subject to expand and view all topics. All topics are as per the official notification.

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English Language

Grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension for both Tier-1 and Tier-2.

11 Topics

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Reading Comprehension Fill in the Blanks Spelling Error Detection Phrase & Idiom Meaning One Word Substitution Sentence Improvement / Correction Active & Passive Voice Direct & Indirect Speech Cloze Test Para Jumbles Synonyms & Antonyms

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General Intelligence & Reasoning

Verbal and non-verbal reasoning covering patterns, analogies and logic.

12 Topics

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Analogy (Semantic, Figural, Symbolic) Classification Series (Number, Letter, Figural) Coding-Decoding Direction & Distance Blood Relations Venn Diagram Matrix / Figure Pattern Missing Number Word Formation Embedded Figures / Paper Folding Syllogism

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General Awareness (GK)

Static GK, current affairs, Science & Technology, History, Geography, Polity.

10 Topics

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History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) Indian Geography (Physical, Climate, Rivers) Indian Polity & Constitution Indian Economy (Basic concepts, Budget) Science & Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics) Environmental Studies Sports, Awards & Honours Current Affairs (National & International) Art & Culture Important Days & Events

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Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematics)

Arithmetic and basic mathematics at 10+2 level.

13 Topics

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Number System LCM & HCF Fractions & Decimals Percentage Profit, Loss & Discount Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns Time, Speed & Distance Ratio & Proportion Mensuration (2D & 3D) Trigonometry (Basic) Algebra (Basic) Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles)

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Computer Proficiency / Skill Test

Typing and computer proficiency test for DEO and PA/SA posts.

5 Topics

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Typing Speed: 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) for LDC/JSA/DEO posts Data Entry Speed: 8,000 key depressions/hour for DEO posts Word Processing (MS Word): Document formatting, tables, mail merge Spreadsheet (MS Excel): Formulas, data entry Internet & Email basics

📅Important Dates