SSC CHSL exam pattern 2026
SSC CHSL has 3 stages: Tier I, Tier II (CBT), Tier II — Skill / Typing Test. The Tier I has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes. Each wrong answer costs 0.5 mark.
SSC CHSL exam pattern
Questions, marks, time and negative marking for each stage.
Marks by section
200 marks in all
- English Language 50
- General Intelligence 50
- Quantitative Aptitude 50
- General Awareness 50
Time each section gets
At an even 36 seconds a question
60 minutes for 100 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.
Tier I at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Marks by section
200 marks in all
- Mathematical Abilities 40
- Reasoning & General Intelligence 40
- English Language & Comprehension 80
- General Awareness 30
- Computer Knowledge 10
Time each section gets
At an even 36 seconds a question
60 minutes for 100 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.
Tier II (CBT) at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 20 | 40 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 20 | 40 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 80 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 30 |
| Computer Knowledge | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Section I includes Maths, Reasoning, English & GK modules. Section II covers Computer Knowledge. Qualifying Skill Test / Typing Test conducted after Tier II.
Tier II — Skill / Typing Test at a glance
Qualifying in nature (no marks added to merit). DEO post: Data Entry skill test. LDC/JSA post: Typing test in English (35 wpm) or Hindi (30 wpm).
How selection works
- Tier I — CBT (100Q, 60 min)
- Tier II — CBT (135Q, +3/−1, section clocks)
- Skill / Typing Test (qualifying)
SSC CHSL: questions people ask
What is the SSC CHSL Tier-I exam pattern?
100 questions — 25 each from English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness — in 60 minutes, with 0.5 marks deducted per wrong answer.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
Yes, 0.5 marks per wrong answer in Tier I. Our mocks apply the same rule so your score is realistic.
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