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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026
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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern (2026)
Tier-I (Computer-Based)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
Each wrong answer costs 0.50 marks. Candidates eligible for a scribe get 80 minutes.
Tier-II Session I (2 hours 15 minutes)
| Section | Module | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 180 | 1 hour |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | |||
| Section II | English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 180 | 1 hour |
| General Awareness | 20 | |||
| Section III | Computer Knowledge (qualifying) | 15 | 45 | 15 min |
Session I has 1 mark negative for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III.
Tier-II Session II – Skill / Typing Test (qualifying)
| Post | Standard |
|---|---|
| DEO (ministries listed in the notice) | 15,000 key depressions per hour; 15 minutes |
| DEO (other departments) | 8,000 key depressions per hour; 15 minutes |
| LDC / JSA | English 35 wpm or Hindi 30 wpm; 10 minutes (Hindi in Mangal font) |
Qualifying marks and merit
Minimum qualifying marks: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%. Final merit is based on your total marks in Sections I and II of Tier-II. If two candidates have the same marks, SSC uses Tier-II Section I marks first, then Tier-I marks, and then the older date of birth. Scores from different shifts are normalised.
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