SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026: Tier 1 & Tier 2 Subject-Wise Topics, Weightage and New Sectional Timing

There are two computer-based stages in the SSC CHSL syllabus 2026. Tier 1 English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness (100 Questions, 200 Marks, 60 Minutes) Tier 2 consists of Computer Knowledge and a Skill/Typing Test (135 questions, 405 marks). From 2026, each section will have its own fixed timer so you will not be able to carry time between subjects. Only Tier 2 is used for the final selection.

SSC CHSL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

SSC released SSC CHSL 2026 notification for 2,536 tentative vacancies, and Tier 1 exam scheduled from 30 November to 31 December 2026. Here are quick facts about SSC CHSL Syllabus and Pattern. 

What's New in the SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus and Pattern?

The topics have not changed from 2025. The exam format has. Three changes matter for preparation:

1. Sectional timing in Tier 1: each of the four subjects gets a fixed 15 minutes. When the timer ends, the section locks and you move on automatically.
2. Module-wise timing in Tier 2: Maths and Reasoning get 30 minutes each, English 40, General Awareness 20, and Computer Knowledge 15.
3. Scribe candidates get 20 minutes per Tier 1 section (80 minutes in total).

What this means: You must practice every mock with a 15-minute lock per section. Old full-length mocks that let you borrow time from Reasoning to Quant will build the wrong habit.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026

Tier 1 (qualifying, 60 minutes)

Tier 2, Session I (decides Merit, 2 hours 15 minutes)

Negative Marking in Tier 2: 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3. No negative marking in the Skill/Typing Test.

Tier 2, Session II (qualifying)

Important- Tier 1 marks are NOT counted in the final merit list; selection is based solely on Tier 2 performance

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Subject-Wise CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus

General Awareness Syllabus (25 Questions)

This section is broad but very important. It covers history, geography, and polity. You should also be aware of current events from the last 6 to 9 months.

1. History
2. India and its neighbouring countries
3. Culture
4. Geography
5. Economic Scene
6. General Policy
7. Scientific Research
8. Awards and Honours
9. Books and Authors
10. Current Affairs
11. Sports GK
12. Indian GK
13. Indian Polity

General Intelligence Syllabus (25 Questions)

Reasoning is like exercising your brain. The SSC CHSL syllabus for this section comprises verbal and non-verbal puzzles – blood relations, seating arrangement, and coding-decoding.

1. Semantic Analogy
2. Symbolic operations
3. Symbolic/ Number Analogy
4. Trends
5. Figural Analogy
6. Space Orientation
7. Semantic Classification
8. Venn Diagrams
9. Number Series
10. Embedded figures
11. Figural Series
12. Critical Thinking
13. Problem Solving
14. Symbolic/ Number Classification
15. Drawing inferences
16. Figural Classification
17. Punched hole/ pattern folding & unfolding
18. Semantic Series
19. Figural Pattern-folding and completion
20. Emotional Intelligence
21. Word Building, Social Intelligence
22. Coding and de-coding
23. Other sub-topics if any Numerical operations.

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English Language Syllabus (25 Questions)

This section checks how well you use the English language in daily communication. You'll see questions on grammar, such as spotting errors and filling in the blanks.

1. Spot the Error
2. Fill in the Blanks
3. Synonyms/ Homonyms
4. Antonyms
5. Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words
6. Idioms and Phrases
7. One Word Substitution
8. Improvement of Sentences
9. Active and Passive Voice
10. Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration
11. Shuffling of Sentence parts
12. Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
13. Cloze Passage
14. Comprehension Passage

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus (25 Questions)

This is often the most time-consuming part of the SSC CHSL syllabus. It covers basic math like percentages, profit and loss, and time and work. You'll also need to be comfortable with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry at a school level.

1. Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers.
2. Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and distance, Time and work.
3. Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
4. Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
5. Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
6. Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2 𝜃 + Cos2 𝜃=1 etc.
7. Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart.

SSC CHSL Topic-Wise Weightage (Based on Previous Year Trend Analysis)

SSC do not provide any official topic wise weightage for CHSL. However, by looking at the last three to four exam cycles shift-wise question patterns, one can get a fairly reliable picture of which chapters get repeated focus. Candidates should understand the following figures as indicative, trend-based estimates – useful for prioritising revision but not a guarantee of the 2026 paper.

Quantitative Aptitude — Weightage Trend

Takeaway: Arithmetic alone decides nearly 35–40% of the Quant score. Candidates short on time should master Arithmetic and Mensuration before moving to Trigonometry and DI.

General Intelligence & Reasoning — Weightage Trend

Takeaway: Analogy, Classification, and Series together account for nearly half the Reasoning paper — these three topics should never be left unpractised.

English Language — Weightage Trend

Takeaway: Grammar-based questions (Error Spotting, Improvement, Fillers) dominate this section far more than vocabulary — a grammar-first revision plan yields faster score gains.

General Awareness — Weightage Trend

Takeaway: Current Affairs and Static GK together make up nearly 70% of this section — a daily current affairs habit matters more than last-minute static GK cramming.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus

If you clear Tier 1, the SSC CHSL Tier 2 syllabus becomes your primary focus. This stage is more academic and is divided into sessions- it's the most important part because these marks decide your final selection.

Module I of Session I (Mathematical Abilities Syllabus)

Module II of Section I (Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus)

Module-I of Section-II (English Language And Comprehension Syllabus)

Module-II of Section-II (General Awareness Syllabus)

Module I of Section III of Paper I (Computer Proficiency Syllabus)

SSC CHSL Syllabus PDF Download

Download the SSC CHSL Syllabus PDF to keep with your study material and go through it daily until you've memorised the whole syllabus — it helps a great deal in mapping your preparation strategy and identifying subjects that carry lower exam weightage.

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SSC CHSL Skill Test & Typing Test

The skill/typing test is a qualifying stage—candidates must pass it to be considered for their post. It does not contribute marks to the merit list.

Tip: Practice on a physical keyboard daily — both speed and accuracy matter in the skill test. Aim to exceed the minimum speed by at least 20% as a buffer.

SSC CHSL Minimum Qualifying Marks

Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Tier-II Examination are as follows:

1. UR: 30%
2. OBC/ EWS: 25%
3. All other categories: 20%

Along with syllabus analysis, using the right structured preparation resources can make revision and practice more efficient. CareerPower's free study material and mock tests can support your preparation through organised subject coverage, concept explanations, practice questions, and exam-oriented material.

Most Repeated Question Types Seen in Recent SSC CHSL Papers

Based on shift-wise exam analyses reported after recent CHSL cycles, a few patterns show up consistently:

1. Blood relation, direction sense, puzzles appear in nearly every shift's reasoning section, usually as 1–2 questions each.
2. The Cloze test replaced reading comprehension in several shifts of the most recent cycle — candidates should not skip Cloze practice, assuming RC will dominate.
3. Ratio-based profit & loss and mixture-allegation questions have recurred across multiple shifts in Quant, often at a moderate-to-difficult level.
4. Static GK questions increasingly reference recent government schemes and appointments, blurring the line between "static" and "current" GK — candidates should revise static topics with a current affairs lens.

Study Resources for SSC CHSL 2026 Exam

Choosing the right study material for the 2026 exam makes preparation more structured and effective. Good resources should combine concept building, question practice, revision support, and exam-oriented strategy.

• For real exam-pattern practice, use SSC CHSL Previous Year Question Papers to strengthen accuracy and question-solving confidence.
• Track your preparation against previous trends with SSC CHSL Previous Year Cut-Offs.
• Practice daily with SSC CHSL Mock Tests built on the latest pattern.
• Understand the complete marking structure with SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026.

How to Prepare for SSC CHSL 2026 With Sectional Timing?

1. Take at least one sectional test daily for each subject.
2. Quantitative Aptitude: First, try arithmetic. It accounts for 8 to 10 of the 25 questions.
3. In English do grammar (error spotting, improvement, fillers) before vocabulary. It has more questions.
4. * In GA, revise current affairs from June 2026 onwards and science basics daily.
5. The tiers are close together . Start learning computer and typing right now .
6. After each practice test, figure out the section you ran out of time on and work on improving that section first.

By following the SSC CHSL Syllabus step-by-step, you turn a massive competition into a series of achievable goals. Each chapter you finish brings you one step closer to your goal of a stable government career.