SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026 (Tier 1 & 2), Official Syllabus PDF

Are you preparing for the upcoming SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2026? Then, knowing the latest exam pattern and syllabus is the first step every candidate should follow when beginning their preparation. The SSC CHSL Syllabus acts as your complete roadmap — covering both the objective Tier 1 screening round and the comprehensive Tier 2 merit round. 

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

By understanding subject-wise topics and their weightage, you can plan your studies effectively and avoid wasting time on irrelevant content. SSC CHSL 2026 Tier 1 Exam is scheduled for July-September 2026; therefore, candidates must begin their preparation without any delay. 

SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process

The SSC CHSL 2026 exam has two different phases that candidates must clear to get selected for various posts in Government Offices. Tier I is an objective multiple-choice paper, while Tier II is a more comprehensive stage with three sections of two modules each, plus a skill/typing test.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus 2026

The Tier 1 round is your entry ticket to the next phase. It consists of 100 questions to be solved in 60 minutes (80 minutes for PwD candidates), carrying a total of 200 marks (2 marks per question). Each wrong answer deducts 0.5 marks. The exam covers four subjects: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, and General Awareness. 

General Awareness Syllabus

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

General Intelligence Syllabus

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.

English Language Syllabus

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

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 Tier 2 Syllabus 2026

If you qualify Tier 1, the Tier 2 syllabus becomes your primary focus. This stage is more academic and is divided into different sessions. Your final merit and job placement are based entirely on your Tier 2 performance. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3.

Tier 2 Structure: Conducted in two sessions on the same day. Session I covers Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3 (2 hrs 15 min). Session II covers Module 2 of Section 3 — the Skill / Typing Test (25 min).

Note- There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-1, Section-2 and Module-I of Section-3.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus and Topics

Module I of Session I (Mathematical Abilities)

Module II of Section I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

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

Module-II of Section-II (General Awareness)

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

SSC CHSL Skill Test

The final stage of the SSC CHSL process is the Skill Test or Typing Test, which ensures you're ready for the actual duties of a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Data Entry Operator (DEO). This stage is qualifying in nature — you must pass it to be considered for the post. Practicing on a physical keyboard daily is the best preparation strategy.

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%

Tips to Prepare for SSC CHSL 2026

1. Gather all key resources — SSC CHSL Syllabus, Previous Year Papers, Mock Tests, and study material — before starting your preparation.
2. Use the SSC Calendar to calculate how many months remain and allocate time based on your strengths and weaknesses.
3. Focus extra time on English and Quantitative Aptitude — they carry the most weight in Tier 2 and directly impact your final merit.
4. Practice as many mock tests as possible. After each test, spend time reviewing what went right and wrong to improve consistently.
5. Seek mentorship from experienced teachers or seniors who have cleared the exam and can guide you based on the current pattern.
6. Stay consistent and give your 100%. Each chapter completed brings you one step closer to a stable government career.