SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026

About SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026

The 2026 SSC CHSL notice has a Tier-I computer based examination followed by Tier-II, including objective sections and skill/typing test components as applicable to the post.

SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026 syllabus

Tier-I indicative syllabus English Language: spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, cloze passage and comprehension. General Intelligence: semantic analogy, symbolic operations, coding-decoding, trends, figural analogy, space orientation, Venn diagrams, number series, problem solving, emotional intelligence and social intelligence. Quantitative Aptitude: number system, decimals, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio, percentage, profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and statistical charts. General Awareness: environment and society, current events, everyday science, India and neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography, economic scene, polity and scientific research. Tier-II indicative syllabus Mathematical abilities, reasoning and general intelligence, English language and comprehension, general awareness, computer knowledge and skill/typing test as applicable.

SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026 exam pattern

Exam pattern Tier Part/Section Questions Marks Duration Negative marking Tier-I English Language 25 50 60 minutes 0.50 per wrong answer Tier-I General Intelligence 25 50 Tier-I Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 Tier-I General Awareness 25 50 Tier-II Section I and II objective components As notified As notified Session based As notified Tier-II Section III and IV qualifying components As notified Qualifying Session based As notified

SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026 selection process

Selection is based on Tier-II Section-I and Section-II aggregate performance, subject to qualifying Section-III and Section-IV requirements and post-wise skill/typing test rules.

How to prepare for SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2026

SSC CHSL preparation strategy Plan daily practice for English, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude and general awareness, using the current notification as the syllabus checklist. Build Tier I speed with short sectional tests and then complete mocks under the official time limit. Prepare Tier II skills in parallel, including the notified mathematical, reasoning, English, awareness, computer and typing or data-entry requirements. Review every mock by topic and revise formulas, grammar rules, vocabulary and current affairs from an error notebook. Verify the latest SSC CHSL vacancies, eligibility, stages and skill-test standards before applying.

Important dates

Notification

07 Sep 2026

Application starts

07 Sep 2026

Application ends

07 Oct 2026

Exam date

To be notified later

Result date

As notified

Marking scheme

Negative marking

Yes

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