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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level
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Medium difficulty
The Combined Higher Secondary Level exam is conducted by SSC for jobs like Lower Division Clerk and Data Entry Officer in central ministries. It is open to candidates who have completed class twelve. The exam has two tiers. Tier I is a computer-based screening test checking English, Math, Reasoning, and GK. Tier II is descriptive and computer-based, testing mathematical abilities, writing skills, and typing speed. Accuracy in typing is extremely critical for final selection. Preparing for CHSL takes six to nine months of dedicated practice, especially in mathematical shortcuts and touch typing. Our syllabus tracker below lists all subjects and topics to help you cover the entire syllabus step-by-step without losing track.
Conducted by
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Eligibility
10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized Board
Age limit
18-27 years (varies by post and category)
Pattern
Tier I (CBE), Tier II (CBE + Descriptive/Skill Test)
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Detailed topic-wise syllabus
Tier I - Preliminary+
Computer Based Exam | 200 marks | 60 minutes | 100 MCQs
English Language (Basic Knowledge)
50 marks25 questionsGeneral Intelligence
50 marks25 questionsQuantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
50 marks25 questionsGeneral Awareness
50 marks25 questionsTier II - Mains+
Module I: Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning | Module II: English Language | Module III: Skill Tests
Module I: Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning/GI
60 marksModule II: English Language & Comprehension
60 marksModule III: Typing/Skill Test
0 marksRecommended reference books
| Subject | Book | Author / publisher |
|---|---|---|
| English | Plinth to Paramount | Neetu Singh |
| Mathematics | Quantum CAT (for higher maths) | Sarvesh Kumar Verma |
| Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Awareness | Manorama Yearbook 2026 | Mammen Mathew |