SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Preparation Guide

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Guide 2026

Overview

The SSC CHSL is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in different Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India.

Exam Pattern

The SSC CHSL consists of two Tiers:

1. Tier I (Objective)

• Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBT)
• Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
• Sections:
  • English Language (25 questions)
  • General Intelligence (25 questions)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)
  • General Awareness (25 questions)

2. Tier II (Objective + Skill Test)

• Session I: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
• Session II: Skill Test/Typing Test.

Detailed Syllabus

Tier I - Sections

• English Language: Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.
• General Intelligence: Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts.
• General Awareness: History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and scientific research.

Marking Scheme (Tier I)

• Correct Answer: +2 Marks
• Negative Marking: -0.50 Marks for each wrong answer.
• Unanswered: 0 Marks.

Preparation Strategy

1. Understand the Syllabus: Go through the detailed syllabus and identify your strong and weak areas.
2. Practice Previous Year Papers: This helps in understanding the exam pattern and the level of questions.
3. Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy.
4. Time Management: Focus on solving questions quickly, especially in the Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning sections.
5. Current Affairs: Stay updated with the latest news and events for the General Awareness section.

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