SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus for LDC, DEO, JSA and PA posts. Tier-I CBT (200 marks) and Tier-II Descriptive Paper.
SSC CHSL 2026 Syllabus
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (200 marks, 60 minutes)
4 sections, 25 questions each, 2 marks per question. Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer.
1. General Intelligence (25 Qs)
- Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy
- Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification
- Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series
- Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding and Decoding
- Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations, Trends
- Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams
- Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/Pattern-Folding & Unfolding
- Figural Pattern: Folding and Completion, Indexing, Address Matching
- Date & City Matching, Classification of Centre Codes/Roll Numbers
- Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding, Decoding and Classification
2. English Language (25 Qs)
- Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Antonyms, Spelling/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
3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs)
- Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetic Operations
- Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss
- Discount, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Basic Algebraic Identities, Graphs of Linear Equations
- Triangle and Circles: Properties, Mensuration, Trigonometry
- Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs, Histogram, Frequency Polygon
4. General Awareness (25 Qs)
- India and its neighboring countries: History, Culture, Geography, Economy, Polity
- General Science (Class X level), Awards and Honors
- Books and Authors, Sports, Important Events
- Current Affairs: National and International
Tier-II: Descriptive Paper (100 marks, 60 minutes)
Paper will be either in Hindi or English. Minimum qualifying marks: 33%
- Essay (200-250 words) — 50 marks
- Letter/Application (150-200 words) — 50 marks
Skill Test (Qualifying)
- DEO (Data Entry Operator): Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on computer
- LDC/JSA: Typing speed of 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) on computer