Syllabus
SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026
The exam pattern and the official topic lists for SSC CHSL, read from the recruiting body’s own notice — with the notice’s own caveats kept, not trimmed.
Tier-I
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Syllabus, section by section
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 of Verbs
- Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
- Shuffling of Sentence parts
- Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
- Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage
General Intelligence
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.
- 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
- Numerical operations
Quantitative Aptitude
Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Number
- Decimal and Fractions
- Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Interest (Simple and Compound)
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and distance
- Time and work
Algebra
- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra
- Elementary surds (simple problems)
- Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry
- 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
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
Trigonometry
- Trigonometric ratios
- Complementary angles
- Height and distances (simple problems only)
- Standard Identities
Statistical Charts
- Use of Tables and Graphs
- Histogram
- Frequency polygon
- Bar-diagram
- Pie-chart
General Awareness
The environment around the candidate and its application to society, current events, and India and its neighbouring countries.
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General policy
- Scientific research
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
From SSC CHSL 2026 notice, paragraphs 13.8 and 13.10 (Tier-I), read on 18 October 2026.
Tier-II
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section-I: Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning and General Intelligence | 60 | 180 |
| Section-II: English Language and Comprehension + General Awareness | 60 | 180 |
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 |
| Total | 135 | 405 |
Syllabus, section by section
Mathematical Abilities
Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Number
- Decimal and Fractions
- Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Interest (Simple and Compound)
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and distance
- Time and work
Algebra
- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra
- Elementary surds (simple problems)
- Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry
- 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
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
Trigonometry
- Trigonometric ratios
- Complementary angles
- Height and distances (simple problems only)
- Standard Identities
Statistics and probability
- Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart
- Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation
- Calculation of simple probabilities
Reasoning and General Intelligence
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.
- 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
- Numerical operations
English Language and Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence structure
- Synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/ Homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words
- Idioms & Phrases
General Awareness
The environment around the candidate and its application to society, current events, and India and its neighbouring countries.
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General policy
- Scientific research
Computer Knowledge/Proficiency
Computer Basics
- Organization of a computer
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Input/output devices
- Computer memory
- Memory organization
- Back-up devices
- PORTs
- Windows Explorer
- Keyboard shortcuts
Software
- Windows Operating system
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
Working with Internet and e-mails
- Web Browsing & Searching
- Downloading & Uploading
- Managing an E-mail Account
- e-Banking
Basics of networking and cyber security
- Networking devices and protocols
- Network and information security threats (hacking, virus, worms, Trojan)
- Preventive measures
Section-IV: Skill Test / Typing Test (Session-II)
Qualifying, with no marks: a Skill Test for DEOs (15 minutes, in two parts depending on the department) and a Typing Test for LDC/JSA (10 minutes).
- Skill Test for DEOs
- Typing Test for LDC/JSA
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
From SSC CHSL 2026 notice, paragraphs 13.9 and 13.11 (Tier-II), read on 18 October 2026.