Last Updated on: 20 May 2026, 01:52 PM
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025 (Tier I & II) (Detailed)
The SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for recruitment to posts such as LDC, JSA, PA, SA, and DEO in various central government departments. Understanding the exam pattern is essential for effective preparation and scoring well in each stage.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern
Tier-I is a computer-based objective test. Marks obtained in Tier-I are normalized and used for shortlisting candidates for Tier-II.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for PwD) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern
Tier-II is conducted in two sessions on the same day. Session-I is mandatory for all candidates, while Session-II depends on the post applied for.
Tier-II Session-I (Objective Test)
| Module | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour |
| Module-II | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |
| Module-III | English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 1 Hour |
| Module-IV | General Awareness | 20 | 60 |
Negative Marking: 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in Tier-II Session-I.
Tier-II Session-II (Skill / Typing Test)
| Post | Test Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Typing Test | 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| PA / SA | Typing Test | 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| DEO | Skill Test | 8,000 key depressions per hour |
| DEO Grade ‘A’ | Skill Test | 15,000 key depressions per hour |
The Skill Test / Typing Test is qualifying in nature. Final merit is prepared based on Tier-I and Tier-II Session-I marks only.