SSC CHSL Tier I preparation
The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination: pattern and syllabus from the official 2025 notice, with notes, topic tests and full mocks reused from our SSC CGL material wherever the syllabus is the same.
Questions
100
Marks
200
Time
60 min
Eligibility
Class 12 (10+2) pass
SSC CHSL Tier I pattern
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Marking | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (all parts) | +2, -0.5 per wrong answer | English |
| Part II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (all parts) | +2, -0.5 per wrong answer | English, Hindi + opted language |
| Part III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (all parts) | +2, -0.5 per wrong answer | English, Hindi + opted language |
| Part IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (all parts) | +2, -0.5 per wrong answer | English, Hindi + opted language |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes | |||
Source: official SSC CHSL 2025 notice, Para 13.7 (page 16) (notice dated 23 June 2025, checked on 10 November 2026). Candidates eligible for a scribe get 80 minutes. The notice marks the parts "Not in sequence".
Qualifying marks and merit
Tier I qualifies you for Tier II. The merit list is prepared on Tier II performance only; Tier I marks are used to break ties in Tier II (Paras 17.10 and 18.2).
Minimum qualifying marks, Para 17.1 (page 26): UR 30% · OBC / EWS 25% · All other categories 20%. These are minimums set by the notice, not cut-offs.
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Prepare for SSC CHSL
- Syllabus mapped to our notes →Every SSC CHSL topic from the notice, linked to the SSC notes chapter that teaches it. 43 of our 45 SSC topics are in the SSC CHSL syllabus.
- Topic-wise practice →Quick drills and chapter tests, only on topics the SSC CHSL notice names.
- Full mocks →2 full SSC CHSL mocks in the official pattern. The first is free.
The notes, tests and question bank are shared with SSC CGL: all SSC notes · SSC current affairs
SSC CHSL: common questions
What is the SSC CHSL Tier I exam pattern?
Tier I has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes for all four parts (80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe): English Language (Basic Knowledge) (25 questions, 50 marks), General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) (25 questions, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks). The notice marks the parts "Not in sequence".
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier I?
Yes. 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Each question carries 2 marks.
Does the SSC CHSL Tier I score count in the final merit?
Tier I qualifies you for Tier II. The merit list is prepared on Tier II performance only; Tier I marks are used to break ties in Tier II (Paras 17.10 and 18.2).
What are the minimum qualifying marks in SSC CHSL?
The notice sets the minimum qualifying marks in Tier I at UR 30%, OBC / EWS 25%, All other categories 20%. These are minimums to qualify, not cut-offs; the Commission fixes cut-offs separately.
Can I take SSC CHSL Tier I in Hindi?
General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), General Awareness questions are set in English, Hindi and the language you opt for. English Language (Basic Knowledge) is in English.
How is the SSC CHSL Tier I syllabus different from SSC CGL Tier I?
Most Tier I topics are shared, so our CGL notes and tests cover them. CGL topics not named in the SSC CHSL notice: Observation and matching. SSC CHSL is a Class 12 (10+2) pass level exam.
Where do these SSC CHSL facts come from?
These details are from the Commission's official 2025 notice (https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_chsl_2025.pdf).