SSC CHSL Syllabus

Combined Higher Secondary Level · Group C posts

Last reviewed Oct 05, 2026

2 Tiers
Selection process
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Vacancies 2025
Class 12
Min. qualification

Sequential selection: SSC CHSL is conducted in two tiers. Candidates must clear Tier 1 (CBT) to appear for Tier 2 (CBT + Skill/Typing). Tier 2 decides final merit and post allocation.

Syllabus by stage

Stage 1 · Qualifying + Merit
Tier 1 — Computer Based Test
Questions
100
Marks
200
Duration
60 min
Negative
-0.5

Screens all candidates. Four sections — GI & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language — 25 questions each.

View full syllabus →Practice questions →
Stage 2 · Merit-deciding
Tier 2 — Computer Based Test + Skill/Typing
Coming soon
Questions
135
Marks
390
Duration
135 min
Negative
-1.0 / -0.5

Decides final merit. Session 1 CBT across 3 sections; Session 2 Skill/Typing Test (qualifying).

Detailed syllabus page coming soon.

Top posts & pay scale

Pay Level 2
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
₹19,900 – ₹63,200 / month
Pay Level 2
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
₹19,900 – ₹63,200 / month
Pay Level 4
Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 / month
Pay Level 4
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 / month

Eligibility

Education12th pass (10+2) from a recognised board
Age18–27 years (SC/ST +5 yrs · OBC +3 yrs · PwD +10 yrs)
NationalityIndian citizen
Application fee₹100 (General) · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD