SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern — Tier 1 aur Tier 2 Marking Scheme Complete Guide
| Tier | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | CBT (MCQ) | 100 Qs | 200 marks | 60 min |
| Tier 2 — Session 1 | CBT (MCQ+Descriptive) | Module 1+2 | 450 marks | 2h 15min |
| Tier 2 — Session 2 | Typing Test/DEST | Skill test | Qualifying | 15 min |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CHSL 2026 — Kya Hai Yeh Exam
SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam Staff Selection Commission conduct karta hai — government ministries, departments, aur organizations mein LDC/JSA, DEO, PA/SA posts ke liye. Eligibility: 12th pass (intermediate). Yeh exam 12th pass candidates ke liye central government jobs ka ek important gateway hai.
Posts include: Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA). Salaries Level 2–Level 4 (₹19,900–₹25,500) range mein hain.
Tier 1 — Pattern aur Marking Scheme
Tier 1 ek Computer-Based Test (CBT) hai — 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Yeh qualifying-cum-merit stage hai — marks Tier 2 mein add hote hain final merit mein (recent pattern changes ke hisaab se check karein — SSC ne Tier-wise merit weightage update kiya hai).
Negative Marking: Har wrong answer par 0.50 marks cut hote hain (Tier 1 mein each question 2 marks ka).
Section-wise strategy: General Awareness (facts-based, no negative risk if confident) aur English Comprehension typically high-scoring areas. Quant mein accuracy important hai.
Tier 2 — Session 1 (Module 1 + Module 2)
Tier 2 mein sessions hain — Session 1 compulsory hai sabke liye:
Module 1 (MCQ):
- Mathematical Abilities: 30 questions × 3 marks = 90 marks
- Reasoning & General Intelligence: 30 questions × 3 marks = 90 marks
- English Language & Comprehension: 40 questions × 3 marks = 120 marks
- General Awareness: 20 questions × 3 marks = 60 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 15 questions × 3 marks = 45 marks
Module 2 (Skill-based): Statistical Aptitude or General Studies — post-specific. DEO applicants: Statistical Module; LDC/PA/SA: General Studies.
Tier 2 negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer for MCQ sections.
Tier 2 — Session 2 (Typing Test / DEST)
Session 2 qualifying test hai — marks merit mein add nahi hote:
- Typing Test: LDC/JSA ke liye — English 35 WPM ya Hindi 30 WPM
- DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): DEO ke liye — 8,000 key depressions per hour (15 minutes, 2000 key depressions task)
- PA/SA ke liye typing proficiency test
Post-wise Salary — Level 2 se Level 4
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| LDC / JSA | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
| PA / SA | Level 4 | ₹25,500 |
| DEO (MoS Finance) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 |
| DEO Grade A (C&AG) | Level 4 | ₹25,500 |
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