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SSC CHSL Free Mock Test 2026

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English · Reasoning · Quantitative Aptitude · General Awareness. 100 questions, 60-minute timer, negative marking, instant section-wise score.

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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsMarks
English Language & Comprehension2550
General Intelligence2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
General Awareness2550
Total100200

60 minutes · Negative marking −¼ (0.50 marks) per wrong answer · Computer-based · No sectional time limit

Section-wise Strategy & Syllabus

English Language & Comprehension

25Q · 50M

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spelling, Idioms, One-Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Reading Comprehension.

Strategy: Aim for 22+ correct. Grammar rules + 1000 vocab words = strong foundation. Comprehension is free marks.

General Intelligence

25Q · 50M

Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Matrix, Word Building.

Strategy: Attempt all 25. CHSL reasoning is straightforward — 20 minutes max for this section.

Quantitative Aptitude

25Q · 50M

Computation, Arithmetic (SI/CI, Profit/Loss, Time & Work), Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.

Strategy: CHSL maths is Class 10 level. Geometry + Mensuration questions carry more marks — learn formulas.

General Awareness

25Q · 50M

Current Events, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Awards, Sports.

Strategy: Strong in GK = 20+ correct without effort. Focus on last 6 months of current affairs.

SSC CHSL Posts & Salary 2026

PostLevelPay Range
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)Level 2₹19,900–₹63,200
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)Level 2₹19,900–₹63,200
Postal Assistant / Sorting AssistantLevel 4₹25,500–₹81,100
Data Entry Operator (DEO)Level 4–5₹25,500–₹92,300
DEO Grade A (Office of CAG)Level 4₹25,500–₹81,100

Plus DA ~46%, HRA 8–24%, transport allowance, NPS pension, medical & LTC benefits.

60-Day SSC CHSL Preparation Plan

Week 1–2

English foundations: Grammar rules (tenses, articles, prepositions), 500 vocabulary words, comprehension techniques. English = 50 marks — don't underestimate.

Week 3–4

Maths: Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Geometry, Trigonometry. CHSL maths is Class 10 level — build formula sheet.

Week 5–6

Reasoning shortcuts + GK current affairs (6 months). Combine sections — one practice set of all 4 sections daily, 30 min.

Week 7–8

Full mock test mode. 1 full 100Q mock daily. Review all wrong answers. Target 160+ marks before exam day.

Frequently Asked Questions — SSC CHSL Free Mock Test

Is the SSC CHSL mock test on ZestExam free?
Yes — 2 full-length SSC CHSL Tier 1 mock tests are free on ZestExam. A free account is required (takes 30 seconds, no credit card ever). You get 2 full mocks with 100 questions each, 60-minute timer, negative marking simulation, and instant section-wise score.
What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 has 100 MCQ questions: English Language (25Q, 50M), General Intelligence (25Q, 50M), Quantitative Aptitude (25Q, 50M), General Awareness (25Q, 50M). Total: 200 marks. Duration: 60 minutes. Negative marking: −0.50 (−¼) per wrong answer.
What is the SSC CHSL 2026 exam date?
SSC CHSL 2026 notification was released on April 30, 2026. Applications are open until May 31, 2026. Tier 1 exam is expected in July–September 2026. Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper) will follow for shortlisted candidates.
What posts are offered under SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL offers: Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in Central Govt. ministries, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) in Parliament, Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant in Department of Posts, and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in various departments including CAG. Pay Level 2 to 5.
What is the SSC CHSL cutoff?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 cutoffs (2024 reference): General ~120–130 out of 200, OBC ~115+, EWS ~110+, SC ~105+, ST ~95+. Cutoffs vary year to year. Aim for 150+ to be safe across categories.
Is there a typing test in SSC CHSL?
Yes. SSC CHSL Tier 2 (skill test) includes: Typing Test for LDC/JSA/PA/SA posts — 35 WPM English or 30 WPM Hindi on computer. DEO posts require a Data Entry Speed test of 8,000 key depressions per hour. Tier 2 is qualifying only (no marks added to merit).
What is the SSC CHSL salary after selection?
LDC/JSA: Basic ₹19,900/month (Level 2) + DA ~46% + HRA 8–24% + transport = gross ₹28,000–₹35,000/month. Postal Assistant / DEO: Basic ₹25,500 (Level 4), gross ₹35,000–₹45,000/month. Regular government job benefits, pension (NPS), medical, LTC.

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