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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026

Section-wise marks · Negative marking · Time limit · Selection process

Tier 1 — Preliminary

100Q · 60 min
100
Total Questions
200
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
+2.0
Correct Answer
−0.50
Wrong Answer
Subject / SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Logical Reasoning
2550—
General Awareness
2550—
Quantitative Aptitude
2550—
English Language
2550—
Total10020060 min

Tier 2 — Mains

135Q · 120 min
135
Total Questions
405
Total Marks
120 min
Duration
+3.0
Correct Answer
−1.00
Wrong Answer
Subject / SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Quantitative Aptitude
3090—
Logical Reasoning
3090—
English Language
50150—
General Awareness
2575—
Total135405120 min

Selection Process

1
Tier 1 — Preliminary
100 Questions · 200 Marks · 60 min
2
Tier 2 — Mains
135 Questions · 405 Marks · 120 min
✓
Final Selection
Merit list based on combined performance

Pattern Insights — What Toppers Know

Attempt Strategy
With 60 minutes for 100 questions, you have ~36 seconds per question. Skip and return.
Negative Marking
+2/-0.5 (Tier 1). Do not guess randomly — attempt only when you can eliminate 2+ options.
Section Focus
All 4 sections carry equal weightage. Don't ignore any section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in SSC CHSL 2026?+
SSC CHSL Stage 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?+
Yes. The marking scheme is +2/-0.5 (Tier 1). Attempt a question only when reasonably confident.
How many stages are in SSC CHSL selection process?+
SSC CHSL has 2 stages in the selection process. You must clear each stage to proceed to the next.