SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025: Detailed Tier 1 & Tier 2 Syllabus PDF

Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam 2025 ( SSC CHSL )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Sep 14, 2025 19:29 IST

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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) prescribes the syllabus for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 syllabus covers four sections- English, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. The SSC CHSL Tier 2 syllabus comprisescomputer-based exam on Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge subjects and a typing or skill test. The CHSL syllabus highlights the important topics and subtopics that candidates need to study for the exam. Candidates can check the detailed SSC CHSL syllabus for all these subjects on this page.

The SSC CHSL 2025 syllabus is the most important factor in the exam preparation. The candidates must read and understand the gravity of all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus. The candidates must prepare for these topics based on the SSC CHSL previous year's question papers. While preparing for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam, the candidates are advised to get all the details of the SSC CHSL exam pattern, such as the negative marking, sectional cutoff, duration of the exam and sectional time limit.

The SSC CHSL exam will be conducted soon. The candidates should undertake SSC CHSL preparation based on the syllabus mentioned here. 

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  • SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025
  • SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025
  • SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025
  • SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025: PDF Download
  • SSC CHSL Exam Preparation Videos: Maths & English
  • SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025 FAQs
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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CHSL 2025 syllabus differs for both Tier 1 and 2 in terms of sections, topics and difficulty level. Candidates should refer to the latest syllabus PDF below and prepare accordingly for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam. It is the right time for candidates to brush up on their SSC CHSL preparations. Candidates should undertake deep studies of all the topics given in the SSC CHSL syllabus. Below is the latest SSC CHSL syllabus 2025 for all Tier 1 and Tier 2 sections. Download the SSC CHSL syllabus PDF 2025 and learn the important topics. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams, questions are asked from the following sections-

  • English
  • General Intelligence
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • General Awareness.

A complete understanding of the SSC CHSL exam pattern and syllabus is the key to success in the exam. The overview of the SSC CHSL Tier-1 exam pattern is given below for the reference of candidates so that they can understand the structure of the paper and score better in the Tier-1 exam.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025

Have a look at the SSC CHSL Tier-1 exam pattern below. The paper is divided into four parts, as mentioned here:

SSC CHSL Tier-1 Subjects

SSC CHSL Tier-1 Questions

SSC CHSL Tier-1 Marks

English Language

25

50

General Intelligence

25

50

Quantitative Aptitude

25

50

General Awareness

25

50

Total

100

200

Each tier has a different pattern and candidates need to prepare for both the tiers of exam simultaneously. Get here the complete detail of the SSC CHSL exam pattern 2025.

Also Read: SSC CHSL notification 2025

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025

Have a look at the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam pattern 2025 below. Tier 2 will be conducted in two sessions - Session 1 & Session 2, on the same day. Session 1 will include Section 1, Section 2 and Module 1 of Section 3. Session 2 will consist of Module 2 of Section 3.
Tier 2 consists of three sections having two modules each:

Session 1: Section 1, 2 and 3

Section 1

  • Module 1: Mathematical Abilities
  • Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section 2

  • Module 1: English Language and Comprehension
  • Module 2: General Awareness

Section-3

  • Module 1: Computer Knowledge Module

Session 2: Section-3

  • Module 2: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module

It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Tier 2. The SSC CHSL Tier 2 will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, except for Module 2 of Section 3. The questions will be set in English and Hindi except for Module 2 (i.e. English Language and Comprehension module) in Section 2. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2 and Module 1 of Section 3.

Also Read: SSC CHSL Shift Timings 2025: Check Tier 1, 2 Exam Timing & Reporting Time

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Weightage 2025 

As per the SSC CHSL new exam pattern, Tier 2 consists of three sections having two modules each. Check below in detail.

Session

Subject

Number of

Questions

Maximum Marks

Time allowed

Session 1

(2 hours and 15 minutes)

Section 1:

Module 2: Mathematical Abilities

Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence.

30

30

Total = 60

60*3

= 180

1 hour (for each section)

(1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for a scribe)

Section 2:

Module 2: English

Language and Comprehension

Module 2: General Awareness

40

20

Total = 60

60*3

= 180

Section 3:

Module 2: Computer Knowledge Module

15

15*3

= 45

15 Minutes

(20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

Session 2

Section 3:

Module 2: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module

Part A: Skill Test for DEOs.

-

15 Minutes

(20 minutes for the candidates eligible for a scribe)

Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.

-

10 Minutes

(15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025

Candidates need to cover the entire syllabus of the SSC CHSL to appear for the exam. The detailed SSC CHSL Tier 1 syllabus is mentioned below in the form of topics. 

SSC CHSL Tier-1 Sections

SSC CHSL Tier-1 Topics

English Language

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words, Idioms &  Phrases, One-word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage

General Intelligence

Semantic Analogy, Symbolic Operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing Inferences, Figural Classification, Punched Hole/Pattern-Folding & Unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-Folding and Completion, Number Series, Embedded Figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Other sub-topics, if any Numerical Operations

Note: This section would include questions on both verbal and non-verbal general intelligence.

Quantitative Aptitude

Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers

Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Allegation, Time and Distance, Time and Work

Algebra: Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds (Simple Problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry: Familiarity with Elementary Geometric Figures and Facts: Triangle and its Kinds of Centres, Congruence and Similarity of Triangles, Circle and its Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle, Common Tangents to Two or More Circles

Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base

Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric Ratios, Complementary Angles, Height and Distances (Simple Problems Only) Standard Identities like sin² ? + Cos² ?=1 etc.

Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar-Diagram, Pie-Chart

General Awareness

Questions in this section test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions also test the candidate’s knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The exam also includes questions related to India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Science, General policy and scientific research.

 

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SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

Check below the SSC CHSL Tier 2 syllabus 2025.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Sections SSC CHSL Tier 2 Topics
Module 2 of Session 1 (Mathematical Abilities) Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, and Relationships between Numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time and Work.
Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin² ? + Cos² ?=1 etc.
Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities
Module 2 of Section 1 (Reasoning and General Intelligence) Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion,
Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and decoding, Numerical operations, and Other subtopics, if any.
Module 2 of Section 2 (English Language And Comprehension) Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words, Idioms & Phrases, word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, two or more paragraphs will be given, and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other paragraph should be based on a current affairs editorial or a report. 
Module 2 of Section 2 (General Awareness) Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
Module 2 of Section 3 of Paper 1 (Computer Proficiency) Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, and Keyboard shortcuts.
Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc..
Working with the Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojans etc.) and preventive measures. 


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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025: PDF Download

Candidates who are preparing for the SSC CHSL exam must go through the detailed syllabus and the revised exam pattern. The topic-wise detailed syllabus for the SSC CHSL has been provided below. The candidate needs to keep themselves updated regarding the SSC CHSL 2025 syllabus. Candidates can also download the PDF of the SSC CHSL syllabus here.

The candidates must practice the previous year's question papers of the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam so that they can find out the most important topics for the exam. The candidates can also follow them so that they can understand the latest trends.

Download Here SSC_CHSL_Syllabus 2025 

SSC CHSL syllabus 2025 is different for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. The syllabus is usually given in the SSC CHSL notification 2025. Candidates are required to go through the syllabus thoroughly and divide their time for all the sections equally. SSC CHSL syllabus 2025 is the most important factor in clearing the exam. Have a look at the highlights of the SSC CHSL 2025 syllabus below:

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025

Exam Conducting Body

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Exam Name

SSC CHSL 2025

Exam Level National
Vacancies 3131

SSC CHSL Exam Date 2025

October 2025

Category

Syllabus

Selection Process Tier 1 (Objective)
Tier 2 (Objective) + Skill Test (New Pattern)

Mode of Exam

Online

Negative Marking

Tier 1- 0.5 marks
Tier 2- 1 mark

Official website

www.ssc.gov.in

Also Read: SSC CHSL Exam Analysis

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SSC CHSL Exam Preparation Videos: Maths & English

The SSC CHSL 2025 exam is conducted in two tiers: Tier 1 (objective test), and Tier 2 (Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test). The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) mentions the topics in the official CHSL syllabus, but the commission does not explain the difficulty level of every topic. Candidates should read, learn, and internalise all the topics so that they can think about and practice the topics during their preparation. SSC CHSL question papers can greatly assist candidates in determining the breadth of the topic. 

  • Tier 1: Objective Multiple Choice (Computer-Based Exam)
  • Tier 2: Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test (Computer-Based Exam)

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SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025 FAQs

Have a look at the frequently asked questions related to the SSC CHSL syllabus 2025 below:

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Answered a month ago

The Staff Selection Commission scheduled the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam from September 8 to September 18, 2025. However, the exam is postponed due to the clash of exam dates with the SSC CGL exam in September. As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the new exam dates for the Combined Highe

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Piyush Bhandari

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Answered a month ago

Yes, the exam is postponed. The Commission will conduct the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam in October-November 2025. The exam will start in the fourth week of October.

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The following are the SSC CHSL crucial dates 2025:

  • 01-Jan-2026: For age reference for all registered candidates
  • 18-Jul-2025 (last date of application): For claim of SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ ESM status or other benefits

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Satyendra Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates need to upload the scanned image of signature in JPEG/ JPG format on the SSC CHSL form as per given size and dimension:

  • 10 to 20 KB in size
  • 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height) in dimensions

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, there is no exemption for reserved category candidates from the SSC CHSL form correction fees. Candidates of all categories and even female candidates need to pay the application correction fee while making the changes. The SSC CHSL form correction fee is INR 200 for first time and INR 500 for t

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Upasana Hazarika

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The Staff Selection Commission fixes the age cutoff date for the SSC CHSL exam and mentions it on the official notification every year. As per the SSC CHSL notification 2025, the age cutoff date for the exam this year is January 1, 2026. Candidates' age will be taken into account as on January 1,

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has activated the online mock test link for all the exams conducted by it, such as CHSL, GD Constable, CGL, MTS, JE, Steno, etc. Candidates can get the SSC CHSL mock test for free by visiting the official website- ssc.gov.in. Moreover, candidates can use this Shi

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Vikram Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, the SSC CHSL 2025 application last date was not extended. The last date to apply online for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam was July 18, 2025. Candidates should submit their applications on time without waiting for the last date. The Commission did not extend the last date of SSC CHSL application form su

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Pragati Datta

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam is not qualifying in nature. In Tier 1, it is compulsory to clear all 4 sections. Based on the performance in Sections 1 and 2 of the Tier 2 exam, candidates are shortlisted for evaluation of Section 3 (Computer Knowledge Test) and Section 4 (Skill Test/ Typing Test). Ho

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Mukul Pruthi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 comprises an online exam (Objective Type questions) and Skill Test/ Typing Test. Candidates who clear the Tier 1 exam need to appear for the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam. There are 4 sections in the Tier 2 exam, and it is mandatory for candidates to clear all four sections of the exam an

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Virajita Shukla

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