SSC CHSL Syllabus: Every Subject, Topic by Topic
Four subjects for Tier 1, a heavier retest in Tier 2. Here's the full topic list to plan against.
SSC CHSL tests four subjects: Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness and Reasoning. Tier 1 gives each of them 25 questions. Tier 2 retests Maths, Reasoning and English at greater depth, adds General and Financial Awareness, and brings in a Computer Knowledge section.
The syllabus sits at 10+2 level throughout, which is exactly why the competition is about speed and accuracy rather than difficulty. Everyone can eventually solve these questions; the exam asks who can solve them in a minute each.
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What Is the SSC CHSL Syllabus?
The SSC CHSL syllabus covers Quantitative Aptitude (arithmetic, basic algebra and geometry, mensuration, trigonometry), English Language (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension), General Awareness (current affairs, history, polity, geography, economy, science) and Reasoning (verbal and non-verbal), all pitched at Class 12 level.
Quantitative Aptitude Topics
- check_circleNumber System
- check_circlePercentages
- check_circleRatio and Proportion
- check_circleSquare Roots
- check_circleAverages
- check_circleSimple and Compound Interest
- check_circleProfit, Loss and Discount
- check_circleTime and Work
- check_circleTime, Speed and Distance
- check_circleBasic Algebra and Geometry
- check_circleMensuration (2D and 3D)
- check_circleTrigonometry
English Language Topics
The subject that grows the most between tiers: 50 marks in Tier 1, the largest section in Tier 2.
- check_circleSpot the Error
- check_circleFill in the Blanks
- check_circleSynonyms and Antonyms
- check_circleSpellings
- check_circleIdioms and Phrases
- check_circleOne-Word Substitution
- check_circleSentence Improvement
- check_circlePara Jumbles
- check_circleComprehension Passage
- check_circleCloze Test
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General Awareness Topics
- check_circleCurrent Affairs (last 6 months)
- check_circleIndia and World History
- check_circleIndian Polity
- check_circleGeography
- check_circleEconomy
- check_circleScience (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- check_circleStatic GK
Reasoning Topics
- check_circleAnalogy
- check_circleAlphabetical Series
- check_circleNumber Series
- check_circleCoding-Decoding
- check_circleBlood Relations
- check_circleDirections
- check_circleSyllogism
- check_circleMirror and Water Images
- check_circleEmbedded Figures
- check_circleOdd One Out
How the Subjects Map Across Tiers
Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities
Tier 1
25 questions, 50 marks
Tier 2
30 questions, 90 marks
Reasoning / General Intelligence
Tier 1
25 questions, 50 marks
Tier 2
30 questions, 90 marks
English Language
Tier 1
25 questions, 50 marks
Tier 2
40 questions, 120 marks
General Awareness / General & Financial Awareness
Tier 1
25 questions, 50 marks
Tier 2
20 questions, 60 marks
Computer Knowledge
Tier 1
not tested
Tier 2
15 questions, 45 marks
| Subject | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities | 25 questions, 50 marks | 30 questions, 90 marks |
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 questions, 50 marks | 30 questions, 90 marks |
| English Language | 25 questions, 50 marks | 40 questions, 120 marks |
| General Awareness / General & Financial Awareness | 25 questions, 50 marks | 20 questions, 60 marks |
| Computer Knowledge | not tested | 15 questions, 45 marks |
GK Splits Roughly 60/40
CHSL General Awareness runs about 60% static GK and 40% current affairs. That ratio rewards one thorough read of a standard static GK source over endless current-affairs scrolling, with the last 6 months of events layered on top.
SSC CHSL Syllabus FAQs
Is the SSC CHSL syllabus the same as CGL?expand_more
The subjects are the same four, but CHSL is pitched at Class 12 level while CGL runs at graduate level. CHSL questions are considered slightly easier; the competition per seat is what keeps cut-offs fierce.
Which section is most important in SSC CHSL Tier 2?expand_more
English Language, at 120 marks, is the largest Tier 2 section, ahead of Maths and Reasoning at 90 marks each.
Does SSC CHSL test computer knowledge?expand_more
Yes, in Tier 2: a 15-question, 45-mark Computer Knowledge section. Tier 1 has no computer section.
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