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What Topics Do We Cover? How Will We Prepare You for CHSL?

Before diving into the exam details, here is a complete blueprint of what the Xamsathi SSC CHSL Pro Pass delivers. We cover every single topic from foundational maths to the exact typing/skill test interface.

Quantitative Aptitude

100+ Chapter tests covering Arithmetic (Number System, DI) & Advance Maths (Algebra, Geometry) built for the 60-minute constraint.

English Comprehension

Core focus on Vocabulary, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Cloze tests, and strict grammar rules that TCS loves.

Reasoning & Intelligence

Coding-decoding, Series, Blood Relations, and Non-Verbal reasoning mock sets to boost calculation and logic speed.

General Awareness (GK)

Current affairs tests (last 12 months), Static GK, History, Polity, Geography, Science, and specialized Tier-2 Computer Knowledge modules.

400+ Total Tests Detailed Solutions Real TCS Interface Tier 1 & Tier 2

Complete Guide: SSC CHSL 2026

Everything you need to know about the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination.

SSC CHSL stands for Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination.
It is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit 12th pass candidates for various posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).

SSC CHSL 2026 – Expected Dates

(Based on previous SSC calendars – final dates will be confirmed in official notification)

Notification Release
April–May 2026
Application Start Date
May 2026
Tier 1 Exam (CBT)
July–August 2026
Tier 2 Exam (Main + Skill Test)
October–November 2026

SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Pattern (What Mocks Follow)

Tier 1 Exam Online Objective

This is the preliminary stage. The marks scored here are used to shortlist candidates for Tier 2.

Time60 Minutes
Questions100 Qs
Total Marks200 Marks
Negative Marking-0.50 per wrong
SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
General Awareness2550

Tier 2 ExamObjective + Skill/Typing

The comprehensive main stage that determines your final merit ranking.

Section I & II (Merit Determining)
  • Mathematical Abilities
  • Reasoning & General Intelligence
  • English Language & Comprehension
  • General Awareness
Section IIIQualifying Only (Not Scored for Merit)
  • Computer Knowledge Test
  • Skill/Typing Test (DEO / LDC / JSA)

Syllabus Breakdown

🧠 1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

AnalogiesSimilarities & DifferencesCoding-DecodingSeries (Number & Alphabet)Blood RelationsDirections & DistanceVenn DiagramsNon-verbal reasoningStatements & ConclusionsPaper folding & cuttingMirror & water imagesFigure classification

2. Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)

Covers basic to moderate difficulty arithmetic & advance

Number SystemSimplification & ApproximationPercentageRatio & ProportionAveragesProfit & LossSimple & Compound InterestTime & WorkTime, Speed & DistanceAlgebra (equations, identities)Geometry & MensurationTrigonometryData InterpretationLCM & HCFProbability & Statistics

📄 3. English Language

Grammar, comprehension and usage topics

Spotting ErrorsFill in the BlanksSynonyms & AntonymsOne-Word SubstitutionIdioms & PhrasesSentence ImprovementActive/Passive VoiceDirect/Indirect SpeechSentence ArrangementCloze TestReading Comprehension

🌍 4. General Awareness (GK)

Important for current affairs + static sections

Indian HistoryGeography (India & World)Indian Polity & ConstitutionEconomy & BudgetScience & TechnologyEnvironment & EcologyCurrent Affairs (last 12–18 months)Books & AuthorsAwards & SportsImportant Days

Tier-2 Syllabus – What Mock Tests Add

Tier-2 tests slightly higher skills and introduces two specific qualifying sections:

5. Computer Knowledge
  • Basics of Computers & Operating System
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Internet, Email, Networking & Security
6. Skill/Typing Test
  • DEO: ~8,000 key depressions/hour
  • Typing (LDC/JSA): 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi)

Salary After Selection

Pay Scale Range
₹19,900 – ₹81,100+
(Pay Level 2 & 4 dependent on Post)
  • Plus Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Transport Allowance (TA)

Best Strategy for Mock Practice CHSL 2026?

Xamsathi mock test structre follows exact CHSL methodology giving you full length, sectional, subject-wise, and live topic tests. Here's how to use them:

1

Start Sectional First

Start with sectional mocks right after finishing basic topics.

2

Move to Full-Length Mocks

Attempt the 60-minute Tier 1 mocks. Analyze weak areas after every test.

3

Revise Daily

Revise GK & Current affairs updates daily from the portal.

4

Practice Typing

Practice typing/skill tests daily once Tier-2 syllabus is strong.