Previous Year Papers

SSC CHSL Previous Year Question Papers

Staff Selection Commission — Combined Higher Secondary Level

Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

⚠️Exam patterns change every year. Always verify section marks, negative marking and eligibility from the official notification on Staff Selection Commission (SSC) before the exam. Last verified: April 2026.
1

Tier I (Computer Based)

Total Marks

200

Duration

1h

Negative Marking

−0.5 marks per wrong answer

SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence2550
English Language2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
General Awareness2550
Total100200
2

Tier II (Descriptive)

Total Marks

100

Duration

1h

Negative Marking

None

SectionQuestionsMarks
Essay (250 words)150
Letter / Application (150 words)150
Total2100

📌 Pen-and-paper mode. Minimum qualifying marks apply. Check official notification for cut-off.

Important Topics (based on past papers)

Number System & PercentagesSI & CITime & WorkSpotting Errors & Sentence ImprovementCloze TestHistory & GeographyScience & Technology (GK)

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