SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026 - Check Complete CHSL Recruitment process

SSC CHSL 2026 - Overview

Aspirants can check the SSC CHSL exam details from the below table.

Also read - SSC CHSL exam dates 2026

SSC CHSL 2026 Selection Process - Stages

SSC CHSL selection process is a two-tier process. Check the table to know the stages of the selection process of SSC CHSL.

SSC CHSL Selection Process Stages

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026 - SSC CHSL Tier 1

Tier 1 of the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level selection process has one paper that is computer-based. It has four sections in which questions are asked from the following subjects - quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness and general intelligence.

SSC CHSL tier 1 is of 200 marks having 100 questions with negative marking for incorrect responses. Candidates need to clear the SSC CHSL Tier 1 cut off marks to move forward in the SSC CHSL selection process. Check the tables below for the tier 1 SSC CHSL 2026 exam pattern and marking scheme.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026

SSC CHSL Marking Scheme

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026 - SSC CHSL Tier 2

The Tier 2 of the SSC CHSL selection process also has one paper that is descriptive in nature. It is conducted in offline mode by the authorities. SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier 2 exam is conducted for 100 marks and has to be completed in a duration of 60 minutes. There is no negative marking in this stage of the SSC CHSL selection process.

Essay and letter type questions are asked in this tier. Thirty-three percent (33%) is qualifying marks prescribed for this tier by the SSC. Candidates must qualify the SSC CHSL tier 2 cut off marks to be eligible to get selected. Check the tables below for the SSC CHSL exam pattern and marking scheme.

The Tier II of SSC CHSL consists of three sections having two modules each. The SSC CHSL Tier-II exam is conducted in two sessions, Session 1 & Session 2 is held on the same day. Session-I includes conducting of Section-I, Section II and Module-I of Section III.

Session II will include Module II of Section III (Skill Test/ Typing Test). SSC CHSL Tier-II consists of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module II of Section III. The questions are set in English and Hindi except for Module II (i.e. English Language and Comprehension module) in Section II.

There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section II and Module-I of Section III. Module I of Section III i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. Module II of Section III is qualifying in nature. Errors in the Skill Test are calculated up to 2 decimal places.

Part A: Skill Test is mandatory for DEO/ DEO Grade 'A’ - Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer’ will be adjudged on the basis of the correct entry of words/ key depressions as per the given passage. The duration of the Test will be 15 (Fifteen) minutes and printed matter in English containing about 2000-2200 key depressions would be given to each candidate who would enter the same in the Computer.

• Part B: Typing Test is for other posts including LDC/ JSA - The medium of Typing Test is in Hindi or English. Candidates opting for English medium should have a typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) and those opting for Hindi medium should have a typing speed of 30 words per minute (w.p.m.). 35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to about 10500 key depressions per hour and about 9000 key depressions per hour respectively.

SSC CHSL Prescribed Cutoff Marks

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026 - Final SSC CHSL merit list

The final selection of candidates in the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level 2026 examination is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 and 2 of the exam. Candidates clearing all the stages of the SSC CHSL selection process will make it to the final merit list. The final SSC CHSL merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks of candidates in Tier 1 and Tier 2. Services are assigned to candidates based on the final CHSL merit list.

SSC CHSL Selection Process 2026 - Resolution of Ties

In case there is a tie in the SSC CHSL result 2026, between multiple candidates, it is resolved using the below-mentioned steps and in that particular order.

• Marks of candidates in SSC CHSL Tier 2.

• Date of birth, with an older candidate, is given preference

• Alphabetical order of the name

Best Books for SSC CHSL 2026

Those preparing for the SSC CHSL exam must refer to the best SSC CHSL books for Quantitative aptitude, English, General awareness and general intelligence. They must avoid taking references from too many books and sources as it might confuse them in the future. Check the table below for the best books for SSC CHSL 2026.

Best Books for SSC CHSL

Also read

• SSC CHSL application form 2026

• SSC CHSL Syllabus 2026

How to Prepare for SSC CHSL 2026

Here are a few tips on how to prepare for the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level exam for candidates appearing this year.

• Allow sufficient time for each subject for SSC CHSL preparation.

• While studying any topic make short notes.

• Topics that have higher weightage focus more on them.

• Refer to standard best books for the SSC CHSL preparation.

• Check and solve previous year SSC CHSL questions and samples.

• Stay positive through the SSC CHSL selection process.