SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025 (Tier 1 & Tier 2) – Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus & New Exam Pattern
SSC CHSL 2025 Syllabus: If you are planning to apply for the SSC CHSL 2025 (10+2) recruitment, understanding the complete syllabus is the first and most crucial step to your success. Rojgardesk.com is providing the detailed, topic-wise official syllabus for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations.
Knowing the exact topics for General Intelligence (Reasoning), Quantitative Aptitude (Maths), English, and General Awareness will help you focus your preparation and score maximum marks.
Here is the complete breakdown of the SSC CHSL 2025 selection process and syllabus.
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)
The examination will be conducted in two main stages:
- Tier-I: A computer-based test (CBT) that is qualifying in nature.
- Tier-II: A computer-based test (CBT) that includes a Skill/Typing test. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks from Tier-II.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Syllabus (Detailed)
Tier-I is an objective-type test with 100 questions. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
1. General Intelligence (Reasoning)
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
- Analogy (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural)
- Classification (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural)
- Series (Semantic, Number, Figural)
- Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & Decoding
- Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations
- Trends, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams
- Drawing inferences, Figural Pattern (folding & completion)
- Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional & Social Intelligence
2. English Language (Basic Knowledge)
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms / Homonyms, Antonyms
- Spellings / Detecting misspelled words
- Idioms & Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Active / Passive Voice
- Direct / Indirect Narration (Conversion)
- Shuffling of Sentence parts
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
3. Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
- Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, relationship between numbers.
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture & Alligation.
- Algebra: Basic algebraic identities, Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations.
- Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures: Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circles and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords.
- Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances.
- Data Interpretation (DI): Bar charts, Pie charts, Tables.
4. General Awareness (GA)
- Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society.
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Government Structure
- Geography: India and its neighboring countries
- Economy: Basic Indian Economy
- Static GK: Culture, Art, Awards, Books & Authors
- Current Affairs: National and International events (last 6-8 months)
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th Standard)
SSC CHSL Tier-II Syllabus (Detailed)
Tier-II consists of multiple sessions and modules. The final merit is based on this exam.
Module-I: Mathematical Abilities (Maths)
- (Topics are similar to Tier-I but at a slightly more advanced level)
- Number Systems: Includes Complex Numbers, LCM, HCF.
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentages, Ratio, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss.
- Algebra: Basic identities, Linear equations.
- Geometry: Triangles, Circles, Tangents.
- Mensuration: Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Prism.
- Trigonometry: Ratios, Identities, Height & Distance.
- Statistics & Probability: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Basic Probability.
Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence
- (Topics are similar to Tier-I but with a higher difficulty level)
- Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy
- Coding and Decoding
- Series (Number and Figural)
- Syllogism, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams
- Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
Module-III: English Language & Comprehension
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Spellings)
- Grammar (Spot Error, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement)
- Sentence Structure
- Reading Comprehension (Passages)
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Idioms & Phrases
Module-IV: General Awareness
- (Topics are the same as Tier-I, but with more depth)
- History, Geography, Polity, Economics
- Current Affairs
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences)
- Static GK (Culture, Books, Awards)
Module-V: Computer Knowledge (Qualifying)
- Basics: Organization of a computer, CPU, Input/Output devices, memory.
- Software: Windows Operating System, basics of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint).
- Internet/Email: Working with the Internet, basics of networking and cyber security.
Skill Test / Typing Test (Qualifying)
- For LDC/JSA: English Typing @ 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) OR Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m.
- For DEO: Data Entry Speed test.