SSC CHSL vs SSC GD

Which should you prepare for?

1. Both test Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude / Maths, English, so preparing for one covers much of the other. Most aspirants in this bracket sit both.
2. Age: SSC CHSL allows up to 27 (unreserved), SSC GD up to 23. Past 23, only SSC CHSL stays open without relaxation.
3. Qualification: SSC CHSL needs class 12 pass from a recognised board. deo in ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution, ssc and ministry of culture needs class 12 science with mathematics; SSC GD needs matriculation (class 10) pass from a recognised board/university on or before 01-01-2026.
4. Speed: SSC CHSL gives 36 seconds a question against 45 in SSC GD. Practise SSC CHSL with a stricter clock.
5. Dates: SSC CHSL 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2026; SSC GD January – March 2027 (notification awaited) (tentative). If they are weeks apart, prepare the shared sections first and the exam-specific ones in the last weeks before each.

Neither is "easier": cut-offs move with vacancies and candidates every year. Take a free mock of each and compare your two reports; the gap to each exam's last cut-off is the honest answer.

FAQ

Can I prepare for SSC CHSL and SSC GD together?

Yes. Both test Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude / Maths, English. Prepare those once, then the sections only one of them has.

Which has negative marking, SSC CHSL or SSC GD?

SSC CHSL: +2 for each correct answer, −0.5 for each wrong answer. Computer-based, in English and Hindi. SSC GD: +2 for each correct answer, −0.25 for each wrong answer. Part D can be taken in English or Hindi; our mocks use English.

What are the age limits for SSC CHSL and SSC GD?

SSC CHSL: 18 to 27 for unreserved candidates (as on 2026-08-01). SSC GD: 18 to 23 (as on 2026-01-01). Category relaxations apply; check with the age-limit calculator.