Quick answer
SSC CHSL Tier 1 covers English Language (25 questions, 50 marks), General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks): 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes (4 × 15). +2 for each correct answer, −0.5 for each wrong answer. Computer-based, in English and Hindi.
Section-wise weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Share | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 25% | 15 min |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 25% | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 25% | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 25% | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 100% | 60 minutes (4 × 15) |
Marking scheme
+2 for each correct answer, −0.5 for each wrong answer. Computer-based, in English and Hindi.
On exam day
New in 2026: each section has its own 15-minute timer and opens in order. A section closes when its time ends.
Practise on the real SSC CHSL pattern
6 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first one is free.
Questions students ask
What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 syllabus 2026?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 covers English Language (25 questions, 50 marks), General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks): 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes (4 × 15). +2 for each correct answer, −0.5 for each wrong answer. Computer-based, in English and Hindi.
Which section carries the most marks in SSC CHSL?
Every section carries the same marks: 50 each.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?
+2 for each correct answer, −0.5 for each wrong answer. Computer-based, in English and Hindi.
Where can I practise the SSC CHSL syllabus topic by topic?
Every section page on RankVyuh lists its topics with short timed tests, and the full mocks cover the whole syllabus in the real SSC CHSL interface.