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SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (Tier 1)
SSC CHSL Tier 1 — 60-minute objective test with 100 questions (English, Reasoning, Quant, GA) for 12th-pass clerical posts.
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
CHSL cutoffs vary by post — DEO consistently has the highest cutoff because of fewer vacancies + typing speed requirement.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — LDC/JSA | 151 – 158 |
2025
23 questions
Take paper →2024
22 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
18 questions
Take paper →2021
17 questions
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SSC CHSL — Full Mock 1
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →| 2024 | General — Postal Assistant | 152 – 160 |
| 2024 | General — DEO | 165 – 172 |
| 2024 | OBC | 143 – 152 |
| 2024 | EWS | 140 – 150 |
| 2024 | SC | 130 – 140 |
| 2024 | ST | 120 – 132 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
SSC CHSL — Full Mock 2
FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CHSL — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL23 questions · 60 min
Start mock →Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | vixious | 1.0% |
What can I get from SSC CHSL?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Outstanding — Top 1-2%
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent — Top tier postings
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Very good — Preferred postings
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good score — General category safe
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Moderate score — Group C posts
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Staff Selection Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for CHSL 2026 shortly, following the typical annual recruitment cycle. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SSC website for updates on application dates and eligibility criteria.
Source →Candidates must ensure they have valid email IDs, mobile numbers, and scanned documents including recent photographs and signatures ready before the application window opens. Age relaxation and reservation benefits apply as per government norms.
Source →Recent circulars indicate continued emphasis on typing speed requirements for DEO and LDC posts. Candidates should ensure adequate preparation for the Tier 2 descriptive paper and Tier 3 skill tests as per updated guidelines.
Source →SSC has completed document verification for the 2025 cycle across multiple regions. The forthcoming 2026 notification is expected to announce vacancies across various ministries and departments for 10+2 level posts including LDC, DEO, PA, and SA positions.
Source →Application portal opens (expected)
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
Online registration typically begins in early June for the annual CHSL recruitment cycle
📌Tier 1 — CBT window opens
12 days awayMon, 8 Jun, 2026
Last date for online application submission
39 days awaySun, 5 Jul, 2026
Application window usually remains open for approximately 30 days
Last date for fee payment
41 days awayTue, 7 Jul, 2026
Fee payment deadline typically 2 days after application closure
Tier 1 admit card release
69 days awayTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Admit cards generally available 7-10 days before the exam commencement
📌Tier 1 examination period begins
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Computer-based exam conducted over multiple days across various centers nationwide
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Semantic & Figural Analogy
Word, number, letter and figural analogy pairs.
Classification
Pick the odd word, number or figure from a group.
Series
Number, alphabet, alphanumeric and figural series — find the next term.
Coding-Decoding
Letter shifting, number coding, conditional and matrix-based coding.
Matrix
Identify a letter/number using row–column matrix coordinates.
Word Formation
Form a meaningful word using given letters or letters of another word.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships between two to four overlapping categories.
Direction and Distance
Compass-based movement, shortest distance, final direction.
Blood Relations
Family-tree, generation and pointing-style relationship problems.
Order and Ranking
Linear arrangement, rank from top/bottom, age-based ranking.
Seating Arrangement
Linear, circular and square seating with direction-facing rules.
Puzzles
Box-based, floor-based and scheduling puzzles.
Syllogism
Two/three statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Statement and Conclusion
Logical conclusion-drawing from a given statement.
Paper Folding and Cutting
Visual problems on paper folded then cut and unfolded.
Mirror and Water Image
Mirror image and water reflection of letters, numbers and figures.
Embedded Figures
Identify a smaller figure hidden inside a complex one.
Figure Completion
Choose the option that completes a missing part of a pattern.
Cubes and Dice
Cube colouring, opposite faces, dice probability problems.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Pattern completion, mirror images and figural series in pictures.
Number System
Divisibility, HCF/LCM, factors, fractions, decimals, surds.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, square/cube roots, simplifying expressions.
Arithmetic
Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations, polynomial identities, factorisation.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles, congruence, similarity, tangents.
Mensuration
Synonyms
Word meanings — closest in meaning.
Antonyms
Word meanings — opposite in meaning.
Spelling Correction
Identify the correctly or incorrectly spelt word.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms in context.
One Word Substitution
Replace a phrase with a single appropriate word.
Error Spotting
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
📌Tier 1 examination period ends
94 days awaySat, 29 Aug, 2026
Tier 1 typically spans 2-3 weeks depending on candidate volume
Tier 1 answer key release (tentative)
102 days awaySun, 6 Sept, 2026
Provisional answer keys released for candidate feedback and objections
Tier 1 result announcement (expected)
134 days awayThu, 8 Oct, 2026
Results typically declared 4-6 weeks after exam completion; qualifiers proceed to Tier 2
Sports
Cups, trophies, players, recent winners and venues.