SSC CHSL 2027 -- Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2)
The Staff Selection Commission's Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam recruits candidates with a 10+2 qualification for posts including Lower Division Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDC/JSA), Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator across central government ministries and departments. Tier 1 is a 100-question computer-based screening test covering General Intelligence, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Tier 2 is a fully objective computer-based exam covering Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, and General Awareness, plus a qualifying-only Computer Knowledge section, followed by a non-written typing or skill test specific to the post applied for.
Exam information
- Vacancies 2,536 tentative vacancies (LDC, JSA, DEO, DEO Grade A) source
- Eligibility 12th pass (10+2); age 18-27 years as on 1 Aug 2026 (relaxation: OBC up to 30, SC/ST up to 32) source
- Exam pattern Tier 1: 100 Q / 200 marks / 60 min - English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness (25 Q / 50 marks each, 15-min sectional timer), -0.5 per wrong answer. Tier 2: Session 1 objective (Maths & Reasoning, English & GA, Computer Knowledge for DEO posts, -1 per wrong answer); Session 2 qualifying Skill/Typing Test. source
Key dates
Sections
- General Awareness — 25 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude — 25 questions
- General Intelligence — 25 questions
- English Language — 25 questions
- Mathematical Abilities (Tier 2) — 30 questions
- Reasoning & General Intelligence (Tier 2) — 30 questions
- English Language & Comprehension (Tier 2) — 40 questions
- General Awareness (Tier 2) — 20 questions
- Computer Knowledge (Tier 2) — 15 questions
Sample questions
- General Awareness: In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
- Quantitative Aptitude: What is the remainder when 7^100 is divided by 9?
- General Intelligence: Book : Library :: Medicine : ?