Central exams | as of 2026-05-31
SSC CHSL eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
10+2 level SSC recruitment for clerical and assistant posts, with tiered testing and typing or skill stages where applicable.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | Class 12 or 10+2. Exact post requirements must be checked in the current notice. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | SSC category relaxations apply as listed in the current notice. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Tier-I computer based examination
- Tier-II examination
- Skill or typing test where applicable
Mode: Computer based and skill or typing stages as applicable
Selection flow
- Tier-I
- Tier-II
- Skill or typing stage where applicable
- Document verification
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- General intelligence
- English language
- Quantitative aptitude
- General awareness
Cadence
Annual SSC calendar lists the CHSL cycle. Exact dates come from the notice.
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CHSL | Class 12 | See notice | No | CBE plus skill |
| SSC CGL | Graduate | 18-32 post-wise | No | CBE |
| SSC GD Constable | Class 10 | See notice | No | CBE plus physical |
| SSC MTS | Class 10 | 18-25 or 18-27 by post | No | CBE plus physical for Havaldar |
| SSC CPO | Graduate | See notice | No | CBE plus physical |
| UPSC CSE | Graduate | 21-32 | Yes | Mixed |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Education | SSC notice board | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | SSC notice board | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | SSC notice board | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | SSC notice board | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | SSC notice board | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | SSC examination calendar | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | SSC notice board | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | SSC examination calendar | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Can a class 12 candidate apply for SSC CHSL?
CHSL is a 10+2 level examination, but exact post requirements must be checked in the current SSC notice.
Where should SSC CHSL dates be checked?
Use the SSC examination calendar and the current CHSL notice on the SSC notice board.