SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026: Check Marking Scheme of Tier 1 & Tier 2

• Tier-I consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Questions are available in English, Hindi and the language opted by the candidate, as applicable.
• There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
• Candidates eligible for a scribe get 80 minutes, with a sectional timer of 20 minutes for each subject.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026

SSC CHSL Tier-II consists of objective-type questions along with the Computer Knowledge Test and Skill Test/Typing Test. The exam is conducted in two sessions with sectional timings for each section.

• Tier-II Session-I has a total duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes, including the Computer Knowledge Test.
• There is a sectional timer for each subject/section.
• Session-II consists of the Skill Test for DEO posts or Typing Test for LDC/JSA posts.
• There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Sections I, II and III.

SSC CHSL Skill Test 2026

• Skill Test/ Typing Test is qualifying in nature and is mandatory for Data Entry Operators.
• Errors in the Skill Test are calculated up to 2 decimal places.
• The skill test/ typing test for SSC CHSL is conducted as per the following scheme:

SSC CHSL Marking Scheme

The marking scheme for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams is as follows:

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• The minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I and Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Tier-II Examination are as follows:

Tie-Breaking Policy in SSC CHSL

SSC follows predefined criteria for breaking ties when two or more candidates score the same marks. Merit is decided by applying the following criteria, one after another in the given order, till the tie is resolved:

1. Marks scored in Section I of the Tier-II Examination.
2. Marks scored in Section II of the Tier-II Examination.
3. Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher (i.e., given a better/higher rank).