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Staff Selection Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Frequency: Annual

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination Intelligence Hub 2026

SSC CHSL recruits Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA), and Data Entry Operators (DEO) across Central Government ministries.

Educational Eligibility

12th Standard or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board.

⏳ Age Limits & Relaxations

18 to 27 years with standard reservations.

Selection Stages & Phases

Tier 1 (Computer Based Examination) -> Tier 2 (CBT & Typing/Skill Test).

Candidates can access verified syllabus weightages and mock blueprints on the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination Portal.

Official Examination Scheme & Test Structure

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Subject / Test Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Negative Marking
English Language 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks
General Intelligence 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks
General Awareness 25 Questions 50 Marks 60 Mins 0.50 marks

Section-Wise Syllabus Breakdown & Topic Weightage

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Subject Area Topic Name Weightage Difficulty Tier
English Grammar & Vocab 25.0% Moderate
Quant Basic Arithmetic 25.0% Moderate

Previous Year Cutoff Benchmarks & Trends

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Year Category Cutoff Marks Total Marks Qualifying Benchmark
2025 UR 153.25 200.00 Verified Official
2025 OBC 152.00 200.00 Verified Official
2025 EWS 150.50 200.00 Verified Official
2025 SC 136.40 200.00 Verified Official
2025 ST 124.80 200.00 Verified Official

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & High-Yield Strategy

Strengthen high-accuracy arithmetic math and speed typing skills for the mandatory Tier 2 skill test.
🎯 National Test Benchmarking & Cutoffs: To compare category-wise qualifying thresholds and multi-year cutoff trends, candidates can refer to the Government Job Recruitment analytical database.