Practise 25 exam-level questions for SSC CHSL Tier-I with answers and short explanations. The questions follow the official section-wise pattern, so you can check your preparation level in each subject before the real exam.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.50 per wrong answer |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Pattern as per the latest official notification. Always confirm with the notice of your recruitment cycle.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Syllabus (Topic-wise)
General Intelligence
- Semantic & number analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-decoding
- Ranking & order
- Clock & calendar
- Venn diagrams
- Embedded & mirror images
General Awareness
- History
- Polity
- Geography
- Economy
- General science
- Books & authors
- Important days
- Current affairs
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system, HCF & LCM
- Percentage
- Profit & loss
- Time & work
- Simplification
- Mensuration
- Algebra
- Data interpretation
English Language
- Synonyms & antonyms
- Prepositions
- One-word substitution
- Idioms
- Active & passive voice
- Spotting errors
- Comprehension
SSC CHSL Tier-I Sample Paper 2026: Questions with Answers
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General Intelligence
Q1. Select the number that will come in place of the question mark (?).
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
- 36
- 40
- 42
- 48
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Answer: (C) 42
The terms are n × (n+1): 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6, so the next is 6×7 = 42.
Q2. Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
16 : 64 :: 25 : ?
- 100
- 125
- 150
- 625
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Answer: (B) 125
16 = 4² and 64 = 4³. Similarly 25 = 5², so the answer is 5³ = 125.
Q3. If PEN is written as QFO, how will INK be written in that code?
- JOL
- JNL
- HOL
- JOK
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Answer: (A) JOL
Each letter moves one step forward: I→J, N→O, K→L.
Q4. Select the odd one out.
- Apple
- Mango
- Potato
- Banana
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Answer: (C) Potato
Apple, mango and banana are fruits; potato is a vegetable.
Q5. In a row of 40 students, Rahul is 12th from the left end. What is his position from the right end?
- 27th
- 28th
- 29th
- 30th
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Answer: (C) 29th
Position from right = Total − position from left + 1 = 40 − 12 + 1 = 29.
Q6. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 3:00?
- 60°
- 90°
- 120°
- 180°
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Answer: (B) 90°
At 3:00 the hands are 15 minute-divisions apart; each division is 6°, so the angle is 90°.
General Awareness
Q7. What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
- Dispur
- Itanagar
- Kohima
- Aizawl
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Answer: (B) Itanagar
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. Dispur (Assam), Kohima (Nagaland), Aizawl (Mizoram).
Q8. Who was the first President of India?
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. Zakir Husain
- V. V. Giri
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Answer: (B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.
Q9. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
- Gandak
- Son
- Kosi
- Ghaghara
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Answer: (C) Kosi
The Kosi frequently changes its course and causes floods in Bihar, earning it this name.
Q10. What is the SI unit of force?
- Joule
- Newton
- Watt
- Pascal
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Answer: (B) Newton
Force is measured in newtons (N). Joule is the unit of energy, watt of power and pascal of pressure.
Q11. Who wrote “Gitanjali”?
- Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Sarojini Naidu
- Munshi Premchand
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Answer: (B) Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore wrote Gitanjali and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
Q12. In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?
- 1935
- 1947
- 1949
- 1950
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Answer: (A) 1935
The RBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934. It was nationalised in 1949.
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)
Q13. What is the LCM of 12, 18 and 24?
- 36
- 48
- 72
- 144
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Answer: (C) 72
12 = 2²×3, 18 = 2×3², 24 = 2³×3. LCM = 2³ × 3² = 72.
Q14. If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 10 pens, what is the profit percentage?
- 10%
- 16.67%
- 20%
- 25%
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Answer: (C) 20%
Let CP of 1 pen = ₹1. SP of 10 pens = ₹12, so profit on 10 pens = ₹2. Profit % = 2/10 × 100 = 20%.
Q15. A can finish a work in 10 days and B in 15 days. In how many days can they finish it together?
- 5 days
- 6 days
- 8 days
- 12.5 days
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Answer: (B) 6 days
Work per day = 1/10 + 1/15 = 5/30 = 1/6. Together they need 6 days.
Q16. What is the value of (0.5)² + (0.5)³?
- 0.375
- 0.25
- 0.5
- 0.625
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Answer: (A) 0.375
(0.5)² = 0.25 and (0.5)³ = 0.125. Sum = 0.375.
Q17. What is the area of a circle of radius 7 cm? (Take π = 22/7)
- 44 cm²
- 154 cm²
- 144 cm²
- 308 cm²
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Answer: (B) 154 cm²
Area = πr² = 22/7 × 7 × 7 = 154 cm².
Q18. The price of an article is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change?
- No change
- 4% increase
- 4% decrease
- 2% decrease
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Answer: (C) 4% decrease
Net change = 20 − 20 − (20×20)/100 = −4%, i.e. a 4% decrease.
Q19. 25% of a number is 75. What is the number?
- 225
- 250
- 300
- 375
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Answer: (C) 300
Number = 75 × 100 / 25 = 300.
English Language (Basic Knowledge)
Q20. Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of “Brave”.
- Timid
- Courageous
- Weak
- Lazy
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Answer: (B) Courageous
“Brave” means ready to face danger — courageous.
Q21. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of “Expand”.
- Enlarge
- Extend
- Contract
- Grow
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Answer: (C) Contract
“Expand” means to become larger; the opposite is “contract”.
Q22. Fill in the blank: He is very good ______ mathematics.
- in
- at
- on
- with
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Answer: (B) at
The correct expression is “good at” a subject or skill.
Q23. Select the one word for: “A place where birds are kept”.
- Apiary
- Aviary
- Aquarium
- Kennel
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Answer: (B) Aviary
An aviary keeps birds; an apiary keeps bees; an aquarium keeps fish; a kennel houses dogs.
Q24. Select the meaning of the idiom “a piece of cake”.
- Something very easy
- A sweet dish
- A small share
- Something expensive
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Answer: (A) Something very easy
“A piece of cake” means a task that is very easy to do.
Q25. Select the correct passive voice of: “She writes a letter.”
- A letter was written by her.
- A letter is written by her.
- A letter is being written by her.
- A letter has been written by her.
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Answer: (B) A letter is written by her.
Simple present active (writes) becomes “is + past participle” in the passive: A letter is written by her.
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- Read the exam pattern above and note the marking scheme, especially the negative marking.
- Attempt the questions with a timer — about 36 seconds per question, the same pace as the real exam.
- Check your answers and read every explanation, including for the questions you got right.
- Note the topics where you made mistakes and revise them from the syllabus list.
- Take the online mock test to practise on a computer-based interface.
SSC CHSL Tier-I Preparation Tips
- Attempt the four sections in the order that suits you best — most toppers start with General Awareness because it takes the least time.
- With +2 for correct and −0.50 for wrong, even a pure guess has a small positive expected value; once you can eliminate one or two options, attempting is clearly worth it.
- Practise calculation shortcuts: squares up to 30, cubes up to 20, fractions-to-percentage conversions and tables up to 20.
- For English, read one editorial a day and revise a short list of idioms, one-word substitutions and commonly misspelt words.
- Take at least two full-length timed mocks every week in the final month and analyse every wrong answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exam pattern of SSC CHSL Tier-I?
Tier-I has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes, with 25 questions each from General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English.
What is the negative marking in SSC CHSL?
0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in Tier-I.
Are these official SSC CHSL questions?
No. They are original practice questions prepared by ResultKendra on the official pattern. Check ssc.gov.in for official notices.
Can I take the CHSL mock test on mobile?
Yes. The mock test works on mobile and desktop and shows your score, section-wise analysis and answers at the end.