SSC CHSL marking scheme: +2 for each correct answer and −0.5 for each wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. The paper has 100 questions for 200 marks. Score = (correct × 2) − (wrong × 0.5).
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2026-2027
| Section | Questions | Marks | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | +2 / −0.5 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Mode | Computer-based test (Tier 1) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
Scores are normalised across shifts by SSC. The typing/skill test is separate — practise with the typing test.
How the SSC CHSL score is calculated
Example: 15 correct and 5 wrong in a section → (15 × 2) − (5 × 0.5) = 27.5 marks. Each wrong answer costs 0.5 mark(s) — 25% of what a correct answer earns — so guess only when you can eliminate options.
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How to calculate your SSC CHSL score
- Download the official answer key and your response sheet.
- Count correct and wrong answers in each section.
- Enter them above — the score updates instantly.
FAQs
What is the SSC CHSL marking scheme?
+2 for each correct answer and −0.5 for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions get 0.
How many questions are in SSC CHSL?
SSC CHSL Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks. Duration: 60 minutes.
Is this SSC CHSL score the final score?
It is your raw score from the answer key. The official result may apply normalisation, bonus marks for dropped questions, or conversion to percentiles.
Is the calculator free and private?
Yes — it runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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Exam patterns are based on the latest official notifications (reviewed September 2026). Always confirm with the current notification — if the pattern changes, section-wise entries still let you calculate correctly.