SSC CHSL · 2026 candidate guide

SSC CHSL Practice Papers: Original Questions and Solutions

A direct, source-aware guide to practice with the current annual-calendar context, practical checks and the correct next action.

Last reviewed12 August 2026
Source statusSSC calendar + official-site check
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SSC CHSL original practice

This starter diagnostic contains newly written questions in SSC-like subject areas. It is practice—not an official previous-year paper. Use the result to select your next syllabus block.

Education12th pass by the notified cut-off; specified DEO posts can add a Science-with-Mathematics condition.
Calendar windowJuly–September 2026
Selection route4 principal stages

Five-question starter diagnostic

Question 1

A shop gives 10% discount on ₹800. What is the selling price?

A) ₹700 · B) ₹710 · C) ₹720 · D) ₹740

Answer and solution: C) ₹720. Discount = ₹80, so selling price = ₹720.
Question 2

Find the odd one out: Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Cube.

A) Square · B) Rectangle · C) Triangle · D) Cube

Answer and solution: D) Cube. It is three-dimensional; the others are plane figures.
Question 3

Choose the antonym of “scarce”.

A) Rare · B) Abundant · C) Small · D) Weak

Answer and solution: B) Abundant.
Question 4

The Fundamental Duties are listed in which Part of the Constitution?

A) Part III · B) Part IVA · C) Part V · D) Part IX

Answer and solution: B) Part IVA.
Question 5

At 35 words per minute, how many words are typed in 12 minutes?

A) 380 · B) 400 · C) 420 · D) 450

Answer and solution: C) 420. Multiply 35 by 12.

How to score this diagnostic

5 correct

Strong start; move to a longer timed section and inspect speed.

3–4 correct

Useful base; repair the missed concepts before a full test.

1–2 correct

Return to core arithmetic/reasoning/language/awareness foundations.

0 correct

Read the syllabus and solve untimed worked examples before retrying.

Build practice in the right order

  1. Topic drills for one micro-skill.
  2. Mixed sectional test under a time cap.
  3. Full paper using current question count and marking.
  4. Detailed error review and targeted repair.
  5. Reattempt and compare accuracy, not only attempts.

Practice FAQs

Are these official questions?

No. They are original SSC-pattern practice questions written for diagnosis.

Should I count marks with negative marking?

Use the exact current examination rule in full mocks; this five-question starter is primarily diagnostic.

Where should I go next?

Open the syllabus, repair missed topics, then take a longer timed set.

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