General Awareness is an important part of the SSC CHSL exam and can be scoring with regular practice. Questions are usually asked from current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics, science, sports, and static GK. This article covers important SSC CHSL General Awareness Questions, key topics, practice questions with answers, and simple tips to prepare better.
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We have provided a free PDF containing important SSC CHSL General Awareness Questions. Candidates can download the PDF to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level commonly asked in the examination.
Practice SSC CHSL General Awareness Questions (Live)
Given below are some of the most frequently asked General Awareness questions for the SSC CHSL Exam. Attempt them live and check your preparation level according to the latest exam pattern.
Q1. Who were the joint Chief Guests at India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations in 2026?
Q2. How many member countries are there in the European Union?
Q3. Which country became the first to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent sovereign state in 2026?
Q4. Goldman Sachs projected India’s FY27 GDP growth at what rate?
Q5. What FY27 growth rate did the IMF project for India in January 2026?
Q6. What FY27 growth estimate for India was given by the World Bank in January 2026?
Q7. What was the repo rate in January 2026?
Q8. DICGC provides deposit insurance cover up to how much per depositor per bank?
Q9. Which bank received approval under the Capital Gains Account Scheme in January 2026?
Q10. ONGC signed an MoU with which organisation for the development of 144 EMRS schools?
Q11. How many Classical Languages does India have now?
Q12. Where were the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games held?
Q13. India’s first LNG-Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train was launched at which place?
Q14. Yantra India Limited (YIL) received which status in February 2026?
Q15. The FAST-DS scheme proposed in Union Budget 2026 is related to what?
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What is the exam pattern for SSC CHSL Tier 1 stage?
The SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern consists of 100 objective-type questions for 200 marks. The major change in 2026 is the introduction of a 15-minute sectional timer for each subject within the overall 60-minute duration.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Sectional Time |
| English Language | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
- Question Type: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Duration: 60 minutes
- Sectional Timer: 15 minutes for each subject
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for every wrong answer
- Questions in General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness will be available in English, Hindi and the language opted by the candidate in the application form.
What is the exam pattern for SSC CHSL Tier 2 stage?
The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam 2026 is conducted in two sessions on the same day. Session I includes Section I, Section II and Section III, while Session II consists of the Skill Test/Typing Test. A major change in 2026 is the introduction of separate sectional timers within Tier 2.
| Session | Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Session I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 120 | 40 Minutes | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 60 | 20 Minutes | |
| Computer Knowledge Test | 15 | 45 | 15 Minutes | |
| Session II | Skill Test/Typing Test | — | Qualifying | Post-wise |
- Total objective questions: 135
- Total objective marks: 405
- Session I duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II and Section III.
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Sectional Timing 2026
The 2026 notification introduces strict subject-wise timers:
- Mathematical Abilities: 30 minutes
- Reasoning & General Intelligence: 30 minutes
- English Language & Comprehension: 40 minutes
- General Awareness: 20 minutes
- Computer Knowledge Test: 15 minutes
Candidates cannot freely distribute time across the subjects because each section closes automatically after the prescribed duration.
2. Post-Specific Skill & Typing Tests
Candidates had to appear for the skill test or typing test in Tier 2 of the examination. The Skill Test/Typing Test is conducted in Session II and is qualifying in nature.
| Post | Required Speed | Test Duration |
| DEO/DEO Grade A in specified Ministries/Departments | 15,000 key depressions per hour | 15 Minutes |
| Other DEO/DEO Grade A posts | 8,000 key depressions per hour | 15 Minutes |
| LDC/JSA – English | 35 w.p.m. / approx. 10,500 key depressions per hour | 10 Minutes |
| LDC/JSA – Hindi | 30 w.p.m. / approx. 9,000 key depressions per hour | 10 Minutes |
For LDC/JSA, candidates must choose English or Hindi as their typing medium. English requires 35 w.p.m., while Hindi requires 30 w.p.m.
New Hindi Typing Rule for SSC CHSL 2026
Candidates choosing Hindi for the LDC/JSA Typing Test must type using Mangal Font only. Use of any other font can result in non-qualification in the Typing/Skill Test.
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