SSC CHSL Phase-XIV 2026 Shift 2 Exam Review – Easy to Moderate Difficulty, Check Section-wise Analysis
SSC CHSL Phase-XIV 2026 Shift 2 exam review: Reasoning was easy, GK moderate, Maths with no Probability/Statistics, English easy-to-moderate. CPO 2025 patterns repeated with changed numbers. Full section-wise analysis here.
SSC CHSL Phase-XIV 2026 Shift 2 Exam Review – Section-wise Difficulty & Question Pattern
The SSC Selection Post Phase-XIV Tier-I examination for 12th Level was conducted on 16 September 2026 (Shift 2). Aspirants who appeared for the exam have shared their feedback regarding the overall difficulty level and section-wise question patterns. Here is a detailed section-wise exam review.
Overall Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty level of the exam was rated as Easy to Moderate. Repeaters found it relatively easier due to familiarity with the pattern, while freshers found it moderately challenging.
1. Reasoning – Easy 🟢
- 23–24 Questions were easily doable
- Mostly based on PYQ (Previous Year Questions) pattern
- Scored well for aspirants practicing previous papers
2. General Knowledge – Moderate 🔵
- Around 15–16 Questions were doable
- Current Affairs: 3–4 Questions from 2025–26
- Mixed difficulty with a blend of static GK and current affairs
3. Mathematics – Moderate 🔵
- No Probability or Statistics questions were asked
- Mensuration: 3–4 Questions from the chapter
- Pattern similar to CPO 2025
- Mostly familiar and PYQ-based questions
4. English Language – Easy to Moderate 🟢
- PQRS (Para Jumbles): 3–4 Questions
- Cloze Test: Moderate difficulty
- Vocabulary: PYQ-based questions
- Good scoring section for practice-oriented aspirants
🔺 Key Highlights & Takeaways
- Several questions and patterns from CPO 2025 were repeated with changed numerical values
- Maths, Reasoning & English were largely PYQ-oriented
- Sectional timing can significantly impact performance — attempt smartly within time limits
- Easier sections like Reasoning and English helped boost overall scores
📌 Suggestions for Aspirants
This exam review indicates that thorough preparation with previous year questions and timed sectional practice is crucial. Focus on PYQ-based patterns, especially for Reasoning and English, and stay updated with Current Affairs of 2025–26 for the GK section.
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