SSC – CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2)) Examination
SSC CHSL exam consists of three tier exam a) Computer based test b) descriptive test c) skill test. SSC CHSL is conducted for the posts like Sorting Assistant/Postal Assistant (SA/PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) etc.
SSC – CHSL Eligibility
Age: 18 years to 27 years.
Educational Qualification: 12th pass or equivalent from a recognized board of a university.
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SSC – CHSL Exam Online Classes
The examination will consist of a
- Computer Based Examination (Tier-I),
- Descriptive Paper (Tier-ll) and
- Typing Test/ Skill Test (Tier-Ill).
SSC – CHSL Computer Based Examination: Tier-I (Objective Type, Online):
This examination tier will consist of Objective Type – Multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part-ll, III & IV.
There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
| Part | Subject | Qs. | Maximum
Marks |
Duration |
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| II | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
There will be negative marking of 0.50 (-1/2) marks for each wrong answer.
SSC – CHSL Tier 2
- Descriptive Paper-Pen and Paper (OFFLINE),
- Either Hindi or English (not both)
- 100 Marks -1 Hour, It is a qualifying exam stage
| Exam Type | Max Marks | Duration |
| Pen and Paper Mode | 100 | 1 Hour |
The Paper would comprise writing of an Essay of 200-250 words and a Letter/ Application of approximately 150-200 words.
The best way to prepare for this tier is to read as many articles from various sources like magazines, novels, newspapers, etc. Besides this, you need to be well versed in the pattern of Letter and Application.
SSC – CHSL Tier 3 Exam (Computer based)
Skill Test for DEOs/ Typing Test for LDC/ JSA and Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant
Skill Test for Data Entry Operator (DEO):
- Typing speed for Data Entry operator is 8,000 (eight thousand) with Key Depressions per hour on Computer.
- The test will be of 15 minutes duration
Typing Test for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant LDCs and Court Clerks:
- Typing Test will be held in either English or Hindi.
- The typing test will be of qualifying in nature.
- In English medium, a typing speed of 35 words per minute should be achieved.
- In Hindi medium, a typing speed of 30 words per minute should be achieved.
- The duration of the Test will be 15 (Fifteen) minutes and printed matter in English containing about 3700-4000 key-depressions will be given to candidate
SSC – CHSL Tier I Syllabus
| General Intelligence | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language | General Awareness |
| Alphabetical Series
Numeric Series Figure Series Analogy Blood Relation Causes and Effects Coding-Decoding Decision Making Direction Sense Odd man out Ranking Sitting Arrangements Statement and Arguments Statement and Assumption Statement and Conclusion Syllogism Clocks & Calendars Situation Reaction Test |
Age & Averages
Time& Distance-Boat & Stream Simple & Compound Interest Data Interpretation – Bar graph, Line, tabular, pie chart HCF and LCM Number System Percentage Permutation and Combination Pipe & Cistern Probability Profit and Loss Inequality -Quadratic Equation Ratio, Proportion, Partnership Mixtures& Allegations Simplification Time and Work Mensuration (2D&3D) Roots, Surds & Indices Logarithms Decimal and Fraction Heights & Distances |
Antonym & Synonym HomonymsCloze TestFill in the BlanksGrammar basedIdioms and PhrasesJumbled WordsOne-word SubstitutionPara Jumbles Paragraph completion Phrase Substitution Qs on Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Sentence Completion Spotting Errors Idioms & Phrases Passage Correction Sentence Rearrangement |
History Geography Polity Economy Science, Technology, Environment,Sports, Culture & Banking Sector.Budget and Five Year Plans.Current events from Sports.Awards and Honours, Science – Inventions and DiscoveriesImportant PeopleCountries, Capitals, and CurrenciesHistory of India. Indian Economics, Indian Constitution and Indian Politics |
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