SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025 – Tier I & II Subject-Wise Topics

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination every year for recruitment to posts like Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (PA/SA).

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SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

Sarkari Notice (सरकारी नोटिस)

Application Fee

  • Gen/ OBC/ EWS : ₹100/-
  • SC/ ST/ Female (All Category) : ₹0/-

Payment Mode

  • Candidates can pay their exam fee through Any online Payments Modes.
    • Debit Card
    • Credit Card
    • Internet Banking
    • IMPS
    • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date : - Read Notification

Age Limits

  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum : 27 Years

Vacancy Details

📝 SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

🔹 Tier-I (Computer-Based Test)

  • Mode: Online
  • Type: Objective MCQs
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Subjects & Marks:
Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks
English Language 25 50
General Intelligence 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
General Awareness 25 50
Total 100 200

  • Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer

🔹 Tier-II (Descriptive + Skill/Typing Test)

  1. Session-I (Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning & General Intelligence)
    • Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Total Marks: 150
  2. Session-II (English Language & Comprehension + General Awareness)
    • Time: 1 hour
    • Total Marks: 150
  3. Session-III (Computer Knowledge + DEST/Typing Test)
    • Computer Knowledge Test: Qualifying
    • Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)/Typing Test: Mandatory for LDC, JSA, PA/SA, and DEO

📚 SSC CHSL Syllabus

🔹 Tier-I Syllabus

  • English Language
    • Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehension.
  • General Intelligence
    • Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Classification, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency.
  • Quantitative Aptitude
    • Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.
  • General Awareness
    • Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Science, Static GK.

🔹 Tier-II Syllabus

  1. Mathematical Abilities
    • Advanced Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Data Interpretation.
  2. Reasoning & General Intelligence
    • Same as Tier-I but with a higher difficulty level.
  3. English Language & Comprehension
    • Advanced Grammar, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary Usage.
  4. General Awareness
    • National & International Current Affairs, Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Environment, Science & Technology.
  5. Computer Knowledge (Qualifying)
    • Basics of Computers, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, Email, Networking, Cyber Security.
  6. DEST/Typing Test (Qualifying)
    • DEST: 8000 key depressions per hour (Data Entry Operator).
    • Typing Test: 35 words per minute (English) or 30 words per minute (Hindi).
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Frequently Asked Questions

❓ FAQs on SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern

1. How many tiers are there in SSC CHSL?

  1. There are two tiers – Tier I (Objective) and Tier II (Descriptive + Skill Test).

2. Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL ?

  • Yes, 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in Tier I.

3. What is the difficulty level of SSC CHSL syllabus?

  • The syllabus is based on Class 10th and 12th standard level.

4. Is Computer Knowledge mandatory in SSC CHSL?

  • Yes, the Computer Knowledge Test is qualifying in Tier-II.

5. What typing speed is required for SSC CHSL?

  • English: 35 words per minute
  • Hindi: 30 words per minute

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