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SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)

SSC CHSL recruits Class 12 pass candidates for posts such as Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, and Data Entry Operator in central ministries and departments. Its Tier 1 has the same four subjects as SSC CGL, so the two are best prepared together.

At a glance
Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Stages Tier 1 (CBT, qualifying) → Tier 2 (CBT)
Qualification Class 12 pass (some posts need specific subjects; see notification)

Official sources

Exam pattern

Tier 1: Computer-based, 60 minutes, 100 questions, 200 marks, −0.50 per wrong answer.

Section Questions Marks
English Language 25 50
General Intelligence 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
General Awareness 25 50

Tier 2: Computer-based, conducted in two sessions.

  • Session I: 2 hours 15 minutes.
    • Section I: Mathematical Abilities (30 Q), Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 Q). Total 60 questions, 180 marks.
    • Section II: English Language and Comprehension (40 Q), General Awareness (20 Q). Total 60 questions, 180 marks.
    • Section III: Computer Knowledge Module (15 Q). 45 marks.
  • Session II: Skill Test/Typing Test Module.

Syllabus

Class 10–12 level: arithmetic and elementary maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension, static GK and current affairs, and basic computer knowledge for Tier 2.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Prepare the four SSC modules once (quant, reasoning, English, GA). They are the same for CGL, CHSL, MTS, and CPO.
  2. Practise typing daily from the start if your target post has a typing or skill test.
  3. Solve official answer keys and question papers from ssc.gov.in under time. The −0.50 penalty rewards accuracy.

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