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The SSC CHSL syllabus and exam pattern is decided by the Staff Selection Commission. In the official CHSL notification, the commission mentions in detail the SSC CHSL exam pattern and syllabus.
Candidates to prepare strategically and in a systematic manner for SSC CHSL 2021 must keep abreast with the latest changes in the SSC CHSL Syllabus and exam pattern. Therefore, to help the aspirants of SSC CHSL we have given in detail the latest SSC CHSL exam pattern along with the topic-wise SSC CHSL syllabus covered in each section of the exam.
There are different stages that candidates need to qualify to get selected for various posts in SSC CHSL exam. The Recruitment for SSC CHSL 2020-21 exam started on 6th November 2020. The notification released by the commission mentions in detail the examination pattern and syllabus of the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination.
The overall highlight of SSC CHSL Exam Pattern topic-wise breakdown is as mentioned below:
| SSC CHSL Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Type/Mode of exam | Topics |
| Tier I | Computer-Based | English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness |
| Tier II | Descriptive Paper | Letter/Application Writing, Essay Writing |
| Tier III | Skill Test | Speed Typing Test adjudged on the correct entry of data |
As already mentioned above, the SSC CHSL Tier I is a computer-based exam conducted online. Candidates are given a total of 60 minutes to solve SSC CHSL Tier I paper comprising 100 questions that count to a total of 200 marks (2 marks each question). For each wrong attempt, candidates are penalised with 1/2 marks i.e. 0.50 marks which were 0.25 marks in the previous year recruitments.
Note* – the time limit of 60 minutes to complete the SSC CHSL Tier I examination is extended by 20 minutes i.e. total 80- minutes are given to PwD candidates.
The Tier I of SSC CHSL exam covers questions based on the following sections:
The SSC CHSL Tier I Exam Pattern is Summarised below:
| SSC CHSL Exam Pattern Tier I | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions each section | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 Minutes for PwD candidates) |
| Reasoning/General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
Candidates who qualify Tier I exam are called to appear for SSC CHSL Tier II. The Tier II of SSC CHSL Exam assesses the English/Hindi writing skills of candidates, which is why it is a descriptive type of test. The questions asked in the Tier II paper are based on 10th standard concepts.
The written test of SSC CHSL Tier-II comprises an Essay writing of 200-250 words and Application/Letter writing of 150-200 words. The minimum marks that candidates need to attain in Tier-II exam is 33%.
The SSC CHSL Tier-II test is of 100 marks and the total time allowed to candidates for completing the test is 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy).
The SSC CHSL Tier III comprises a couple of skill tests which candidates need to qualify to get selected to certain government posts. The final merit list of candidates selected for the CHSL exam is prepared after this skill test. The skill test for SSC CHSL includes:
SSC CHSL exam pattern – Salient points
Salient points regarding the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern are:
In this section, we have detailed out the Tier-wise SSC CHSL Syllabus. Candidates can download the consolidated SSC CHSL Syllabus PDF for Tier I, II and III provided in the article.
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier I
The following table gives in detail the topics covered in Tier I SSC CHSL syllabus for the exam-
| SSC CHSL Tier I Syllabus | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence/Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language | General Awareness |
| Logical Reasoning | Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. | Reading Comprehension | History |
| Alphanumeric Series | Profit & Loss | Cloze Test | Culture |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Para Jumbles | Geography |
| Data Sufficiency | Work & Time | Synonyms/Antonyms/Homonyms | Economic Scene |
| Coded Inequalities | Time & Distance | Fill in the Blanks | General Policy |
| Seating Arrangement | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting | Scientific Research |
| Puzzle | Data Interpretation | Paragraph Completion | |
| Tabulation | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | One Word Substitution | |
| Syllogism | Number Systems | Active/Passive Voice | |
| Space Orientation, Semantic Classification | Sequences & Series | ||
| Figural Series, Critical Thinking | Mixtures & Allegations | ||
| Coding/Decoding | Permutation, Combination & Probability | ||
For the reasoning section of the CHSL syllabus candidates can go through the given links for conceptual knowledge and comprehensive preparation:
Also, go through the 3 sutras to prepare for reasoning ability to know important strategise with which you should start with the CHSL reasoning preparation.
The question weightage of each topic in the SSC CHSL Syllabus is as mentioned below:
| SSC CHSL Syllabus 2020-21 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sections | Topics | Weightage |
| General Knowledge and General Awareness | Indian History Indian Polity General science Geography Current Affairs & Economics Static G.K |
4-5 Questions 3-4 Questions 4-5 Questions 2-3 Questions 5-6 Questions 4-5 Questions |
| English Language | Error Spotting Fill in the Blanks Para Jumbles Cloze test Synonyms & Antonyms Phrase and Idioms One Word Substitution Spellings Improvement of Sentences Active/Passive Voices & Direct/Indirect Sentences Reading Comprehension |
2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 1-5 Questions 5 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3 Questions 5 Questions |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogy Figural, Number & Symbolic Classifications Number Series Venn diagram Pattern- Folding-Unfolding Coding-Decoding Problem Solving Non-Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Missing Numbers |
3-4 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3-4 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3-4 Questions 2-3 Questions 1-3 Questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Statistical Charts Trigonometry Mensuration Geometry Algebra Arithmetic |
2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 2-3 Questions 3-5 Questions 12-15 Questions |
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier II
The table below gives a brief description of the SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier II:
| SSC CHSL Syllabus Tier-II | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Topics | Word Count | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Essay Writing | 200-250 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Letter/Application Writing | 150-200 | 60 minutes | |
Important points related to Tier II SSC CHSL Syllabus:
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier III
This exam will be a skill/typing test that would be of qualifying nature. The final merit of the selected candidates will be based on the total score obtained in the Tier – I and Tier – II exams.
The table below lists out in detail the SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier III:
| SSC CHSL Syllabus – Tier III | ||
|---|---|---|
| Skill Test | Speed | Time |
| Data Entry Operator | Data Entry Speed of 8000 key depressions per hour on the computer. The ‘speed will be adjudged based on the correct entry of words/key depressions as per the given passage | The duration of the test will be for 15 minutes and printed matter in English containing about 2000-2200 key-depressions would be given to each candidate who would enter the same in the test computer |
| Data Entry Operator in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | The ‘speed of 15000 key depressions per hour will be adjudged based on the correct entry of words/key depressions as per the given passage | The duration of the test will be for 15 minutes and printed matter in English containing about 3700-4000 key-depressions would be given to each candidate who would enter the same in the test computer |
| Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDS/JSA) and Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants (PA/SA) | The speed of 10500 key depressions per hour will be adjudged based on the correct entry of words/key depressions as per the given passage | The duration of the test will be for 15 minutes and printed matter in English containing about 9000 key-depressions/hour would be given to each candidate who would enter the same in the test computer. |
SSC CHSL Syllabus is vast and it is difficult to touch all the topics while revising. Therefore, for revision, analysis and extensive preparation of SSC CHSL exam, candidates need to take all-inclusive online mock tests.
Take mock tests regularly to develop a proper strategy for preparation. For SSC CHSL Preparation strategy, aspirants can check the linked article. Also, refer a few solved question papers of prior years of the different sections to get the feel of a real test and identify any weak spots in the process.
The SSC conducts many exams every year for recruitment in various government departments and offices. One of them is the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam, also popularly known as the SSC CHSL exam.
The table given below gives the highlights of SSC CHSL recruitment:
| SSC CHSL Exam Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Recruitment Exam | SSC CHSL 2020 |
| Recruiting Board | SSC |
| SSC CHSL Notification | November 6th 2020 |
| SSC CHSL Vacancies | 4726 (tentative) |
| Online Application Submission | November 6th 2020 to December 26th 2020 |
| SSC CHSL Admit Card | April 2021 (tentative) |
| Tier I Exam | April 12th 2021 onwards (tentative) |
| Tier-II Exam | To be notified |
| Tier III Exam | To be notified |
SSC CHSL Tier I asks a total of 100 objective-type questions to the candidates.
The SSC CHSL Tier III exam is only qualifying in nature hence, it does not hold any weightage in the exam.
SSC CHSL Tier I holds a total weightage of 200 marks while CHSL Tier II holds the weightage of 100 marks.
As the SSC CHSL exam pattern, there is a negative marking of 1/2 marks in the Tier I exam. But, there is no negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier II and Tier III papers.
Candidates are asked objective-type questions in SSC CHSL Tier I exam. The CHSL Tier II paper contains descriptive questions on letter/essay/application writing while the SSC CHSL Tier III exam is a skill/typing test.
Candidates are required to study General Awareness, General Reasoning, English language, and Quantitative Aptitude to complete the SSC CHSL Syllabus.
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