Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC CHSL to recruit candidates for the posts of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (PA/SA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) and Court Clerk in various departments and ministries of government of India.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) start conducting the Combined Higher Secondary Level(CHSL) in three levels for various posts:
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (online) |
| Tier – II | Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi | Pen and Paper mod |
| Tier – III | Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test | Wherever Applicable |
SSC CHSL Syllabus 2019
There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of SSC CHSL 2019, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Simplification | Reading Comprehension | History |
| Alphanumeric Series | Profit & Loss | Cloze Test | Culture |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures & Allegations | Para jumbles | Geography |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Miscellaneous | Economic Scene |
| Coded Inequalities | Work & Time | Fill in the blanks | General Policy |
| Seating Arrangement | Time & Distance | Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting | Scientific Research |
| Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Paragraph Completion | Awards and Honors |
| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | One Word Substitution | Books and Authors |
| Syllogism | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | Active/Passive Voice | |
| Blood Relations | Number Systems | ||
| Input Output | Sequence & Series | ||
| Coding Decoding | Permutation, Combination &Probability
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SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern
SSC CHSL Tier-II is a descriptive test that is conducted to test the written skills of candidates in English/Hindi. The paper involves writing of an Essay of 200-250 words and Letter/Application writing of about 150-200 words. The minimum marks that a candidate needs to qualify SSC CHSL Tier-II are 33 per cent.
- • The total time duration of the exam is of 60 minutes and total marks are 100 marks.
- • All the questions are based on the concepts of 10th standard.
- • The total time duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.
SSC CHSL Tier-III Exam Pattern
The Tier III of SSC CGL 2019 comprises of a couple of skill tests which are needed for selection to certain government posts.
SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria
There are 3 important criteria which a candidate must fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CHSL 2019. The 3 parameters are given below:
1. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit: Age limit for the posts is 18-27 years as on 01-08-2019 (i.e. Candidates born not before 02-08-1992 and not later than 01-08-2001).
3. Educational Qualification:
For LDC/ JSA, PA/ SA, DEO (except DEOs in C&AG): The candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
For Data Entry Operator (DEO) in the Office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG): 12th Standard pass in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.