SSC Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL

SSC CHSL Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC CHSL exam every year for recruitment in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL, 10+2) Exam for recruitment to various posts like

  • Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants(PA/SA)
  • Data Entry Operator (DEO)
  • Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)
  • Court Clerk
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 mode
Tier – III Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test Wherever Applicable
SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam Pattern
Section Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Exam Duration
1 General Intelligence 25 50 60 minutes(80 minutes for PWD Candidates)
2 General Awarness 25 50
3 Quantitative Aptitude(Basic Arithmetic Skill) 25 50
4 English Language(Basic Knowledge) 25 50
Total 100 200

Please note that the total duration of Tier-1 is 60 minutes for all candidates. However, this duration extends till 80 minutes for PwD candidates.

SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL Tier-II is a descriptive type of test. In order to assess the writing skills of candidates in English/Hindi, the candidates have to qualify Tier-II. This written test comprises of an Essay of 200-250 words and Letter/Application writing of about 150-200 words. The minimum marks that a candidate needs to score in 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 CHSL 2021 comprises of a couple of skill tests which are needed for selection to certain government posts. These include typing test, for which a candidate must have a 30wpm (Hindi Medium) and 35wpm (English Medium). The test duration is 15 minutes. For visually handicapped (40% disabled), 30 minutes will be provided. Finally, a merit list will be prepared after the typing test.