SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024, Marking Scheme and Selection Process

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024: The Staff Selection Commission SSC recently released notification for Combined Higher Secondary Level CHSL Notification. The CHSL Exam has two parts: Tier 1 and Tier 2. It will be done online. The Tier 1 Exam is expected to start in June 2024. Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, and Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Tier-II Examination are as follows.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024

The exam pattern helps get an idea of the type of questions, sectional weightage, marking scheme, etc. Based on the same, candidates can devise an effective strategy for preparation. An overview of the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern is given below.

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier – I	Objective Multiple Choice	Online Computer Based
Tier – II	Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test Tier-II will include three sections having two modules each	Online Computer Based

Scheme of Tier-I Examination

Subject	Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks	Time Duration (For all Parts)
English Language (Basic Knowledge)	25/50	60 Minutes (80 Minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)
General Intelligence	25/50
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)	25/50
General Awareness	25/50

In Tier-I Exam, you’ll only find multiple-choice questions. These questions can be in English, Hindi, or any language you choose when applying. Remember, for every wrong answer, 0.50 marks will be deducted, so answer carefully.

Scheme of Tier-II Examination:

Session	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allowed
Tier I
Section-I	Module-I: Mathematical Abilities	30	30	1 hour (for each section)
Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	30
Tier II
Session-I	Section-II:			2 hours and 15 minutes
Module-I: English Language and Comprehension	40	20	20 minutes
Module II: General Awareness	20	10
Session-II	Section-III:	15	15	15 minutes
Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module
Module-II: Skill Test/Typing Test Module
Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in the Department/Ministry mentioned	15 minutes
Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in the Department/Ministry mentioned
Part C: Typing Test for LDC/JSA	10 minutes

SSC CHSL Marking Scheme 2024 (Tier 1)

Two marks are awarded for each correct answer in the exam. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Type of Questions in SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam	Correct Answers	Incorrect Answers
MCQs	+2	-0.50

SSC CHSL 2024 Marking Scheme (Tier 2)

There is a negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier 2, as listed below in the table:

Type of Questions in SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam	Negative Marking
Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module II of Section 3	Deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II and Module-I of Section-III

Tier II of the exam has three sections, each with two modules:

Section-I:

Module-I: Mathematical Abilities

Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section-II:

Module-I: English Language and Comprehension

Module II: General Awareness

Section-III:

Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test

Module-II: Skill Test/Typing Test

The exam will be divided into two sessions – Session I and Session II – on the same day. Session I includes Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III. Session II includes Module II of Section III.

To pass Tier II, candidates must qualify in all sections.

The exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions, except for Module II of Section III. Questions can be in English, Hindi, or any language chosen during the application process.

For wrong answers in Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark per question.

Module I of Section III (Computer Knowledge Test) is mandatory but only qualifying.

Module II of Section III (Skill Test/Typing Test) will be conducted in Session II. It’s qualifying and will be evaluated based on guidelines provided by the Commission. Errors in the Skill Test will be calculated up to 2 decimal places.

There are different parts to the Skill Test for Data Entry Operators (DEOs) and Lower Division Clerks (LDCs)/Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSAs), each with its own requirements and time limits. Candidates eligible for a scribe will be given compensatory time.

SSC CHSL 2024 Tier I Syllabus

Subjects	Topics for SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024
SSC CHSL Tier I General Intelligence Syllabus	Logical Reasoning
	Alphanumeric Series
	Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
	Data Sufficiency
	Coded Inequalities
	Seating Arrangement
	Puzzle
	Tabulation
	Syllogism
	Blood Relations
	Input – Output
	Coding – Decoding
	Coding Decoding
SSC CHSL Tier I Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus	Simplification
	Profit and Loss
	Mixtures & Allegations
	Simple Interest & Compound Interest
	Surds & Indices
	Work & Time
	Time & Distance
	Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
	Data Interpretation
	Ratio and Proportion, Percentage
	Number Systems
	Sequence & Series
	Permutation, Combination & Probability
SSC CHSL Tier I English Syllabus	Reading Comprehension
	Cloze Test
	Para jumbles
	Miscellaneous
	Fill in the blanks
	Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
	Paragraph Completion
	One Word Substitution
	Active and Passive Voice
SSC CHSL Tier I General Awareness Syllabus	History
	Culture
	Geography
	Economic Scene
	General Policy
	Scientific Research
	Awards and Honors
	Books and Authors

Chapter	Topics for SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Module-I of Session-I
Number Systems	Computation of Whole Number Decimal and Fractions Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations	Percentages Ratio and Proportion Square roots Averages Interest (Simple and Compound) Profit and Loss Discount Partnership Business Mixture and Alligation Time and distance Time and work
Algebra	Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry	Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres Congruence and similarity of triangles Circle and its chords Tangents Angles subtended by chords of a circle Common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration	Triangle Quadrilaterals Regular Polygons Circle Right Prism Right Circular Cone Right Circular Cylinder Sphere Hemispheres Rectangular Parallelepiped Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base
Trigonometry	Trigonometry Trigonometric ratios Complementary angles Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc.
Statistics and Probability	Use of Tables and Graphs Histogram Frequency polygon Bar-diagram Pie-chart Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation calculation of simple probabilities
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Module II of Section I
Verbal and non-verbal Type	Semantic Analogy Symbolic operations Symbolic/ Number Analogy Trends, Figural Analogy Space Orientation Semantic Classification Venn Diagrams Symbolic/ Number Classification Drawing inferences Figural Classification Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding Semantic Series Figural Pattern-folding and completion Number Series Embedded figures Figural Series Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Emotional Intelligence Word Building Social Intelligence Coding and de-coding Numerical operations
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Module-I of Section-II
English Language And Comprehension	Vocabulary Grammar Sentence structure Synonyms/Homonyms Antonyms Spot the Error Fill in the Blanks Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words Idioms and Phrases One-word substitution Improvement of Sentences Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration Shuffling of Sentence parts Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage Cloze Passage Comprehension Passage
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Module-II of Section-II
General Awareness	These questions are designed to test the knowledge of current events, scientific aspects, India and its neighboring countries – History Culture Geography Economic Scene General policy Scientific research
SSC CHSL Syllabus for Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I
Computer Proficiency	Computer Basics Organization of a computer Central Processing Unit (CPU) Input/ output devices Computer memory Memory organization Back- up devices PORTs Windows Explorer Keyboard shortcuts
	Software Windows Operating system including the basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint, etc
	Working with the Internet and e-mails Web Browsing & Searching Downloading & Uploading Managing an E-mail Account e-Banking
	Basics of networking and cyber security Networking devices and protocols Network and information security threats (like hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.) and preventive measures.
Skill Test/ Typing Test	Skill test for DEO: Data entry speed: 8,000 Key Depressions per hour. Duration of the Test: 15 minutes. Skill test for DEO in the Office of the C&AG: Data entry speed: 15000 key depressions per hour Duration of the test: 15 minutes Skill test for LDS/JSA and PA/SA: Data entry speed: 10500 key depressions per hour. Duration of the test: 15 minutes

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