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Are you an SSC CHSL aspirant? If so, you must be familiar with the detailed SSC CHSL exam pattern for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. Knowing the exam pattern will help you plan your study strategy, manage your time, and focus on important topics. To prepare effectively, you must understand how the exam is set up. The whole recruitment process is divided into two main stages called Tiers. Both stages are conducted online via Computer-Based Test (CBT). Here, we have explained both tiers in very simple words.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern: The First Step (Qualifying)

Tier 1 is the online objective exam. SSC will ask multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and is only for qualifying. This means you must pass it to move on to Tier 2, but the marks you get here do not count toward your final selection ranking.

  • Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test or CBT)
  • Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Total Questions: 100 questions
  • Maximum Marks: 200 marks
  • Time Allowed: 60 minutes (1 hour)

Here is how the sections are divided:

Section

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

English Language

25

50

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25

50

Quantitative Aptitude

25

50

General Awareness

25

50

Total

100

200

Negative Marking in Tier 1: Be careful, as 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern: The Decisive Stage

Candidates who pass the Tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear in the Tier 2 exam. It is the most important part of the exam. The marks you score in the main sections of Tier 2 will determine your final ranking and selection for the job. Tier 2 is conducted in two sessions on the same day.

Session

Subject

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Time allowed

Session- I (2 hours and 15 minutes)

Section I:

A: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions)

B: Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 Questions)

60

60*3=180

1 hour (for each section)(1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

 

Section II:

A: English Language and Comprehension (30 Questions)

B: General Awareness (20 Questions)

60

60*3=180

 

Section III: Computer Knowledge Test (15 Questions)

15

15*3=45

15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

Session- II  

Section IV: Skill Test/ Typing Test  

Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in the Department/ Ministry

15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in the Department/ Ministry

15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

 

Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.

10 Minutes (15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

Key Points for Session I:

  • Each question carries 3 marks.
  • Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in Sections 1, 2, and the Computer Knowledge Module.
  • The Computer Knowledge Module is mandatory, but only for qualifying (the marks don't count in the final rank).

SSC CHSL Skill Test 2025

The SSC CHSL Skill Test 2025 details are provided below. This skill test is conducted for the posts of Data Entry Operator (DEO in the Office of the C&AG, LDC/JSA, and PA/SA.

Post

Data Entry Speed

Duration

Document Content

Data Entry Operator

8,000 Key Impressions per hour

15 minutes

English document with 2000-2200 strokes/key depressions

DEO in the Office of the C&AG

15,000 key depressions per hour

15 minutes

Printed matter in English with about 3700-4000 key depressions

LDC/JSA and PA/SA

10,500 key depressions per hour

15 minutes

Printed matter in English with about 9000 key depressions/hour

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