Knowing the exam pattern before starting the preparation for the exam is very important because it will help you to know which subject or sections are involved in the exam, how many questions will be asked from a particular section in the exam, the total marks or sectional marks division in the exam, etc. If you are an SSC CHSL 2025 aspirant, then you have a knowledge of the exam pattern in a way that if someone asks you the exam pattern at midnight, then you can explain.
SSC conducts the SSC CHSL exam in two tiers: Tier 1 and Tier 2. The exam pattern is different for both tiers; it means you should have knowledge of the exam pattern for both. Don't worry, below we have provided the detailed exam pattern for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. You are advised to go through with that so that you can prepare for the exam accordingly.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
SSC CHSL Tier 1 is the first stage of the exam. Aspirants who fill out the form will be eligible to appear in the Tier 1 exam. SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam consists of four sections: English Language (Basic Knowledge), General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), and General Awareness.
- Total Questions: 100 (25 in Each Section)
- Types of Questions: Objective Types of Questions
- Total Marks: 200 (50 for Each Section)
- Total Time Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
- Language of Question Paper: English, Hindi, and any language opted by the candidate in the application form, as given at Annexure-XVI for Part-II, III & IV of Tier-I examination.
- Negative Marking for Each Wrong Answer: 0.50 Marks
Section | Subjects | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
1 | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe) |
2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 |
4 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 |
Total | — | 100 | 200 |
Note:
- Marks scored by the candidates in the Computer-Based Examination will be normalized if conducted in multiple shifts.
- There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores of any stage/ Tier(s) of the examination.
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Have you gone through the Tier 1 exam pattern? Now, know the Tier 2 exam pattern. However, the Tier 2 exam will be conducted after the conduct of the Tier 1 exam. But you should know the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam pattern in advance so that you can prepare for the exam in advance. Most candidates think that they will prepare for the Tier 2 exam after appearing in the Tier 2 exam. But they are informed that clearing the tier 2 exam is not as easy as tier 1 was. Clearing the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam requires much more study, revision, and practice than the Tier 1 exam. To start the preparation for the Tier 2 exam, you must go through its exam pattern first so that you can plan your study for the exam.
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 as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
| 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 as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
Session- II | Section-IV: Skill Test/ Typing Test | Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 | - | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1 | - | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA. | - | 10 Minutes (15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
If you're a serious aspirant, the exam pattern of SSC CHSL should be on your fingertips. All your preparation strategy will revolve around this exam pattern. And this is what makes this information extremely important.