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How to Prepare English for SSC CHSL 2024?
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 11:36 AM IST | #SSC CHSL
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The SSC will conduct the SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 in July 2024. Candidates must take care to prepare and practise SSC CHSL English questions. On this page, we’ll discuss how to prepare for the English portion in the SSC CHSL 2024.
In the material below, we provide candidates attempting the SSC CHSL English exam with a few tips and tricks for preparation, recommendations for the best study material and much more. Candidates wondering how to prepare English for SSC CHSL 2024 can refer to the material below for more information.
How to Prepare English for SSC CHSL 2024?
A list of all the things that you’ll need and all the things that you need to take care of before starting to prepare for English for SSC CHSL is given below.
You must know what are the best books to study from.
You must know of sample papers and question papers that you can use as tools for preparation.
You should be aware of the weightage of the English section in the SSC CHSL question paper.
You must be aware of the syllabus of English in SSC CHSL 2024.
Knowledge of the cut off of SSC CHSL is also important.
Apart from all this you should manage your time well, set a study schedule and stick to a routine.
SSC CHSL English Preparation Tips 2024 That Will Make You Ace the Exam
There must be a definite pattern that you should follow while preparing for English for SSC CHSL 2024. Given below are some preparation tips that will help you score good marks in this section.
Make a study schedule.
Allot some time for each section
Read the reference material and practice questions carefully for the English
Use solved SSC CHSL questions to practise so that you can check your answers
Recognize and mark your mistakes. Remember them when a similar question appears.
Do some extra reading to hone your accuracy in grammar.
Solve sample papers and previous year question papers
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024
In order to understand how to prepare in English for SSC CHSL 2024, you should know the exam pattern of the SSC CHSL Tier I examination. Quantitative Analysis, General Intelligence, General Awareness and English are the sections that appear in the question paper of SSC CHSL Tier I. Check out the complete exam pattern of this exam in the table below.
Exam Pattern of SSC CHSL Tier I Exam
Name of the section | Total number of questions | Total number of marks |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
English | 25 | 50 |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
100 | 200 |
The duration of the exam is 60 minutes (or 80 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribe).
Read More: How to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude for SSC CHSL
Marking Scheme
For each correct answer | +2 |
For each incorrect answer | -0.50 |
SSC CHSL English Syllabus 2024
Before preparing for English for SSC CHSL 2024, you must be aware of its syllabus. Find the topics and the number of questions that appear in the SSC CHSL English question paper from each topic.
SSC CHSL Tier I English Syllabus
Topic | Number of Questions Asked | Difficulty Level of the Questions |
Active voice/ Passive voice | 1 | Easy to moderate |
Direct & indirect speech | 1 | Easy to moderate |
Sentence Improvement | 2 | Moderate |
Cloze test & Comprehension passages | 5 | Moderate |
Error detection | 2 | Moderate |
One word substitution | 2 | Easy to moderate |
Homonyms, antonyms and synonyms | 4 | Moderate to difficult |
Para jumbles | 2 | Moderate to difficult |
Fill in the blanks | 2 | Moderate |
Idioms & phrases | 2 | Moderate |
Spelling errors | 2 | Moderate to difficult |
Read More: How to Prepare Current Affairs for SSC CHSL
Best Books for SSC CHSL 2024 English Preparation
It is of utmost importance that your source material is reliable and rich. Some of the best books that you can use to prepare for English for SSC CHSL are listed below.
S. No. | Name of the book | Author |
1. | Common Errors in English | Kiran Prakashan |
2. | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
3. | Objective English | S.P. Bakshi |
4. | Plinth to Paramount | Neetu Singh |
SSC CHSL Previous Year's Papers
In addition to preparing from books and from the syllabus itself, you should also practise previous year question papers of SSC CHSL and sample papers that are provided by several coaching institutes and other educational websites. The benefit of solving question papers and sample papers is that you get the feel of the actual examination. You can time yourself while attempting these. Another important benefit is that doing so increases your speed and accuracy. Previous year question papers for SSC CHSL Tier I English are given below in the table.
Previous Year's SSC CHSL English Question Papers
Section | 2017 papers | 2016 papers |
English Comprehension |
Test Series and Mock Tests for SSC CHSL 2024 English Section
Various coaching institutes provide mock test packages and test series that you can subscribe to. These mock test packages can be found easily on the websites of these coaching institutes. These are usually paid subscriptions. You can choose a plan according to your convenience
Read more: How to prepare for SSC CHSL without coaching
Previous Year's SSC CHSL Cut off
You must know how many marks you need to score in order to qualify the exam. Knowledge of previous year cut off marks gives you an idea of the marks required to pass. The cut off of SSC CHSL 2024 will be released after the exam has been conducted. Note that the cut off of SSC CHSL is not released section-wise. Check SSC CHSL Cut Off now.
Category | SSC CHSL 2017 Cut off |
SC | 182.50 |
Gen | 202.50 |
ST | 172.00 |
OBC | 194.00 |
VH | 170.50 |
OH | 180.00 |
HH | 145.00 |
Ex.S | 149.50 |
Exam Day Instructions for SSC CHSL English
Knowing how to prepare for English for SSC CHSL is not enough. You should also know how to perform on the day of the exam. Take a look at the following points that will help you take the exam.
Be confident
Read all the questions carefully
Do not dwell upon a question for too long
Do not attempt the questions that you are unsure of
Keep in mind that you will be marked negative for wrong answers
Re-read the questions you have left if you have still got time left
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Download NowFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is there any sectional cutoff in SSC CHSL?
There is no sectional cut off in SSC CHSL exam.
2. What is the SSC CHSL tier 1 result date 2024?
SSC CHSL result 2024 for tier 1 will be announced in online mode on the official website.
3. What is the selection process of SSC CHSL 2024?
Students have to clear tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 with minimum cut off marks to qualify the exam.
4. How to prepare English vocabulary for SSC CHSL?
You can improve your vocabulary skills by reading the newspaper and reputed magazines. You can also improve vocabulary through books like Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.
5. How to self study for SSC CHSL?
You can study for the CHSL on your own by knowing the topics in the syllabus and studying with the best books for SSC CHSL 2024.
6. Will SSC CHSL be conducted in 2024?
Yes, The SSC CHSL will be conducted in June or July 2024.
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Hello Aspirant,
SSC CHSL 2025 Application Dates
The application period for SSC CHSL 2025 has already closed .
The forms opened on June 23, 2025 , and the last date to apply was July 18, 2025 .
You cannot fill out the form now. You'll have to wait for the next recruitment cycle.
SHUBHRADIP ROY 02 August,2025
Hello,
SSC CHSL exam is conducted in online mode (Computer-Based Test) for Tier 1. You have to go to the exam centre and take the test on a computer.
If you want any other details, please ask your question with proper explanation.
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 02 August,2025
Hello,
If you have corrected all the wrong details in your SSC CHSL application form but haven’t paid the Rs. 200 correction fee yet, your correction is not complete. You need to pay the correction fee to confirm the changes.
Without paying the fee, your corrections may not be accepted. So, please try to pay it before the deadline.
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 02 August,2025
Hello,
Yes, your EWS certificate issued by the Rajasthan government will work for SSC CHSL 2025 , but it must be in the format prescribed by the Central Government .
So, if your current certificate follows the
Central Government format
, then it is fine.
If not, then you should get a
fresh EWS certificate in Central format
from the competent authority.
Make sure it is issued for the current financial year and clearly mentions that it is for employment under the Government of India .
Hope it helps !
Prachi Kumari 03 July,2025
HEY THERE!!!
- Based on your date of birth—11th August 2007—you meet the eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL 2025. The specified age range is 2nd August 1998 to 1st August 2007, so you fall within the required window.
- Please ensure you have completed your 12th standard (or its equivalent) from a recognized board by the time of document verification. With these criteria satisfied, you are eligible to apply for the SSC CHSL 2025 examination.
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