SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021 - Tier 1, 2 and 3 Duration, Requirements, Mode
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021 - Staff Selection Commission mentions the SSC CHSL exam pattern 2021 in the official SSC CHSL 2021 notification. SSC prescribes the CHSL exam pattern for all the three tiers of the SSC CHSL 2021 selection process. The exam pattern of SSC CHSL 2021 exam provides the candidates with information like mode of exam, marking scheme, number of questions asked in the exam and more. As per the SSC exam pattern, CHSL tier 1 and 3 exam is a computer based test, whereas SSC CHSL exam tier 2 is pen and paper based exam. SSC CHSL tier 1 and 2 are of 60 minutes each whereas CHSL tier 3 is of 10 to 15 minutes duration. To know more about the SSC CHSL exam pattern 2021 read the complete article.
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SSC CHSL Overview
Exam name | Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam |
Commonly known as | SSC CHSL |
Exam Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
Exam Level | National |
Stages of Exam | CBT (online) Pen and Paper test (offline) Skill/ typing test (online) |
Exam Mode | Online/ Offline |
Exam Duration | CBT: 60 minutes Pen and Paper test: 60 minutes Skill test/ Typing test: 15 minutes/ 10 minutes |
SSC CHSL Posts | Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA) Data Entry Operator (DEO) Data Entry Operator (Grade A) |
SSC CHSL 2021 - Stages of CHSL exam
SSC CHSL 2021 is a three tier exam. CHSL tier 1 is a computer based test whereas SSC CHSL tier 2 is a descriptive pen and paper mode test. While the final stage of the CHSL 2021 selection process is a skill/ typing test which is qualifying in nature. Stages of the SSC CHSL exam are as follows:
CBT (online)
Pen and Paper test (offline)
Skill/ typing test (online)
SSC CHSL exam pattern 2021 - For CHSL Tier 1
The SSC CHSL tier 1 exam is a computer based test. The CHSL CBT exam has four sections which include quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness and general intelligence. Questions asked in this exam are of easy to moderate difficulty level. SSC CHSL CBT exam is of 200 marks which is to be attempted in 60 minutes. Check the table below for more details.
SSC CHSL tier 1 exam pattern 2021
Section | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
English | 25 | 50 | |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CHSL exam pattern 2021 - For CHSL Tier 2
Candidates qualifying tier 1 of the SSC CHSL 2021 will be eligible to appear for the tier 2 of the CHSL examination. SSC CHSL tier 2 is a pen and paper based descriptive examination of 100 marks with no negative marking. Tier 2 SSC CHSL exam is also 60 minutes. For SSC CHSL exam pattern for tier 2 exam check the table below.
SSC CHSL tier 2 exam pattern 2021
Question | Word Limit | Duration | Total Marks |
Essay Writing | 200-250 words | 60 minutes | 100 |
Letter/ Application Writing | 150-200 words |
Best Books to prepare for SSC CHSL 2020
SSC CHSL exam pattern 2021 - For CHSL Tier 3
Candidates clearing SSC CHSL tier 1 and 2 stages of the CHSL exam are called for SSC CHSL tier 3 or otherwise called the skill/ typing test round. This SSC CHSL tier 3 stage is qualifying in nature and is conducted in online mode. For SSC CHSL tier 3 exam pattern see the table below.
SSC CHSL tier 3 exam pattern (skill/ typing test)
Posts | Speed | Test requirement | Duration |
Data Entry Operator | 8000 key depressions per hour | 2000- 2200 key depression | 15 minutes (35 minutes for OH/VH/PH/CP candidates) |
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant LDCs | 10500 key depressions per hour | Accuracy of words within given time with required speed | 10 minutes (30 minutes for OH/VH/PH/CP candidates) |
SSC CHSL 2021 - Syllabus
Staff Selection Commission prescribes the SSC CHSL exam syllabus for all the tiers of the exam. CHSL syllabus is released along with the SSC CHSL notification in online mode. All the SSC CHSL subjects and relevant topics asked in the CHSL exam are mentioned in the syllabus of SSC CHSL 2021 exam to help candidates' prepare better for the examination. For more information on the SSC CHSL syllabus check the CHSL notification 2021.
SSC CHSL 2021 - Question Paper
SSC releases the CHSL question paper after the SSC CHSL examination on its website along with the SSC CHSL 2021 answer key. Candidates can use the previous year CHSL question papers to prepare better for the upcoming SSC CHSL 2021 exam. SSC CHSL 2021 question paper helps candidates to get a feel of the SSC CHSL exam pattern, CHSL exam paper difficulty level and more.
How to prepare for SSC CHSL 2021?
To start preparing for the SSC CHSL exam candidates need to focus on various aspects of the CHSL exam. Here are some tips on how to prepare for the SSC CHSL exam.
Go through the SSC CHSL exam syllabus before starting the CHSL exam preparation
Also check the CHSL exam pattern for all the stages of the exam
After completing the SSC CHSL exam preparations check previous year SSC CHSL questions papers
Attempt as many CHSL sample questions as possible for the exam and more.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021 - Tier 1, 2 and 3 Duration, Requirements, Mode
Question: Is the CHSL examination conducted online or offline?
Answer:
SSC conducted the SSC CHSL tier 1 and 3 exam in online mode and tier 2 in offline mode.
Question: What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the SSC CHSL exam?
Answer:
The educational qualification to apply for the SSC CHSL exam is 12th or equivalent exam passed.
Question: What are some of the best books for the SSC CHSL exam?
Answer:
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Question: What is the SSC CHSL application fee?
Answer:
SSC CHSL 2021 application fee is Rs 100 for general and OBC candidates.
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Questions related to SSC CHSL
why ssc chsl admit card not downloading?
Hello,
SSC has released the SSC CHSL 2021 admit card at its official website. Candidates who fill the SSC CHSL application from successfully can download the admit card. Candidates can download their SSC CHSL 2021 admit card through application number and date of birth. If you are not able to download the admit card then it could be because of server error. Try after some time if still the admit card is no getting downloaded then contact the officials they will suggest you the best course of action. You will find the contact details in the official website.
what syllabus is to be studied for ssc chsl exam
Hello,
SSC CHSL 2021 is conducted in three stages
- Tier 1: Objective Type Test
- Tier 2: Descriptive Test
- Tier 3: Typing/ Skill Test
Tier 1 consists of
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English Language
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General Intelligence
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General Awareness
Check the complete syllabus section-wise
ENGLISH
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Spot the Error
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Fill in the Blanks
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Synonyms/ Homonyms
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Antonyms
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Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words
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Idioms & Phrases
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One word substitution
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Improvement of Sentences
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Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
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Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
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Shuffling of Sentence parts
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Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
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Cloze Passage
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Comprehension Passage
General Intelligence
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Semantic Analogy
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Symbolic operations
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Symbolic/ Number Analogy
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Trends
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Figural Analogy
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Space Orientation
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Semantic Classification
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Venn Diagrams
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Symbolic/ Number Classification
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Drawing inferences
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Figural Classification
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Punched hole/ pattern folding & unfolding
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Semantic Series
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Figural Pattern-folding and completion
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Number Series
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Embedded figures
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Figural Series
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Critical Thinking
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Problem Solving
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Emotional Intelligence
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Word Building
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Social Intelligence
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Coding and de-coding
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Numerical operations
Quantitative Aptitude
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Number Systems
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Fundamental arithmetical operations
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Mensuration
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Trigonometry
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Statistical Charts
General Awareness
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History
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Culture
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Geography
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Economics
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General policy and scientific research
TIER 2 consists of
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Essay
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Letter / Application
To check our article on SSC CHSL syllabus and the books that you can refer you can click on the link below
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-chsl-syllabus
while downloadind my SSC CHSL admit card I am providing with my registration number, my name and my date of birth but its not accepting the details. My application status is provisionally accepted. what to do next? pls help me someone
Admit Cards for all the region has not been released yet. For example, SSC CHSL Admit Card for Bihar region has not been announced. So first of all you have to get to know your region you belong to.
Have a look at the list region wise-
1. Northern Region- Delhi Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
2. Southern Region- Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry, and Tamilnadu
3. Eastern Region- Orissa West Bengal Sikkim and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4. Western Region- Maharashtra Gujarat and Goa
5. North Western Region- JnK Haryana Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
6. Central Region- Uttar Pradesh Bihar
7. North Eastern Region- Assam Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur Tripura Mizoram Nagaland
8. MP Sub region- Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
9. KKR region- Karnataka and Kerala
Have look at the process to download your SSC CHSL TIER 1 Admit Card
1. Go to the official website of SSC ssc.nic.in
2. An Admit Card option will be displayed on your Screen, click on download admit card CHSL TIER 1 2020
3. Enter your details like D.O.B
4. Click on search button
Remember click on the link according to your region, that's why I have listed all the states as per their region.
Good Luck.
Are people who submitted their ssc chsl 2020 forms with spectacles but with clearly visible eyes rejected? They are able to download their admits na? Please someone reply... I have done the same in ssc cgl 2020.please!
Hey,
Firstly, It's technically wrong that you are having power and you are not mentioning that in your form about that. Secondly, you will surely be issued the admit card as they will check it later even if they have to
But if you have not that huge power I don't think it should be much problem. Inform them about that in advance. Surely it will help you .
Hope that helps.
Thank you.
sir my DOB is wrong in admit card of ssc chsl admit card and I have no id proof of the same DOB.my exam held on 12 April what I do please tell me
Dear Aspirant
Sorry but There is nothing know you can do anything about it because they give correction time to fix error but i think you should go attend the exam .
If you want to know more about it check out the link given in below https://www.google.com/amp/s/competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-chsl/amp
If you have any doubt you can ask
Thank you