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Candidates preparing for the SSC CHSL Exam should have good knowledge of the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exams. There are two different stages that candidates need to qualify for to get selected for various posts in the SSC CHSL exam and for that candidates must go through the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024.
The SSC CHSL Exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode and the questions shall be MCQ type a skill test/typing test will be conducted to assess the typing speed of the candidates and marks will be allotted accordingly. There is also a negative marking scheme in the exam. To ace the upcoming SSC CHSL Exam, it is necessary to know the latest SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024. Check the details of the New SSC CHSL Tier 1, 2 Exam Pattern here.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examinations in two Tiers namely Tier-1 and Tier-2. While SSC CHSL Tier-1 is conducted in Online Mode on the other hand Tier-2 is conducted in Online mode. Candidates can go through this article for more information about the different tiers of SSC CHSL. This article also explains each tier of SSC CHSL.
SSC CHSL comprises two Tiers (stages) and the candidates have to qualify in each of the stages to get shortlisted for the vacancies. The exam Pattern of SSC CHSL 2024 is explained below:
| Tier | Type | Mode |
| Tier I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier II | Tier II will include the following three sections having two modules each | Computer-Based (online) |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024
According to the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024, the SSC CHSL Ties 1 comprises 100 questions in total with a maximum mark of 200. SSC CHSL Tier 1 is of 60 minutes. SSC CHSL Tier I is divided into four sections with 25 questions each and a maximum mark of 50. Normalization will be done by SSC if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.
The sections asked in the SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam are:
- General Knowledge
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Reasoning
- English Comprehension
The Schema of Tier-1 is explained in the Table given below:
| SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024 Tier 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes (80 minutes for disabled/Physically handicapped Candidates) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
Note:- For every wrong question there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks.
SSC CHSL Tier-2 Exam Pattern 2024 (Revised)
Here, we have provided the revised SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern as per the notification. Those who qualify for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam will have to appear for the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam. The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern consists of 2 sessions which further consist of sections as mentioned below. The questions in Session I shall be MCQ type.
In Session II, there is a typing test/Skill test to assess the typing speed and skill of the candidates.
Section-1: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities and Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.
Section-2: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension and Module-II: General Awareness
Section-3:Â Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test and Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test
| SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024 Tier 2 | ||||||
| Session | Section | Modules | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Session I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section 1 | Module-1 | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 hour |
| Module-2 | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |||
| Section 2 | Module-1 | English Language and Comprehension | 40 | 90 | 1 hour | |
| Module-2 | General Awareness | 20 | 90 | |||
| Section 3 | Module-1 | Computer Knowledge Module | 15 | 45 | 15 minutes | |
| Session II | Section 3 | Module-2 | Skill Test/ Typing Test Module-
Part A- Skill Test for DEOs Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA |
— | — |
15 minutes 10 minutes |
- The questions will be of Objective type in nature in English, Hindi, and any language opted by the candidates.
SSC CHSL Negative Marking
In both the tiers in the CHSL Exam, there is a negative marking. In Tier 1, 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer and in Tier 2, 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section,-2 and Module I of Section 3 will be deducted. Therefore, candidates must be careful before selecting any option in the exam.
SSC CHSL Skill Test 2024
For the posts of Data Entry Operator, DEO in the Office of the C&AG, and LDC/JSA and PA/SA. In the table below, we have discussed the SSC CHSL Post-Wise Skill Test 2024 details.
| 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 |
SSC CHSL 2024 Resolution of Tie Cases
In the case of a tie in scores of candidates who appeared in Tier-I and Tier-II examinations, merit will be decided by applying the following criteria, one after another, till the tie is resolved:
- Total marks of the Tier-II Examination.
- Total marks in Tier-I Examination.
- Date of birth, with the elder candidates, placed higher.
- Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear.
SSC CHSL 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section III of the Tier-II Examination have been shared below in the table.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Categories | 20% |
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