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The SSC CHSL Syllabus is prescribed by the Staff

Selection Commission. Candidates preparing for the
SSC CHSL Exam must go through the same, and plan
their preparation accordingly. This will help them
prepare effectively and score well in the exam.

The SSC CHSL Syllabus for the Tier I Exam

includes English Language, General Intelligence,
Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
The subjects included in the Syllabus of Tier II are
Mathematical Ability, Reasoning (Section 1),
English Language & Comprehension, General
Awareness (Section 2), and Computer Proficiency
(Section 3).

The SSC prescribes different syllabus for the Tier I

and Tier II exams. Candidate must go through the
detailed subject-wise SSC CHSL Syllabus for the Tier I
and Tier II exams and plan a strategy to cover the
same effectively. The detailed syllabus is given below
for your reference.

SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier I

The SSC CHSL Tier I Syllabus comprises the following
subjects:

English Language
General Intelligence
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness

The subject-wise syllabus is given below.

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SSC CHSL English Syllabus

Topics

Spot the Error Cloze Passage

Fill in the Blanks Comprehension Passage

Synonyms & Antonyms One word substitution

Homonyms Improvement of
Sentences

Spellings/ Detecting Active/ Passive Voice of

mis-spelt words Verbs

Idioms & Phrases Conversion into Direct/

Indirect narration

Shuffling of Sentence Shuffling of Sentences in

parts a Passage

SSC CHSL General Intelligence Syllabus

Topics

Semantic Analogy Drawing inferences,

Semantic Series

Symbolic operations Coding and decoding,

Numerical operations

Symbolic/ Number Symbolic/ Number

Analogy Classification

Trends Critical Thinking, Problem

Solving

Figural Analogy Figural Pattern-folding and

completion

Space Embedded figures

Orientation Semantic Classification

Venn Diagrams Drawing inferences

Symbolic/ Number Punched hole/ pattern-

Classification folding & unfolding

Figural Figural Pattern-folding and

Classification completion

Semantic Series Social Intelligence

Decision Making Embedded figures

Figural Series Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Emotional Intelligence

Coding and de- Numerical operations

coding

SSC CHSL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Unit Topics

Number
Computation of Whole numbers
System
Natural Numbers
Decimal and Fractions
Relationship between numbers
Rational & Irrational numbers
Odd & Even Numbers

Fundamental
arithmetical Percentages
operations Ratio and Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest (Simple and
Compound)
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Allegation
Time and distance
Time and work
LCM & HCF

Algebra
Basic algebraic identities
Elementary surds (simple
problems)
Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry
Familiarity with elementary
geometric figures and facts
Triangle and its various kinds of
centres
Congruence and similarity of
triangles
Circle and its chords, tangents,
angles subtended by chords of
a circle, Common tangents to
two or more circles

Mensuration
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Regular Polygons
Circle
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with
triangular or square Base

Trigonometry
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios
Complementary angles
Height and distances (simple
problems only)
Standard Trigonometric
Identities

Date
Interpretation Use of Tables and Graphs
Histogram
Frequency polygon
Bar-diagram
Pie-chart

SSC CHSL Syllabus for General Awareness

Topics in General Awareness

General Science Indian History

Environmental Agriculture & Economy in India

Awareness

Current Affairs https://testbook.com/geography:

India & World

Indian Polity Government Schemes & Policies

Sports & Awards & Honours

Sportspersons

Books & Important Days & Events

Authors

SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier 2

The SSC CHSL Tier-II will have three sections, each
containing two modules as follows:

Section-1: Module-I deals with Mathematical

Abilities and Module-II focuses on Reasoning and
General Intelligence.
Section-2: Module-I involves English Language
and Comprehension, while Module-II covers
General Awareness.
Section-3: Module-I is a Computer Knowledge
Test and Module-II is a Skill Test/Typing Test.
Tier-2 will take place in two sessions, Session-1 &
Session-2, on the same day. Session-I will include
Section-1, Section-2 and Module-1 of Section-3.
Session-2 will cover Module-2 of Section-3.

SSC CHSL Tier II Syllabus: Module-I of

Section-I (Mathematical Abilities)

SSC CHSL Mathematics Syllabus for Tier II

Number
Systems Computation of Whole
Number
Decimal and Fractions
Relationship between
numbers

Fundamental
arithmetical Square roots
operations Prcentages
Averages
Interest (Simple and
Compound)
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and distance
Time and work

Algebra
Algebraic identities
Elementary surds
Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry
Familiarity with elementary
geometric figures and facts
Triangle and its various kinds
of centres
Congruence and similarity of
triangles
Circle and its chords,
tangents, angles subtended
by chords of a circle
Common tangents to two or
more circles.

Mensuration
Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Regular Polygons
Circle
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with
triangular or square Base.

Trigonometry
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios
Complementary angles
Height and distances (simple
problems only)
Standard Identities like sin2𝜃
+ Cos2𝜃=1 etc.

Statistics and
Probability Use of Tables and Graphs:
Histogram,
Frequency polygon
Bar-diagram
Pie-chart
Measures of central
tendency: mean, median,
mode, standard deviation
Calculation of simple
probabilities.

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SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier 2: Module-II of

Section-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

SSC CHSL Reasoning & General Intelligence

Syllabus for Tier II

Semantic Analogy Symbolic/ Number

Analogy

Symbolic operations Trends, Figural

Analogy

Space Orientation Semantic

Classification

Venn Diagrams Symbolic/ Number

Classification

Drawing inferences Figural Classification

Punched hole/ pattern- Semantic Series

folding & unfolding

Figural Pattern-folding and Number Series

completion

Embedded figures Figural Series

Critical Thinking Problem -Solving

Emotional Intelligence Word Building

Social Intelligence Coding and de-

coding

Numerical Operations Decision Making

Syllabus for SSC CHSL Tier II Module-I of

Section-II (English Language And
Comprehension)

SSC CHSL English Syllabus for Tier II

Vocabulary One-word Substitution

Grammar Improvement of
Sentences

Sentence Structure Active/ Passive Voice of

Verbs

Synonyms Conversion into Direct/

Indirect Narration

Antonyms Shuffling of Sentence

Parts

Spot the Error Shuffling of Sentences in

a Passage

Fill in the Blanks Cloze Passage

Spellings/ Detecting Comprehension Passage

Mis-spelt Words

Idioms and Phrases Homonyms

SSC CHSL Tier II Syllabus for Module-II of

Section-II (General Awareness)

SSC CHSL General Awareness Syllabus for Tier

II

Subject Topics

History Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian

History; World History

Culture Indian Culture, Art & Architecture,

Literature, Music, Dance, Festivals

Geography Physical Geography, Indian

Geography, World Geography

Economic Indian Economy, Economic

Scene Development, Poverty,
Demographics, Social Sector
initiatives

General Indian Polity, Constitution of India,

Policy Governance, Public Policy, Rights
issues, Panchayati Raj, etc.

Scientific General Scientific phenomena,

Research Recent developments, Current affairs
related to Science & Technology

Current Important events and developments

Affairs of National & International importance

SSC CHSL Tier II Syllabus of Module-I of

Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

SSC CHSL -
Computer
Syllabus for
Tier II

Unit Topics

Computer
Basics Organization of a computer
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Input/output devices
Computer memory
Memory organization
Backup devices
Ports
Windows Explorer
Keyboard shortcuts
Softwares

Windows
Operating Microsoft Office like MS Word,
System MS Excel, and PowerPoint

Working with
Internet and Web Browsing & Searching
E-mails Downloading & Uploading
Managing an E-mail Account
e-Banking

Basics of
Networking Networking devices and
and protocols
Cybersecurity Network and information
security threats (e.g., hacking,
virus, worms, Trojan, etc.) and
preventive measures.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024

Knowing the exam pattern helps get an idea of the
type of questions, sectional weightage, marking
scheme, etc. Based on the same, candidates can
devise an effective strategy for preparation. An
overview of the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern is given
below.

Tier Type Mode

Tier Objective Multiple Choice Online

–I Computer
Based

Tier Objective Multiple Choice + Online

– II Skill Test & Typing Test Computer
Tier-II will include three Based
sections having two modules
each

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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern for Tier 1

The SSC CHSL tier 1 exam is an online multiple choice
based test conducted by the Staff Selection
Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for the post
of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Data Entry Operator
(DEO). Candidates can get an idea of the SSC CHSL
Tier 1 Exam Pattern from the table below.

The SSC CHSL Selection Process for Tier- 1 is given

below.

The Tier-1 exam consists of multiple-choice

questions (objective).
Language of question paper will be in both the
languages Hindi and English
Candidates will be awarded 2 marks for every
correct answer and 0.50 marks will get deducted
for every incorrect answer.
The total score in tier-1 will be 200.
Candidates will get a maximum of 1 hour to
complete the examination.

Subject No. Max. Time

of Marks
Qs

English 25 50 60 Mins (80 Mins for

VH/OH & Cerebral
Quantitative 25 50 Palsy)
Aptitude

General 25 50
Knowledge

General 25 50
Awareness

Total 100 200

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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern for Tier 2

The Tier-II will be held in two sessions - Session –I

& Session II, on the same day. Session-I will
include conducting Section-I, Section II and
Module-I of Section III. Session II will include
conducting Module-II of Section III.
It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify
for all Tier-II sections.
Tier II will consist of Objective Type, Multiple
choice questions, except for Module II of Section
III. The questions will be set in English and Hindi
except for Module II (i.e. English Language and
Comprehension module) in Section II.
There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each
wrong answer in Section-I,
Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Candidates
a
Module-I of Section-III i.e. Computer Knowledge
Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
Skill Test/ Typing Test will be of qualifying nature.

Paper Session Subject Number of Maximu

Questions Marks

II Paper-I: Session- Section-I: 30 (Mod

I (2 Module-I: I)
hours Mathematical
and 15 Abilities 30 (Mod
minutes) Module-II: II)
Reasoning and
Total= 60
General
marks
Intelligence.

Section-II: 40(Modu
Module-I:
English 20 (Mod
Language and II)
Comprehension
Total= 60
Module-II:
marks
General
Awareness

Section-III: 15 (Modu
Module-I: I)
Computer
Knowledge
Module

Session- Section-III: Part A: S

II Module-II: Skill Test for
Test/Module DEOs.
Test

Part B:
Typing T
for LDC/
JSA.

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Exam Pattern for SSC CHSL Skill Test for the post of
DEO/ DEO Grade 'A’:

The 'speed of15000 (Fifteen Thousand) Key

Depressions per hour on Computer‟ will be
adjudged on the basis of the correct entry of
words/ key depressions as per the given passage.
The duration of the Test will be 15 (Fifteen)
minutes and printed matter in English containing
about 3700-4000 key-depressions would be given
to each candidate who would enter the same in
the Computer.
The passage to be entered in the computer may
also be displayed on the computer screen.

Skill Test for the post of DEO/ DEO Grade 'A’ except
in Department/ Ministry mentioned at Para 8.1:

Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key

Depressions per hour on
Computer‟
The duration of the Test will be 15 (Fifteen)
minutes and printed matter in English
containing about 2000-2200 key-depressions
would be given to each
candidate who would enter the same in the
Computer.
The passage to be entered in the Computer may
also be displayed on the
computer screen.

Exam Pattern for SSC CHSL Typing Test for LDC/JSA &
Other Posts

The medium of the SSC CHSL Typing Test will be

Hindi or English.
The candidates will have to opt for the medium of
Typing Test (i.e. either Hindi or English) in the
online Application Form.
The choice of Typing Test given by the candidate
in the online Application Form shall be treated as
final and no change in the medium of Typing Test
will be entertained later.
Candidates opting for English medium should have
typing speed of 35 words per minute (w.p.m.) and
those opting for Hindi medium should have typing
speed of 30 words per minute (w.p.m.). 35 w.p.m.
and 30 w.p.m. correspond to about 10500 key
depressions per hour and about 9000 key
depressions perContinue
hour respectively.
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The speed will be adjudged on the accuracy of
typing on the Computer of a given text passage in
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