SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Pattern The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) starts conducting the Combined Higher Secondary Level(CHSL) in two levels for various posts: | Tier | Type | Mode | | Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) | | Tier – II | Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test Tier-II will include three sections having two modules each | Computer-Based (online) |
Before beginning the SSC CHSL preparation, it is important to make note of changes in the exam pattern and syllabus. • SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam will be conducted in online mode. • Introduction of a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode. • Reduction in the time limit for examination of Tier -I from 75 minutes to 60 minutes. • Tier II will include Objective Multiple Choice + Skill Test & Typing Test. This is an objective exam that will be conducted online. There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of SSC CHSL Exam, with 100 questions that account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below: SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025 | | 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 |
SSC CHSL 2025 SyllabusThe tier 1 syllabus for the SSC CHSL 2025 Exam includes 4 subjects, namely General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), and English Language (Basic Knowledge). The topics to be included in the tier 1 exam in each subject are as follows- English Language : Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings / Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms and Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. General Intelligence : It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. The test will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Other sub-topics, if any Numerical operations. Quantitative Aptitude : Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts General Awareness : Questions are designed to test the candidate's general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research Important Points : • There is negative marking in SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam. Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in all sections • The exam duration is 75 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped. |