SSC CHSL recruits Class 12 pass candidates for Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts in central government offices. Tier-1 is Class 12 level — a notch easier than CGL — but the sheer number of applicants keeps cutoffs competitive.
100
Questions
200
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
LDC/JSA, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Data Entry Operator posts in central govt offices
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 25% | Easy |
| General Awareness | 50 | 25% | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 25% | Easy |
| English Comprehension | 50 | 25% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes (Tier-1 CBT)
- ▸General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language — 25Q each
- ▸+2 for correct, −0.5 for wrong answer
- ▸Class 12 level — slightly easier syllabus than SSC CGL
- ▸Tier-1 qualifiers proceed to Tier-2 (descriptive + typing/skill test)
- ▸Recruits for LDC/JSA, Postal/Sorting Assistant and DEO posts nationwide
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, non-verbal reasoning — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Analogy & Classification
Read Notes →Series
Read Notes →Coding-Decoding
Read Notes →Syllogism
Read Notes →Venn Diagrams
Read Notes →Non-Verbal Reasoning
Read Notes →Matrix & Word Formation
Read Notes →Direction & Blood Relations
Read Notes →Statement-Conclusion & Assumption
Read Notes →Missing Numbers & Puzzles
Read Notes →Seating Arrangement
Read Notes →Calendar & Clock
Read Notes →Ranking & Order / Alphabet Test
Read Notes →Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, DI — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Arithmetic
Read Notes →Time, Work & Wages
Read Notes →Time, Speed & Distance
Read Notes →Algebra
Read Notes →Geometry
Read Notes →Trigonometry — Heights & Distances
Read Notes →Mensuration
Read Notes →Data Interpretation
Read Notes →Number System
Read Notes →Mixtures & Allegation
Read Notes →Current affairs, static GK, polity, economy, science, history — shared across SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO and UP/Delhi Police
Current Affairs
Read Notes →Indian Economy & Finance
Read Notes →Indian Polity & Constitution
Read Notes →Science & Technology
Read Notes →Indian Geography
Read Notes →History & Culture
Read Notes →Static GK — History
Read Notes →Static GK — Geography
Read Notes →Everyday Science — Biology
Read Notes →Everyday Science — Physics & Chemistry
Read Notes →Books, Authors & Awards
Read Notes →Computer Knowledge & Aptitude
Read Notes →Indian Constitution & Polity — Detailed
Read Notes →Sports GK
Read Notes →Government Schemes
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
SSC CHSL Tier-1 is Class 12 level — slightly easier than CGL. Accuracy matters more than raw speed since the syllabus is narrower.
SSC CHSL Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the SSC CHSL exam pattern?
SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission — Combined Higher Secondary Level) has 100 questions over 60 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension.
Which category does SSC CHSL fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
SSC Exams. Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the SSC CHSL selection process?
Selection is based on the written/objective score. LDC/JSA, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, Data Entry Operator posts in central govt offices.
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