SSC CHSL 2024: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the commencement date for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier-1 exam 2024. As per the official notification, the computer-based test (CBT) will be conducted across the country in three daily shifts starting from July 1st, 2024.
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) within various Central Government departments.
SSC CHSL 2024: Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The SSC CHSL Tier-1 exam will consist of four sections:
General Intelligence (Reasoning): This section will test a candidate’s analytical and logical reasoning abilities. It will include questions on analogies, classifications, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, puzzles, etc. (50 marks)
Quantitative Aptitude: This section will assess a candidate’s numerical ability and problem-solving skills. It will cover topics like number systems, simplification, HCF, LCM, averages, percentages, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, mensuration, time and work, etc. (50 marks)
General Awareness: This section will evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of current affairs, history, geography, science, polity, economics, and other areas of general knowledge. (50 marks)
English Language: This section will test a candidate’s proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills. (50 marks)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
SSC CHSL Tier-II: Descriptive Paper
Mode: Pen and Paper
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Format: Essay (200-250 words) and Letter/Application Writing (150-200 words)
Language: English or Hindi
SSC CHSL Tier-III: Skill Test/Typing Test
Skill Test: Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts
Data Entry Speed: 8,000 Key Depressions per hour
Duration: 15 minutes
Typing Test: Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk posts
Typing Speed:
English: 35 words per minute
Hindi: 30 words per minute
Duration: 10 minutes
SSC CHSL 2024: Important Dates
• Application Period: April 8, 2024 – May 7, 2024
• Admit Card Download: Expected by June 27, 2024 (Region-wise)
• Tier-1 Exam Dates: July 1st – July 11th, 2024 (Three daily shifts)
SSC CHSL 2024: What to Expect on Exam Day
Candidates must download their admit cards from the official SSC website (https://ssc.nic.in/) well before the exam date. The admit card will contain details like exam venue, shift timings, and roll number. It’s crucial to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time to undergo security checks.
Exam Day Guidelines
Reporting Time: Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Documents Required: Admit card, photo ID, and two passport-sized photographs.
Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, calculators, and any study material.
This exam is conducted for the recruitment of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) within various Central Government departments.
SSC CHSL 2024: Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The SSC CHSL Tier-1 exam will consist of four sections:
General Intelligence (Reasoning): This section will test a candidate’s analytical and logical reasoning abilities. It will include questions on analogies, classifications, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, puzzles, etc. (50 marks)
Quantitative Aptitude: This section will assess a candidate’s numerical ability and problem-solving skills. It will cover topics like number systems, simplification, HCF, LCM, averages, percentages, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, mensuration, time and work, etc. (50 marks)
General Awareness: This section will evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of current affairs, history, geography, science, polity, economics, and other areas of general knowledge. (50 marks)
English Language: This section will test a candidate’s proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills. (50 marks)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
SSC CHSL Tier-II: Descriptive Paper
Mode: Pen and Paper
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Format: Essay (200-250 words) and Letter/Application Writing (150-200 words)
Language: English or Hindi
SSC CHSL Tier-III: Skill Test/Typing Test
Skill Test: Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts
Data Entry Speed: 8,000 Key Depressions per hour
Duration: 15 minutes
Typing Test: Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk posts
Typing Speed:
English: 35 words per minute
Hindi: 30 words per minute
Duration: 10 minutes
SSC CHSL 2024: Important Dates
• Application Period: April 8, 2024 – May 7, 2024
• Admit Card Download: Expected by June 27, 2024 (Region-wise)
• Tier-1 Exam Dates: July 1st – July 11th, 2024 (Three daily shifts)
SSC CHSL 2024: What to Expect on Exam Day
Candidates must download their admit cards from the official SSC website (https://ssc.nic.in/) well before the exam date. The admit card will contain details like exam venue, shift timings, and roll number. It’s crucial to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time to undergo security checks.
Exam Day Guidelines
Reporting Time: Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Documents Required: Admit card, photo ID, and two passport-sized photographs.
Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, calculators, and any study material.
