SSC CHSL 2021 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Marking Scheme and Books
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Apr 13, 2021
SSC CHSL is conducted in 3 tiers and candidates preparing for the exam should have good knowledge of exam pattern. SSC CHSL Tier I exam is a computer-based and objective type exam, where the SSC CHSL Tier-II exam is a descriptive type exam. The test will be conducted in pen and paper mode. On the other hand, the SSC CHSL Tier III exam is the skill test/ typing test. Also, Check the upcoming SSC Exam Dates 2021, read the news here.
CHSL Exam Pattern
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2021
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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern Tier I 2021
Tier I is strictly objective in nature (MCQ) and the mode of the exam will be online. The question paper will comprise 4 sections:
- Part 1- General Intelligence
- Part 2 -English Language
- Part 3- Quantitative Aptitude
- Part 4- General Awareness/General Knowledge.
- The duration of the exam is 60 Minutes.
- The question paper will be set in both English and Hindi for every section except English Language section.
- Marks obtained in the Tier I exam, the aspirants need to follow the normalization process.
SSC CHSL Tier I Marking Scheme
- Every correct response: +2 marks
- Unattempted question- no mark will be awarded or deducted
- Negative marking of 0.50 marks will be applicable in the exam
| Parts | Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| II | English Language | 25 | 50 |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| IV | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 4 Parts | 100 Questions | 200 Marks |
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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern Tier II 2021
- Tier II will be a descriptive exam to be conducted in offline (pen & paper-based) mode.
- The SSC CHSL exam will be of 100 marks which must be completed within 60 minutes. However, the candidates who need scribe, will get additional 20 minutes compensatory time.
- The exam must be written in either Hindi or English.
- The qualifying marks set by the conducting body in Tier II of SSC CHSL 2021 is 33 percent.
- The aspirants have to write their correct roll number on the cover page of the answer book (exactly at the prescribed place). The aspirants also require to attach the signature and left thumb impression in the prescribed column of the answer book.
- If the answer book does not bear the roll number, signature and left hand thumb impression, then the candidates will be awarded zero.
- The aspirants should not also write any personal information such as name, roll number, address and mobile number etc. inside the answer book. Unless you follow the given instructions, you will be awarded zero marks during the evaluation process. Check more.
SSC CHSL Tier II marking Scheme:
| Topics | Word count | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay writing | 200-250 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Letter/Application Writing | 150-200 |
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern Tier III 2021
- Tier III will be a Skill Test/Typing Test for the qualifiers of Tier I and Tier II.
- Typing Test would be conducted only for candidates applying for Data Entry Operator (DEO).
- Candidates will have to qualify for the test at the prescribed speed on Computer, provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue so notified.
- Typing Test: For English, typing speed of 35 words per minute is required. For Hindi typing speed of 30 words per minute is mandatory. Typing Test will be applicable for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk posts.
- Skill Test: Data Entry Speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on the computer. The skill test is conducted for Data Entry Operator posts. For DEO in C&AG office speed of 15000 key depression per hour is required. The duration of the test is 15 minutes.
- Errors in the skill test will be considered up to 2 decimal places.
- Your final admission would be governed on the basis of the total score obtained in Tier I and Tier II only.
- Only Candidates who are VH/OH (afflicted by Cerebral Palsy) and OH with a deformity in writing hand will be allowed 35 minutes including compensatory time 20 minutes for the skill test. Download SSC CHSL 2021 Practice Papers.
CHSL Syllabus
SSC CHSL Syllabus 2021
There are three tiers to the exam. Tier I includes 4 sections such as General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension. The aspirants have to answer 100 questions within 60 minutes in tier I. Tier II examination is a descriptive test, which is conducted in pen and paper mode. Lastly, in tier III, the aspirants will need to appear for a typing test.
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FAQs
Ques. How many stages are there in the SSC CHSL exam?
Ans. The SSC CHSL exam is conducted in three stages namely Tier I, Tier II and Tier III.
Ques. What type of questions come in SSC CHSL exam Tier I?
Ans. The question type of SSC CHSL Tier I exam will be objective type.
Ques. What is the weightage of SSC CHSL Tier I exam?
Ans. The weightage of SSC CHSL Tier I exam is 200 marks and the aspirants have to answer 100 questions.
Ques. Are there any negative marks in the SSC CHSL exam?
Ans. Yes, there is negative marking in Tier I exam. However, there is no negative marking in Tier II and Tier III exams.
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