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SSC CHSL

The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam is conducted for recruitment to various posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in government offices. The exam is conducted in three tiers: Tier-I (Preliminary), Tier-II (Mains), and Tier-III (Skill Test/Typing Test).

  

S.No. Features Simple SSC Card Silver Card Green Plus Card Premium Green Plus Card Premium Silver Card
1 Courses SSC SSC BANK+SSC BANK + SSC + STATE LEVEL SSC + STATE LEVEL
2 Card Validity Six Months  Up to Selection Up to Selection Up to Selection Up to Selection
3 Admission Mode Offline and Online Offline and Online Offline and Online Offline and Online Offline and Online
4 Course Module (in Months) 3 Months 3 Months 3 + 5 = 8 Months 3 + 5 + 3= 11 Months 5 + 3= 8 Months
5 Offline Class Duration (in Hours) 380 Hrs 380 Hrs 610 Hrs 850 Hrs 620 Hrs
6 Classes Mode Offline and Online Both Offline and Online Both Offline and Online Both Offline and Online Both Offline and Online Both
7 Class Schedule 7 days in a week (6+1) 7 days in a week (6+1) 7 days in a week (6+1) 7 days in a week (6+1) 7 days in a week (6+1)
8 Student Bag Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost
9 Study Material Kit SSC Course Material Kits SSC Course Material Kits All 2 Courses  Material Kits Bank,SSC & State Course Material Kits SSC & State Course Material Kits
10 E-Books SSC Course Material Kits SSC Course Material Kits All 2 Courses Material Kits Bank,SSC & State Course Material Kits SSC & State Course Material Kits
11 Topic wise Test Yes - Online Yes - Online Yes - Online Yes - Online Yes - Online
12 E-MICA (Monthly Current Affairs Magzine) Yes - Online  Yes - Online  Yes - Online  Yes - Online  Yes - Online 
13 Speed Test/ Mock test Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination Online & Offline Weekly Once and as per the mode of Upcoming Examination
14 Smart Lab Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost
15 Problem Solving Session (PSS) As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch As per availability of Faculty Members in Branch
16 Card Upgrade (course upgrade) Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable Yes - Nominal Charges Applicable
17 Rejoining (Batch repetition) Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost
18 Branch Transfer Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy Yes - Chargeable Applicable as Per Policy
19 Interview Admission Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost Free of Cost
20 App Subscription YES YES YES YES YES


About Exam

1. Exam Overview

The SSC CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam is conducted for recruitment to various posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in government offices. The exam is conducted in three tiers: Tier-I (Preliminary), Tier-II (Mains), and Tier-III (Skill Test/Typing Test).

SSC CHSL Exam Syllabus

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam):

  • General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, order and ranking, puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, etc.
  • General Awareness: Current events, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy, and scientific research.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, time and distance, time and work, mensuration, data interpretation, etc.
  • English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, synonyms, antonyms, spellings, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence correction, error spotting, etc.

Tier-II (Mains Exam):

  • Descriptive Paper: Essay writing and letter/application writing in English or Hindi.


SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam Pattern):

Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50 60 minutes
General Awareness 25 50 60 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 60 minutes
English Language 25 50 60 minutes

Tier-II (Mains Exam Pattern):

Section Maximum Marks Duration
Descriptive Paper 100 1 hour


SSC CHSL Last 3 Years Cut-Offs

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam Cut-Offs):

State 2023 2022 2021
UP 145 147 150
MP 140 143 145
Bihar 155 157 160
Rajasthan 150 152 155
Maharashtra 135 137 140
Gujarat 130 132 135
West Bengal 145 147 150

Tier-II (Mains Exam Cut-Offs):

State 2023 2022 2021
UP 160 165 170
MP 155 160 165
Bihar 170 175 180
Rajasthan 165 170 175
Maharashtra 150 155 160
Gujarat 145 150 155
West Bengal 160 165 170


SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Age Limit: 18-27 years (age relaxation as per government norms)
  • Educational Qualification: 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.


SSC CHSL Salary and Job Profile

  • Salary: The initial in-hand salary for SSC CHSL posts varies from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 25,000 depending on the post and location.
  • Job Profile: Depending on the post, job roles may include clerical work, data entry, handling emails, maintaining files, and other administrative tasks.

SSC CHSL Important Dates (2024-25)

Event Date
Online Registration Starts April 2024
Online Registration Ends May 2024
Tier-I Exam June 2024
Tier-II Exam July 2024
Skill Test/Typing Test August 2024
Final Result September 2024

8. How to Crack SSC CHSL Exam

  • Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus.
  • Study Plan: Create a realistic study plan and stick to it.
  • Practice: Regular practice of mock tests and previous year papers.
  • Time Management: Develop good time management skills.
  • Stay Updated: Keep abreast of current affairs and general knowledge.

9. Study Plan

  • Daily Study: Allocate 3-4 hours daily for study.
  • Weekly Revision: Revise each topic weekly.
  • Mock Tests: Take at least one mock test every week.
  • Focus Areas: Identify and focus on weak areas.
  • Regular Breaks: Take regular breaks to avoid burnout.

10. Application Process

  • Online Registration: Visit the official SSC website.
  • Fill the Form: Complete the registration form with required details.
  • Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
  • Payment: Pay the application fee online.
  • Submit: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

11. Importance of Mock Tests

  • Assessment: Helps in assessing your preparation level.
  • Time Management: Improves time management skills.
  • Confidence: Builds confidence and reduces exam anxiety.
  • Real Exam Feel: Provides a real exam-like experience.