SSC CHSL 2019 Tier 1 exam took place in March 2020, but due to covid-19, few shifts of the exam got postponed. Now the chsl is scheduled to take place in october 2020. After this, the notification of 2020 exam will also be released. Read this article to know about the pattern and the selection procedure of chsl.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a National level examination conducting body which conducts Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination for various posts in the Government Offices.
SSC CHSL Examination Pattern
The Examination Pattern for SSC CHSL of each Tier is as follows:
Tier
Type
Mode
Tier I
Objective Multiple Choice (English/Hindi for Part II, III, IV)
Computer-Based
Tier II
Descriptive Paper (English/Hindi)
Pen and Paper
Tier III
Skill Test
Speed Typing Test
SSC CHSL Tier I Examination Pattern
The SSC CHSL 2020 Tier I Examination consists of Multiple-Choice Questions. It comprises of four sections with 25 MCQs of each section. The total number of questions will be 100. Candidates are given 60 minutes to complete SSC CHSL Tier I Exam, and 80 minutes are given to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Candidates. There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
The detailed Tier I Examination Pattern is given below:
Section
Subject (Not in Sequence)
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration of Examination
1
English Language (Basic Knowledge)
25
50
60 minutes & 80 minutes for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
2
General Intelligence
25
50
3
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skills)
25
50
4
General Awareness
25
50
Total
100
200
SSC CHSL Tier II Examination Pattern
The SSC CHSL Tier II will be a Descriptive Paper. The Tier II paper can be written in either English Language or Hindi Language. The maximum marks for Descriptive Paper will be 100 and it will be held in ‘Pen and Paper’ mode. The candidates have to write an Essay of 200-250 words and a Letter or Application of 150-200 words. The minimum percentage required to qualify the SSC CHSL Tier-II examination will be 33 percent. The candidates will be given 60 minutes to complete the paper, whereas candidates who come under the category of visual impairment, locomotor disability, cerebral palsy, and benchmark disability will be given a total of 80 minutes.
Topic
Word Count
Maximum Marks
Duration of Examination
Essay
200-250
100
60 minutes & 80 minutes for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Letter/Application
150-200
