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As the famous saying goes, If you fail to plan you are planning to fail. It is imperative, that every aspirant preparing for an exam has a study plan in place. It includes everything from schedule management, right study resources, attempting mock tests and previous year’s papers for greater productivity in the exam. With the SSC CHSL Exam around the corner, all those preparing for the exam should have an SSC CHSL Study Plan in place and should have already started with the preparation.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is yet to release exam dates for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exams. According to the SSC exam calendar, Tier 1 Exam will be scheduled soon.
SSC CHSL Selection ProcedureÂ
SSC CHSL is conducted in three stages.
- Tier 1 Exam: Objective Test– Computer Based Written Test which consists of four sections
- Tier 2 Exam: Descriptive Test –  Descriptive Test which asks Letter/ Application and Essay Writing
- Tier 3 Exam: Skill Test/Typing – which is qualifying in nature
SSC CHSL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024
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As the SSC CHSL Exam is around the corner, let us first have a look at the syllabus and exam pattern.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024
| Subject | Max Marks | Total Timing |
| General Intelligence (25 Questions) |
50 | 60 Minutes
For VH/OH afflicted |
| English (25 Questions) |
50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions) |
50 | |
| General Awareness (25 Questions) |
50 |
SSC CHSL:Â Tier 2 Pattern (1 hrs, 100 marks)
| Sections | No. Of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| Letter/Application | 1 | 50 | 60 Minutes
|
| Essay Writing | 1 | 50 |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 SyllabusÂ
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language | General Awareness |
| Alphanumeric Series | Profit and Loss | Cloze Test | Culture |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures and Allegations | Para jumbles | Geography |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest and Compound Interest and Surds and Indices | Miscellaneous | Economic Scene |
| Logical Reasoning | Simplification | Reading Comprehension | History |
| Coded Inequalities | Work and Time | Fill in the blanks | General Policy |
| Seating Arrangement | Time and Distance | Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting | Scientific Research |
| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | One Word Substitution | Books and Authors |
| Syllogism | Ratio and Proportion, Percentage | Active/Passive Voice | Awards and Honors |
| Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Paragraph Completion | |
| Blood Relations | Number Systems | ||
| Input-Output | Sequence and Series | ||
| Coding-Decoding | Permutation, Combination and Probability |
SSC CHSL Tier 2 SyllabusÂ
Tier 2 is a descriptive Test one is asked to write an essay and letter/application.
- Essay topics are usually any current social, political, economic or cultural issue.
- For letter/application writing, expect official topics. But it is always better to be aware of letter formats of all types.
NOTE: For descriptive paper, you just have to increase your writing skills and you can do it by daily practice.
SSC CHSL Syllabus For English Language Section
The English Language section consists of objective questions to test your knowledge of English vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
NOTE: If you want to score good in this section then strengthen your vocabulary as this is the most important thing which will help you in all exams and this will also increase your comprehension skill which helps you to solve para jumbles, antonyms, synonyms, paragraph, cloze test, rearrangement of sentences etc. Grammatical portions will also help you a lot.
Recommended Books:
For grammatical section follow H.C HARDWICK & VOCAB 24 APP)
A mirror of common error by Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh or SP Bakshi General English.
The various topics that are included under this section are as tabulated below:
| SSC CHSL Syllabus For English Language Section | |
| Parts of Speech | Voice Change – Active and Passive Voice |
| Tenses | Articles – A, An, The |
| Singular and Plural | Narration – Direct and Indirect Speech |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | Phrases and Idioms |
| Sentence Improvement | Sentence Correction / Spotting Errors |
| Fill in the Blanks | Cloze Test |
| Para-Jumbles | One Word Substitution |
| Spell Check | Comprehension Test |
SSC CHSL Syllabus For Quantitative Aptitude
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I dedicate to preparing for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam?
A study plan spanning 3 to 6 months is generally effective for comprehensive preparation for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam.
What subjects should I prioritize in my SSC CHSL 2024 study plan?
Prioritize subjects like English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, and General Awareness as they constitute the core sections of the SSC CHSL exam.
How can I create an effective study plan for SSC CHSL 2024?
Break down the syllabus into manageable sections, allocate study time for each subject, and incorporate regular revisions and mock tests into your study schedule. Refer above.
Are there any recommended resources for SSC CHSL 2024 preparation?
Utilize official SSC CHSL study materials, standard reference books, online mock tests, and previous years’ question papers for effective preparation.
