The exam will be conducted on two tiers and it is a computer based examination. The tier-I examination will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions only. There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
- tier-II will consist of two sessions- session-I & session-II, on the same day.
- The session I will include conducting of section-I, section-II and module- I of section-III.
- Session-II will include of module- II of section-III
The full details of the SSC CHSL examination pattern are listed below
Tier-I
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25/50 | 60 Minutes |
| II | General Intelligence | 25/50 | |
| III | Quantitative Aptitude | 25/50 | |
| IV | General Awareness | 25/50 |
Negative marking
There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Tier-II
| Session | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) |
Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence. |
30 30 Total = 60 |
60*3=180 | 1 hour (for each section) |
| Section-II: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness |
40 20 Total = 60 |
60*3= 180 | ||
| Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module |
15 | 15*3=45 | 15 Minutes | |
| SessionII | Section-III: Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module |
Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in Department/ Ministry |
- | 15 Minutes |
| Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Department/ Ministry |
- | 15 Minutes | ||
| - | - | Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA. |
- | 10 minutes |
