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 |
Marking
- There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Skill Test for Data Entry Operator
- Part A - Skill Test for the post of DEO/ DEO Grade 'A’ in Department/ Ministry: The 'speed of 15000 (Fifteen Thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer‟ will be adjudged on the basis of the correct entry of words/ key depressions as per the given passage.
- Part B - Skill Test for the post of DEO/ DEO Grade 'A’ except in Department/ Ministry: „Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (Eight Thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer‟ will be adjudged on the basis of the correct entry of words/ key depressions as per the given passage
- Part C - Typing Test for other posts i.e. LDC/ JSA: The medium of Typing Test will be Hindi or English. The candidates will have to opt for the medium of Typing Test (i.e. either Hindi or English) in the online Application Form.