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Key Facts: SSC CHSL Exam

100 Q / 200 marks

Tier 1 Format

Staff Selection Commission

60 minutes

Tier 1 Duration

Staff Selection Commission

135 Q / 405 marks

Tier 2 Session I Format

Staff Selection Commission

Rs. 100

Application Fee (exemptions apply)

SSC CHSL Notification

18-27 yrs

Age Limit

SSC CHSL Notification

12th pass

Minimum Qualification

Staff Selection Commission

SSC CHSL is the Staff Selection Commission's 10+2-level recruitment exam for clerical and data-entry posts in the central government. Tier 1 is 100 MCQs worth 200 marks in 60 minutes (+2 correct, -0.5 wrong). Tier 2 Session I is 135 MCQs worth 405 marks in 2 hours 15 minutes (+3 correct, -1 wrong), plus a qualifying typing test. The application fee is Rs. 100, with exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD and women.

Sample SSC CHSL Practice Questions

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1If a number is increased by 20% and then the result is decreased by 20%, what is the net percentage change in the original number?
A.No change
B.4% decrease
C.4% increase
D.20% decrease
Explanation: Successive percentage change = a + b + (ab/100), where a = +20 and b = -20. This gives 20 - 20 + (20 x -20)/100 = -4, so the number decreases by 4%. A rise followed by an equal-percent fall always leaves you below the start.
2The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 27. What is the largest of these numbers?
A.29
B.31
C.33
D.35
Explanation: For consecutive odd numbers, the average equals the middle term, so the middle number is 27. The five numbers are 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, making the largest 31.
3A train 120 metres long crosses a pole in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
A.60 km/h
B.72 km/h
C.80 km/h
D.90 km/h
Explanation: Speed = distance/time = 120/6 = 20 m/s. To convert m/s to km/h, multiply by 18/5: 20 x 18/5 = 72 km/h.
4What is the simple interest on Rs. 8,000 at 5% per annum for 3 years?
A.Rs. 1,000
B.Rs. 1,200
C.Rs. 1,500
D.Rs. 1,800
Explanation: Simple interest = (P x R x T)/100 = (8000 x 5 x 3)/100 = 120000/100 = Rs. 1,200. Each year earns Rs. 400, so three years give Rs. 1,200.
5A shopkeeper marks an article 40% above cost price and gives a discount of 25%. What is his profit percentage?
A.5%
B.10%
C.15%
D.20%
Explanation: Let cost price = 100. Marked price = 140. After 25% discount, selling price = 140 x 0.75 = 105. Profit = 105 - 100 = 5, so profit percentage is 5%.
6The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 64. What is the larger number?
A.24
B.32
C.40
D.48
Explanation: Total ratio parts = 3 + 5 = 8. Each part = 64/8 = 8. The larger number is 5 x 8 = 40 (the smaller is 3 x 8 = 24).
7If 12 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days, how many days will 27 men take to complete the same work?
A.6 days
B.8 days
C.9 days
D.12 days
Explanation: Total work = 12 x 18 = 216 man-days. With 27 men, days needed = 216/27 = 8 days. More workers means proportionally fewer days (inverse proportion).
8What is the value of 35% of 240?
A.72
B.78
C.84
D.90
Explanation: 35% of 240 = 0.35 x 240 = 84. You can also compute 10% (24) x 3 = 72, plus 5% (12) = 84.
9The compound interest on Rs. 5,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years compounded annually is:
A.Rs. 1,000
B.Rs. 1,050
C.Rs. 1,100
D.Rs. 1,155
Explanation: Amount = P(1 + R/100)^T = 5000 x (1.1)^2 = 5000 x 1.21 = 6050. Compound interest = 6050 - 5000 = Rs. 1,050.
10The area of a circle is 154 cm². What is its radius? (Take π = 22/7)
A.5 cm
B.7 cm
C.9 cm
D.11 cm
Explanation: Area = πr², so 154 = (22/7) x r². Then r² = 154 x 7/22 = 49, giving r = 7 cm.

About the SSC CHSL Exam

The SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination is a national recruitment test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to fill posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator (DEO) in central government ministries and departments. It is a Computer-Based Test held in two tiers. Tier 1 contains 100 objective MCQs worth 200 marks across General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension, completed in 60 minutes. Tier 2 Session I has 135 MCQs worth 405 marks across Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, and a Computer Knowledge module, with a qualifying Skill/Typing Test as Session II.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Tier 1: 60 minutes; Tier 2 Session I: 2 hours 15 minutes

Passing Score

Category-wise qualifying: 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS), 20% (others)

Exam Fee

Rs. 100 (SC/ST/PwBD and all female candidates exempt) (Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India)

SSC CHSL Exam Content Outline

26%

Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities

Number systems, percentages, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, interest, time and work, speed-time-distance, mensuration, algebra, and trigonometry

26%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, syllogisms, seating arrangement, and non-verbal reasoning

24%

English Language & Comprehension

Synonyms, antonyms, spelling, grammar, error spotting, idioms, one-word substitution, voice, narration, and reading comprehension

18%

General Awareness

Indian history, polity, geography, economy, general science, current affairs, environment, and static general knowledge

6%

Computer Knowledge Module

Computer fundamentals, hardware and software, MS Office, internet and email, memory, and keyboard shortcuts (Tier 2)

How to Pass the SSC CHSL Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Category-wise qualifying: 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS), 20% (others)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Tier 1: 60 minutes; Tier 2 Session I: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Exam fee: Rs. 100 (SC/ST/PwBD and all female candidates exempt)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

SSC CHSL Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the marking scheme: with +2/-0.5 in Tier 1 and +3/-1 in Tier 2, attempt only questions you are reasonably sure of to limit negative marking.
2Build quantitative speed by memorising tables up to 20, squares, cubes, and percentage-fraction conversions for rapid mental calculation under time pressure.
3Practise reasoning daily with mixed sets of series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and syllogisms to recognise patterns quickly.
4Strengthen English vocabulary and grammar with regular synonym/antonym, idiom, and error-spotting drills, since these are high-yield and quick to solve.
5Cover General Awareness systematically: Indian polity, history, geography, economy, and static GK, plus six to twelve months of current affairs before the exam.
6Do not neglect the Tier 2 Computer Knowledge module — short, scoring topics like MS Office, internet basics, and memory types are easy marks.
7Take full-length timed mock CBTs regularly and practise typing or data entry to clear the qualifying Skill/Typing Test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC CHSL examination?

SSC CHSL is the Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for posts such as Lower Divisional Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal/Sorting Assistant, and Data Entry Operator in central government offices.

What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern?

Tier 1 is a 60-minute Computer-Based Test with 100 objective MCQs worth 200 marks, divided into four sections of 25 questions each: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each correct answer earns 2 marks, and 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

What is the SSC CHSL Tier 2 exam pattern?

Tier 2 Session I has 135 MCQs worth 405 marks in 2 hours 15 minutes, covering Mathematical Abilities (30), Reasoning & General Intelligence (30), English Language & Comprehension (40), General Awareness (20), and a Computer Knowledge module (15). Each correct answer earns 3 marks with 1 mark negative marking. Session II is a qualifying Skill/Typing Test.

What is the eligibility for SSC CHSL?

Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board. The age limit is generally 18 to 27 years, with statutory relaxations for reserved categories. Certain Data Entry Operator posts require the Science stream with Mathematics.

How much is the SSC CHSL application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories and all female candidates are exempt from paying the fee.

What are the qualifying marks for SSC CHSL?

The minimum qualifying marks are 30% for Unreserved (UR), 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other categories. Final selection is based on combined performance in Tier 1 and Tier 2 against category-wise cut-offs.

Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL?

Yes. In Tier 1, 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. In Tier 2, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module I of Section 3. Candidates should avoid blind guessing.

What is the Skill Test or Typing Test in SSC CHSL?

Session II of Tier 2 is a qualifying-only Skill Test (for Data Entry Operators) or Typing Test (for LDC/JSA). It assesses typing speed and accuracy and does not count toward the final merit score, but candidates must qualify it.