SSC CHSL Exam Syllabus

SSC CHSL Exam Selection Process Details: The Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Exam was held by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fill the positions of Data Entry Operator (DEO), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC). Details of the exam selection process are provided below.

Selection Process: The Examination will consist of three stages.
1. Computer Based Examination (Tier-I)-(Objective Type)
2. Computer Based Examination (Tier-II)-(Objective Type)
3. Typing Test/ Skill Test (Tier-III)
i. Typing Test for LDC/ JSA
ii. Skill Test for DEO

Written Examination: The written examination will consist of one objective type – Multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part-II, III & IV.

1. Computer Based Examination (Tier-I):The four sections of the Computer Based Exam (Tier-I) are General Intelligence, English Language (Basic Knowledge), Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), and General Awareness. It is an objective examination format. The SSC CHSL Tier-I test carries 200 total points, with 0.50 points deducted for each incorrect response. Candidates who receive qualifying marks in the Tier-I test will be chosen to take the Tier-II exam.

2. Computer Based Examination (Tier-II): The Computer Based Exam (Tier-II) consists of three sections, each with two modules. It is an objective examination format. In Module I: Mathematical Abilities, Section I mathematical abilities, module-II: reasoning and general intelligence), and in sections II and III (module-I: computer knowledge module, module-II: skill test/typing test module) and I and II (module-I: English language and comprehension, module-II: general awareness). All questions in Tier-II will be multiple choice, objective type questions with the exception of Module-II of Section-III. With the exception of Module-II (the English Language and Comprehension module) in Section-II, the questions will be set in Hindi, English, and any other language selected by the candidate on the application form, as provided in Annexure-XVI. In Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III, there will be a one-mark deduction for each incorrect response. Thus, candidates are recommended to maintain

3. Tier III (Typing Test/ Skill Test):

Skill Test for Data Entry Operator: Skill Test is mandatory for Data Entry Operators. No candidate is exempted from appearing in the Skill Test.

Part A – Skill Test for the post of DEO/ DEO Grade ‘A’ in Department/ Ministry: The accurate entering of words and key depressions in accordance with the provided passage will determine the “speed of 15000 (Fifteen Thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer.” Each candidate will get printed material in English including approximately 3700–4000 key depressions, which they must type into the computer throughout the test, which lasts for 15 (fifteen) minutes. The screen of the computer may also show the section that has to be input.

Part B – Skill Test for the post of DEO/ DEO Grade ‘A’ except in Department/ Ministry: A computerized data entry speed of 8,000 (eight thousand) key depressions per hour will be determined by accurately entering words and key depressions in accordance with the provided passage. Each candidate will get printed material in English including around 2000–2200 key depressions, which they must type into the computer throughout the test’s fifteen (15) minute duration. The screen of the computer may also show the paragraph that has to be entered.Those who meet the requirements for scribe in paragraphs 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 will receive five minutes of compensatory time. As a result, the skill test for these applicants will last for 20 minutes.

Part C – Typing Test for other posts i.e. LDC/ JSA: Hindi or English will be the typing test’s language. In the online application form, candidates must select their preferred typing test language, either Hindi or English. The candidate’s selection of the typing test, made in the online application form, will be considered final, and there won’t be any further consideration for changing it. Candidates who choose the English medium should be able to type 35 words per minute (w.p.m. ), whereas candidates who choose the Hindi medium should be able to type 30 words per minute (w.p.m.). The values of 35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. are equivalent to approximately 10500 and 9000 key depressions per hour, respectively. The precision of will be used to determine the speed of typing a certain text piece on a computer in ten minutes. Those who meet the requirements for scribe in paragraphs 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 will receive five minutes of compensatory time. As a result, the typing test will take 15 minutes for these applicants. For the Typing test, VH candidates who selected scribe in the online application form will receive Passage Dictators. Within the allocated time, the text will be read aloud to the VH candidate by the text Dictator. Candidates with disabilities who assert that they are physically unable to take the Typing Test forever may, with the Commission’s previous consent, be released from the need to show up and pass the test; provided that Such a candidate provides the Commission with a Certificate in the stipulated format (Annexure-XIV) from the appropriate Medical Authority, i.e., the Civil Surgeon of a Government Health Care Institution, stating that he is physically disabled and so permanently unfit to take the Typing Test. Furthermore, at the time of the typing test, these candidates must support their claims by providing the pertinent medical certificate in the format required by Annexures XI through XIII of the Notice of Examination, if applicable. If not, the Commission will not consider their request for a waiver from the typing test.

Note-I: Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination, as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion, will be called for skill test. The Commission may also at its discretion, fix qualifying marks in each component of the written examination.

Note-I: 35 w.p.m and 30 w.p.m corresponds to 10500 key depressions per hour/9000 key depressions per hour respectively.

Note-II: Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Examination (Tier-I) and Descriptive Paper (Tier-II), as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion, will be called for Typing Test. The Commission may also, at its discretion, fix the minimum qualifying marks in each component of the written examination.

Final Allotment: The final posting of positions is determined by the Commission based on the candidates’ submitted preferences for certain posts/departments and merit. Once a post is assigned, it cannot be changed owing to the candidate’s failure to meet any post-specific requirements for physical, medical, or educational standards. To clarify, in the event that a candidate with a higher preference for a position is chosen for it and does not meet the required physical, medical, or educational standards, the Commission will reject the candidate’s candidature, not consider him for any other preferences, and will not respond to correspondence regarding this matter.

Resolution of Tie Cases: If there is a tie between the applicants’ Tier-II exam scores, merit will be determined by applying the following criteria sequentially in the specified order, until the tie is broken:

• Marks scored in Section-I of Tier-II Examination
• Marks scored in Section-II of Tier-II Examination.
• Date of birth, with older candidates placed higher