For effective preparation, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the SSC CHSL Syllabus. This syllabus covers various topics and subtopics from which the question papers will be curated for the exam. It's recommended that candidates thoroughly understand the syllabus prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission and plan their preparation accordingly. This will enable them to prepare efficiently and achieve good scores in the exam. Tier I of the SSC CHSL Exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), while Tier II includes MCQs along with skill and typing tests. Additionally, Tier II has three sections, further divided into two modules.
Here's a breakdown of the detailed SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024 for Tier I and Tier II exams:
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the detailed syllabus provided below for reference and plan their preparation accordingly. Familiarity with the syllabus will undoubtedly contribute to a more structured and successful approach to the SSC CHSL Exam 2024.
According to the official notification of the SSC CHSL, the syllabus for each subject in Tier 1 is outlined separately below. Typically, the questions in the SSC CHSL exam are of moderate difficulty. The Tier I Syllabus of the SSC CHSL includes the following subjects:
Details of the syllabus for each subject are provided below.
The Quantitative Aptitude for SSC CHSL syllabus assesses candidates' problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, and analytical skills. In SSC CHSL Tier 1, there will be 25 questions worth 2 marks each from this section. The official notification outlines the details of the SSC CHSL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude , which are provided in the table below:
Unit | Topics |
Number System |
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Fundamental arithmetical operations |
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Algebra |
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Geometry |
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Mensuration |
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Trigonometry |
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Date Interpretation |
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The General Intelligence section of SSC CHSL incorporates questions of verbal and non-verbal nature, aiming to evaluate various cognitive abilities of candidates participating in the recruitment process. The following table outlines the SSC CHSL Syllabus for General Intelligence, as outlined in the official notification:
Topics | |
Semantic Analogy | Drawing inferences, Semantic Series |
Symbolic operations | Coding and decoding, Numerical operations |
Symbolic/ Number Analogy | Symbolic/ Number Classification |
Trends | Critical Thinking, Problem Solving |
Figural Analogy | Figural Pattern-folding and completion |
Space | Embedded figures |
Orientation | Semantic Classification |
Venn Diagrams | Drawing inferences |
Symbolic/ Number Classification | Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding |
Figural Classification | Figural Pattern-folding and completion |
Semantic Series | Social Intelligence |
Decision Making | Embedded figures |
Figural Series | Critical Thinking |
Problem-Solving | Emotional Intelligence |
Coding and de-coding | Numerical operations |
The General Awareness syllabus for SSC CHSL consists of questions tailored to assess candidates' awareness of current events and their understanding of the surrounding environment. The exam encompasses inquiries regarding India, its neighboring nations, focusing on History, Geography, General Policy, Economic Scene, Culture, and Scientific Research. The questions in this section of the SSC CHSL exam are of moderate difficulty. Table below outlines all the topics covered in SSC CHSL Syllabus for General Awareness:
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General Science | Indian History |
Environmental Awareness | Agriculture & Economy in India |
Current Affairs | Geography: India & World |
Indian Polity | Government Schemes & Policies |
Sports & Sportspersons | Awards & Honours |
Books & Authors | Important Days & Events |
The English section of SSC CHSL is tailored to assess candidates' proficiency in the English language. Applicants preparing for the SSC CHSL exam must have a solid understanding of grammar and vocabulary. The subjects outlined in the official notification for the English section of SSC CHSL are detailed below in a table format:
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Spot the Error | Cloze Passage |
Fill in the Blanks | Comprehension Passage |
Synonyms & Antonyms | One word substitution |
Homonyms | Improvement of Sentences |
Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words | Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs |
Idioms & Phrases | Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration |
Shuffling of Sentence parts | Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage |
The SSC CHSL Syllabus for Tier 2 comprises a descriptive Paper, which will be administered in ‘Pen and Paper Mode. This segment of the CHSL exam will span one hour, with a maximum of 100 marks. Candidates will be required to write Application/Essay/Letter/Precis, etc., and they have the option to choose either English or Hindi as the medium of response. The SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 2 includes three sections, each consisting of two modules as follows:
Tier-2 will be divided into two sessions, Session-1 & Session-2, conducted on the same day. Session-I will cover Section-1, Section-2, and Module-1 of Section-3, whereas Session-2 will concentrate on Module-2 of Section-3.
Covers Number Systems, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, and Statistics and probability.
SSC CHSL Mathematics Syllabus |
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Number Systems |
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Fundamental arithmetical operations |
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Algebra |
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Geometry |
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Mensuration |
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Trigonometry |
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Statistics and Probability |
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This module assesses a broad spectrum of cognitive skills with questions akin to those found in Tier-I.
SSC CHSL Syllabus: Reasoning & General Intelligence |
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Semantic Analogy | Symbolic/ Number Analogy |
Symbolic operations | Trends, Figural Analogy |
Space Orientation | Semantic Classification |
Venn Diagrams | Symbolic/ Number Classification |
Symbolic/ Number Classification | Figural Classification |
Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding | Semantic Series |
Figural Pattern-folding and completion | Number Series |
Embedded figures | Figural Series |
Critical Thinking | Problem –Solving |
Emotional Intelligence | Word Building |
Social Intelligence | Coding and de-coding |
Numerical Operations | Decision Making |
This evaluates vocabulary, grammar, sentence construction, synonyms, antonyms, and various facets of English comprehension and usage.
SSC CHSL Syllabus for English |
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Vocabulary | One-word Substitution |
Grammar | Improvement of Sentences |
Sentence Structure | Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs |
Synonyms | Conversion into Direct/ Indirect Narration |
Antonyms | Shuffling of Sentence Parts |
Spot the Error | Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage |
Fill in the Blanks | Cloze Passage |
Spellings/ Detecting Mis-spelt Words | Comprehension Passage |
Idioms and Phrases | Homonyms |
The questions evaluate candidates' awareness of society, current events, scientific phenomena, and key aspects of India and its neighbors, including history, culture, geography, economy, policy, and research. Here’s the brief description of the topic that are covered in this module.
SSC CHSL Syllabus for General Awareness |
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Subject | Topics |
History | Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History; World History |
Culture | Indian Culture, Art & Architecture, Literature, Music, Dance, Festivals |
Geography | Physical Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography |
Economic Scene | Indian Economy, Economic Development, Poverty, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives |
General Policy | Indian Polity, Constitution of India, Governance, Public Policy, Rights issues, Panchayati Raj, etc. |
Scientific Research | General Scientific phenomena, Recent developments, Current affairs related to Science & Technology |
Current Affairs | Important events and developments of National & International importance |
Covers fundamental computer skills, software operation, internet usage, email handling, networking essentials, and cybersecurity basics.
Unit | Topics |
Computer Basics |
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Windows Operating System | Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint |
Working with Internet and E-mails |
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Basics of Networking and Cybersecurity |
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