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Best Books for SSC CHSL

Best Books for SSC CHSL: SSC CHSL is one of the most popular competitive exams in India and every year lakhs of aspirants appear for this exam for gaining entry into various posts of LDC/JSA/DEO in government offices. The sheer number of participants makes the level of competition very high. To crack the exam, an aspirant will need a solid preparation strategy and the best books for SSC CHSL preparation.

In this blog, we will be sharing the best books for SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 preparation.

Best Books for SSC CHSL 2024 Preparation

SSC has changed the exam pattern for the SSC CHSL exams. Both tier-I and tier-II will be conducted in the objective form in an online mode. Tier-1 and Tier-2 have the same four subjects i.e. General Intelligence, General Awareness, English language & comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. Although, Tier 2 will also have the Computer Proficiency & Knowledge section in the examination. The book list for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Preparation is as follows:

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SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Pattern

The SSC CHSL 2024 exam will be conducted in two stages or tiers which are Tier 1 and Tier 2. Exam patterns of all the Tiers are discussed below.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Candidates will get 60 minutes to complete the examination whereas candidates who have opted for scribe will get a total of 80 minutes to complete the examnation.

SubjectsTotal Marks
General Awareness50
General Intelligence 50
Quantitative Aptitude50
English Language50
Total200 

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

TierSessionSubjectNumber
of Questions		Maximum MarksTime allowed
IISession-I
(2 hours
& 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) (1 hour & 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as  per Para-8.1 and 8.2)
  Section-II:
Module-I:            English Language & Comprehension
Module-II:          General Awareness		40
20
Total = 60		60*3
= 180		 
  Section-III:
Module-I:        Computer Knowledge Module		1515*3
= 45		15 Minutes (20   minutes for the      candidates eligible      for scribe as per Para-8.1 and 8.2)
 Session-IISection-III:
Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module		Part A: Skill Test for DEOs.–15 Minutes (20 minutes for the   candidates eligible  for scribe as per Para-8.1 and 8.2)
   Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.–10 Minutes (15 minutes for the      candidates eligible       for scribe as per Para-8.1 and 8.2)

SSC CHSL Subject Wise Best Books

Candidates who Applied Online for the SSC CHSL 2024 examination have started their preparation for the examination scheduled to be held between 1st to 12th July 2024. The list of best books for each subject has been provided below to guide aspirants throughout their preparation journey.

SSC CHSL Best Books for General Intelligence

The section on general intelligence consists of various kinds of verbal, non-verbal reasoning, analytical and logical reasoning that tests a candidate’s intelligence. Here are some of the best books that can prove highly effective for general intelligence preparation.

The list of best books for general intelligence is as follows:

  • A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
  • A New Approach to Reasoning – Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical by BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwali

SSC CHSL Best Books for Quantitative Aptitude

The quantitative aptitude section deals with various mathematical concepts such as profit and loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Algebra, Mixture and Alligations, Data Interpretation, Probability, etc.

The list of best books for quantitative aptitude is as follows:

  • NCERT Mathematics from Class 6th-11th
  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Dr. R.S Aggarwal
  • Magical Book on Quicker Maths By M Tyra
  • Fast Track by Rajesh Verma
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SSC CHSL Best Books for the English Language & Comprehension

The English language section consists of questions from various topics like Reading Comprehension, Idioms & Phrases, Cloze Test, Direct Indirect Speech, Spot the errors, Synonym antonyms, etc.

The list of best books for the English language is as follows:

  • Objective General English by S.P Bakshi
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • High School English Grammar and Composition by P.C. Wren, H. Martin

SSC CHSL Best Books for General Awareness

The General Awareness section consists of topics such as current affairs, history, geography, scientific research, polity, economy, general policies, awards and honors, books, authors, etc.

The list of best books for General Awareness is as follows:

  • Monthly Magazine (Pratiyogita Darpan or Competition Success Review)
  • Current Affairs
  • Manorama Yearbook 2024
  • Lucent’s General Knowledge

In addition to that aspirants can read newspapers and check Oliveboards daily, weekly, and monthly current affairs blogs for the latest updates on current affairs.

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SSC CHSL Best Books for Computer Knowledge & Proficiency

Only the Tier-2 exam consists of the Computer Knowledge & Proficiency section. In the computer section, questions related to basic computer knowledge like working with computers, devices, hardware, e-mail, MS Office, and other online activities.

The list of best books for Computer Knowledge & Proficiency is as follows:

  • Computer Awareness by Arihant Publishers
  • Computer Knowledge for Competitive Exams by Dr. P.K. Pandey
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Best Books for SSC CHSL – Conclusion

That was all about the best books for SSC CHSL preparation. We hope that this blog will help aspirants in selecting the best resources for SSC CHSL preparation. For more updates, stay connected with Oliveboard.

Best Books for SSC CHSL – Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 Which is the best book to prepare General Awareness section of SSC CHSL?

Ans. Manorama Yearbook is the best book to prepare General Awareness section of SSC CHSL

Q.2 Which is the best book to prepare General Intelligence & Reasoning section of SSC CHSL?

Ans. A Modern Approach to verbal and non-verbal reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal.

Q.3 Which is the best book to prepare Quantitative Aptitude section of SSC CHSL?

Ans. Fast Track by Rajesh Verma is the best book to prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section of SSC CHSL.

Q.4 Which is the best book to prepare English section of SSC CHSL?

Ans. Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi is one of the best books to prepare English section of SSC CHSL

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