SSC CHSL English Syllabus 2025, Download PDF

SSC CHSL English Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CHSL Notification 2024 on 8th April 2024. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam will be held from 1st to 12th July 2024. Candidates preparing for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam should be aware of the SSC CHSL English syllabus.

It is crucial for candidates to be updated with all the details regarding the SSC CHSL Syllabus 2025, as it is an important starting point for their preparation. In this article, we will discuss the SSC CHSL English syllabus, for each topic and more.

SSC CHSL English Syllabus 2024: Overview

Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the SSC CHSL Notification 2024 must start their preparation as the Notification and the exam dates have been released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 8th April 2024 through their official website. Here we have shared an overview of the SSC CHSL Exam 2024.

Particulars	Details
Commission	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC CHSL Exam
Vacancies	3712
SSC CHSL Apply Online Date	8th April 2024 to 7th May 2024
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Exam	Online
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date	1st to 5th and 8th to 12th July 2024
Marking Scheme	Tier 1: For Each Correct Answer: +2.0 Marks For Each Incorrect Answer: -0.5 Marks
	Tier 2: For Each Correct Answer: +3.0 Marks For Each Incorrect Answer: -1.0 Marks
Selection Process	Tier 1 and Tier 2
Official website	ssc.gov.in

SSC CHSL English Syllabus – Revised Syllabus

The English language section in the SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024 includes various topics such as Spotting Errors, Filling in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting misspelled words, Idioms and phrases, One-word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, and Comprehension Passage.

The article provides an accurate summary of the number of questions from these central topics in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam to be held from 1st to 12th July 2024. This distribution will assist you in preparing for the exam by allocating your focus accordingly.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 1

The SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam will have multiple-choice questions in both English and Hindi for papers 1, 2, and 3. Candidates will get 2 marks for each correct answer, but for every wrong answer, 0.50 marks will be deducted. Candidates should be cautious of this while responding to questions.

Candidates will get a total time of 60 minutes whereas candidates eligible for scribe will get 80 minutes to complete the exam.

Subjects	Questions	Total Marks
General Awareness	25	50
General Intelligence	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Language	25	50
Total	100	200

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024

The SSC CHSL Syllabus for 2024 Tier 1 has a total of 100 questions, for a total of 200 marks. It’s divided into four sections, each with 25 questions and a maximum mark of 50. To prepare well for SSC CHSL 2024, all candidates should keep track of any updates to the syllabus and exam pattern. Below we have listed the topics for each subject of the SSC CHSL Tier 1 examination.

Topic	Description
Vocabulary	Knowledge of words and their meanings.
Synonyms & Antonyms	Understanding of words with similar and opposite meanings.
Homonyms	Words that sound the same but have different meanings.
Error Spotting	Ability to identify and correct grammatical errors in sentences.
Fill in the blanks	Skill to complete sentences or passages by inserting missing words or phrases.
Idioms & Phrases	Familiarity with expressions and phrases that have figurative meanings different from the literal interpretation.
One word substitution	Using a single word to replace a phrase or a longer expression.
Sentence Improvement	Capability to enhance the quality and clarity of sentences by making appropriate changes.
Active & Passive Voice	Understanding of the active and passive voice constructions and the ability to convert between them.
Narration	Knowledge of how to report speech or events in different styles, such as direct and indirect speech.
Cloze Test	Ability to complete a passage with missing words, usually to test understanding of context and grammar.
Reading Comprehension	Skill to understand and interpret written passages, including identifying main ideas, themes, and supporting details.
Sentence Correction	Capacity to identify and rectify errors in sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
Word Swapping	Capability to replace words in a sentence while maintaining the overall meaning and coherence.
Sentence Rearrangement	Skill to rearrange words or phrases to form coherent and logical sentences or paragraphs.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 2

The SSC CHSL exam pattern has been updated, candidates can find the updated exam pattern below.

Tier	Session	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time allowed
II	Session-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 a scribe)
		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	15	15*3 = 45	15 Minutes (20   minutes for the      candidates eligible      for a scribe)
	Session-II	Section-III: Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module	Part A: Skill Test for DEOs.	–	15 Minutes (20 minutes for the   candidates eligible  for a scribe)
			Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.	–	10 Minutes (15 minutes for the      candidates eligible       for a scribe)

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

The candidates will have their comprehension skills evaluated. They will receive two or more paragraphs to read, followed by questions based on them. One paragraph will come from a simple book or story, while the other will be from a current events editorial or report.

Topics	Description
Vocabulary	Knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings.
Grammar	Rules and principles governing the use of language, including syntax, morphology, and semantics.
Sentence structure	Understanding the arrangement and organization of words and phrases to form grammatically correct sentences.
Synonyms	Words with similar meanings or that can be used interchangeably in certain contexts.
Antonyms	Words with opposite meanings or that convey contradictory ideas.
Spot the Error	Ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, or syntax within sentences or passages.
Fill in the Blanks	Skill to complete sentences or passages by inserting missing words or phrases, often testing understanding of context.
Synonyms/ Homonyms	Recognition and understanding of words with similar pronunciations but different meanings (homonyms).
Spellings/ Detecting misspelled words	Ability to identify correctly spelled words and detect misspelled words, testing knowledge of spelling conventions.
Idioms & Phrases	Familiarity with expressions and phrases that have figurative meanings beyond their literal interpretations.
Word Substitution	Skill to replace a group of words or a phrase with a single word that conveys the same meaning or essence.
Improvement of Sentences	Capacity to enhance the quality, clarity, and coherence of sentences by making appropriate grammatical adjustments.
Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs	Understanding of the active and passive voice constructions and the ability to transform sentences between them.
Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration	Ability to convert sentences from direct speech to indirect speech and vice versa while maintaining meaning.
Shuffling of Sentence parts	Skill to rearrange parts of a sentence to create variations or improve clarity and coherence.
Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage	Ability to rearrange sentences within a paragraph or passage to improve flow, coherence, or emphasize certain points.
Cloze Passage	Task involving filling in blanks within a passage with appropriate words to complete the text, testing comprehension.
Comprehension Passage	Skill to understand and interpret written passages, including identifying main ideas, themes, and supporting details.

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