What to Expect in SSC CHSL 2024 Exam? Know Important Topics

SSC CHSL 2024 Important Topics

The Staff Selection Commission is going to conduct the SSC CHSL 2024 Tier-1 examination from 1st to 12th July 2024. Candidates appearing for the SSC CHSL 2024 examination have around 3 months left for the exam, aspirants should plan their preparation in a very strategic way in order to cover most of the Important Topics for the SSC CHSL Tier 1 examination 2024.

In this article, we will discuss the SSC CHSL Important Topics and will provide you with what type of questions you can expect in the SSC CHSL 2024 examination and will provide you with sample questions for the Tier 1 examination.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2024: Important Dates

The official notification for the SSC CHSL Exam 2024 has been released on 8th April 2024 and according to the SSC Exam Calendar, the SSC CHSL exam will be held in July 2024. Candidates can check the Important Dates for the SSC CHSL Exam provided in the table below:

Events	Dates
SSC CHSL Notification 2024	8th April 2024
SSC CHSL Registration Process	8th April 2024
SSC CHSL Last Date to Apply 2024	7th May 2024
SSC CHSL Last Date to Payment Fees	8th May 2024
Correct Window Form Dates	10th May 2024 to 11th May 2024 (23:00)
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Application Status 2024	To be Announced
SSC CHSL Tier-1 Admit Card 2024	To be Announced
SSC CHSL Exam Date 2024 (Tier-1)	1st to 5th and 8th to 12th July 2024

Check: SSC CHSL Study Plan

SSC CHSL Important Topics – What is the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern?

Before going to SSC CHSL Important topics for the Tier 1 examination, you must be aware of the Tier 1 exam pattern.

Paper	Subjects	Questions	Total Marks
1	General Awareness	25	50
2	General Intelligence	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Language	25	50
	Total	100	200

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

Check: SSC CHSL Syllabus

SSC CHSL Important Topics – Important Changes in Paper Pattern

This time SSC has introduced some changes in the paper pattern. Let us know what they are:

• The Questions asked in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam will be in a jumbled format.
• Previously in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam, the questions were used to be asked according to the sections.
• However, from this time the questions will appear randomly on the screen and have to be solved accordingly.

Now, you are clear with the exam pattern and changes in the paper pattern that will occur in the upcoming SSC CHSL examination. Let us now focus on the important topics and what type of questions we can expect in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 examination.

What to Expect in SSC CHSL Important Topics For Quant Section?

In the SSC CHSL Quant section you can see the following pattern in the paper:

• Data Interpretation (3 to 5 Qs)
• Algebra (3 to 4 Qs)
• Geometry (2 to 3 Qs)
• Mensuration (2 to 4 Qs)
• Trigonometry (2-3 Qs)
• Arithmetic [10 Qs] (Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Interest, Speed Time & Distance, Time & Work, Percentages, Number System, Average)

1. DATA INTERPRETATION (Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Graph)

You can expect 3 to 5 Questions in DI in which you are given data in the form of visuals, like table, graph, chart, etc., and a set of questions that follow. Let us have a look at the type of questions asked in the examination.

Study the following and answer the questions

The given Bar Graph presents the sale of a particular brand of the car by three showrooms, A, B, and C (in multiples of 100) during the months Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr 2016

Q1) What was the average number of cars sold by A during Feb-Apr, 2016?

1. 250
2. 350
3. 300
4. 375

Correct Answer: “2”

Q2) What is the ratio of a number of cars sold by A in Jan-Feb, 2016 to that of cars sold by B during Mar-Apr, 2016?

1. 8 : 17
2. 5 : 8
3. 12 : 19
4. 10 : 19

Correct Answer: “4”

Q3) If the cars sold by A and B all found to be in perfect order, but the cars sold by C were found to be defective to the extent of 15%, 10%, 8%, and 6%, respectively in Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr 2016, then what is the ratio of non-defective cars sold by C to that of all cars sold by A and B during Jan-Mar 2016?

1. 117 : 1400
2. 384 : 1385
3. 489 : 1300
4. 255 : 1348

Correct Answer: “3”

2. ALGEBRA

You will get 3-4 questions from basic algebraic identities, elementary surds, etc.

Sample Questions

Q1) If (3x + 1)³ + (x – 3)³ + (4 – 2x)³ + 6 (3x + 1) (x – 3) (x – 2) = 0, then x is equal to:

1. 1
2. -1
3. 1/2
4. -1/2

Correct Answer: “2”

Q2) Which of the following has to be added to 16x²-38x+23 to make it a perfect square?

1. -2x+2
2. -x+3
3. -2x-2
4. -x-3

Correct Answer: “1”

Q3) If p and q are positive integers and p²-q²= 59, then find the value of (1/p) + (1/q)

1. 59/870
2. 29/870
3. 3/87
4. 133/870

Correct Answer: “A”

3. GEOMETRY

There will be 2-3 questions from the elementary geometric figures, Triangles, and their various types, Circles, etc.

Sample Questions

Q1) In the ΔABC measure of angle B is 90º. If cosecA = 13/12, AB = 10 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side AC?

1. 24
2. 12
3. 14
4. 26

Correct Answer: “D”

Q2) Calculate the length of the tangent (in cm) which is drawn from a point at a distance of 13 cm from the centre and the largest chord of that circle is 10cm.

1. 10
2. 12
3. 15
4. 16

Correct Answer: “B”

4. MENSURATION

You can expect 2-3 questions of a moderate level. These questions will be time-consuming. Below are a few sample questions for practice.

Q1) The edge of a cube is 14 cm. The volume of the largest cylinder ice cube that can be formed out of it is.

1. 2200 cu. cm
2. 2000 cu. cm
3. 2156 cu. cm
4. 2400 cu. cm

Correct Answer: “3”

Q2) A rope makes 25 rounds of a cylinder with a base radius of 15 cm. How many times can it go round a cylinder with base radius 25 cm?

1. 100
2. 75
3. 80
4. 65

Correct Answer: “2”

5. TRIGONOMETRY

You will get 2-3 questions from trigonometric identities, heights and distance, etc.

Sample Questions

Q1) If x and y are acute angles such that their sum is less than 90°. If cos (2x-20°) = sin (2y+20°), then the value of tan (x+y) is.

1. 0
2. 1
3. 1/√3
4. √3

Correct Answer: “B”

Q2) The value of tan1ºtan2ºtan3º………………………….tan89º is

1. 1
2. -1
3. 0
4. None of these

Correct Answer: “1”

6. ARITHMETIC

This topic consists of a mixture of questions based on the arithmetic topics like Time & Work, TSD, SI-CI, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, etc. Expect 10 questions on this topic. 

Sample Questions

Q1) By selling an article for Rs. 144, a shopkeeper loses 28%. What should be the selling price for bringing down the loss to 14%?

1. 172
2. 180
3. 176
4. 178

Correct Answer: “1”

Q2)  A shopkeeper normally allows a discount of 10% on the marked price of each article. During a sale season, he decides to give two more discounts, the first being at a rate of 50% of the original and the second at a rate of 40% of the first. What is the percentage rate of the equivalent single discount?

1. 13.27
2. 16.21
3. 11.25
4. 14.85

Correct Answer: “2”

What to Expect in SSC CHSL Important Topics For General Intelligence & Reasoning Section?

In the SSC CHSL General Intelligence & Reasoning section you can see the following questions in the paper:

• Analogy (4-6 Qs)
• Classification (4-5 Qs)
• Series (4-5 Qs)
• Coding-Decoding (1-2 Qs)
• Word Building (2-3 Qs)
• Direction and Distances (1-2 Qs)

1. ANALOGY

There will be 4-6 Qs from Figure Based, Symbolic Type, Sematic, Number. Here are a few sample questions for practice. Want to practice more? Take a free test here

Q1) Which letter-pair will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
FJ, HL, ? , LP, NR

1. IN
2. GM
3. JM
4. JN

Correct Answer: “4”

Q2) Select the option that is related to the third letter-pair in the same way as the second letter-pair is related to the first letter-pair.
DJ : HT : : HM : ?

1. LW
2. JK
3. LP
4. PY

Correct Answer: “1”

2. CLASSIFICATION

You can expect 4-5 Qs from this topic. You can practice the important classification questions here.

Sample Questions

Q1) Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

1. DFHJ
2. CEGI
3. QSUV
4. JLNP

Correct Answer: “3”

Q2) Three of the following four words are alike in a certain way and one is different.
Pick the odd word out.

1. Jeep
2. Ship
3. Car
4. Truck

Correct Answer: “2”

3. SERIES

Instructions: In each of the following questions a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series: 

1. 325, 259, 204, 1160, 127, 105, ?

A. 94
B. 96
C. 98
D. 100

Correct Answer: “A”

2. 1, 5, 25, 125, ?, ?, ?.

A. 245, 485, 965
B. 225, 325, 425
C. 625, 3225, 15605
D. 625, 3125, 15625

Correct Answer: “D”

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4. CODING-DECODING

Here you can get 1-2 questions on this topic

Sample Questions

Q1) If in a certain code, ‘RESPONSES’ is written as ‘ESRONPESS’, then how can ‘SIGNATURE’ can be written in the same code?

A. ISNGTARUE
B. ERUTANGIS
C. GISTANERU
D. IGSATNREU

Correct Answer: “D”

Q2) If BUILDING is coded as 4152 759 6 and RIVER as 85308, what will be the code for BRIDGE?

A. 485067
B. 485670
C. 458760
D. 485760

Correct Answer: “D”

5. WORD BUILDING

2-3 questions will be based on word formation, logical sequence, matrix, and meaningful sequence.

Q1) From the given alternative words, select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word. IMMEDIATELY

A. DIALECT
B. LIMITED
C. DIAMETER
D. DICTATE

Correct Answer: “B”

Q2) From the given alternative words, select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word. NEIGHBOURHOOD.

A. GROUND
B. HONOUR
C. BRAND
D. ROUGH

Correct Answer: “C”

6. DIRECTIONS AND DISTANCE

Q1)  A is to the east of B. B is to the north of C. C is to the south of D. Then, B is in which direction with respect to D?

A. North
B. North-East
C. South
D. Can’t be determined

Correct Answer: “D”

Q2) If the south becomes North-West, then what will North-West become?

A. South
B. North
C. South-East
D. East

Correct Answer: “D”

What to Expect in SSC CHSL Important Topics For the English section?

The English section of SSC CHSL is moreover the same as of SSC CGL exam. You can expect to see the following topics:

• Reading Comprehension/ Cloze Test
• Vocabulary Section
• Grammar

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1. READING COMPREHENSION/ CLOZE TEST

You can expect this topic for 5 marks.

Sample Questions

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

With the groundwater table receding alarmingly, an ostrich mentality will only increase water woes. Deficit rainfall (1) ______ indiscriminate extraction of groundwater (2) ______ two major reasons for (3) ______ situation. Government must promote (4) ______ harvesting and conservation. Citizens must (5) ______ learn to use water judiciously or else the State will run out of water like Cape Town.

Q1) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

1. unless
2. also
3. and
4. but

Correct Answer: “3”

Q2) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

1. is
2. was
3. be
4. are

Correct Answer: “4”

Q3) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3.

1. those
2. a
3. their
4. the

Correct Answer: “D”

Q4) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.

1. crop
2. seed
3. water
4. soil

Correct Answer: “3”

Q5) Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

1. although
2. also
3. already
4. anyhow

Correct Answer: “2”

2. VOCABULARY SECTION

You can get 10-11 Qs in the vocabulary section. Questions that can be asked from the topics are: Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Phrase Idiom meaning, etc. Let’s have a look at the probable questions that can be asked in the upcoming SSC CHSL examination.

Sample Questions

Q1) Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CAMOUFLAGE

1. exhibit
2. expose
3. divulge
4. disguise

Correct Answer: “4”

Q2) Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
VIRULENT

1. dangerous
2. powerful
3. lethal
4. amicable

Correct Answer: “4”

3. GRAMMAR

You can expect 7-8 Questions from the Grammar section. This section will test your compatibility with phrase replacement, error spotting, fill in the blanks, etc. You will also have 2-3 questions on Active Passive Voice and Direct Indirect Speech. These questions will be easy and will only test how well you can convert one speech/ voice into another form. Here are a few sample questions that can be asked in the examination.

Sample Questions

Q1) Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
We will use enamel paint on this wall because it gives a best finish.

1. because it gives
2. a best finish
3. enamel paint on this wall
4. We will use

Correct Answer: “2”

Q2) Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mahesh said to the interviewer, “Sir, I was in charge of the production unit at my previous office.”

1. Mahesh told the interviewer I was in charge of the production unit at his previous office.
2. Mahesh told the interviewer that he had been in charge of the production unit at his previous office.
3. Mahesh told the interviewer that Sir was in charge of the production unit at my previous office.
4. Mahesh told the interviewer you were in charge of the production unit at my previous office.

Correct Answer: “2”

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What to Expect in SSC CHSL Important Topics For General Awareness Section?

The questions difficulty and topics of GA will be of Higher Secondary (10+2) level. However, you have to be updated with the last 6 months of current affairs and the recent events held. You can expect the following types of questions:

1. History
2. Geography
3. General Policy
4. Scientific Research
5. Current Affairs

1. HISTORY

You can expect 3-5 questions from this topic based on ancient, medieval, modern history. Here are a few sample questions for practice.

Sample Questions

Q1) In the context of the Mughals, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

1. Babur was pushed out of his homeland Farghana by Uzbeks.
2. Babur was related to Ghenghis Khan from his mother’s side.
3. The Mughal court chronicles describe them as the descendants of a legendary Iranian king Afrasiyab.
4. They were the descendants of Taimur on the paternal side.

Correct Answer: “3”

Q2) Who among the following was appointed as the first Viceroy of British India?

1. Lord Irwin
2. Lord Mayo
3. Lord Wavell
4. Lord Canning

Correct Answer: “4”

2. GEOGRAPHY

You can expect 5-10 questions from world geography. Here are a few sample questions asked in the previous year examination:

Sample Questions

Q1) Which of the following, is NOT a Peninsular river?

1. Mahanadi
2. Narmada
3. Krishna
4. Alaknanda

Correct Answer: “D”

Q2) ______ is the only active volcano in South Asia.

1. Narcondam Island
2. Tosham Hills
3. Dhinodhar Hills
4. Barren Island

Correct Answer: “D”

Q3) Which of the following rivers originates from Mahabaleshwar?

1. Tapi
2. Krishna
3. Cauvery
4. Sabarmati

Correct Answer: “2”

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3. GENERAL POLICY

Here you can get 4-5 questions from recent government policy and Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, President, Prime Minister, and Parliament Related Acts ). Here are a few sample questions asked in the previous year examination.

Sample Questions

Q1) Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is associated with the election of the President of India?

1. Article 103
2. Article 78
3. Article 74
4. Article 54

Correct Answer: “4”

Q2) What is the amount of minimum assured monthly pension payable under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) scheme of the Government of India?

1. Rs 2000
2. Rs 4000
3. Rs 3000
4. Rs 1000

Correct Answer: “3”

4. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

You can get 3-4 questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. Practice scientific research questions below.

Q1) Somatotropin’ is another name for _______.

1. Growth hormone
2. Tear gas
3. Digestive juice
4. Laughing gas

Correct Answer: “1”

Q2) Light rays enter the eye through the outer, options: parent structure at the front of the eye called the __________.

1. Cornea
2. Iris
3. Lens
4. Optic nerve

Correct Answer: “1”

Q3) _______ is the primary acid present in ripe bananas.

1. Sulphuric Acid
2. Formic Acid
3. Hydrochloric Acid
4. Malic Acid

Correct Answer: “4”

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5. CURRENT AFFAIRS

Here you can expect questions on recent topics. These topics will test your knowledge of your surroundings. You can expect 6-7 questions on this topic.

This was all from us in this blog SSC CHSL Important topics. All the information provided above in this blog will help you in clearing the upcoming SSC CHSL 2024 examination.

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