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SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus

SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus – The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) examination to recruit candidates for various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.

The Reasoning section is an integral part of the SSC CHSL examination, testing the logical and analytical abilities of the candidates. It assesses their problem-solving skills, decision-making capabilities, and the ability to comprehend patterns and sequences.

As the SSC CHSL exam dates have been released, scheduled from 1st to 12th July 2024, candidates should start preparing for the SSC CHSL 2024 exam. In this article, we will discuss the detailed SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.

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SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus 2024

To prepare effectively for the SSC CHSL Reasoning section, it is crucial to be familiar with the syllabus. The syllabus outlines the topics and concepts that need to be covered while preparing for the examination.

In this regard, the SSC CHSL Reasoning syllabus for the year 2024 is essential for aspirants to plan their studies strategically. To access the complete syllabus and have a comprehensive understanding of the reasoning section’s requirements, candidates can download the PDF provided by the Staff Selection Commission.

SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus: 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.

ParticularsDetails
CommissionStaff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam NameSSC CHSL 2024
Vacancies3712
SSC CHSL Apply Online Date8th April 2024 to 7th May 2024
CategorySyllabus
Mode of ExamOnline
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Date1st to 5th and 8th to 12th July 2024
Marking SchemeTier 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 ProcessTier 1 and Tier 2
Official websitessc.gov.in
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SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus – Tier I Syllabus

The SSC CHSL Tier I Reasoning Syllabus encompasses a wide range of topics designed to evaluate candidates’ logical thinking and reasoning abilities. It includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions, assessing problem-solving skills, pattern recognition, and critical thinking.

  1. Semantic Analogy
  2. Symbolic operations
  3. Symbolic/ Number Analogy
  4. Trends
  5. Figural Analogy
  6. Space Orientation
  7. Semantic Classification
  8. Venn Diagrams
  9. Number Series
  10. Embedded figures
  11. Figural Series
  12. Critical Thinking
  13. Problem Solving
  14. Symbolic/ Number Classification
  15. Drawing inferences
  16. Figural Classification
  17. Punched hole/ pattern folding & unfolding
  18. Semantic Series
  19. Figural Pattern-folding and completion
  20. Emotional Intelligence
  21. Word Building, Social Intelligence
  22. Coding and de-coding
  23. Other sub-topics if any Numerical operations.
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SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus for Reasoning and General Intelligence

Module II of Section I, which covers Reasoning and General Intelligence, consists of questions on verbal and non-verbal reasoning, emotional intelligence, analogy, classification, logical and analytical reasoning. This is to assess candidates’ mental ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.

S.No.Topics
1.Semantic Analogy
2.Symbolic operations
3.Symbolic/ Number Analogy
4.Trends
5.Figural Analogy
6.Space Orientation
7.Semantic Classification
8.Venn Diagrams
9.Symbolic/ Number Classification
10.Drawing inferences
11.Figural Classification
12.Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
13.Semantic Series
14.Figural Pattern-folding and completion
15.Number Series
16.Embedded figures
17.Figural Series
18.Critical Thinking
19.Problem-Solving
20.Emotional Intelligence
21.Word Building
22.Social Intelligence
23.Coding and de-coding
24.Numerical operations

SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus – Number of Questions

The SSC CHSL Tier II Reasoning Syllabus is a comprehensive guide for the second stage of the examination, focusing on advanced reasoning topics. It evaluates candidates’ analytical and decision-making skills through topics like coding-decoding, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and problem-solving.

S.No.TopicsSub TopicsQuestion weightageDifficulty level
1Number SeriesQuestions on Figural Series, Number Series, and Semantic Series.1-2 QuestionsEasy
2Direction/RankingDirectional sense-based questions3-4 QuestionsEasy-Moderate
3AnalogyQuestions on Figural Analogy, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Symbolic Operations, and Trends2-3 QuestionsEasy
4SyllogismIn a syllogism, a conclusion is inferred from two or three statements that are given. For these questions, the Venn diagram can be used.2-3 QuestionsEasy-Moderate
5Non-Verbal ReasoningPaper-cutting, dice and cubes, a grouping of images, and figure matrix questions2-3 QuestionsEasy
6MiscellaneousOdd One Out, coding and decoding, embedded figures, critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, word building, etc. are a few examples.8-9 QuestionsEasy-Moderate
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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.

SubjectsQuestionsTotal Marks
General Awareness2550
General Intelligence 2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
Total100200 
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SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 2

The SSC CHSL exam pattern has been changed this year, find the updated exam pattern below.

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 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		1515*3
= 45		15 Minutes (20   minutes for the      candidates eligible      for a scribe)
 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 a scribe)
   Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA.–10 Minutes (15 minutes for the      candidates eligible       for a scribe)

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SSC CHSL Reasoning Syllabus – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many rounds will the SSC CHSL 2024 exam have?

Ans. In the SSC CHSL exam, there will be two rounds of online examination (Tier-I and Tier-II).

Q2. What is the number of questions in the SSC CHSL Tier I exam?

Ans. The SSC CHSL Tier I examination consists of 100 objective-type questions.

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