The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam to recruit candidates for various government departments and ministries. As per the SSC Calendar 2025, the SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam is expected to be held between July and August 2025. The SSC CHSL 2025 Exam will consist of two main stages – Tier I and Tier II, both of which will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025
This year the SSC CHSL Notification 2025 will be released on 27th May 2025 and the application process will continue until 25th June 2025. The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam to recruit candidates for various government departments and ministries. The selection process includes:
| Stage | Type | Nature |
|---|
| Tier 1 | Objective Multiple-Choice Questions | Qualifying in nature |
| Tier 2 | Objective Questions + Skill & Typing Test (Three sections with two modules each) | Merit-based |
| Document Verification & Medical Examination | Verification of Documents & Medical Check-up | Mandatory for Final Selection |
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025 Overview
The SSC CHSL 2025 examination will be conducted in two tiers. Both the SSC CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams will be conducted online. The detailed overview of the SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025 is as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Commission | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC CHSL 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Marking Scheme For Tier 1 | Tier 1: For Each Correct Answer: +2.0 Marks
For Each Incorrect Answer: -0.5 Marks |
| Marking Scheme For Tier 2 | Tier 2: For Each Correct Answer: +3.0 Marks
For Each Incorrect Answer: -1.0 Marks |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The SSC CHSL Tier I Exam consists of multiple-choice questions available in both English and Hindi for Tier 1 and Tier 2 CBT Exam. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam details are as follows:
- Marks Distribution:
- Correct Answer: 2 marks.
- Wrong Answer: 0.50 marks will be deducted.
- Time Allotment:
- Regular Candidates: 60 minutes.
- Candidates with Scribe: 80 minutes.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 Marks |
|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 Marks |
|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 Marks |
|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 Marks |
|---|
| Total | 100 | 200 Marks |
|---|
SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The SSC CHSL Tier-II Exam is a crucial stage for candidates applying for Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts. It includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Skill or Typing Test, based on the post.
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Questions: 135
- Total Marks: 405
- Marking Scheme: +3 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers
| Session | Subject | Number
of Questions |
|---|
Session-I
(2 hours
& 15 minutes) | Section-I: (1 hour)
Module-I: Mathematical Abilities
Module II: Reasoning and General Intelligence. | 30
30
60*3 = 180 |
| | Section II: (1 hour)
Module-I: English Language & Comprehension
Module II: General Awareness | 40
20
60*3 = 180 |
| | Section-III: (15 Minutes)
Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module | 15*3 = 45 |
Session-II
15 Minutes | Section-III:
Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test Module | Part A: Skill Test for DEOs. |
| 10 Minutes | | Part B: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA. |
SSC CHSL Typing Test And Skill Test Pattern
Candidates had to appear for the skill test or typing test in Tier 2 of the examination. The details of the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Typing Test and Skill Test pattern are as follows:
- For DEO: Skill Test required
- For LDC & JSA: Typing Test required
| Post | Key Depressions Required | Material Provided |
|---|
| Skill Test For Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 8,000 per hour
Test Duration: 15 minutes | English document with approx. 2000-2200 key depressions |
| Skill Test For DEO in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | 15,000 per hour
Test Duration: 15 minutes | English passage with about 3700-4000 key depressions |
| Typing Test For Lower Division Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDS/JSA) | 10,500 per hour
Test Duration: 10 minutes | English passage with about 9000 key depressions |
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