SSC CHSL 2023 Tier II – Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Staff Service Commission (SSC) Common Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination is considered one of the easiest exams among the competitive exams fraternity. Applications for 2023 have been filled out, and candidates eagerly await the next notification. You will be updated about notifications concerning admit cards, syllabus changes or any other important notifications.

Now when we are approaching the final stretch of the exam preparation, it’s important to make a checklist of the syllabus topics and see how aligned you are with the exam pattern. So, let’s go.

SSC CHSL 2023 Exam Pattern

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Tier II

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SSC CHSL 2023 Syllabus

Mathematical Abilities

• Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, and Relationship between Numbers.
• Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Time and distance, Time and Work.
• Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
• Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts. Triangle and its various kinds of centers, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, and common tangents to two or more circles.
• Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
• Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1, etc.
• Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation, calculation of simple probabilities

Reasoning & General Intelligence

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. These will include questions on

• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic operations
• Symbolic/ Number Analogy
• Trends
• Figural Analogy
• Space Orientation
• Semantic Classification
• Venn Diagrams
• Symbolic/ Number Classification
• Drawing inferences
• Figural Classification
• Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
• Semantic Series
• Figural Pattern-folding and completion
• Number Series
• Embedded figures
• Figural Series
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Word Building
• Social Intelligence
• Coding and de-coding
• Numerical operations
• Other subtopics if any

English Language and Comprehension

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Synonyms
• Antonyms, and their correct usage
• Spot the Error
• Fill in the Blanks
• Synonyms/ Homonyms
• Antonyms
• Spellings/ Detecting misspelled words
• Idioms & Phrases
• 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
• Two or more comprehension Passage

Computer Knowledge Module

• Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, and Keyboard shortcuts.
• Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.
• Working with the Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
• Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojans, etc.), and preventive measures.

Skill test for Data Entry Operator

Candidates must type 8,000 Key Depressions per hour in 15 minutes on an English document with 2000-2200 strokes/key depressions.

Only Data Entry Operators take the Skill Test. Other posts i.e. LDC/ JSA take the Typing Test.

For Skill Test:

• Module II of Section III has Skill Test/ Typing Test in Session II on the same day.
• Skill Test/ Typing Test is qualifying only.
• Errors in the Skill Test are calculated up to 2 decimal places.
• Skill Test is compulsory for Data Entry Operators. No one can skip it.

For Typing Test:

Typing Test is in Hindi or English.

• Candidates choose the medium of the Typing Test i.e. Hindi or English in the online Application Form.
• The choice of Typing Test is final. No change in the medium of Typing Test.
• English medium candidates type 35 words per minute (w.p.m.)
• Hindi medium candidates type 30 words per minute (w.p.m.)
• The speed is based on the accuracy of typing on the computer of a given text passage in 10 minutes.

Takeaways

SSC CHSL Exam 2023 is drawing nearer. Before you move forward, make sure that all the topics on your list have been checked. It will help you assess your progress and understand why you’re doing good or badly in the mock tests. For mock tests, try our FREE Mock Tests like Topic Tests and Free Quizzes. And if you have any queries or doubts, we are just a call away. Happy Prepping!