π SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
π Exam Overview
Exam Name SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) 2025 Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Exam Mode Online (Computer-Based Test) Posts LDC, JSA, PA, SA, DEO Eligibility 12th Pass (or equivalent) from a recognized board Selection Process Tier 1 (CBT) β Tier 2 (Descriptive & Skill Test)
π Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
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Tier 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Section No. of Questions Marks Time Duration General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 60 minutes (Total) General Awareness 25 50 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 English Language 25 50 Total 100 200 1 Hour
π Marking Scheme:
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Correct Answer : +2 marks
β Wrong Answer : -0.50 marks
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Tier 2: Descriptive Paper
Mode Paper Type Marks Duration Offline Essay (200-250 words) & Letter/Application 100 1 Hour
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Tier 3: Skill Test/Typing Test
Post Typing Speed Requirement DEO (Data Entry Operator) 8,000 key depressions per hour LDC/JSA/PA/SA 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi)
π Detailed Syllabus β Unit-wise Breakdown
π§ General Intelligence & Reasoning
Topic Subtopics Verbal Reasoning Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogisms Non-Verbal Reasoning Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding, Embedded Figures Logical Reasoning Statement & Conclusions, Direction Sense, Series
π Recommended Books:
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning β R.S. Aggarwal
π Quantitative Aptitude
Topic Subtopics Arithmetic Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Profit & Loss Algebra Equations, Polynomials, Algebraic Identities Geometry & Mensuration Lines, Angles, Circles, Volume & Surface Area Data Interpretation Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tabulation
π Recommended Books:
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams β R.S. Aggarwal
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic β Rajesh Verma
π English Language
Topic Subtopics Grammar Articles, Tenses, Prepositions, Sentence Correction Vocabulary Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution Comprehension Cloze Test, Passage-based Questions Writing Ability Essay, Letter Writing
π Recommended Books:
Objective General English β S.P. Bakshi
Word Power Made Easy β Norman Lewis
π General Awareness
Topic Subtopics Current Affairs National & International Events History Ancient, Medieval & Modern History of India Geography Physical, Economic & Political Geography Science & Technology Physics, Chemistry, Biology Basics Polity & Economics Indian Constitution, Budget, Important Schemes
π Recommended Books:
Lucentβs General Knowledge
Manorama Yearbook
π Study Plan & Strategy
Study Component Plan of Action Daily Study Hours 5-6 hours (including revision & practice) Mock Tests 1 full-length mock test every 2 days Previous Year Papers Solve past 5 yearsβ papers Time Management 15 mins per section in Tier 1 exam
π Practice Resources:
SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers (SSC Official Website)
Online Test Series (Testbook, Gradeup, Unacademy)
π How to Apply?
Step Action Step 1 Visit SSC Official Website Step 2 Register with basic details Step 3 Fill out the application form Step 4 Upload documents & pay the fee Step 5 Submit the form & print confirmation
π Contact & Support
πΉ Final Tips for SSC CHSL 2025
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Focus on time management and accuracy. β
Practice at least 50 mock tests before the exam. β
Keep track of current affairs (last 6 months). β
Attempt previous year papers regularly.
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