SSC CHSL Exam pattern & Syllabus 2020: The SSC CHSL exam 2020 will have 3 parts of entrance examination. They are tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3. Tier 1 is a multiple choice question exam consisting of four sections namely General Intelligence, General Awareness, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude. This examination will happen on 17th to 28th March 2020.Tier 2 will be having descriptive questions which consists of making the candidate write essays/ letters/applications. This examination will happen on 28th June 2020. Tier 3 will analyse the typing skills of the candidate and this is required only if the candidate is aspiring to be a Data Entry Operator (DEO).
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SSC CHSL Exam pattern for Tier 1 Exam 2020
Question type of Tier 1 is multiple choice questions and it will be conducted in online mode. The question paper comprises of 4 sections:
- General Intelligence
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness/General Knowledge
Number of questions: 100 with a total of 200 marks.
Total marks : 200
Exam duration : 60 minutes
Language : English and Hindi
| Sections | Number of Questions |
| General Intelligence | 25 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Total | 100 Questions |
Each right answer will be rewarded with 2 marks. For each wrong answer 0.5 marks will be deducted.
SSC CHSL Exam pattern 2020 (Tier-II)
This descriptive exam will be in offline mode. The candidates should write essays with a word count of 200-250. If the candidate is asked to write letter or an application, then the word count will be 150-200.
Total marks : 100
Exam duration : 60 minutes
Language : English and Hindi
Qualifying mark : 33%
Exam pattern for Tier 3 of SSC CHSL Exam 2020
Only candidates who have applied for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant, LDC, and Court Clerk posts should attempt tier 3.
Typing speed in English : 35 words per minute
Typing speed in Hindi : 30 words per minute
Number of key depression per hour: 8000
Exam duration : 15 minutes
Syllabus for SSC CHSL exam 2020 in Tier 1:
General intelligence:
| Analogy |
| Number/Alphanumeric Series |
| Syllogism |
| Direction/Ranking |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning |
The candidates must also prepare themselves in topics such as Odd One Out, Coding, and de-coding, Embedded figures, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, etc.
English language:
| · Vocabulary |
| · Grammar |
| · Reading Comprehension |
Quantitative aptitude:
| · Number System |
| · Fundamental Arithmetical Operations |
| · Algebra |
| · Geometry |
| · Mensuration |
| · Trigonometry |
| · Statistical Charts |
General Awareness/General Knowledge:
- Culture and History of India
- World Geography
- Environment
- Economy
- Science Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics, Space Science
- Computer, Mobile and Technology
Syllabus for SSC CHSL exam 2020 in Tier 2:
The candidates should prepare themselves in all the current events in both nationwide as well as international wide. They should also be prepared in general topics such as
- The Ayushmaan Yojna
- Climate Change/ Pollution/ Odd-Even Scheme
- Chandrayaan-II
- Women Safety and Empowerment
- Article 370
- National Register of Citizens
Letter/ Application Writing will mainly test the candidate’s skills in writing the following:
Complain letter regarding increase in pollution in your locality
Application for the post of a manager/ assistant/ clerk etc. in a company
Complain letter regarding trouble faced by common people such as increase in traffic in residential area.
Letter to present views on the effect of digitization on the youth.
Syllabus for SSC CHSL exam 2020 in Tier 3:
The pattern for tier 3 is as mentioned above in this article. The expectation from the candidate is clearly stated there. The aspirant must practise keeping the key press and word count in mind.
