SSC CHSL exam 2024: Check Tier 1 exam pattern, important topics for Math section and more

May 22, 2024

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SSC CHSL Exam 2024: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the examination dates for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2024. According to the SSC Calendar 2024, the Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place on July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2024, spanning multiple shifts in a day. The exams will be conducted across various centres nationwide.Candidates will receive individual admit cards with the timings of the test and other information for each shift.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern

The CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern includes four papers, each focusing on a different subject. Paper 1 delves into General Awareness, with 25 questions totaling 50 points. Similarly, Paper 2 investigates General Intelligence, Paper 3 examines Quantitative Aptitude, and Paper 4 evaluates English Language Proficiency, with each paper containing 25 questions worth 50 marks. In total, candidates must answer 100 questions for a total of 200 points. Test takers have 60 minutes to complete the exam, while those who qualify for scribe assistance get 80 minutes.

Section	Subjects	No of Questions	Max Marks	Exam Duration
1	General Intelligence	25	50	60 minutes (80 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)	25	50
4	English Language (Basic Knowledge)	25	50
Total		100	200

Additionally, as per media reports, a few key changes for the 2024 exam has been announced. This includes include an entirely online Tier 1 exam and the addition of a descriptive paper. This new section, worth 100 points, will evaluate candidates’ written communication abilities in 60 minutes, shifting the emphasis from multiple-choice questions to written expression.

SSC CHSL Mathematics Syllabus 2024

The Mathematics section of the SSC CHSL exam is critical because it has the potential to yield high scores if correctly completed. The SSC CHSL Mathematics syllabus covers both basic and advanced mathematical concepts. This section will include questions on a variety of topics. Basic mathematical concepts such as ratio and proportion, LCM and HCF, percentages, speed, time, and distance are covered.
Candidates will also be asked questions about compound and simple interest, partnership, pipes and cisterns, age problems, time and work, average, mixture and allegation, profit loss and discount, and other topics. The syllabus also includes advanced mathematical concepts such as geometry (circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, etc.), mensuration (cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, etc.), data interpretation, trigonometry, and height and distance.

Important topics for SSC CHSL Math section

Mastering key Math topics is pivotal for excelling in both the CHSL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. Proficiency in areas such as Data Interpretation, Geometry, Profit, Loss & Discount, Algebra, and Trigonometry makes achieving success in the SSC CHSL Maths section more attainable, allowing candidates to score high marks in less time. A solid command over these concepts ensures not only high scores but also efficiency and accuracy in answering questions. Here’s the list of topics: