SSC CHSL Mock Test 2020-21

About SSC CHSL

The SSC Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level ( SSC CHSL ) is a nationwide exam conducted for the recruitment to the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants (PA / SA) in various central government departments and ministries.

SSC CHSL Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL Prelims Exam

SSC CHSL Descriptive Exam

• Tier-II Paper will be a descriptive test of 100 marks
• Would be conducted in pen and paper mode
• The duration of the test will be 80 minutes
• The paper would comprise writing of an Essay (200-250 words) and, Letter/ Application of approximately 150-200 words
• It can be taken in either Hindi or English

The paper has been introduced to assess the writing skills of the candidates as it is necessary for government jobs. The minimum qualifying marks in Tier-II would be 33 %. The performance in Tier II would be included for preparing merit.

SSC CHSL Tier-III Typing/Skill Test

Tier-III of the Examination is a skill test/ typing test which is qualifying in nature. It is conducted for those candidates who qualify in the Computer Based Examination (Tier-I) and Descriptive Paper (Tier-II).

• Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer for DEO
• For the post of Data Entry Operator in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG): – A speed Test of not less than 15000 key depressions per hour for data entry work to be ascertained through speed test on Computer
• Such Typing Test will be conducted in English or Hindi and candidates while applying for the Examination, will have to indicate his/ her choice/ option for Skill Test Medium in the Application Form.

SSC CHSL Notification

SSC CHSL 2020-21 Recruitment exam will be conducted for the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants (PA / SA) in various central government departments and ministries. The notification for SSC CHSL Recruitment exam is released in Nov 2020. This page has the information you need to know about the SSC CHSL Recruitment exam like Important Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process, Pay Scale etc.

SSC CHSL Exam Dates

The SSC CHSL Exam dates for 2020-21 recruitment would be released along the notification later this year.

Following are the important dates for the SSC CHSL 2020-21 Recruitment:

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria

Candidates, intending to apply for SSC CHSL Posts should ensure that they fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria specified by SSC in their advertisement.

The eligibility criteria for SSC CHSL Recruitment is as follows

Age Criteria

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 27 years

Educational Qualifications

• As per the notification, the minimum essential qualification for the post of Data Entry Operator is 12th Standard Pass in Science Stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or Equivalent.
• With respect to other posts, the required qualification is 12th standard or Equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or a University.

SSC CHSL Vacancy - Details

The vacancies below provided are for the year 2019-20. 

Post-wise Details

The total of vacancies – 4893, is divided into 3 posts – Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA)/ Sorting Assistant (SA) and Data Entry Operator(DEO). The details are as per below -:

SSC CHSL Application Process

Prerequisites for Applying Online

Before applying online, candidates should,

• scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) and signature adhere to the required specifications as given in Annexure III to this Advertisement.
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
• keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges

The application fee for SSC CHSL Recruitment Exam is Rs. 100. All women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying application fee.

Steps to Apply for SSC CHSL Exam Online

• Online submission of the application must be done on the official website: www.ssc.nic.in. Instructions are available on the website.
• Once the application form is duly filled, a page will be generated that shows the Registration number. Either take a print out of that page or write it down somewhere for future reference.
• All details must be filled very carefully as any requests to change/modify data are not entertained whatsoever.
• The fee can be paid online or through cash (challan).

SSC CHSL Admit Card

SSC CHSL admit card for each tier is made available 10-15 days prior to the exam date. You can get all the latest updates about SSC CHSL Admit card in this blog. 

SSC CHSL Syllabus

SSC CHSL Prelims Syllabus

General Intelligence

Semantic Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic Operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing Inferences, Figural Classification, Figural Pattern – folding and completion, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Embedded figures, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Word Building, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Coding and Decoding

English Language

Spot the Error, Cloze Passage, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One 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

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic, Number Systems, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Ratio and Proportion, Averages Mixtures and Allegation, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and distance, Time and work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistical Charts

General Awareness:

Questions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person - History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research.