SSC CHSL Syllabus 2023 (Out) - Stage wise and topic wise syllabus

Updated on Dec 7, 2022 - 12:05 a.m. IST by Prabakaran K

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2023: The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CHSL 2023 syllabus along
with the official notification on December 6, 2022. The syllabus of SSC CHSL 2023 has been released
at ssc.nic.in. The SSC CHSL syllabus 2023 consists of the topics and sub-topics on which the question
paper will be based. Aspirants preparing for the SSC CHSL exam, are advised to refer to the syllabus
while preparing.
Latest: Download the SSC CHSL syllabus and exam pattern 2022-23 - Click here

SSC conducts the Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam (CHSL) for the post of Lower Divisional
Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA) etc. With the
help of the syllabus of SSC CHSL 2023, aspirants will be able to plan their strategy.

Along with the syllabus, candidates are also advised to know the revised SSC CHSL exam pattern
2023, which consists of the stages, time duration and marking scheme of the exam. The SSC CHSL
syllabus 2023 is released separately for tier 1 as well as tier 2. In this article, aspirants can check all
the details related to the SSC CHSL 2023 syllabus.

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SSC CHSL Stages 2023

Along with knowing the syllabus of SSC CHSL 2023 aspirants will also be keen to know in how many
stages the SSC CHSL is conducted. From the following table, aspirants can check the stages in which
the SSC CHSL exam 2023 will be conducted.

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2023 - Stages/Tiers

Tier Type
 Tier – I Objective Multiple Choice (CBT)

Tier – II Paper in English/Hindi

SSC CHSL syllabus 2023 - Tier 1

The SSC CHSL tier 1 is conducted in computer-based online mode. The SSC CHSL question paper is
based on the questions asked from the following four subjects.

• Reasoning Ability

• Quantitative Aptitude

• General Awareness

• English Language

SSC CHSL Syllabus 2023 - Subject wise

General Intelligence Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill)

 • Number Systems: Computation of Whole
Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship
between numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages,
• Semantic Analogy
Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages,
• Symbolic operations,
Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and
• Symbolic/ Number Analogy,
Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture
• Trends,
and Allegation, Time and distance, Time and
• Figural Analogy,
work.
• Space Orientation,
Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School
• Semantic Classification,
Algebra and Elementary surds (simple
• Venn Diagrams,
problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
• Symbolic/ Number Classification
Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric
• Drawing inferences
figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds
• Figural Classification
of centres, Congruence and similarity of
• Punched hole/pattern-folding & unfoldin
triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles
Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and
subtended by chords of a circle, common
completion
tangents to two or more circles.
• Number Series
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular
• Embedded figures
Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular
• Figural Series
Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere,
• Critical Thinking
Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped,
• Problem Solving
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square
• Emotional Intelligence
Base.
• Word Building
Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric
• Social Intelligence
ratios, Complementary angles, Height and
• Coding and de-coding
distances (simple problems only) Standard
• Numerical operations
Identities like sin2 01D
703 + Cos2 703 =1 etc.,
01D

Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs:

Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram,

Pie-chart.

English Language (Basic Knowledge) General Awareness

 • Spot the Error
• Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms,
Questions are also designed to test knowledge
Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting mis-spelt
of current events and of such matters of
words
everyday observation and experience in their
• Idioms & Phrases
scientific aspect as maybe expected of an
• One word substitution
educated person.
• Improvement of Sentences
The test will also include questions relating to
• Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
India and its neighboring countries especially
• Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
pertaining to History, Culture, Geography,
• Shuffling of Sentence parts,
Economic Scene, General policy and scientific
• Shuffling of Sentences in a passage
research.
• Cloze Passage
• Comprehension Passage.

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SSC CHSL exam pattern 2023

Along with the SSC CHSL 2023 syllabus, aspirants must also know the exam pattern of CHSL. The
Staff Selection Commission mentions the exam pattern of SSC CHSL in the official notification. The
exam pattern is prescribed for all three tiers of recruitment.

The SSC CHSL 2023 exam pattern provides candidates with information like mode of exam, marking
scheme, number of questions asked in the exam etc. As per the SSC CHSL exam pattern, the tier 1
exam is computer based, while tier 2 is conducted in computer-based test and skill test / typing test.
From the following table, aspirants can check the exam pattern of SSC CHSL 2023 in detail.

SSC CHSL tier 1 exam pattern 2023

Total Exam
Subject Total Questions
Marks Duration

General Intelligence 25 50 60 min

 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50

English Language 25 50

General Awareness 25 50

SSC CHSL tier 2 exam pattern 2023

No. of Maximum Time

Session Subject
questions marks allotted

Section 1-

Module 1: Mathematic abilities 30+30= 1 hour for

180 marks
Module 2: Reasoning and General 60 marks each

Intelligence. section. 1

hour and

20
Section 2-
minutes
Module 1: English Language and
40+20= for the
Comprehension 180 marks
60 marks candidates
Module 2: Reasoning and General
eligible for
Intelligence. General Awareness
Session 1 scribe.

15

minutes or

Section 3- 20

Module 1: Computer Knowledge 15 marks 45 marks minutes

Module for the

candidates

eligible for

scribe
 15

minutes or

Section 3- Part A: 20

Module 1: Skill Test/ Typing Test Skill Test - minutes

Module for DEOs. for the

candidates

eligible for

scribe
Session 2

10

minutes or

Part B: 15

Typing minutes
-
Test for for the

LDC/ JSA. candidates

eligible for

scribe

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SSC CHSL Books 2023

As aspirants have already known the exam pattern and the SSC CHSL 2023 syllabus it is time for
them to know which study materials they can rely on. Candidates preparing for the SSC CHSL exam
must check the best books of CHSL for which they will be able to prepare important chapters and
questions asked in the SSC CHSL exam.

With the help of the books, applicants can also make an effective strategy on how to prepare for the
exam SSC CHSL, practise using the solved and unsolved questions mentioned in the exam, know
about the repeating questions and more. From the following table, we have shared the subject-wise
best books.

Best books to prepare for SSC CHSL - English

SSC CGL English Books Authors/Publication House

Perfect Competitive English V.K. Sinha

Quick Learning Objective General English RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal

From Plinth to Paramount Neetu Singh

Wren & Martin – High School English Grammar

Wren & Martin
and Composition

A Mirror of Common Errors Dr Ashok Kumar Singh

Objective General English SP Bakshi (Arihant)

Competitive General English Kiran Prakashan

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading

Arun Sharma
Comprehension

Objective English for Competitive Examinations H M Prasad

Best books to prepare for SSC CHSL Quantitative Aptitude

Best Books for SSC CHSL Quantitative Aptitude Authors

Quantitative Abilities Arithmetic Ability Kiran Prakashan

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Rajesh Verma

Arithmetic For General Competition Vol 1& 2 Neetu Singh

Quantitative Aptitude R.S Aggarwal

Best books to prepare for SSC CHSL Reasoning

Best Books for SSC CHSL Reasoning Authors

Analytical Reasoning M.K Pandey

 A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-
B.S Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
Verbal & Analytical

Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning R.S Aggarwal

Best books to prepare for SSC CHSL General Awareness

Best Books for SSC CHSL General Awareness Authors

General Knowledge Lucent Publication

Manorama Yearbook Mammen Mathew and Philip Mathew

Current Affairs Monthly Magazine and Newspaper

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SSC CHSL question papers 2023

One important study material is the question papers of SSC CHSL. Just like the syllabus of SSC CHSL
2023, the question paper is also released on the official website. SSC releases the CHSL question
papers after the examination is conducted along with the answer key.

Applicants can use their SSC login credentials to download the question paper and SSC CHSL answer
key. By downloading and practising the SSC CHSL question papers, aspirants will be able to improve
their accuracy and time management. Candidates can practice previous years' SSC CHSL question
papers for better preparation for the exam.

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SSC CHSL preparation tips 2023

Now candidates have got an idea about the SSC CHSL 2023 syllabus, question papers, books, exam
pattern etc. It is time to get a quick view on the preparation tips which might help in the preparation
of the exam. From the following pointers, we have shared the SSC CHSL preparation tips.

• Refer to the SSC CHSL syllabus and exam pattern as mentioned in the official notification.

• Download the previous year's questions of SSC CHSL and solve them for efficient preparations of
the exam.

• Make an effective SSC CHSL study plan and make a timetable. Follow the timetable strictly to get
success in the exam.

• Make short notes of SSC CHSL and keep them handy for quick revision.

• Refer to the best study materials for the exam.

• Follow a healthy routine, meditate and eat healthy food.

• Keep a positive attitude before taking the SSC CHSL exam.

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SSC CHSL Syllabus 2023 (Out) - Stage
wise and topic wise syllabus

Question: What is Chsl salary?

Answer:

The starting salary of SSC CHSL is INR 17,000 – 18,000/-.

Question: Is SSC CHSL tough?

Answer:

No, the SSC CHSL is not tough however, due to the high level of the competition it becomes difficult
to qualify. Aspirants who prepare well for the exam will be able to qualify it.

Question: What is a SSC CHSL post?

Answer:

The posts in SSC CHSL are Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal Assistant, Sorting
Assistant, and Data Entry Operator.

Question: Is SSC CHSL easy to crack?

Answer:

Yes, it is easy to crack the SSC CHSL exam.

Question: How many rounds are there in the SSC CHSL 2023 exam?

Answer:

There are three stages in the SSC CHSL exam. SSC CHSL Tier I is objective multiple choice question
paper, Tier II exam consists of objective multiple choice questions and skill test/typing test.

Question: How many questions are there in SSC CHSL Tier I exam?

Answer:

The questions in SSC CHSL exam are 100 in tier 1 computer base online mode.

Question: Who sets the SSC CHSL Syllabus?

Answer:

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) sets the SSC CHSL syllabus.