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SSC CHSL Preparation – Subjects and Pattern

How to prepare for SSC CHSL with free practice: which subjects to study, what is covered here and what you must prepare separately.

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Subjects covered on Govexamprep

Core subjects cover the main Tier-I academic areas: Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness and English.

Exam pattern (latest available information)

SectionQuestionsMarks eachMinus for wrong
English Language2520.5
General Intelligence2520.5
Quantitative Aptitude2520.5
General Awareness2520.5
Total10060 minutes

⏱️ 15 minutes for each section. You cannot go back to a section after it ends.

Prepare separately

Later-tier computer knowledge, as given in the notification.

Other selection stages

Skill test / typing test for applicable posts. These are separate from Common Studies.

Official website

ssc.gov.in — each recruitment has its own notification there; always read the latest one before applying.

Completing this practice does not guarantee eligibility, selection or complete syllabus coverage. Patterns and syllabi can change with each notification.