The SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam follows a three-tier selection process. Here's the detailed exam pattern for each tier:

1. Tier-I: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Key Points for Tier-I:

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 200
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Question Type: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
• Medium: English and Hindi (except the English section).

2. Tier-II: Descriptive Paper

Key Points for Tier-II:

• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper).
• Medium: English or Hindi (choose one).
• Qualifying Marks: 33%.
• Purpose: Tests writing skills and grammar.

3. Tier-III: Skill Test/Typing Test (Qualifying Nature)

For Data Entry Operator (DEO):

• Skill Test: Minimum typing speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour on the computer.
• Test Duration: 15 minutes.
• Candidates must type a given printed passage accurately.

For Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):

• Typing Test: Minimum typing speed of:
• 35 words per minute (wpm) in English, or
• 30 words per minute (wpm) in Hindi.
• Test Duration: 10 minutes.

Note: Skill Test/Typing Test is qualifying in nature, and the final merit list is based on performance in Tier-I and Tier-II.

Final Selection Criteria:

• Tier-I and Tier-II Marks are considered for final merit.
• Document Verification is conducted after qualifying all stages.