SSC CHSL

Candidates do not need to upload scanned images of their photographs on the SSC CHSL application form. The new application module on the website- ssc.gov.in captures live photos of candidates. For capturing SSC CHSL live photo, candidates need to have a webcam on a computer/ laptop or an Android device for capturing live photo. Candidates need to fulfill the following requirements for live photo.

• Find a place with good light and plain background.
• Camera should be at eye level.
• Position yourself directly in front of the camera and look straight.
• Do not wear a cap, mask, glasses or spectacles.

However, candidates need to upload the scanned image of their signature on the form.

Candidates need to carry the SSC CHSL admit card to the allotted exam centre on the day of the exam. Along with the admit card, candidates also need to carry three passport size photos and photo ID proof. The official website informs, “Candidates are advised to keep sufficient copies of the same photograph, which was uploaded in the online application form, with them till the completion of the entire examination process to facilitate easy identification.” Documents that can be carried as a photo ID proof are:

• Voter’s ID
• Driving License
• ID Cards issued by the Government or other Offices where a candidate may be working

The candidates should note down that affidavits in support of date of birth and ration card in support of identity proof will not be considered by the Commission as valid identity proofs.

The SSC CHSL examination comprises two phases, namely Tier 1 and Tier 2, each with distinct syllabi encompassing varying sections, topics, and difficulty levels. The SSC CHSL Tier-1 Exam Pattern for 2024 consists of four subjects: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Each subject carries 25 questions, with a total of 100 questions in the entire Tier-1 paper. The allocation of marks for each subject is equal, with 50 marks allocated to English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness, summing up to a total of 200 marks for the entire Tier-1 examination. 

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern for 2024 reveals a comprehensive structure. This stage of the examination is divided into two sessions, Session 1 and Session 2, both taking place on the same day. In Session 1, candidates will encounter Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3. On the other hand, Session 2 is dedicated to Module 2 of Section 3. Tier 2 comprises three sections, each featuring two modules. Session 1 encompasses Section 1, which involves Module 1 focusing on Mathematical Abilities and Module 2 covering Reasoning and General Intelligence. Section 2 includes Module 1 dedicated to English Language and Comprehension, and Module 2 concentrating on General Awareness. Lastly, Section 3 in Session 1 comprises Module 1, which is the Computer Knowledge Module. In Session 2, Section 3 continues with Module 2, which involves the Skill Test/Typing Test Module.