SSC CHSL Exam 2022 : Notification, eligibility, exam pattern, preparation tips

What is SSC CHSL Exam?
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) CHSL Exam 2022 is a central government exam (‘Government of India”) which is predominantly conducted to enroll candidates to innumerable posts in organizations, departments and ministries. The major subjects involving in SSC exam is GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English. Many among the Keralites are not much aware about SSC CHSL exam and many among them hardly ever apply for the exam. SSC didn’t conduct CHSL exam in the year 2021 and in 2022 SSC released the official notification for the aspirants who have been striving to write the exam. This is the right opportunity for those who dream for a prestigious profession and its not at all a gargantuan task for the contenders to qualify the exam. The exam is held for several Group B and C positions and the chance of cracking the exam is unquestionably higher.
The most engrossing part is that females and other reservation categories are exempted from application payment. The candidates in Kerala will have the provision to write SSC CHSL exam in Kerala.
What is the Basic Qualification to apply for SSC CHSL Exam 2022?
As the name suggests, CHSL stand for Combined Higher Secondary Level exam in which aspirants with Plus two as a minimum qualification are entitled to apply for SSC CHSL 2022 Exam.
LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR SSC CHSL EXAM 2022: 07th March, 2022.
SSC CHSL Exam 2022: Important Dates
| Dates for submission of online applications | 01-02-2022 to 07-03-2022 |
| Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 07-03-2022 |
| Last date and time for making online fee payment | 08-03-2022 |
| Last date for payment through Challan | 10-03-2022 |
| Dates of ‘Window for Application form correction’ and online payment of correction charges | 11.03-2022 to 15.03.2022 |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Tier 1) | May 2022 |
| Dates of Tier -2 Examination (Descriptive Paper). | Will be informed later. |
Scale of pay
- Lower Division Clerk/Junior Secretariat Assistant- Rs.19,900-63,200
- Postal/Sorting Assistant-25,500-81,100
- Data Entry Operator-Pay Level 4- 25,500-81,100, Level 5- 29,200-92,300.
- Data Entry Operator- Pay level- 4- 25, 500-81,100.
Age Limit
- Age Limit – 18-27 years (as on 01.01.2022.)
- Candidates born not before 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2004 are eligible to apply.
SSC CHSL Exam: Application Procedures
Combined Higher Secondary Level exam which comes under Staff Selection Commission is conducted not in an offline mode but in online mode. Also, the online application procedure for SSC CHSL exam has started from the beginning of February (February 01, 2022). For further details the aspirants can follow the official website of Staff Selection Commission. To apply for the exams, there are certain steps to follow and anyone possessing twelfth grade qualification are permitted to apply for this post. The applicants can login to the initial step of the application procedures if you have completed the One-time registration. The Fees is minimal (Rs. 100) for certain categories except women and other backward communities (SC, ST, physically handicapped and Ex-servicemen candidates).
SSC CHSL Exam 2022: Anticipated number of vacancies
Staff Selection Commission has not yet announced the total number of vacancies for SSC CHSL exam 2022. However, the anticipated number of vacancies is 5000.
SSC CHSL Exam 2022: Exam Pattern
In every competitive exam including PSC/SSC/RRB etc. the mode of exam, the medium of instruction and the tiers differ.
Tier 1- Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)
Tier 2- Descriptive Exam
Tier 3- Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test
SSC CHSL Exam 2022: Mark Distribution
| Section | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
How to prepare for SSC CHSL Exam 2022?
Syllabus Pattern
Before every exam preparation, the aspirants should have a perspicuous idea regarding the syllabus and pattern of the exam. The mark distribution for competitive exams vary according to the type of exam. The specialty of SSC CHSL 2022 exam: Equal mark distribution for every subject (25 marks each).
Previous Year Questions
Practicing previous year questions is the next efficacious step. Recurrent practicing of previous questions will surely help the candidates to understand the overall pattern of the exam.
Mock Tests
This is an effective method for our time management. Moreover, this will give an idea about our weak areas which need more focus. The major difference between Kerala PSC and SSC exam is the time duration. For PSC the time allotted is 75 minutes while for SSC the candidates will have minimum time i.e., 60 minutes.
Proper Study Materials
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exam- R.S. Agarwal (S. Chand Publications)
- Objective General English- S.P Bakshi (Arihant Publications)
- Books for General Awareness- Lucent Publications
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