SSC CHSL Exam Pattern:

1. Tier 1 (Online Exam) – 200 Questions (1 mark each)

o General Intelligence (Reasoning) – 50 Questions

o General Awareness – 50 Questions

o Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Questions

o English Language – 50 Questions

2. Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper) – Essay and Letter Writing

o 100 Marks

3. Tier 3 (Skill Test / Typing Test) – Based on the post applied for

Time Duration:

• Tier 1: 60 minutes

• Tier 2: 1 hour

• Tier 3: Varies by post

Study Plan (3-Month Strategy)

Week 1-4: Foundation & Basic Concepts

1. Day 1-7: Focus on General Intelligence and Reasoning

o Practice puzzles, series, blood relations, seating arrangements, syllogisms, and coding-decoding.

o Take daily mock tests to improve speed.

2. Day 8-14: Focus on Quantitative Aptitude

o Cover topics like Number System, Simplification, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, and
Probability.

o Practice 30-40 problems daily.

3. Day 15-21: Focus on English Language

o Improve vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases.

o Focus on grammar (tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, etc.) and comprehension.

o Read one English newspaper daily and solve one mock test.

4. Day 22-28: Focus on General Awareness

o Study History, Geography, Polity, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Current Affairs.

o Make use of daily current affairs resources.

o Revise the previous day’s current affairs every week.

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Week 5-8: Intensive Practice & Strengthening Weak Areas

1. Day 29-35: Practice Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude regularly.

o Focus on time management, attempt 20-30 full-length mock tests.

o Analyze each test to identify weak areas.

2. Day 36-42: Focus on English Language and General Awareness

o Solve reading comprehension, cloze test, fill-in-the-blanks, and error detection problems.

o Revise current affairs from the last 2 months.

3. Day 43-49: Continue practicing reasoning and quant, but also devote time to Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper)
Preparation.

o Practice writing essays and formal/informal letters.

o Focus on topics like social issues, current affairs, etc.

Week 9-12: Mock Tests & Revision

1. Day 50-56: Full-length mock tests, analyze weak sections.

o Take at least 3 full-length mock tests a week.

o Focus on speed and accuracy.

2. Day 57-63: Tier 1 Revision

o Revise key formulas, shortcuts for Quant, and English grammar rules.

o Go through reasoning puzzles.

3. Day 64-70: Tier 2 Focus

o Final revision of essays and letter writing.

o Focus on improving writing speed.

4. Day 71-84: Final Intensive Revision

o Go over all sections once more.

o Focus on practicing weak areas.

o Revise key current affairs, formulas, and practice mock tests.

Daily Study Time Allocation (8-10 hours)

• Morning (2-3 hours): Start with the most difficult topic (Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness).

• Afternoon (2-3 hours): Focus on Reasoning and English.

• Evening (2-3 hours): Solve mock tests and previous year papers.

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Weekly Targets

• Mock Tests: Attempt at least 2 full mock tests per week to assess your performance and improve time
management.

• Revision: Revise important formulas, shortcuts, and grammar rules.

Tier 2 Preparation

• Essay Writing: Write 1-2 essays on current topics each week. Focus on structure (Introduction, Body,
Conclusion) and clarity of ideas.

• Letter Writing: Practice writing letters (formal/informal) and revise formats.

Final Week Before Exam

• Revise all topics in short bursts (1-2 hours each topic).

• Focus on weak sections.

• Do not take new topics; focus solely on revision and practicing mock tests.

Key Tips:

1. Consistency is Key: Stick to the plan and be regular with practice.

2. Mock Tests: They are essential for improving accuracy, speed, and understanding the exam pattern.

3. Time Management: Develop the skill to manage time while attempting the paper.

4. Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Allocate at least 30 minutes daily for current affairs.

5. Physical and Mental Health: Ensure a balanced lifestyle with adequate sleep and exercise.

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 3-Month Study Time Table for SSC CHSL

Morning Session (3 hours)

Time Activity

6:00 AM - 7:30 AM Quantitative Aptitude (Focus on Basics, Shortcuts, Formulas)

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM General Awareness (Current Affairs, History, Polity, Science)

Mid-Morning Break (1 hour)

Late Morning Session (2 hours)

Time Activity

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Reasoning (Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, etc.)

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension)

Lunch Break (1 hour)

Afternoon Session (2 hours)

Time Activity

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Quantitative Aptitude (Advanced problems, Time & Work, Probability)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM General Awareness (Revision of Current Affairs & Static GK)

Evening Break (30 minutes)

Evening Session (2 hours)

Time Activity

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Reasoning (Advanced topics, Number Series, Verbal Reasoning)

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Essay Writing / Letter Writing (Practice writing essays and letters)

Night Session (1-2 hours)

Time Activity

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Mock Test (Full-length test or topic-specific)

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM Review & Analysis (Go over mock test, identify weak areas)

Weekly Breakdown

Monday to Saturday:

• Morning Sessions: Focus on building conceptual understanding and covering theory.

• Afternoon & Evening: Practice mock tests, revise topics, and analyze performance.

Sunday (Review & Practice Day):

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 • Morning: Revision of the week's topics (Quant, Reasoning, English, General Awareness).

• Afternoon: Take a full-length mock test to assess overall progress.

• Evening: Focus on writing practice for Tier 2 (Essay/Letter Writing).

• Night: Analyze mock test performance, identify weak areas, and improve accordingly.

Important Notes:

• Mock Tests: Aim to take at least 2-3 full-length mock tests per week. Focus on speed and accuracy.

• Breaks: Take short 10-minute breaks every 1-1.5 hours to refresh your mind.

• Current Affairs: Read newspapers or online current affairs resources daily (30 minutes).

• Weekend Practice: Use Sundays to revise the week's progress and assess your weak areas.

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