SSC CHSL Tier 1 Mock Tests: exam pattern, marking scheme, time per question and free mocks
SSC CHSL Tier 1 is a 60-minute computer-based test with 100 questions for 200 marks in 4 sections (English Language 25, General Intelligence 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25, General Awareness 25). Marking: +2 for a correct answer and −0.5 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions. MockBazaar's SSC CHSL Tier 1 mocks follow this pattern, with the same timer, question palette and negative marking, and a step-by-step solution for every question.
12th-pass level: LDC, JSA, PA/SA and DEO posts. A single 60-minute paper with four equal sections, followed by Tier 2 and a skill or typing test.
SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
Official source: Staff Selection Commission (ssc.gov.in). Always confirm dates and vacancies in the latest notification there.
Time per question in SSC CHSL Tier 1
There is one timer for the whole paper (60 minutes for 100 questions), so on average you have about 36 seconds per question. Questions you cannot start within that time are usually better skipped and revisited.
| Section | Questions | Time | Seconds per question |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | shared | 36 |
| General Intelligence | 25 | shared | 36 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | shared | 36 |
| General Awareness | 25 | shared | 36 |
Practise section by section
- English Language for SSC CHSL Tier 1: 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Intelligence for SSC CHSL Tier 1: 25 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude for SSC CHSL Tier 1: 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness for SSC CHSL Tier 1: 25 questions, 50 marks
SSC CHSL Tier 1 syllabus by section and topic
Topics asked in SSC CHSL Tier 1
- Partnership
- Boats and Streams
- Ratio and Proportion
- Compound Interest
- Simple Interest
- Discount and Marked Price
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance (Trains)
- LCM and HCF
- Number System (Unit Digit)
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Alphabet Test
- Order and Ranking
- Classification (Odd One Out)
- Letter Series
- Number Series
- Calendar (Day of the Week)
- Clock (Angle Between Hands)
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogy
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Spelling (Correctly Spelt Words)
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks (Grammar)
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy and Banking
- Environment and Ecology
- Indian History and National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- General Science
- Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts)
Posts
Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Postal / Sorting Assistant, Data Entry Operator
Tips
- Quant is basic arithmetic: speed matters more than tricks.
- Clear General Awareness in one pass; do not return to it.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks.
What is the time limit for SSC CHSL Tier 1?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 is 60 minutes long.
Is there negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
Yes. SSC CHSL Tier 1 gives +2 for a correct answer and −0.5 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions.
What are the sections in SSC CHSL Tier 1?
SSC CHSL Tier 1 has these sections: English Language (25 questions, 50 marks), General Intelligence (25 questions, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 questions, 50 marks).
Is CHSL the same paper as CGL Tier 1?
The pattern looks alike, but CHSL questions are set at 12th-pass level and the posts differ.