SSC CHSL Preparation 2022- A Beginner's Guide

Safalta Expert Published by: Kirti Singh Updated Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:58 AM IST

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Are you looking for SSC CHSL Preparation Strategy? If yes then read this article for complete preparation tips and tricks for SSC CHSL 2022.

Candidates taking the SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam should have a well-thought-out study strategy. Thousands of people take the exam each year. As a result, in order to succeed on the exam, students must develop a thorough preparation approach. We have provided some preparation ideas for SSC CHSL 2022 in this article. The constant study plan with strategic hours, practice tests, solving sample papers, and other references to adequate study materials are among our preparation ideas. To begin their exam preparation, candidates must first comprehend the exam structure, marking scheme, and curriculum. Tier 1 objective test, Tier 2 descriptive test, and Tier 3 skill/typing test are also part of the SSC CHSL selection procedure. As a result, candidates should have a well-thought-out strategy in place to pass each tier of the SSC CHSL. Don't be concerned! To learn how to prepare for the SSC CHSL 2022 exam, read the entire article. Follow these pointers to get good grades in SSC CHSL 2022!
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SSC CHSL Preparation

The SSC CHSL test pattern for all tiers is available below for candidates who are preparing for the exam:
 
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern :
 
Tier-I: Objective Test
 
There are four sections in this exam
  • (i) Quantitative Aptitude
  • (ii) General Intelligence
  • (iii) English Language
  • (iv) General Awareness/General Knowledge
The SSC CHSL Exam Pattern for Tier I is as follows:
(Tier I)
Subject
No of Questions
Maximum Marks
General Intelligence. 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
English Language. 25 25
General Awareness 25
 
50


Tier-II: Descriptive Test

Essay and Letter or Application, In English or Hindi language.
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern (Tier-II)
 
Topics Word Count
Maximum Marks
Duration
Essay Writing 200- 60 minutes
Letter/Application 250         100
150-
60 minutes
Writing 200         100  

Tier-III: Skill Test / Typing Test
  • English Medium Typing Test Hindi Medium, 35 words per minute 30-words-per-minute
  •  There are 2000-2200 strokes on the Skill Test (Data Entry Operator) sheet. Candidates must type it in at a rate of 8,000 key depressions per hour on a computer. In order to stay in the safe zone, candidates must score 150+ (UR-Category) out of 200 in prior years' exams.

SSC CHSL Preparation: General Tips to Remember

Here are the general tips for SSC CHSL preparation:
  1. SSC CHSL usually has some repeated questions every year.
  2. Static General Knowledge can be a lot of scoring.
  3. The basic concepts of Maths should be well-set in the mind.
  4. Current affairs are equally important for SSC CHSL Exam Preparation.
  5. Attempting the questions on reading comprehension will help.
  6. Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution & Idioms/phrases are some simple topics that are quite scoring.
  7. Grammar is an essential part of English.
  8. Practicing is the ultimate key to success.

SSC CHSL English Language Preparation

Reading Comprehension, Sentence Re-Arrangement, Sentence Improvement, and Spotting Error and Cloze Test will all be covered in the English Language component of the SSC CHSL. All you need to pass the English Section is good grammar, a large vocabulary, and a thorough knowledge of the content. Thesaurus, dictionaries, and English newspapers can undoubtedly assist you in mastering these skills.
 
Reading Comprehension Preparation
Around five questions are expected from this section. Some essential tips for reading comprehensions are mentioned below that will come in handy:-
  1. Try to find out the tone or the motto of the passage.
  2. Emphasize the Facts Idea or the Main Idea
  3. Read the asked questions so that you can immediately reach the answer that you’re looking for while reading the passage.
  4. Practice more and more passages to improve your reading/solving speed.
  5. Find out the Results/ Implication/ Conclusions of the passage.
Cloze Test Preparation
A total of five questions are expected from this section.
  1. It comprises 5 blanks inside the passage, and all you need to do is fill in the most appropriate.
  2. Eliminating the improbable options will surely help to land the answer.
  3. Try to find the logic behind the phrase, this will redirect you to form the correct sentence.
  4. Go through the grammar rules, so that you get a clear idea of structuring a sentence.
Idioms & Phrases Preparation
 
One Word Substitution and Idioms & Phrases are both included in this section. This portion may just have four questions, but if not completed properly, it can cause you to suffer. You only have one technique for this area, which is to go over all of the questions from previous year's papers and determine the difficulty level.
 
Synonyms & Antonyms Preparation
You must improve your word strength in this area. From this area, about two questions will be asked. Try to pick up as many words as possible from your environment. Try writing down every word you heard/learned in a notepad to help you remember it. Review your notes for the words and their definitions.
 

SSC CHSL General Intelligence Preparation

This section includes all the questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. The test will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern – folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and decoding and other sub-topics involving Numerical operations.
 

SSC CHSL Quantitative Aptitude Preparation

The most difficult and time-consuming subject of the SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam is Quantitative Aptitude. And the new pattern's adjustments have raised the stakes much higher than in previous years. The only section where you can get a perfect score is Quantitative Aptitude. Learn how to do rapid calculations and understand squares, cubes, and square roots, among other concepts. This will assist you in saving time when you answer the questions. The main tiers of questions are Time, Work, and Wages, however, the kind of questions vary from shift to shift. All forms of questions should be practiced but at a basic level. The majority of the questions in Profit, Loss, and Discount were formula-based. You can acquire the answer quickly and easily if you memorize formulas or simple tricks.

SSC CHSL General Awareness Preparation

The questions on general awareness will be at the 10+2 level. One advantage of the GA questions is that you will either know or not know the answer. It is entirely dependent on your knowledge. To remember the proper answers, you must think clearly and calmly. This will ensure that you do not submit wrong answers. Within the first 30 seconds, attempt the questions that you can accurately answer. This test is designed to assess applicants' knowledge and awareness of current events throughout the world.
 

SSC CHSL Preparation Tips, Tricks & Strategies

1 . Make a timetable: A timetable should be prepared by aspirants in order to make their SSC CHSL preparation more planned and disciplined. After you've figured out 'What to prepare?', it's time to figure out 'How to prepare?' Make a schedule that includes both short-term and long-term goals to assist you in preparation for the SSC CHSL. Make attainable goals for yourself. Schedule your study sessions at the times of day when you think you'll be most productive and able to focus. Also, according to the difficulty of the issue, set aside more time.
2. Focus on concepts: Instead of using a rote learning method, aspirants should concentrate on concepts. Throughout your SSC CHSL preparation, focus on grasping the topics. Basic principles will assist you in remembering all of the important concepts for a long time. Furthermore, if you have a firm grasp of the concepts, you will be able to answer inquiries about them with ease.
3. Self-evaluation: For efficient SSC CHSL preparation, aspirants must evaluate themselves on a regular basis. After you've completed any test, evaluate and analyze your answers. Scrutinize the questions for which you provided wrong answers or couldn't provide an answer. Remember to quickly review those topics. While composing example papers, test your speed and correctness. Sample papers might help you build confidence and get more comfortable with writing tests. It also aids you in developing your own approach to answering the questions. If the competitive exam you're studying for has negative grading, don't rely on guesswork.
4. Practice Past Year Question Papers: Aspirants should practice the previous year's question papers to learn about the test pattern, difficulty level, topic-wise distribution of questions, and marking scheme, among other things. Solving past year's exam papers will boost their confidence and improve their ability to solve problems.
5. Mock Tests: Mock Tests are a crucial part of the SSC CHSL preparation process. Candidates should, however, only take practice tests once they have finished their whole syllabus. Their plan will be fine-tuned, and their time management abilities will be sharpened. If at all feasible, take an online mock test; it will help you get a better sense of the exam and how you are managing your time to answer the questions.
6. Maintain a positive attitude and self-assurance: 'Belief' is a highly strong instrument. You must have faith in yourself and your preparation for the SSC CHSL. Spend 10-15 minutes before going to bed reviewing all you learned during the day. Concentration may be improved with some physical activity and meditation. Maintain a stress-free environment throughout your SSC CHSL preparation; in fact, avoid stressful people. You must tell yourself "I Can, I Will" at all times, and trust me, you will!
 

SSC CHSL Exam-taking Strategy

Candidates can check the exam-taking strategy for SSC CHSL below:
 
  • If you find any particular question difficult, make sure that you don’t waste your time by solving it. Instead, you should move to the next question, and if time permits, then only come back to this question later.
  • One thing that is crucial is that you have to clear the sectional cut-off as well as the overall cut-off.
  • So, if in the Exam, you find any particular section a bit challenging, attempt the minimum number of questions that are required to clear the sectional cut-off of that section.
  • Sometimes, the questions can be very tricky. We advise you to read them very carefully before answering.
  • In the Exam, avoid using any shortcut that you are not completely sure about.
  • Avoid the usage of guesswork in the exam.

SSC CHSL Books

To prepare effectively for the SSC CHSL Exam one must have a lot of reference books handy. These books will help the candidates focus better on the subject matter at hand and thus ultimately score well in the exam.
 
The subject wise reference books are:
 
  • Objective General English by SP Bakshi
  • Quick Learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
  • A Mirror of Common Errors by Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
  • Common Errors in English by Kiran Prakashan
  • Words Idioms & Phrases by Arihant Experts
  • Plinth to Paramount by KD Campus
  • Perfect Competitive English by Kiran Prakashan
  • SSC CHSL Books for Quantitative Aptitude
 
  • General Knowledge by Lucent Publication
  • Manorama Yearbook
  • NCERT Books – Class X, XII
  • SSC CHSL Books for Logical Reasoning
 
  • Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
  • Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe
  • A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali.
 
So, in this essay, we have discussed SSC CHSL preparation. You can go ahead with your preparation now that you have this advice on how to prepare for the SSC CHSL Exam! It is critical that you also take SSC CHSL Mock Tests. This will assist you in identifying your areas of weakness and assisting you in improving from one test to the next. You'll also improve your test-taking skills in terms of time management, question selection, and other areas.
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How can I prepare for the SSC CHSL 2022?

Embibe provides a comprehensive list of CHSL preparation materials to make you confident about the exam.

Where can I download the full syllabus of General Awareness for SSC CHSL?

The General Awareness section holds a lot of scope in easy scoring. You can check as well as download the full subject-wise SSC CHSL Syllabus PDF on Embibe.
 

Similar subjects are there in SSC CHSL and SSC CGL. Can I prepare for SSC CGL from the books of SSC CHSL?

No, every book of a particular exam is created keeping the centre of focus as that specific exam only. You can read our article on SSC CGL Books which will guide you better.
 

Can I block the nighttime to give my mock tests?

Yes, nighttime is considered as the ideal time for giving mock tests by many students. However, you have to analyze the mock after the test, and you should NOT leave it for the next day.
 

Where can I get some best preparation strategies for the SSC CHSL 2022?

This article describes the best preparation strategies for SSC CHSL 2022. Read the complete article to learn more.
 

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