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Exam overview

What this examination path includes.

The Staff Selection Commission recruits for a range of central-government posts through examinations such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, Selection Post, Stenographer, CPO, JE, and GD Constable.

The post chosen determines the required qualification and later stages. Candidates should use the current SSC notice for vacancy, age, qualification, exam pattern, and post-preference rules.

Eligibility

Check the exact post, year, and notification.

Depending on the examination, the minimum qualification may be matriculation, 10+2, graduation, or an engineering qualification. Age bands, relaxations, physical standards, and skill requirements are post-specific.

Important: This page is an orientation for students. The recruiting authority’s current notice, corrigenda, and official portal determine eligibility.

Selection process and subjects

Compare the main examination routes.

Examination or post Usual minimum qualification Selection process Main subjects
SSC CGL Bachelor’s degree for most posts; certain posts have additional subject or qualification requirements. Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations, with qualifying modules or document verification as specified for the post. Reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, English, mathematical abilities, computer knowledge, data entry, and post-specific modules.
SSC CHSL 10+2 or equivalent; certain data-entry posts may prescribe a particular school-level subject background. Tier-I and Tier-II, including qualifying computer/typing or data-entry skill components as notified. English, general intelligence, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, mathematical abilities, computer knowledge, and skill/typing.
SSC MTS / Havaldar / GD-type routes Usually matriculation; age, physical, and medical rules depend on the examination and post. Computer-based examination plus physical and medical stages where the notified post requires them. Numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness, English or language comprehension, and physical readiness where applicable.

Previous-year papers

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Historical paper · reviewed memory-based reconstruction

SSC CHSL Tier I - 2024-07-05 - Shift 1

2024-07-05 · Multiple sections · 48 reviewed questions

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Accuracy note: This is a reviewed memory-based or reconstructed historical question set, not an official complete examination PDF. It may cover only part of the original paper. Official examination authority notices remain final.

  1. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    The following sentence has been divided into four parts. Identify the part that contains an error.

    This is / a doll / and there is / a umbrella.
    1. This is
    2. a doll
    3. and there is
    4. a umbrella.
  2. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error, or select 'No error'.

    The aeroplane took down / without the passengers after / making a sudden announcement.
    1. making a sudden announcement
    2. No error
    3. without the passengers after
    4. The aeroplane took down
  3. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

    She shall being / travelling / by this time / tomorrow.
    1. travelling
    2. She shall being
    3. by this time
    4. tomorrow
  4. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

    Emily is a American living in Paris for her work.
    1. a American
    2. living in Paris
    3. Emily is
    4. for her work
  5. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (1).

    The Sun is about 1.4 million kilometres (1)_____ diameter, while the Earth is about 13,000 kilometres wide. This indicates that the Sun's width would need to be filled by more than one hundred Earths. Sunspots are dreary (2)_____ on the Sun's surface that are two thousand degrees Celsius cooler than the rest of the surface. The coolest piece of the sunspot is the dim focus called the umbra. The penumbra surrounds it. On the Sun's surface, some sunspots are just specks. Additionally, they appear in groups up to ten times larger than Earth. They can sometimes reach 200,000 miles in length. As the Sun rotates, these groups (3)_____ to travel across the Sun over two weeks. Every 11 years, the number of sunspots reaches its maximum. The solar or sunspot cycle (4)_____ to this. The Earth's weather may become more extreme and warm during the peak of sunspot activity. According to the (5)_____ made by satellites like Nimbus 7, when sunspots are at their largest, less heat reaches Earth.
    1. in
    2. of
    3. on
    4. at
  6. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (2).

    The Sun is about 1.4 million kilometres (1)_____ diameter, while the Earth is about 13,000 kilometres wide. This indicates that the Sun's width would need to be filled by more than one hundred Earths. Sunspots are dreary (2)_____ on the Sun's surface that are two thousand degrees Celsius cooler than the rest of the surface. The coolest piece of the sunspot is the dim focus called the umbra. The penumbra surrounds it. On the Sun's surface, some sunspots are just specks. Additionally, they appear in groups up to ten times larger than Earth. They can sometimes reach 200,000 miles in length. As the Sun rotates, these groups (3)_____ to travel across the Sun over two weeks. Every 11 years, the number of sunspots reaches its maximum. The solar or sunspot cycle (4)_____ to this. The Earth's weather may become more extreme and warm during the peak of sunspot activity. According to the (5)_____ made by satellites like Nimbus 7, when sunspots are at their largest, less heat reaches Earth.
    1. regions
    2. section
    3. belt
    4. province
  7. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (3).

    The Sun is about 1.4 million kilometres (1)_____ diameter, while the Earth is about 13,000 kilometres wide. This indicates that the Sun's width would need to be filled by more than one hundred Earths. Sunspots are dreary (2)_____ on the Sun's surface that are two thousand degrees Celsius cooler than the rest of the surface. The coolest piece of the sunspot is the dim focus called the umbra. The penumbra surrounds it. On the Sun's surface, some sunspots are just specks. Additionally, they appear in groups up to ten times larger than Earth. They can sometimes reach 200,000 miles in length. As the Sun rotates, these groups (3)_____ to travel across the Sun over two weeks. Every 11 years, the number of sunspots reaches its maximum. The solar or sunspot cycle (4)_____ to this. The Earth's weather may become more extreme and warm during the peak of sunspot activity. According to the (5)_____ made by satellites like Nimbus 7, when sunspots are at their largest, less heat reaches Earth.
    1. act
    2. show
    3. shape
    4. appear
  8. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the sentence.

    They are leaving there coats there.
    1. their coats there
    2. they're coats there
    3. there coats their
    4. their coats their
  9. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate synonym of 'swap' in the context of the following sentence.

    The original buyer attempted to resell the tickets online because there was no option to exchange them for a new date.
    1. resell
    2. exchange
    3. original
    4. option
  10. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

    He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor.

    Underlined word: contempt
    1. Derision
    2. Admiration
    3. Scorn
    4. Obscurity
  11. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (4).

    The Sun is about 1.4 million kilometres (1)_____ diameter, while the Earth is about 13,000 kilometres wide. This indicates that the Sun's width would need to be filled by more than one hundred Earths. Sunspots are dreary (2)_____ on the Sun's surface that are two thousand degrees Celsius cooler than the rest of the surface. The coolest piece of the sunspot is the dim focus called the umbra. The penumbra surrounds it. On the Sun's surface, some sunspots are just specks. Additionally, they appear in groups up to ten times larger than Earth. They can sometimes reach 200,000 miles in length. As the Sun rotates, these groups (3)_____ to travel across the Sun over two weeks. Every 11 years, the number of sunspots reaches its maximum. The solar or sunspot cycle (4)_____ to this. The Earth's weather may become more extreme and warm during the peak of sunspot activity. According to the (5)_____ made by satellites like Nimbus 7, when sunspots are at their largest, less heat reaches Earth.
    1. refers
    2. pass
    3. cite
    4. entrust
  12. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Read the passage and select the most appropriate option for blank (5).

    The Sun is about 1.4 million kilometres (1)_____ diameter, while the Earth is about 13,000 kilometres wide. This indicates that the Sun's width would need to be filled by more than one hundred Earths. Sunspots are dreary (2)_____ on the Sun's surface that are two thousand degrees Celsius cooler than the rest of the surface. The coolest piece of the sunspot is the dim focus called the umbra. The penumbra surrounds it. On the Sun's surface, some sunspots are just specks. Additionally, they appear in groups up to ten times larger than Earth. They can sometimes reach 200,000 miles in length. As the Sun rotates, these groups (3)_____ to travel across the Sun over two weeks. Every 11 years, the number of sunspots reaches its maximum. The solar or sunspot cycle (4)_____ to this. The Earth's weather may become more extreme and warm during the peak of sunspot activity. According to the (5)_____ made by satellites like Nimbus 7, when sunspots are at their largest, less heat reaches Earth.
    1. perceptions
    2. inspections
    3. observations
    4. invalidations
  13. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

    She went on a shopping spree with her friend and made him ______ the fat bill.
    1. paid
    2. do
    3. pay
    4. give
  14. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Identify the incorrectly spelt word in the sentence and select its correct spelling.

    You shall recieve proper pay for your work.
    1. resieve
    2. propper
    3. receive
    4. propeer
  15. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the word 'transient'.
    1. Permanent
    2. Transparent
    3. Transitory
    4. Irregular
  16. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the word 'innocent'.
    1. Guilty
    2. Mischievous
    3. Unfair
    4. Righteous
  17. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

    He is one of the most underated players in the team.

    Underlined word: underated
    1. Undereted
    2. Underatted
    3. Underrated
    4. Underreted
  18. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'to be at daggers drawn'.
    1. To be about to collapse
    2. Ready to fight
    3. Under suspicion
    4. To be under control
  19. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

    The hotel room, / which we / booked, / isn't enough big.
    1. isn't enough big
    2. The hotel room
    3. which we
    4. booked,
  20. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'appalled'.
    1. Applied
    2. Clap
    3. Disgusted
    4. Allied
  21. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the word 'cramped'.
    1. Filthy
    2. Spacious
    3. Tight
    4. Crammed
  22. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the sentence.

    Even in cold weather, the reliable car always started on the first try.

    Underlined word: reliable
    1. dependable
    2. inaccurate
    3. erratic
    4. flaky
  23. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'to cost an arm and a leg'.
    1. Someone is badly hurt
    2. Something is very expensive
    3. Someone does not have money to buy something
    4. Someone has borne losses
  24. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.

    The news gave him inexpressible ecstasy.

    Underlined word: ecstasy
    1. Delight
    2. Passion
    3. Depression
    4. Disappointment
  25. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the sentence.

    Mrs. Lakshmi's purchases add around to ₹2,650.

    Underlined segment: purchases add around to
    1. purchases add out to
    2. purchases add from to
    3. purchases add up to
    4. purchases add for to
  26. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as in the following sets.

    (11, 8, 352)
    (15, 6, 360)

    Operations must be performed on whole numbers without splitting them into constituent digits.
    1. (11, 7, 231)
    2. (8, 9, 352)
    3. (16, 5, 320)
    4. (17, 6, 102)
  27. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the equation correct?

    (99 − 42 + 11) + (36 ÷ 6) × 7 − 50 = 73

    Numbers must be interchanged as whole numbers, not by interchanging constituent digits.
    1. 50 and 99
    2. 50 and 11
    3. 7 and 11
    4. 42 and 36
  28. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    If 4 December 2014 was Thursday, what was the day of the week on 10 December 2018?
    1. Wednesday
    2. Tuesday
    3. Monday
    4. Friday
  29. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    In a certain code language, 'BAKE' is coded as '2496' and 'CAKE' is coded as '4369'. How is 'B' coded in that language?
    1. 6
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 9
  30. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    LJNR is related to IGLP in a certain way based on English alphabetical order. In the same way, FDHL is related to CAFJ. To which option is HFJN related, following the same logic?
    1. EDHL
    2. EDGL
    3. EBIL
    4. ECHL
  31. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    If A stands for '÷', B stands for '×', C stands for '+', and D stands for '−', which option has a resultant value of 1049?
    1. 94 D 11 B 180 A 4 C 60
    2. 94 A 11 D 180 B 4 C 60
    3. 94 C 11 D 180 A 4 B 60
    4. 94 B 11 D 180 A 4 C 60
  32. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    If 18 August 2000 was Friday, what was the day of the week on 21 August 2005?
    1. Friday
    2. Wednesday
    3. Monday
    4. Sunday
  33. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    What should replace the question mark in the series based on English alphabetical order?

    OWL, QAQ, ?, UIA, WMF
    1. XMB
    2. SEV
    3. LQJ
    4. PNL
  34. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    What should replace the question mark in the series?

    32, 61, 90, 119, ?, 177
    1. 148
    2. 147
    3. 149
    4. 146
  35. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    If A stands for '÷', B stands for '×', C stands for '+', and D stands for '−', what replaces the question mark?

    35 B 7 D 120 A 12 C 38 = ?
    1. 173
    2. 473
    3. 373
    4. 273
  36. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    NGPZ is related to JCLV in a certain way based on English alphabetical order. In the same way, XDLM is related to TZHI. To which option is RUKV related?
    1. NQRG
    2. NGRQ
    3. NQGR
    4. NGQR
  37. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Select the combination of letters that, when sequentially placed in the blanks, completes the series.

    xy_z_xxy_zbx_yx_bx_y_z_x
    1. xbxyzxxb
    2. xyxxzxxb
    3. xzxyyyzx
    4. xbxxzxxb
  38. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    In a certain code language:
    A + B means A is the brother of B;
    A − B means A is the father of B;
    A × B means A is the wife of B; and
    A ÷ B means A is the mother of B.

    How is P related to T if P ÷ Q × R − S + T?
    1. Father's mother
    2. Father's sister
    3. Mother's sister
    4. Mother's mother
  39. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    161 is related to 23 following a certain logic, and 301 is related to 43 by the same logic. To which option is 427 related? Operations must be performed on each whole number without splitting it into constituent digits.
    1. 63
    2. 59
    3. 57
    4. 61
  40. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the equation correct?

    69 + 15 − (14 × 4) ÷ 2 + (48 ÷ 3) = 58

    Numbers must be interchanged as whole numbers, not by interchanging constituent digits.
    1. 69 and 48
    2. 4 and 2
    3. 3 and 4
    4. 48 and 15
  41. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    In a certain code language, 'CODE' is coded as '1573' and 'DICE' is coded as '7185'. How is 'O' coded?
    1. 8
    2. 7
    3. 5
    4. 3
  42. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Assume the statements are true and decide which conclusions logically follow.

    Statements:
    Some strawberries are oranges.
    Some oranges are kiwis.
    All kiwis are melons.

    Conclusions:
    I. No strawberry is a melon.
    II. All strawberries are melons.
    III. Some strawberries are kiwis.
    1. Both conclusions II and III follow
    2. All conclusions I, II and III follow
    3. Neither conclusion I, II nor III follows
    4. Both conclusions I and II follow
  43. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster does NOT belong to that group?

    The odd one out is not based on the number or position of consonants and vowels.
    1. DGL
    2. QTY
    3. MPU
    4. FIM
  44. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    Sapna finishes a job in 12 hours working alone. If Sapna and Riya finish the same job in 8 hours working together at their respective constant rates, then in how many hours can Riya do the job working alone?
    1. 18
    2. 24
    3. 16
    4. 20
  45. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    If tan A = a tan B and sin A = b sin B, then the value of cos² A is:
    1. (b² - 1)/(a² - 1)
    2. (a² - 1)/(b² - 1)
    3. (b² + 1)/(a² + 1)
    4. (a² + 1)/(b² + 1)
  46. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    The distance between the centres of two circles of radii 7 cm and 5 cm is 15 cm. Find the length of the transverse common tangent to these circles.
    1. 7 cm
    2. 13 cm
    3. 11 cm
    4. 9 cm
  47. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    A coffee maker with marked price ₹4,000 is available on successive discounts of 15%, 10% and 5%. Find the selling price of the coffee maker.
    1. ₹2,900
    2. ₹2,903
    3. ₹2,905
    4. ₹2,907
  48. KSLC historical paper archive · Paper #126
    A girl walking at a speed of 9 km/h crosses a bridge in 45 minutes. Find the length of the bridge in metres.
    1. 6349
    2. 6398
    3. 6750
    4. 7532

9 published paper records listed.

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Foundation preparation at KSLC

Build the common Class B, C, and D written-exam foundation.

KSLC’s general foundation route supports the recurring core used across many recruitment examinations: quantitative aptitude and arithmetic, reasoning, English, general awareness, current affairs, timed practice, revision planning, and performance review.

Exam-specific technical subjects, local language, typing, stenography, physical fitness, medical standards, interviews, and professional papers require separate preparation where the official notice includes them.

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Questions

Common questions about this examination path.

How often are SSC examinations conducted?

SSC generally plans major examinations through an annual calendar, but individual notice and exam dates can change. Always confirm the current schedule at ssc.gov.in.

Is the SSC syllabus the same for every post?

No. Core aptitude subjects overlap, but tiers, difficulty, skill tests, physical standards, and specialist papers differ by examination and post.

Does KSLC support SSC CGL and CHSL preparation?

Yes. SSC preparation focuses on reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness, current affairs, revision routines, and timed mock practice.

Where is KSLC located?

KSLC is in Mawnianglah, near 7th Mile Taxi Stand, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 793009, and supports learners from nearby communities in North East India.

How can a student apply for a batch?

Students can use the Apply page to submit a self-enrolment application. The center reviews applications, payment details when applicable, and batch suitability before activating access.

What support does KSLC provide after enrolment?

Enrolled students can receive classroom guidance, study planning, course updates, online lessons, reading material, discussion support, and progress follow-up through the KSLC website.