SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 (March 9): Check All Shifts Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Questions and Topics

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Updated on Mar 9, 2023 15:17 IST

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis March 9: Today is the first exam of SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022-23 (March 9, 2023). Here, we are providing the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam analysis 2022-23 for all shifts. The SSC CHSL exam analysis is based on the feedback and responses of the students who appeared in today's exam. Check below for a detailed SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam analysis.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis (March 9): The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam 2022-23 is being held at various locations across the country by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Today is the first exam (March 9, 2023). Shiksha.com and its team talked to the students, and as per the feedback of the students, the SSC CHSL Tier 1 (Shift 1) was easy (overall difficulty level). Some students found that the paper was easy to moderate, and according to other students, the quantitative aptitude section was difficult. Mixed responses were found, but the overall difficulty level was easy. Check below for the detailed SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam analysis 2022-23 for all shifts held on March 9, 2023. 

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2023: Shift Timings

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam will be conducted in three shifts on March 9, 2023. Candidates must be aware of the shift timings and the reporting time at the examination centre. If they will not be able to arrive on time, entry is not allowed once the gates are closed. The SCS CHSL Tier 1 exam 2022-23 shift timings and reporting time are listed below:

Q:   How to prepare for SSC CHSL?

A:
Hello, There are basically 4 sections in SSC exam - Verbal Ability, DILR, Quants and GK. Verbal Ability: Start reading newspaper daily to increase your reading speed and grasping power. It will also help you to get in touch with basic vocab. Don't miss out the editorial page. Do a proper analysis of articles on the editorial page. Try to make a summary of articles that you read para by para. You can switch to the book called WORD POWER MADE EASY by NORMAN LEWIS. DILR The best thing to score in LR-DI is to practice more questions on a daily basis so you understand which sets you should leave and before attempting the sets what are the things you should look for. I would suggest 'Puzzles by George J Summers'. Quants This section is one of the most scoring section for student and you too should try to get maximum marks in this section. It has a proper syllabus and you need to practice each and every chapter. The major topics are- Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Number System and Modern Math. It is basically the math that you have studied till the tenth standard. However, having said that, the questions are not really easy. Focus more on Arithmetic and Algebra as these two are the most important topics. GK Read newspaper daily for current affairs and go for Lucent for GK.

Q:   Is SSC CHSL exam tough?

A:

No, the difficulty level of SSC CHSL exam is not very high. However, the competition for the exam is fierce. Every year, Lacsof candidates appear for the SSC CHSL exam to get recruited in Group C posts for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals,  etc.. Candidates who prepare well in advance can easily crack the exam with flying colours.

Q:   What is a good score in SSC CHSL?

A:
A SSC CHSL score of around 120 and above is considered a good score in Tier 1 examination. However, candidates who obtain the SSC CHSL cut off marks are qualified in the exam. The SSC CHSL cut off varies every year. The competition in the CHSL exam is getting stronger year by year and thus, the cut off is fixed higher every year. The CHSL cut off in 2018 was 135.60 in comparison to 159.52 in 2019.

Shift

Reporting Time

Exam Start Time

Exam End Time

Shift 1

7:30 A.M.

9:00 A.M

10:00 A.M

Shift 2

10:30 A.M.

12:00 P.M

1:00 P.M

Shift 3

1:30 A.M.

3:00 P.M

4:00 P.M

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 2): Good Attempts and Overall Difficulty Level

Check below the SSC CHSL Exam Analysis for Tier 1 (Shift 2), which was successfully held on March 9, 2023. 

Section Name

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

English Language

Easy to Moderate

19-22

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

19-22

General Awareness

Moderate

18-21

General Intelligence

Easy to Moderate

20-23

Overall Difficulty Level

Easy to Moderate

71-75

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 (Shift 1): Good Attempts and Overall Difficulty Level

Check below the SSC CHSL Exam Analysis for Tier 1 (Shift 1), which was successfully held on March 9, 2023. 

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English Language

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20-23

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy

19-22

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

18-21

General Intelligence

Easy

21-22

Overall Difficulty Level

Easy 

79-87

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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023 March 9: Section-Wise

Here we are providing the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam analysis 2022-23 section-wise so that candidates will know about the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked, etc. Scroll down to see the exam section-by-section breakdown. 

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023: Reasoning

(Shift 2)

As per the feedback shared by the candidates, the reasoning section was easy to moderate. In total, 25 questions were asked in the exam, which included puzzles, seating arrangements, coding decoding, dice, mirror image, etc. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022-23 for Shift 2 is provided below:

Q:   Is SSC CHSL easy to crack?

A:

SSC CHSL exam is usually not very tough. The difficulty level of SSC CHSL exam is usually easy to moderate. However, the competition for the exam is tough, which makes it is a bit tough to crack. Candidates with good exam preparations can attempt the questions in the exam easily. However, given the fact that Lacs of candidates register and appear for the exam every year, competition for the exam is fierce. It is advisable that candidates should prepare for the exam well in advance to crack the exam with flying colours.

Q:   What is the highest SSC CHSL salary?

A:

The highest salary post in the SSC CHSL exam is that of the Data Entry Operator (DEO) at Pay Level -5. The in-hand salary of the newly appointed candidates to the DEO post is INR 45,543 in Tier-I (Class X city). The salary increases with the increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) as and when announced by the Government of India.

Q:   What is the difficulty level of SSC CHSL 2023?

A:

The difficulty level of the SSC CHSL 2023 exam is easy to moderate. Have a look at the section-wise exam analysis of SSC CHSL 2023 Tier 1 exam below:

Subject

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

General Intelligence

19-20

Moderate

General Awareness

18-19

Easy to Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude

13-14

Moderate

English Language

20-21

Easy to Moderate

Overall

72-79

Easy to Moderate

Q:   How will I know my SSC CHSL exam centre?

A:

The details of SSC CHSL exam centres are intimated individually to candidates through their admit cards. The SSC CHSL admit card comprises the name and address of the exam centre, centre code, reporting time, shift time, exam date, and other important details pertaining to the exam. The CHSL exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choice. However, the Commission reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates.

Q:   How difficult is the General Awareness section of SSC CHSL exam?

A:

The General Awareness section of the SSC CHSL Tier I exam is generally moderate in terms of the difficulty level. The section contains questions from current affairs, General Science, General Knoweldge and others. Candidates are advised to thoroughly prepare the General Awareness section and revise the syllabus as per prescribed by the Commission.

  • Analogy (1Q) Easy to Moderate
  • Syllogism (2Q) Easy
  • Odd One Out (2 to 3Q) Easy
  • Calendar (1Q) Easy
  • Seating Arrangement (1Q) Easy to Moderate
  • Mathematical Operations (1 to 2Q) Easy
  • Dice (1Q) easy to Moderate
  • Paper Folding (1Q) Easy
  • Direction & Distance (2Q) Moderate
  • Coding Decoding (2 to 3Q) Easy
  • Venn Diagram (1Q) Easy
  • Series 2 to 3Q) Easy
  • Mirror Image (1Q) Easy
  • Blood Relation (2Q) Moderate

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023: Reasoning

(Shift 1)

According to the feedback shared by the candidates, the reasoning section was easy. In total, 25 questions were asked in the exam, which included puzzles, seating arrangements, etc. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022-23 for Shift 1 is provided below:

  • Syllogism (1Q) Easy
  • Coding Decoding (2Q) Easy
  • Venn Diagram (1Q) Easy
  • Syllogism (1Q) Easy
  • Direction & Distance (2Q) Moderate
  • Series (2Q) Easy
  • Blood Relation (1Q) Moderate
  • Mirror image (2Q) Easy

There were 25 questions in total, with an overall difficulty level of easy. 

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023: Quantitative Aptitude

(Shift 2)

Check below for the questions asked and overall difficulty level of the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam section on quantitative aptitude.

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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2023: Quantitative Aptitude

(Shift 1)

Check below for the questions asked and overall difficulty level of the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam section on quantitative aptitude.

  • Trignometry (2Q)- Easy
  • Circle (3Q) - Easy
  • Mensuration (3Q) - Easy
  • Percentage (1Q) - Moderate
  • Average (1Q) - Easy

The overall difficulty level of the exam was easy, and in total, 25 questions were asked.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022-23: English Language

In the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam held on March 9, 2023 (Shift 1), 25 questions were asked in the English language. As per candidates review, the shift 1 English language paper was easy and doable.

  • Reading Comprehension (5Q) Easy to Moderate
  • Para Jumble (3Q) Easy
  • One Word Substitution (3Q) Easy to Moderate
  • Idioms (2Q) Easy to Moderate

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022-23: General Awareness

Questions asked from the topics are mentioned below:

  • Question related to Rajiya Sultan
  • Height of Troposphere
  • World Human Hunger Index
  • Current affairs asked from the last 6 months. (7-8 Qs)
  • Pongal Festival is celebrated in which state?
  • Which country is hosting FIFA 2023?
  • One ques on Corona
  • Appointment
  • Article 20 is related to what?
  • Which country will host next Women’s FIFA World?
  • What finally led to the downfall of Razia as the Sultan of Delhi?
  • Algae belongs to which kingdom?
  • Emergency article
  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Who is the PM of Ireland?
  • Yakshgana dance form belongs to which state?

At the end, lets find out the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam pattern

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Analysis 2022-23: Exam Pattern

Candidates can refer to the table below:

SSC CHSL Tier-I Subjects

SSC CHSL Tier-I Number of Questions

SSC CHSL Tier-I Maximum Marks

English Language 
(Basic Knowledge)

25

50

General Intelligence

25

50

Quantitative Aptitude

(Basic Arithmetic Skill)

25

50

General Awareness

25

50

Total

100

200

As per the official notification and SSC CHSL's new pattern, there are no changes to the Tier I stage. SSC CHSL Tier-I question paper is divided into four parts containing a total of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Candidates need to complete the exam in a duration of 60 minutes.

Read More: SSC CHSL 2023 Preparation Tips & Strategy 

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