How to crack SSC CHSL 2024 Exam in first attempt?

How to crack the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam in first attempt?

The Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL) conducted by the SSC is one of the most competitive government exams. The SSC CHSL Notification 2024 has been released on ssc.gov.in for 3712 vacancies. To get selected in one of the multiple posts offered by the recruitment, candidates must go through the selection process and follow a certain strategy.

Lakhs of candidates apply for this exam from across the country each year out of which only a small percentage becomes successful. In this article, let us take a look at a way to crack the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam in the first attempt. However, it should be kept in mind that this is a generalization of a winning strategy and should be molded according to each candidate’s requirements.

SSC CHSL 2024 Exam Preparation Strategy

The Staff Selection Commission has released the exam dates for the CHSL 2024 Exam which is slated to be held in June-July 2024. This gives the candidates a golden opportunity to gain a head start in the preparation for the exam. For any plan to be successful, there should be a proper strategy following which the chances of success are maximized. The preparation strategy for the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam is a multi-level process consisting of analyzing the syllabus & previous year’s questions, concept clarification, practice, revision, testing oneself and performing well in the exam. Let us look at each of these in detail.

Analyzing the Syllabus

SSC releases the syllabus for the CHSL exam along with the detailed notification for the same. It provides the candidates with information regarding the subjects asked in the exam and their respective syllabus. Going through each and every topic of all the subjects mentioned in the syllabus helps the candidates keep their preparations streamlined.

Click here to check SSC CHSL Syllabus 2024

Going Through Previous Year Papers

As the CHSL Exam is held regularly every year in multiple shifts, the candidates get a large number of previous year papers to analyze. Practicing these papers helps the candidates get an idea regarding the recent trend in the level of questions and the pattern of the exam. This also helps the candidates practice various concepts regarding the syllabus for the exam.

Click here to download SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers

Learning Concepts and Practicing

After being aware of the syllabus and previous year questions candidates should be ready to learn all the concepts mentioned in the syllabus and hold importance in the exam. To learn in an efficient manner, it is always advised to keep the resources limited and go through them multiple times. After learning the concepts, a ton of practice is needed to solidify them so that they can be used in the exam hall.

Attempting Mocks and Revision

Sectional as well as full-length mock tests are a mandatory part of the preparation phase for the CHSL 2024 Exam. Going through the examination simulation helps the candidates prepare for the exam day by minimizing the negative marks and managing the allotted time efficiently. It is as important as going through the syllabus. It also helps filter out the areas that need more work and put more practice and revision to strengthen them.

Some Points to Keep in Mind During Preparation

While preparing for the SSC CHSL Exam, the candidates should keep some things in mind. These things will keep the candidates on track and will help them score maximum in the exam and secure a job in various departments of the Indian government. The points provided below will provide the candidates with a guidance in preparing for the exam in an efficient manner.

• Give equal importance to each subject.
• Speed and Accuracy hold equal value.
• Practice staying calm and composed.
• Keep your sources limited.
• Make hand written notes.
• Keep track of your mistakes.

How to prepare for the SSC CHSL Exam 2024 with Job?

Even though the SSC CHSL exam provides and entry-level opportunity to candidates, there are many candidates who are already working in other government departments or private firms. Such candidates need a customized strategy that suits the time and resources available to them. Through the points below, we have tried to provide some points that such candidates should follow to maximise their results.

1. Analyze your time: A person who is employed in a full-time job has to dedicate almost 10 to 12 hours daily to their work. This leaves them with 3 to 4 hours on average for preparation for the upcoming exam. This time needs to be utilized very efficiently.

2. Start the preparation as early as possible: The working candidates should begin the preparation at the earliest as they get very little time on the daily basis to prepare as compared to their competitors.

3. Previous Year Questions and Mock Tests are your guides: To avoid misinformation and bad advice, the candidates should seek guidance from PYQs and mocks to analyze what has been asked and what can be asked in the exam. Aligning this with the exam pattern and syllabus will surely help the find the answers to all their preparation-related queries.

4. Find time in gaps:  Time can be squeezed out of the daily routine by avoiding social media, getting up a little bit early, going to bed a little late, listening to video tutorials or going through PDFs during commute.

5. Weekends are a boon: Some candidates work for 5 days and some for 6 days a week. As discussed above, this leaves them with very little preparation time during weekdays. So the time they get on the weekends holds very high importance.