How to set up an SSC CHSL test series for your coaching institute
Short answer: SSC CHSL has two computer-based tiers. The scheme states that Tier-I has objective multiple-choice questions only, with negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. Set your sections and timings from the latest notification, and enter the same penalty in your test pattern.
SSC CHSL is a two-tier computer-based examination. Here is what the official scheme says about Tier-I marking and how to reflect it in your mock tests.
What the official scheme says
- The examination has two tiers, both computer based
- Tier-I consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions only
- Negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I
How to set it up on your portal
Create a test with the sections and duration from the current notification, enter the marks per question and the 0.50 penalty, and publish it to a batch.
Keep it current
Check the latest CHSL notification on the SSC website each cycle, since sections, marks and timings can change.
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
What is the negative marking in SSC CHSL Tier-I?
The official scheme states 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Can students practise on an exam-style screen?
Yes. The test screen has section timers and the question palette used in computer-based exams.
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