The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Havaldar Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Candidates studying for the SSC Havaldar test should be aware of these things so that they can plan their preparation appropriately. The descriptive paper was deleted, and the CBT was split into two sessions. Session 1 will include Reasoning and Numerical Ability tests, each with 20 questions worth 60 points. GA and English will be tested in Session 2, with 25 questions each worth 75 marks. To secure a place as an SSC Havaldar, aspirants must strategize their study because this exam is quite tough. Be informed of the syllabus and exam format.
SSC Havaldar Syllabus 2024
If you are a serious aspirant, you should be willing to learn about the SSC Havaldar Exam Syllabus. According to the official notification, the CBT exam will consist of 90 objective-type questions. The CBT is divided into four divisions, with specific curriculum topics provided for each. The SSC Havaldar syllabus entails subjects like, general knowledge, reasoning, arithmetic and numerical ability and English. The subjects and topics can be seen in detail in the table given below.
| Subject covered in SSC Havaldar Syllabus | Topics covered in SSC Havaldar Syllabus |
| General Knowledge | General Science |
| History | |
| Art & Culture | |
| Geography | |
| Economics | |
| Civics | |
| Environmental Studies | |
| Reasoning | Alphanumeric Series |
| Coding & Decoding | |
| Analogy | |
| Following Directions | |
| Similarities and differences | |
| Jumbling | |
| Problem solving & Analysis | |
| Non Verbal Reasoning based on diagram | |
| Age Calculation | |
| Calendar & Clock, etc | |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | Integers, Whole Numbers |
| HCF, LCM | |
| Decimals and Fractions | |
| Relationship between Numbers | |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations & BODMAS | |
| Percentages | |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Direct & Inverse Proportions | |
| Averages | |
| Simple Interest | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Discount | |
| Area & Perimeter of Geometric Figures | |
| Time & Distance | |
| Lines & Angles | |
| Square & Square Roots | |
| Interpretation of Tables and Graphs | |
| Time and Work | |
| English | Vocabulary |
| Grammar | |
| Sentences | |
| Synonyms and Antonyms & its correct usage | |
| Paragraph & questions based on paragraph |
SSC Havaldar Exam Pattern 2024
The SSC will conduct multiple-stage examinations, including a computer-based examination, a physical efficiency test, a physical standard test, and a document verification process. The examination scheme for CBT is shown below.
CBT Exam Pattern
- The exam will consist of 270 marks.
- A total of 90 questions will be asked.
- There will be no negative marking during Session I. In Session II, incorrect answers will result in a one-mark deduction.
| Papers | Subjects | No. of questions | Total marks | Time duration |
| Session I | Numerical Ability and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 min (60 min for candidates who shall be taking the help of scribe) |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | ||
| Session II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 min (60 min for candidates who shall be taking the help of scribe) |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
The SSC has defined the following standards for the physical efficiency and physical standard tests.
| Physical Efficiency Test | ||
| Activity | Male | Female |
| Walking | 1600 meters in 15 minutes | 1 Km in 20 minutes |
| Physical Standard Test | ||
| Gender | Height | Chest |
| Male | 157.5 cm. (relaxable by 5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes) | 81 cms (Fully expanded with minimum expansion of 5 cms) |
| Gender | Height | Weight |
| Female | 152 cms. relaxable by 2.5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes) | 48 kg (relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes) |
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