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    SSC CGL Exam Preparation Guide

    1. SSC CGL Exam Structure

    The SSC CGL exam is divided into four tiers:

    - Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)


    - Tier-II: Computer-Based Examination (Objective Type)
    - Tier-III: Descriptive Paper (Pen and Paper Mode)
    - Tier-IV: Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (where applicable)

    Tier-I Exam Pattern:


    - Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
    - Total Questions: 100 (25 per section)
    - Total Marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
    - Sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude,
    and English Comprehension
    - Duration: 60 minutes
    - Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

    Tier-II Exam Pattern:


    - Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
    - Papers: Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics (for
    specific posts), General Studies (Finance and Economics for specific posts)
    - Total Marks: 200 marks per paper
    - Duration: 2 hours for each paper
    - Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for Paper-II and 0.50 marks for others

    Tier-III Exam Pattern:


    - Mode: Pen and Paper (Descriptive)
    - Marks: 100 marks
    - Duration: 1 hour
    - Essay, Letter, Application Writing (in English or Hindi)

    Tier-IV:
    - Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test: For posts like Tax Assistant, Assistant Section
    Officer, etc.
    2. SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

    Educational Qualification:
    - Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent.

    Age Limit:
    - Varies for different posts, typically ranging from 18 to 32 years. Age relaxation is provided
    for reserved categories as per government rules.

    3. SSC CGL Preparation Tips

    General Intelligence and Reasoning:


    - Practice previous year’s questions and puzzles daily.
    - Focus on topics like syllogism, analogies, coding-decoding, and series.

    General Awareness:
    - Cover static GK topics like history, geography, polity, and economics.
    - Stay updated on current affairs, especially news related to national and international
    events, government schemes, and sports.

    Quantitative Aptitude:
    - Focus on arithmetic topics like percentages, profit and loss, time and work, and simple
    interest.
    - Solve higher-level topics like algebra, trigonometry, and geometry for Tier-II.

    English Comprehension:
    - Improve grammar and vocabulary by reading newspapers and books.
    - Practice comprehension passages, fill-in-the-blanks, and error spotting.

    Statistics and Economics (for specific posts):


    - Focus on key concepts in statistics and economics, especially topics outlined in the
    syllabus for Paper-III and Paper-IV.

    4. Books and Study Material

    - Quantitative Aptitude: "Quantitative Aptitude" by R.S. Aggarwal


    - English: "Plinth to Paramount" by Neetu Singh, "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman
    Lewis
    - Reasoning: "Analytical Reasoning" by M.K. Pandey, "Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning" by
    R.S. Aggarwal
    - General Awareness: "Lucent's General Knowledge", "Manorama Yearbook"

    5. Practice Mock Tests

    Regularly attempt mock tests and previous year’s papers to improve speed and accuracy.
    Websites like Testbook, Gradeup, and Adda247 offer mock tests tailored for SSC CGL.

    6. Time Management and Strategy

    - Prepare a timetable covering all subjects daily.


    - Focus on your weak areas and keep revising strong areas.
    - Allocate sufficient time for mock tests and analysis to identify areas of improvement.

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