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The Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of the most competitive and coveted recruitment processes in India. It recruits suitable candidates for various Group C & Group D posts across various departments and ministries in the government of India.
To get selected in these posts, the candidates have to go through a two-stage selection process for which they should have a clear strategy that they can follow. Given in this article, are some tips and tricks the candidates can follow to ensure that they get selected in their dream post.
SSC CGL Preparation 2024
The selection process for SSC CGL consists of two stages i.e. Tier I and Tier II, both of which are objective-type Computer Based Tests. The Tier I exam is qualifying in nature and the final merit list will be based on the marks scored by the candidates in the Tier II exam. To ensure that they clear all the cutoffs for the posts they want to be selected for, the candidates need a proper plan for the entire preparation process. The points below will help them make that winning strategy.
1. Getting Acquainted with the Exam
The official notification for SSC CGL 2024 is going to be released on 11th June 2024. However, the candidates who wish to prepare for the exam should know all the important highlights of the recruitment process and start their preparations as soon as possible to stay ahead of the competition. Given below are the various aspects of the SSC CGL Exam that the candidates should be aware of.
| SSC CGL 2024: Overview | |
| Particular | Detail |
| Name of Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Various Posts |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Graduate |
| SSC CGL Selection Process |
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| Job Location | All over India |
| Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
2. Going Through the Exam Pattern and Syllabus
With some basic ideas bout the SSC CGL Recruitment Process, the candidates should try to make a strategy that will guide them throughout the preparation phase. The detailed knowledge of the exam pattern and syllabus is the first step for the candidates towards final selection.
The Tier I exam will be computer based test and will be qualifying in nature. A total of 100 questions worth 200 marks will be asked in the exam and the candidates will be provided 60 minutes to attempt all the questions.
The candidates who qualify for the cutoff for this exam will be called for the Tier II stage of the selection process. The SSC CGL Tier II Paper I exam will contain four sections with 130 questions worth 390 marks and a qualifying test of Computer Knowledge & Data Entry Skills. The candidates who clear the cutoff for the JSO and AAO posts will also have to attempt Paper II and Paper III respectively.
| SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Exam Duration |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes ( 1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidate’s scribe) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern for Paper 1 | |||||
| Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 hour |
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | ||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 1 hour |
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | ||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes |
| Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | 15 minutes | ||
3. Analysing the Previous Year Questions
To understand the types of questions asked by the SSC at the Combined Graduate Level, it is advised that the candidates should go through the question papers of the exam held in the past 10 years. It will help them get an idea of the weightage of various topics in the exam.
The main focus, however, should be on the questions asked under the new exam pattern since 2022. The analysis of the PYQs along with the exam pattern and syllabus will provide the candidates with the foundation of making an efficient strategy to crack the upcoming SSC CGL Exam 2024.
4. Learning All the Concepts and Practicing Exam-Level Questions
The entire SSC CGL Selection process consists of multiple topics in each subject at both stages. So it is necessary for the candidates to learn the various concepts included in all these topics according to their assessment of the syllabus, exam pattern and previous year’s questions. The list of these topics can be found in the detailed notification released by SSC on its official website.
Once the candidates have learned a topic as mentioned in the syllabus, they should practice a lot of exam-level questions based on that topic. This will help them clear all the doubts and queries related to the basic concepts and their applications. It is advised that this practice should be done in all sections of the question paper.
5. Revision and Testing
The most crucial part of the preparation for the SSC CGL Exam is doing multiple revisions of the concepts learned and the questions solved along with attempting sectional as well as full-length mock tests. The way to utilize this phase of the preparation process is as follows.
Revision
It is a common notion among the candidates that revision is the last phase of the preparation. However, revision is a tool that should be incorporated in the strategy from the very beginning. The important thing in this is the time period of revisions that candidates should do in order to solidify the concepts. The table below will provide a better idea regarding the most effective revision plan.
| Particular | Day |
| Learning the concept | Day 0 |
| First Revision | Within 24 Hours |
| Second Revision | Day 7 |
| Third Revision | Day 30 |
| Fourth Revision | Right before the Exam |
Testing
In today’s digital era, it is easy to gain access to a vast amount of preparation material accessible for every candidate. The thing that makes the most difference and keeps a candidate ahead of the competition are the mock tests they attempt before appearing in the SSC CGL Exam 2024. Just like the revision aspect of the preparation, the candidates should start attempting these tests from the beginning of the preparation phase. Given below is a practical guide on how to incorporate mock tests into the strategy.
| Mock Test | When to Attempt |
| First Mock Test (The latest Previous Year Question Paper) | Week 1 (to get an idea of the exam) |
| First Sectional Test (each section) | After learning the important concepts of one topic from each section |
| First Full-Length Mock Test | After completing 25% of the syllabus |
| Daily Sectional and Full-Length Mocks | After learning all the concepts |
SSC CGL Preparation Tips 2024
The points mentioned above can be implemented by the candidates based on their own strengths and weaknesses. However, there are some tips and tricks that they should keep in mind to make the most efficient use of the preparation strategy they decide to follow. These can work as a catalyst in their preparation for the upcoming SSC CGL Exam 2024.
- Take a print of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern and paste it at the place of your study.
- Maintain handwritten notes for each section of both the Tier I and Tier II exams.
- Keep a record of the mistakes you have made while solving questions or attempting mocks.
- Attempt short quizzes of 5-10 minutes durations to keep refreshing your concepts.
- Go through the one-liner current affairs in the gaps you get during the day or while traveling.
- For the Quantitative Aptitude Section, prepare a formula sheet/notebook and keep it along with you at all times. This will help you go through the entire syllabus in a small amount of time.
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