How to Prepare CGPSC Exam Tips & Strategy

CGPSC released CGPSC Notification 2024-25 for the recruitment of the State Services examination on 26 November 2024 against 246 vacancies. The CGPSC Preliminary exam is scheduled for 9th February 2025, and in order to help aspiring candidates succeed, we have prepared an effective preparation strategy. This article provides useful tips and guidance for preparing for the CGPSC exam, aiming to assist candidates in reaching their goal of passing this important examination. By following these tips, candidates can enhance their chances of doing well and achieving success in the CGPSC exam.

How to Prepare CGPSC Exam?

Candidates preparing for the upcoming exam must have a clear understanding of the CGPSC Syllabus. Once familiar with the syllabus, they should follow these steps for effective preparation:

• Prepare Mentally
  Understand the exam and check eligibility before starting. Plan your approach to the paper.
• Strategize Preparation
  Make a time plan to cover the syllabus and stick to it.
• Analyze the Syllabus
  Review the syllabus on the CGPSC website and study past papers to understand the question pattern.
• Make Important Notes
  Summarize key points for quick revision.
• Take Online Tests
  Practice with online tests to improve accuracy.
• Daily Revision
  Revise regularly, focus on weak areas, and make short notes for quick review.
• Accuracy
  Focus on accuracy while solving questions. Skip those you don’t know.
• Time Management
  Do not waste time on tough questions. Skip and return to them later. Practice time management with mock tests.
• Speed
  Increase your speed by practicing regularly. Use mental calculations to save time.
• Final Tips
  Avoid new topics before the exam. Eat healthy, sleep well, stay positive, and do not stress.

CGPSC Exam Pattern

The CGPSC Prelims will have 2 compulsory papers of 2 hours each. The questions will be objective type multiple-choice questions. Answering wrong will result in deduction of 1/3rd marks. The two papers in the prelims exam are General Studies and Aptitude Test.

Check: CGPSC Notification 2024

CGPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

The two papers in the prelims exam are General Studies and Aptitude Test. Candidates can check the CGPSC Prelims marking scheme from the table given below.

CGPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Question paper in the main examination will be of conventional nature i.e. short/medium/long answer type. There are seven papers in the CGPSC main examination of 200 marks each and interview of 100 marks. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for every wrong answer. Refer the table below to know the CGPSC Mains exam pattern:

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CGPSC Exam Selection Process

The CGPSC Exam has three stages:

• Stage 1 – Preliminary Exam: Two compulsory papers, each has 2 hours, with negative marking (one-third).
• Stage 2 – Mains Exam: Seven papers, each lasting 3 hours, totaling 1400 marks.
• Stage 3 – Interview/Personality Test: After the mains exam, of 100 marks.

Recommended Books for the CGPSC Exam

Along with CGPSC Preparation Tips, candidates should use the right books. Here is a list of recommended books to help with your CGPSC exam preparation:

• History of India:

Modern History – Competition Community
Ancient and Medieval History – Competition Community

• History of Chhattisgarh:

Chhattisgarh ka Itihas – Yuvachar Publication

• Indian Geography:

Indian Geography – Competition Community

• Constitution of India and Polity:

Indian Polity – Competition Community
Indian Polity – M. Laxmikant

• Indian Economy:

Indian Economy – Dr. Manoj Agarwal
Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh

• General Science and Technology:

Technology – Competition Community
Encyclopedia of General Science – Arihant Publication

• Indian Philosophy, Art and Culture:

Art and Culture – Competition Community

• Social Studies:

Samajshastra – B. K. Nayak

• Environment:

Environment – Competition Community

• Chhattisgarh General Studies:

Chhattisgarh General Studies Part 2 – Competition Community/Dr. Manoj Agarwal

• CGPSC General Aptitude Test (Paper-II):

CGPSC General Aptitude Test Paper-II – Arihant Publication

• General Aptitude:

General Aptitude – R. K. Agarwal

• Chhattisgarh Bhasha Avam Vyakaran:

Chhattisgarh Bhasha Avam Vyakaran – Hariram Patel

• General English:

Pratiyogita Saransh

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