Que-11: How can I prepare for SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: Everyone has a different area of interest; some find Quant easy, some GK and some English, thus, none except you can assess your preparation Strategy. With the introduction of New CGL pattern, there is a need for full preparation. No single subject can help you to go through the exam. If you are a beginner, you may follow the listed steps
1. Check the exam Syllabus & pattern.
2. Attempt 2-3 previous year papers and analyze your weak section(s).
3. Check concepts related to your weak points and restart taking test.
4. Once prepared, before starting any Mock first attempt all the previous year question papers for Tier-1 and for tier 2 you have to rely on Mocks
5. Since CGL Exam is of 10th/ 12th standard there is no need of any Coaching, simple practice can make you an expert.
Que-12: What is the Syllabus of SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: Currently, SSC CGL exam is conducted in two tiers- Tier 1 & Tier 2.
In Tier 1 there is one paper consisting of 4 subjects:-
-English, GK, Reasoning and Maths.
In Tier 2 there are three Papers:- paper 1, paper 2 & paper 3
Paper 1 is compulsory for all consisting of 3 section
Section 1 consists of Maths & Reasoning
Section 2 consists of Eng & GK
Section 3 consists of computer & Typing
Paper 2 (Statistics) and paper 3 (Finance & economics) are optional for some specific post only.
detailed Syllabus can be checked here
Que-13: Do I need to take coaching for SSC CGL Exam preparation?
Ans: No, self-study with online previous years paper tests is recommended by all the CGL Toppers.
Que-14: Is SSC CGL Exam tough or easy?
Ans: Some find CGL tough some find it easy, however, CGL is an easy exam with a tough competition where the presence of mind and timing matter.
Que-15: How cut off is decided as my set was more difficult than others?
Ans: If your set was more difficult than others, don't worry there is a normalization process in SSC which depends on the mean score of the candidates appearing in a particular set. Thus, your raw score (actual score) will be normalized as per other sets.
Que-16: Is there any sectional cut off in SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: Till CGL-2022, there was no sectional cut off but now as the pattern has changed, there is minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Examination which is 30% for UR, 25% for OBC and 20% for other categories. If you are confused about the Section, Module, Paper-I etc. check
Exam Pattern Section
Que-17: What is the level of Questions asked in SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: Subject-wise questions are framed as below:
Quantitative Aptitude: (10th standard level)
Reasoning, General Awareness and English : (higher level)
Computer Proficiency: (basic level)
Statistics and General Studies (Finance and Economics): (Graduation level)
Que-18: How can I prepare English for SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: 1. Follow any good book of English Grammar or you can learn rules from
English Course provided at Scorekhel.
2. Do a lot of practice, especially from previous years Questions and take tier 2 test of previous year papers of OLD Pattern as it has 200 questions.
3. Also learn vocabulary along with the use of it in sentences or through visual images.
4. Once ready attempt as many as online test as you can.
Que-19: How can I prepare Reasoning for SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: As the type of questions of reasoning at SSC follows a steady pattern, you can practice as many as previous years questions to get familiar with the type/ pattern of questions asked in SSC. Thereafter, you can immediately attempt mocks/ previous years papers test for a good score.
Que-20: How can I prepare Quantitative Aptitude for SSC CGL Exam?
Ans: Quantitative Aptitude in SSC CGL Exam can be classified into five parts:-
1) Number System & Algebra
2) Word Problems (like Averages, work time, speed distance etc.)
3) Geometry & Mensuration
4) Trigonometry and Height & Distances
5) Data Interpretation
Lots of YouTubers / reputed book publishers are listing 1000s of conditional-based short tricks/formulae, these short tricks/ formulae fail many times, thus making Quant difficult for non-math candidates. If you really want to be confident you must learn the basics before applying any short trick or mugging formula. Useless formulae are from Word problem Questions which are really very easy and can be solved by analyzing the fact of relativity i.e. dependence of one unit on another. If you understand the basics, you can easily convert questions to equations and solve for the answer.
Que-21: How can I prepare GK for SSC CGL Exam?
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Que-22: How can I prepare for SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam?
Ans: If you have just started preparation the syllabus would appear vast, thus it is always recommended to take one online test of previous year papers initially and evaluate your performance (don't panic if scored low). Once evaluated try to solve every wrong /un-attempted question without time constraints. Analyze which subject(s) is/are easy for you, now start your preparation with the subject you find difficult. Follow any book or YouTube video for a month and then attempt the test (preferably previous year question papers). Slowly you would find your score improving, and once you have taken enough tests and analyzed your mistake, your confidence would start developing.
Note: Don’t jump over Short Tricks without understanding the basics as short tricks are usually condition based.
Que-23: How can I prepare for SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam?
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