Best tips on how to crack SSC CGL competitive exams
Proper time management is essential for competitive examinations. Selection of questions to attempt also takes an important role. In this article, you will find all the information about exam pattern of SSC, CGL etc.; preparation method, topics cover under each section etc. Go through the article for more information.
Introduction
Government provides stable career and job growth. In addition to this, you can get respect and dignity. If you choose Govt. sector then chances are more to get promotions through work experience. You can become higher officer like this. For every 5-6 years, government employees get promotions. It totally depends on factors like:
Government is conducting various competitive examinations for the candidates who completed their undergraduate degree. In this, one of the competitive exams is SSC CGL.
This examination will be conducted for the recruitment of various posts in the different sectors like Ministries, departments, Grade B officer in organizations (Non Gazette) and Grade C (Non technical).Grade B posts
We can find Grade B posts in various sectors like Excise office, police department, Ministries department etc. Here is the list of different Grade B posts.Grade C posts
Group C posts are listed here and you can choose any one among them.
It contains following three phases (tires). The first two tires are written tests with multiple choice questions and the third tier exam is the computer proficiency test or skill test. It depends on the job which you have selected. Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam is same for all posts. It will be conducted on May 8th and 22nd. Mostly, Govt. sector exams will be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays.Subjects to prepare for the exam
For any competitive examination your talent/skill will be tested. This exam mainly contains four subjects and they are:
Question paper contains totally 200 questions. This is multiple choice question paper. You should complete within the time limit and the time duration is 2 hours. If the answer is wrong then negative mark will be one-fourth of the reference marks. You should be very careful during the examination. Maintain proper time management. If you are lacking in this concept then try to follow like this. Divide the 2 hours time for four sections as per your understanding the subject. To be in comfort zone you should know how to spend the time on each section separately. First of all we will see Exam pattern and later on time management. The question paper with all four sections and time allocation should be like:
Share your valuable 2 hours time slightly like this. I think this is sufficient. Moreover the following matters should be noted when considered in topic wise.English Language
Many students think that it is the toughest subject/section compared to the remaining topics. Always, it will be better for you to start with English section considering the facts like Shortage of time, tiredness etc.
Which things should be considered to start any section and why? Here is the answer for you.Quantitative Aptitude
In this section, every topic is important and any topic should not be ignored. The topics covered in the Quant section are as follows:Reasoning
The topics should cover under this section is:
The questions based on Sequence, Missing number, counting triangles are tricky ones. Therefore, we have to attempt these types of questions at the end of the exam. You should take utmost care while attempting answers to deductions and critical reasoning. You should not show negligence at any situations.General Awareness
Read the question thoroughly to figure out the answer. Single line questions should be attempt first. Remaining should be later. Guessing will not work out here. This section contains a very large portion of syllabus and hence it takes more time. Important concepts and definitions in General Science, General Studies should be check. Do not waste time in the examination hall for the unknown questions. Study the question first. If you are not able to get the answer then leave it and go on. Persistent attitude will not work out here.
You should realize that your deadline is 120 minutes for 200 questions. However, there may be a change in questions and its asking pattern. Therefore don't get upset look like. It is a good idea to be prepared mentally for that type of questions. Attempt the questions which are easy for you. You can use the remaining time for tough questions which you have left. Do not worry, when harsh questions been asked. The rest of the requesters will have the same kind of dismay. Do not hold at the question. The time will be wasted unnecessarily if doing so.Wrap up
General intelligence and English sections contains only theory part. So it is easy to get good score. It is the toughest part too. Remembering the theory part is not so easy. It needs lot of time and patience. Do not forget about the negative marks. It leads to decline in the score. So don't try to guess the answer. You should keep in mind that if you choose the wrong answer then negative mark will be added to your score. Hence chances are more to get fewer marks. You need to have grip on Basics and conceptual facts. Get good score to be in the final list. We must remember this always.
