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SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. Through SSC recruitments of inspectors, auditors, Junior Accountants etc are done in various departments across India. The exam was conducted as tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 and tier 4 for some of the posts. But in 2022 the final selections are based on the SSC CGL tier 2 paper. Tier 3 and 4 are combined with tier 2 in 2022 SSC CGL. Here I share SSC CGL preparation tips for tier 2 and a brief about tier 3 which I had attempted in 2018. I achieved an AIR of 912 and today I am currently working as Inspector of Customs (Preventive Officer) at Custom House, Cochin.
As the SSC CGL syllabus for Tier 2 QA is the same as that of Tier 1 QA, I did not invest much time in learning new topics. I referred to the same books and materials that I used for Tier 1 QA, to prepare for Tier 2 QA. I was sure I had prepared all the topics of QA by the time I wrote Tier 1. I focused on writing mock tests (offline as well as online) to increase speed and accuracy. The first step I took in preparing for CGL 2018 Tier 2 QA was solving the 2017 SSC CGL Tier 2 question paper. SSC generally follows the pattern of previous year questions, I solved 2017 Tier 2 QA papers of all shifts conducted by SSC. As 2017 Tier 2 QA was one of the hardest QA exams conducted by SSC, I thought SSC would ask questions of the same difficulty in 2018 CGL also. So, I learned all concepts and theorems that were used to solve the QA of 2017 SSC CGL Tier 2 papers.
After solving the SSC CGL Tier 2 previous year paper, I gave an offline SSC CGL tier 2 mock test provided by the institute, which consisted of questions of various difficulties. I noted down the questions which I found difficult in a notebook, so that I can refer to them intermittently and grasp the concept and be well-versed in it. Then I started practising through online mock tests which I still believe is the key to scoring good marks. Like my peers, I too found the online mocks to be very difficult and it was not easy to sit through the examination for two hours in front of a screen. But through patience and persistence, I started writing online mocks provided by various online platforms like Testbook, Qmaths etc. To know where I stand on a national level, I started writing live weekly mocks. I used to write at least two live mocks every week to assess myself.
Just like QA, the syllabus of Tier 1 English Comprehension and Tier 2 English Comprehension are the same. Therefore, I followed the same strategy for English Comprehension as I did for Tier 2 QA. Soon after Tier 1, I started revising the books again for my preparation for Tier 2. Also, the institute where I did my SSC CGL preparation gave us an umpteen number of offline mock tests for Tier 2 English. Just like QA, I then started solving 2017 Tier 2 English Comprehension with my peers.
I also attempted online mocks provided by various online platforms and noted down the questions where I made mistakes or which were difficult. The directors of the institute were retired English professors, so they were a great help in understanding the grammatical rules and its exceptions, usage of phrasal verbs etc. Also, I made use of my peer group to revise the topics which seemed easily forgettable. To increase my reading skills, rather than reading The Hindu newspaper or its editorial, I practised previous year passage questions and Cloze tests, which further decreased my revision time. Also, like Tier 2 QA, I did weekly live SSC CGL mock tests for English Comprehension so as to know where I should improve and to know what my standing was on an All-India basis.
Note: Attempting mock tests plays a crucial role in your performance in the examination. So, if you are serious about your SSC CGL preparation, try to start doing mock tests once you have covered 50 - 60 per cent of your syllabus. Don’t wait for your syllabus to be finished to start writing mock tests. You may get very low marks in the beginning, but you will be able to learn new topics on the way and will definitely have an edge in the long run.
The directors of the institute where I studied played a crucial role in my securing of 64/100 for Tier 3 (Descriptive Paper). My mentors used to give a random essay and letter topic each day and I would write them with the limited knowledge that I possessed. Then they corrected those essays and letters and instructed me on how to write, how to be neutral in my writing etc. I went through several online websites to learn basic facts about India, indices of India in various rankings, problems faced by our society and its solutions, various schemes by Government of India, current events etc. so as to substantiate the points that I write on the answer paper. I practised writing about 20-25 essays and letters before I attended my Tier 3.
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Steps are given below to apply for ssc cgl exam
But application forms are not opened yet. Notice regarding SSC CGL 2025 will be released on 22nd April 2025. Apply and last date of submission is from 22nd April 2025 to 21st May 2025 respectively.
Hey Nisha, I saw your question about applying for the SSC CGL exam. No problem, I can definitely help you out!
It's basically your ticket to a bunch of Group "B" and "C" jobs in the Indian government.
The application window for the 2025 exam is open from April 22nd to May 21st, 2025.
Here’s the lowdown:
First things first, are you eligible?
Alright, ready to apply?
Here's how it works, step-by-step:
1. One-Time Registration:
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2. Filling Out the Application Form:
3. Paying the Application Fee:
4. Submission and Confirmation:
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Things can change! If you follow these steps and study hard, you'll be in great shape to apply and ace the SSC CGL 2025 exam. Best of luck!
Hello,
Yes, you can fill the SSC CGL form if you are in the last semester of your BTech, but your degree must be completed before the final document verification stage.
So, if your final result comes out before that stage, then you are eligible. Just make sure you will have your degree or provisional certificate by the time SSC asks for documents.
Hope it helps !
Tier 1 (Objective – 60 mins, 200 marks)
General Intelligence & Reasoning – Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Puzzles.
General Awareness – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Economy, Science.
Quantitative Aptitude – Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation.
English Comprehension – Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Error Spotting.
Tier 2 (Paper I – Mandatory for All Posts)
Mathematical Abilities – Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics.
Reasoning & General Intelligence – Logical & Non-verbal Reasoning.
English Language – Advanced Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.
General Awareness – Economy, History, Science, Polity.
Computer Knowledge – Basics of Software, Hardware, MS Office.
Additional Papers
Paper II (Statistics) – For Junior Statistical Officer.
Paper III (Finance & Economics) – For AAO/Assistant Accounts Officer.
Official Syllabus: SSC Website (https://ssc.nic.in/)
Hello Prince,
To prepare well for SSC CGL Exam, the most essential step is to understand syllabus. Which has following four parts:
1. General Intelligence and reasoning
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. English
4. General Awareness
Then go through at least last 5 years PYQs. From that you will get to know the main areas of focus and the areas which has been given high weightage in exam from each part.
Based on this divide each part of syllabus into subtopic. And prepare each topic thoroughly through your base sources. Have command over your basics from these sources.
I would like to share some of the resources you may refer to for your preparation
1. For English: Neetu Singh Mam's book
2. For Quantitative aptitude: Aditya Rajan Sir's Videos on YouTube
3. For General Awareness: Lucent's GK + Parcham Classes's Videos on YouTube.
Along with this you need to practice PYQs and give various mock tests to increase your efficiency. You may take a help of various platforms available online for practicing mock tests. Only practicing mock tests is not enough you need to analyze your performance in each mock test.
I hope this answers your query and will definitely help you in your preparation
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