Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate level recruitment 2018 is in progress. After releasing the notification for SSC CGL exam 2018, the exam for Tier 1 is postponed due to the charge of unfairly means. Now SSC is in the course to finalize a new exam date for SSC CGL exam. Earlier, the exam was planned from 25^th July 2018 to 20^th August 2018, which has been overdue now. The SSC CGL admit card will be declared with the release of new exam date.

The competition in SSC CGL exam is on the high peak as every year, lakhs of candidates apply for this highly competitive exam. SSC CGL exams bring a countless opportunity for aspirants to get a chance to work in various job profiles in Indian government organisation.

The SSC CGL exam comprises of four levels i.e. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4. The final shortlisted candidates get the prospect to work in government departments of India. If you are not able to clear the tier 4 (typing test), then you will be eligible for the posts which do not require the typing speed.

If you want to secure a seat for a good grade-pay, 180+ marks in Tier 1 is a must. These many marks seem to be very tough to accomplish but with a balanced strategy, it is possible.                                    

SSC CGL Tier 1

There are majorly four papers in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam which consists of:

1. English Language and Comprehension:  This section of the exam is compulsory for all. Twenty-five questions of fifty marks are asked.
2. Quantitative Aptitude: This section is also compulsory to clear Tier 1 exam. Twenty-five questions for fifty marks are asked.
3. General Awareness: A compulsory section providing twenty-five questions of fifty marks.
4. General intelligence and reasoning: A compulsory section of the exam and has twenty-five questions of fifty marks.

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is mandatory for all the posts and its marks are added in the total process of SSC CGL exam. The total hours you will get for this Tier 1 exam is of 60 minutes.  If you are not able to clear the Tier 1, you will not be allowed to sit for SSC CGL Tier 2.

Through this, we will be sharing strategies for you in order to score 150+ in SSC CGL exam 2018.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2108 for Tier 1

1. English Syllabus:

Grammar	Vocabulary	Reading Comprehension
Error Spotting	Idioms and Phrases	Cloze-test
Para jumble	Spelling Errors	Passage
Voice and narrations	Antonym/Synonyms	–
Fill in the blanks	One- word substitution	–

Important Tips: For some, this section is a laidback task but for others, the section becomes a nightmare and major problem in getting a good score in the exam. You should follow a rational sequence of topics. Start with scoring topics

2. Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic	Advance level of Maths
LCM and HCF	Histogram
Boat and Stream	Geometry
Compound and Simple Interest	Mensuration
Average	Data Interpretation
Partnership	Trigonometry
Percentages	Standard Identities
Problems on Ages	Frequency Polygon
Ration Discount	Bar Diagram and Pie-Chart
Speed, Time and work	Heights and Distances
Time, work and Wages	Complementary Angles
Profit, Loss and Discount	Degree and Radian Measures, Histogram
Pipes and Cistern
Mixture and Allegation

 

Important Tips:

• The questions in the section are intended to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers.
• The possibility of quantitative ability is limited to class 10^th level mathematics.
• You can score well in this section if you have good command over the mathematics.
• Attempt all the questions with virtuous accuracy as 0.5 marks will be subtracted for each wrong answer.

3.    General Awareness
   

General Awareness Topics	Sub Topics
Current Affairs	International Affairs     National Affairs
Economy and Finance	Features of Economy         Economics
History	World History         History of India
Geography	World Geography         Geography of India
Science and Technology	Space, Defence of India         Other Information         Discoveries and Inventions
Indian Polity and Constitution	Indian Polity and Constitution
Static GK	Art and Culture         Books and Authors         Sports        Honours and Awards        Important Dates        National and International            Organization         Miscellaneous

Important Tips:

• This subject is something that you cannot master in one day.
• You can perform well in this part if you spend your daily hours consistently on it.
• The General Awareness subject is vital because this is the only subject which can be attempted swiftly in 9-10 mins.
• You can get a good score and good rank in this subject if you prepared well.

4.    General Intelligence and Reasoning
   

General Mental Ability	Non-Verbal Reasoning
Classification	Cube and Dice
Coding Decoding	Mirror Image
Distance Direction test	Water Image
Matrix	Pattern Completion
Missing Number	–
Alphabet Test	Paper cutting and folding
Analogy	Embedded Figures
Arithmetic Reasoning	Figure Formation and Analysis
Blood Relation	Series
Logical Venn Diagram	Counting of Figures

Important Tips:

• No certain formula to mug up but remember to solve this subject with logical ability.
• Prepare each topic wisely and carefully.

Score 180+ in SSC CGL Tier 1 with Expert’s Tricks

• • Consistency, Revision, and Coverage is the imperative thing to score 180+ in  SSC CGL tier 1.
  • Be consistent with your method of the preparation and do regular practice.
  • Give mock test on regular basis and analysis your weak areas.
  • Try to cover each topic diligently.
  • For English, try to read newspapers, articles and editorials.
  • Short and best tricks are nothing but the general steps being cut into very few.

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