CATAspirants.Com has started a series of blog for devising effective preparation, study plan & strategy of various examinations on popular demand of followers and readers. A good study plan can give you a right edge in these competitive examinations and it may also increase your odds in examinations. In this blog, we explain an effective study plan for SSC CGL Examination. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam every year for recruitment to non-technical Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ in various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India.
Examination Structure:
SSC conducts CGL examination in two tier or three tiers (for some posts). SSC Aspirants who secure minimum cut-off in Tier-I is allowed for Tier-II and Tier-III examinations. Final Selection considers aggregate marks of all the tiers (Tier-I + Tier-II + Tier-III).
Tier-I: Computer Based Online Examination
| S.N. | Name of Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| 1 | General Intelligence and
Reasoning |
25 | 50 | Total 60 Minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Tier-II: Computer Based Online Examination
| S.N. | Name of Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| 1 | Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 120 minutes for each paper |
| 2 | Paper-II: English Language and
Comprehension |
200 | 200 |
Tier-III: Pen & Paper mode Offline Examination
| S.N. | Name of Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
| 1 | Descriptive Paper in
English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) |
-- | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Study Materials for SSC CGL 2019:
Based upon feedback of successful candidates and research done by Team CAT Aspirants, we recommend following list of books for SSC CGL Preparation:
Study Plan & Strategy for SSC CGL 2019 (Tier-I): Computer Based Online Examination
Month-1:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Progressions, Averages |
| General English | Vocabulary: A to C, Grammar, Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs: July 2019 to Sep 2019, Modern History, Basic Computer terms |
| Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Relation |
Month-2:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Allegations, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Interest |
| General English | Vocabulary: D to G, Grammar, Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs: Oct 2019 to Dec 2019, Indian Physical Geography |
| Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Venn Diagram based Questions |
Month-3:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Ratio, Proportions & Variations. Time & Work, Time Speed & Distance |
| General English | Vocabulary: H to L, Grammar, Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs: Jan 2020 to March 2020, Indian Constitution & Polity |
| Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Circular table and arrangements |
Month-4:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Geometry & Mensuration |
| General English | Vocabulary: M to P, Grammar, Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing |
| General Awareness | Census 2011, General Science ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics) |
| Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Questions based on Pictorial representation |
Month-5:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quadratic equations, Inequalities, Logarithm, Set Theory |
| General English | Vocabulary: Q to U, Grammar, Reading Comprehensions, Letter - writing |
| General Awareness | Annual Budget 2020-21, Economic Survey 2019-20 |
| Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Puzzles |
Month-6:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Probability, Permutation & Combination |
| General English | Vocabulary: V to Z, Grammar, Reading Comprehensions, Letter - writing |
| General Awareness | Indian Arts & Culture, Medieval History |
| Reasoning | Data Interpretation and Puzzles |
Study Plan & Strategy for SSC CGL 2019 (Tier-II & III): Computer Based Online / Pen& Paper mode offline Examination.
Month-1:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | Number System, Progressions, Averages, Allegations, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Interest |
| Paper-II: English Language and
Comprehension |
Vocabulary: A to C, Grammar (Noun, Pronoun, Active and Passive Voice, Preposition), Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing |
Month-2:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | Ratio, Proportions & Variations. Time & Work, Time Speed & Distance, Geometry & Mensuration, Trigonometry |
| Paper-II: English Language and
Comprehension |
Vocabulary: A to C, Grammar ( Verb, Adjectives, Subject Verb agreement), Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing |
Month-3:
| Subject | Chapters |
| Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities | Quadratic equations, Inequalities, Logarithm, Set Theory, Probability, Permutation & Combination |
| Paper-II: English Language and
Comprehension |
Vocabulary: A to C, Grammar (Narration- Direct & Indirect Speeches, Sentence, Conjunction), Reading Comprehensions, Précis writing. |
Note: For Tier-III, Candidates should write one essay in Hindi and English on contemporary issues every week, It enhances writing skills as well as understanding on current issues & topics.
All the Best
Team CAT Aspirants 🙂