How to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam | Download PDF
This article will give you preparation guidelines for SSC CGL 2017 Exam along with time management tips that how much time you should devote to each section while preparing for SSC CGL Tier I. We all know that the inspiration and the effort required to crack SSC CGL Tier I exam is something which is already present in you. What is needed is just some perseverance and hard work to push yourself to do your best. So here are guidelines to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.
Building yourself up and improving on your mistakes while avoiding others’ mistakes will take you to newer heights and help you in clearing the examination.
Exam Pattern for SSC CGL Tier 1:
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Serial No. |
Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
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1. |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
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2. |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
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3. |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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4. |
English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
|
Total |
100 |
200 |
We are providing you SSC CGL Study Plan which is prepared by keeping in mind the 60 minutes exam pattern. This SSC CGL Study Schedule, will enhance your preparations and ensure you score high.
Things to Keep in Mind while you prepare for SSC CGL Exam:
- Read English newspapers daily as it will help you in different aspects. Firstly, you will be aware of the daily current affairs. Secondly, your vocabulary and reading speed will improve.
- Start taking Mock Tests to analyze your performance, once your basics are clear. Practice on the topics in which you are weak.
- Scoring less in mock tests is okay. Your main goal of attending the mock tests should be learning from your mistakes. So that you can improve your performance.
- Work up a schedule to focus on the important things and devote yourself to the plan.
- Time management is another important aspect over which you should need to gain mastery. Not only will this help you in managing your time effectively during the exam, this will also help you in not overwhelming yourself with all the work.
SSC CGL Study Plan Tier I 2017:
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Sub |
English |
Quantitative |
Reasoning |
General Awareness |
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Days/ |
1 Hr. |
1 Hr. |
1 Hr. |
1 Hr. |
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1 |
Basics Grammar: Verbs, Noun |
Simplification: Quick Calculation Practice + |
Analogy: Letter, Number |
Ancient History: Harappa |
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2 |
Basics Grammar: Preposition, Adjective |
Analogy: G.K, Meaning & Figure based |
Modern History: |
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3 |
Basics Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Conjunctions |
Average & Percentage |
Classification: |
Polity: Indian Constitution |
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4 |
Revise the above topics studied till now |
Algebra: Linear Equations (Word Problems) |
Classification G.K, Meaning, |
Polity: Powers of President, Vice President, Rights & Powers |
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5 |
Basics Grammar: Degrees of Comparison, Adverbs |
Algebra: |
Series: Number, Mixed series |
Geography: Solar System, |
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6 |
Revise the above topics studied till now |
Series: Alphabet & Word series |
Economics: Organisations, |
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7 |
Basics of Phrase Idiom Meaning, One Word Substitution, Spelling |
Coding Decoding |
Basic Current Affairs |
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8 |
Reading Comprehension: |
Ratio & Proportion |
Direction & Distance |
Physics: SI Units, Scalar & |
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9 |
Interest: SI, CI, |
Forces: Basics – Gravitational, |
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10 |
Profit & Loss: |
Blood Relations: Basics |
Chemistry: Atomic |
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11 |
Blood Relations: |
Chemistry: Metals, Non-Metals |
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12 |
Vocabulary: Homonyms |
Order & Ranking |
Chemistry: Carbon & its |
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13 |
Synonyms & Antonyms |
Mensuration: |
Logical & Dictionary Order |
Biology: Human body, |
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14 |
Vocabulary: Use of Verb with Prepositions |
Word Formation |
Basic Current Affairs |
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15 |
Vocabulary: Completing Phrase & Idioms |
Jumble Word |
Diseases: Caused by Bacteria, Virus, |
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16 |
Miscellaneous: Grammar |
Geometry: Triangles congruency, Similarity theorems, Circle chords & tangent theorems, Co-ordinate geometry |
Matrix |
Plants, Reproduction, Pollination, Tissue, Roots, |
|
17 |
Practice Error Spotting |
Venn Diagram Problem |
Physics: Electric Components |
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|
18 |
Cloze Test |
Logical Venn Diagram |
Medieval History: |
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19 |
Trigonometry: Trigonometric Ratios and Identities, Height and Distance |
Syllogism |
Fundamental Rights, Duties, Panchayat Raj System |
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20 |
Practice Reading Comprehension |
Puzzles: Logical, Quant Based |
Important Rivers, Cities on River Banks, Indian State, Capitals, Folk Dances, Wildlife Centuries, National Parks, Oceans, Important Line |
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|
21 |
Data Interpretation: |
Seating Arrangement |
Basic Current Affairs |
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|
22 |
Revise Common Phrase Idiom meanings and One-word Substitution. |
Non-Verbal: Mirror & Hidden Image |
Atmosphere Layers, Earth’s |
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|
23 |
Speed time Distance |
Non-Verbal: Pattern Completion, Paper Cutting & Folding |
Sound, Thermodynamics, |
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|
24 |
Revise all the grammar Rules & Practice Questions on each topics |
Non-Verbal: Dice & Cubes, Counting Figure, Missing Figure |
Plant Kingdom |
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|
25 |
Time & Work |
Practice Questions from each topics |
The Animal Kingdom |
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26 |
Economics: |
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27 |
Number System(LCM & HCF, Divisibility, Remainder) & |
Sound, Thermodynamics, |
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28 |
Practice Cloze Test |
Mixtures & Allegations |
Basic Current Affair |
Revise all the topics & Attempt Full Mock Test
SSC CGL 2017 Tier I Mock Tests
After completing the full SSC CGL Study Plan, your aim should to attempt a full mock test & make your own strategy to attempt the paper in which you could score more. Try to manage the time in a proper way.


