SSC CGL Study Material 2024
The SSC CGL Exam, or Combined Graduate Level Exam, is conducted to fill officer and assistant positions in various ministries and departments of the Central Government. It is one of the most sought-after government exams in India, with lakhs of candidates applying each year.
To succeed in the SSC CGL, regular practice is key. Oliveboard offers high-quality study resources to help candidates prepare effectively. In this blog, candidates will find complete study material for both Tier-1 and Tier-2 of the SSC CGL exam.
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SSC Books PDF for SSC CGL Tier-2 and Tier-1
Free Study Materials for SSC CGL Tier-2 and Tier-1 are given below. Click on the links provided to download the PDFs.
General Awareness E-books for SSC CGL
Sr.no | Ebook | Link |
2 | General Awareness Questions | Click here |
3 | Last 5 years’ History Questions with Solutions | Click here |
4 | Top 50 SSC CGL General Awareness Questions Part 1 | Click here |
5 | Top 50 SSC CGL General Knowledge Questions Part 2 | Click here |
6 | SSC CGL Previous Year General Awareness Questions | Click here |
7 | Chemistry Questions asked in SSC CGL | Click here |
8 | Computer Awareness Questions for SSC CGL | Click here |
9 | General Awareness Memory-Based Questions | Click here |
10 | Polity Questions asked from 2014 to 2017 in SSC CGL | Click here |
11 | General Science notes for SSC CGL | Click here |
12 | Last 5 years Geography Questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 | Click here |
13 | Biology MCQs for SSC CGL | Click here |
14 | Geography MCQs for SSC CGL | Click here |
15 | Mughal Empire MCQs for SSC CGL | Click here |
16 | Frequently Asked GK Questions in SSC CGL | Click here |
17 | Indian Art & Culture notes for SSC | Click here |
18 | The scientific name of fruits and plants | Click here |
19 | The scientific name of animals | Click here |
20 | Indian Government Schemes for Competitive Exams | Click here |
Quantitative Aptitude E-books for SSC CGL
Sr.no | Ebook | Link |
1 | Previous Year Quantitative Aptitude Questions | Click here |
2 | Simple and Compound Interest Questions | Click here |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude Questions – Part 1 | Click here |
4 | Ratio and Proportion Questions | Click here |
5 | Number System Questions | Click here |
6 | Memory-Based Questions for Quant | Click here |
7 | Average Problems for SSC CGL | Click here |
8 | SSC CGL Tier-2 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Ability | Click here |
9 | Profit and Loss concept for SSC CGL | Click here |
10 | Algebra Practice Questions with Answers | Click here |
11 | Mensuration Questions for SSC CGL Tier-2 | Click here |
12 | Mensuration Practice Questions for SSC CGL | Click here |
13 | Trigonometry Questions for SSC CGL | Click here |
14 | Geometry Practice Questions for SSC CGL | Click here |
15 | Geometry & Triangle Notes for SSC CGL | Click here |
16 | Formulas for Geometry | Click here |
17 | Time, Speed, and Distance Questions | Click here |
18 | Important Algebra Questions for SSC CGL | Click here |
General English E-books for SSC CGL
Sr.no | Ebook | Link |
1 | Previous Year Questions for Tier -2 | Click here |
2 | English Questions for Tier – 2 | Click here |
3 | Sentence Improvement Questions | Click here |
4 | One Word Substitution Questions | Click here |
5 | Tier 2 English Memory-Based Questions | Click here |
6 | Important SSC CGL English Questions With Answers | Click here |
7 | 100+ important Verbal Phrases for SSC CGL | Click here |
8 | SSC CGL 2022 English Previous Year Paper | Click here |
9 | Reading Comprehension for SSC CGL | Click here |
10 | SSC CGL Tier-2 preparation tips for English | Click here |
11 | Error Spotting Questions for SSC CGL Tier-2 | Click here |
12 | Important English Questions for SSC CGL | Click here |
13 | Synonyms for SSC CGL | Click here |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier – 1 and Tier 2 are mentioned below :
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
This exam is mandatory for all aspirants appearing in the SSC CGL. It can be regarded as the preliminary exam and is qualifying in nature.
Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
General English | 25 | 50 |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
Total Duration | 60 minutes |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Exam has undergone important changes in its evaluation process and time allocation. The key details about the merit list preparation, exam duration, and negative marking policy:
- Merit List: Based only on Tier-2 performance.
- Exam Duration: Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; Paper 2: 2 hours.
- Negative Marking: Paper 1 – 1 mark per wrong answer; Paper 2 – 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Session | Subject | Questions |
Paper 1 Session I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section I (1 hour ) Module I – Mathematical Abilities Module II – Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 30 60 x 3=180 |
Section II (1 hour ) Module I – English Language Comprehension Module II – General Awareness | 45 25 70 x 3=210 | |
Section III (15 minutes) Module – I – Computer Knowledge module | 20 x 3=60 | |
Session II (15 minutes) | Module – II: Data Entry Speed Test | One data entry task |
Paper 2 2 hours | FOR JSO: Statistics (Paper I & II as above) | 100 x 2=200 |
SSC CGL Study Material – FAQs
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Ans. It is possible to prepare for SSC CGL 2024 by studying from good study resources mentioned in the blog and a good study plan.
Ans. The time duration of preparation depends on the individual’s preparation levels. At least 3 months can be considered an ideal time to prepare for SSC CGL.
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