{"id":133792,"date":"2023-08-21T10:46:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T05:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=133792"},"modified":"2023-08-21T11:47:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T06:17:20","slug":"epfo-ssa-exam-analysis-2023-18th-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/epfo-ssa-exam-analysis-2023-18th-august\/","title":{"rendered":"EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023, 18th August All Shifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/epfo-ssa-exam-analysis-2023-18th-august\/#EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023\" >EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/epfo-ssa-exam-analysis-2023-18th-august\/#EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\" >EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023 &#8211; 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Provident Fund Organisation is conducting the Phase 1 exam of it&#8217;s Social Security Assistant recruitment. This article will cover the exam analysis for the exam held today, 18th August 2023. The exam was held in two shifts. The first shift was from 9 to 11.30 AM and the second shift was from 2 to 4.30 PM. Candidates will exam on later dates can refer this article to get an idea of how the exam will go. We will cover the general difficult level of the exam, the overall good attempts, and the shift-wise analysis of the question paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/epfo-ssa-mock-test\/?ref=contak-epfo-ssa&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contak-epfo-ssa\">Take a last-minute EPFO SSA Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023 &#8211; Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can find all the important dates related to the EPFO SSA Phase 1 2023. The EPFO SSA Exam Dates for Phase 1 are the 18th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of August 2023. Candidates can find further details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Events<\/th><th>Dates<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>EPFO SSA 2023 Notification<\/td><td>22nd March 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Registration Start Date<\/td><td>27th March 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End Date To Apply for EPFO SSA<\/td><td>26th April 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Correction Window<\/td><td>27th April \u2013 28th April 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Downloading of EPFO SSA Call Letters<\/td><td>15th August 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EPFO SSA Exam Date 2023<\/td><td><strong>18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd August 2023<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_%E2%80%93_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis &#8211; Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a better idea about the exam and it&#8217;s breakdown, let&#8217;s take a look at the exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Aptitude<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge\/ General Awareness<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English with Comprehension<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Literacy<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>600<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/epfo-ssa-mock-test\/?ref=contak-epfo-ssa&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contak-epfo-ssa\">Take a last-minute EPFO SSA Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_18th_August_2023_%E2%80%93_Difficulty_Good_Attempts\"><\/span><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 &#8211; Difficulty &amp; Good Attempts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can check the difficulty level and good attempt for each subject for both shifts as on 18th August 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA 18th August 2023 Shift 1 Difficulty and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty level and good attempts across the 5 subjects for Shift 1 of EPFO SSA Phase 1 held on 18th August 2023 is as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Difficulty<\/th><th>Good Attempts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General Aptitude<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><td>26-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge\/General Awareness<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><td>18-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><td>19-25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English with Comprehension<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><td>40-45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Literacy<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>107-122<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA 18th August 2023 Shift 2 Difficulty and Good Attempts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty level and good attempts across the 5 subjects for Shift 2 of EPFO SSA Phase 1 held on 18th August 2023 is as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Difficulty<\/th><th>Good Attempts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General Aptitude<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><td>25-27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Knowledge\/General Awareness<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><td>24-28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>17-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English with Comprehension<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><td>40-45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Literacy<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moderate<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>110-125<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/epfo-ssa-mock-test\/?ref=contak-epfo-ssa&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contak-epfo-ssa\">Take a last-minute EPFO SSA Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023_%E2%80%93_18th_August_2023_Shift_1\"><\/span><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023 &#8211; 18th August 2023 Shift 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The subject-wise analysis for the EPFO SSA exam 2023 shift 1 held on 18th August 2023 is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 1- General Aptitude<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The general aptitude paper was of <strong>easy-moderate <\/strong>difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Number of Questions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Puzzles<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mirror<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relation<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Triangle Count<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alphabetical Order<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number Series<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement and Conclusion<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dice<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 1- General Awareness\/General Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The general awareness\/general knowledge paper was of <strong>moderate<\/strong> difficulty. There were 20 statement-based questions and 10 one word questions. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>History &#8211; 1st and 2nd Battle of Panipat<\/li><li>Current Affairs &#8211; Appointments (Match the following)<\/li><li>Geography &#8211; Blue moon and super moon, Father of Geography<\/li><li>Science &#8211; Chemistry<\/li><li>Polity &#8211; Finance Commission, Constitution Election Commission (True\/False)<\/li><li>G20 Presidency of India &#8211; Time Period<\/li><li>Bharatanatyam<\/li><li>Dams (Assam)<\/li><li>Hindi Language Article<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Number of Questions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>History<\/td><td>1-2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polity<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>1-2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 1- Quantitative Ability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quantitative ability paper was of <strong>easy-moderate<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Speed<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polynomial<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Python System<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Profit Loss<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio Proportion<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mixture and Alligation<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pipe and Cistern<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simplification<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time and Work<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 1- English<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The English paper was of <strong>easy-moderate<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antonyms and Synonyms<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narration and Passage<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloze Test<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Detection<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active Passive<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One Word Substitution<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spelling Errors<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fillers<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 1- Computer Literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The computer literacy paper was of <strong>moderate-difficult<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below. Total number of questions were 10 out of some were from operating systems and majority were from networking. The topics asked were as follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hardware<\/li><li>Topology<\/li><li>Microsoft Office<\/li><li>RAM<\/li><li>Shortcut Keys<\/li><li>Matching Logic Gate<\/li><li>OSI Layer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023_%E2%80%93_Video\"><\/span>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023 &#8211; Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"LHJ8b3tHWWs\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/epfo-ssa-mock-test\/?ref=contak-epfo-ssa&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contak-epfo-ssa\">Take a last-minute EPFO SSA Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023_%E2%80%93_18th_August_2023_Shift_2\"><\/span><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023 &#8211; 18th August 2023 Shift 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The subject-wise analysis for the EPFO SSA exam 2023 shift 2 held on 18th August 2023 is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 2- General Aptitude<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The general aptitude paper was of <strong>easy-moderate<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Number of Questions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Puzzles<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mirror<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relation<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water Image<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clock<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counting Figures<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement and Confusion<\/td><td>1-2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calendar<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 2- General Awareness\/General Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The general awareness\/general knowledge paper was of <strong>easy-moderate<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Current Affairs &#8211; 2-3 questions<\/li><li>FIFA World Cup 2022<\/li><li>Labour Day<\/li><li>Dance &#8211; 2 questions<\/li><li>Name &#8211; Field (Grant\/Contribution)<\/li><li>105th Amendment &#8211; Change<\/li><li>Article &#8211; 44, Fundamental duties<\/li><li>History &#8211; 1-2 questions<\/li><li>Election Part<\/li><li>Cooperative farming was implemented by which country<\/li><li>Geography &#8211; River Systems<\/li><li>Appointment &#8211; 1 question<\/li><li>Regular soil and black soil<\/li><li>Disease<\/li><li>Tribes<\/li><li>Chikungunya<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 2- Quantitative Ability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quantitative ability paper was of <strong>moderate<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SI &amp; CI<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Speed<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polynomial<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Python System<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Profit Loss<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio Proportion<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mixture and Alligation<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pipe and Cistern<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simplification<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time and Work<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 2 &#8211; English<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The english paper was of <strong>easy-moderate<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antonyms and Synonyms<\/td><td>6 <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narration and Passage<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct Indirect Speech<\/td><td>5-6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Detection<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active Passive<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One Word Substitution<\/td><td>21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spelling Errors<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fillers<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 18th August 2023 Shift 2- Computer Literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The computer literacy paper was of <strong>moderate-difficulty<\/strong> difficulty. Candidates can find the analysis for the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>File management<\/li><li>Match the following<\/li><li>MS Officer<\/li><li>Layer<\/li><li>Operating System<\/li><li>Topology<\/li><li>Binary Decimal Conversion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"3qOuuok3nx8\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/epfo-ssa-mock-test\/?ref=contak-epfo-ssa&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contak-epfo-ssa\">Take a last-minute EPFO SSA Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPFO_SSA_Exam_Analysis_2023_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>EPFO SSA Exam Analysis 2023 &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692264218389\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>What is the difficulty level of the EPFO SSA exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A1. The difficulty level of the EPFO SSA exam is moderate. The questions are based on the syllabus provided by the EPFO, and they are designed to test the candidate&#8217;s knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. However, the exam is not very difficult, and it is possible to score well if you prepare adequately.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692264274779\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>What are the important topics for the EPFO SSA exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A2. The important topics for the EPFO SSA exam include:-  Reasoning, General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692264339564\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>What is the cut-off for the EPFO SSA exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A3. The cut-off for the EPFO SSA exam varies from year to year. However, it is generally around 50% for the general category candidates. The cut-off may be higher for the reserved category candidates.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692343250289\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What is the sequence of sections for the EPFO SSA exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A4. There is a fixed sequence for the EPFO SSA exam &#8211; Reasoning -> GA -> Quantitative -> English -> Computer<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1692343317022\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Is there any sectional timing in the EPFO SSA exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A5. 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