{"id":30170,"date":"2026-03-31T10:02:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=30170"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:32:41","slug":"ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare General Awareness for SSC CGL Exam 2026"},"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\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#What_is_the_best_strategy_for_SSC_CGL_2026_GKGS_preparation\" >What is the best strategy for SSC CGL 2026 GK\/GS preparation?<\/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\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#What_should_be_your_target_score_in_GK\" >What should be your target score in GK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Beginner_Tips_for_SSC_CGL_General_Awareness\" >Beginner Tips for SSC CGL General Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#What_is_the_correct_way_to_study_GK\" >What is the correct way to study GK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#How_should_you_divide_your_GK_preparation_timeline\" >How should you divide your GK preparation timeline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Which_subjects_should_be_covered_using_NCERT\" >Which subjects should be covered using NCERT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#How_to_Prepare_SSC_CGL_2026_Subject-wise_Strategy\" >How to Prepare SSC CGL 2026: Subject-wise Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Practice_Questions_Strategy\" >Practice Questions Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Why_should_you_avoid_FOMO_in_GK_preparation\" >Why should you avoid FOMO in GK preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Current_Affairs_Strategy_for_SSC_CGL_2025%E2%80%9326\" >Current Affairs Strategy for SSC CGL (2025\u201326)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Last-Month_GA_Strategy\" >Last-Month GA Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#Books_to_Prepare_for_SSC_CGL_General_Awareness\" >Books to Prepare for SSC CGL General Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#What_is_the_biggest_mistake_students_make_in_GK_preparation\" >What is the biggest mistake students make in GK preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Syllabus\" >SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Topic_Wise_List\" >SSC CGL General Awareness Topic Wise List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/#SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Preparation_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >SSC CGL General Awareness Preparation &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>General Awareness (GA) may seem like a mountain of facts, but with the right approach, it\u2019s completely manageable. The challenge lies in <strong>retaining and recalling<\/strong> information, which requires concise notes, regular practice, spaced revision, and test exposure. For SSC CGL 2026, a well-planned GA strategy covering all topics and consistent practice can significantly boost your chances of success. This article shares practical tips and strategies to help aspirants master GA effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_strategy_for_SSC_CGL_2026_GKGS_preparation\"><\/span>What is the best strategy for SSC CGL 2026 GK\/GS preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best strategy is to focus on syllabus-based, in-depth preparation instead of shortcuts. GK is not a subject where you can rely on one-shot videos or quick PDFs, especially with the changing exam pattern for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_your_target_score_in_GK\"><\/span>What should be your target score in GK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Target<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Safe Score<\/td><td>15-20 questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Competitive Edge<\/td><td>18-20+ questions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginner_Tips_for_SSC_CGL_General_Awareness\"><\/span>Beginner Tips for SSC CGL General Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting GA preparation, beginners often make the mistake of reading everything without knowing what actually matters. Focus on <strong>basics and strategy first<\/strong>. The table below summarises the key tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>What beginners should do<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it matters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start with the GA syllabus<\/td><td>SSC asks syllabus-based questions, not random GK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divide GA into Static + Current Affairs<\/td><td>Helps avoid confusion and over-reading<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus on understanding, not memorising<\/td><td>Concept-based questions are increasing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fix a daily GA slot (30\u201345 mins)<\/td><td>Consistency beats long, irregular study<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Avoid multiple sources initially<\/td><td>One standard source per subject is enough<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=cont-ssc&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cont-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC CGL mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_correct_way_to_study_GK\"><\/span>What is the correct way to study GK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow a 3-step approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 1<\/td><td>Watch lectures and read notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 2<\/td><td>Solve MCQs for that topic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step 3<\/td><td>Highlight important points in notes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_you_divide_your_GK_preparation_timeline\"><\/span>How should you divide your GK preparation timeline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Divide your preparation into two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Period<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Target<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 1<\/td><td>Before Prelims<\/td><td>Modern History, Polity, Geography, Current Affairs, Static GK<\/td><td>Cover these subjects <strong>comprehensively end-to-end<\/strong>, focus on MCQs + regular revision<\/td><td>20+ marks in GK + strong scores in other subjects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase 2<\/td><td>After Prelims<\/td><td>Ancient History, Medieval History, Economics, Science<\/td><td>Cover new subjects + <strong>thoroughly revise Phase 1 topics<\/strong><\/td><td>Strengthen GK for Mains + overall score boost<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-general-awareness-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-cpygaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Previous Year General Awareness Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_subjects_should_be_covered_using_NCERT\"><\/span>Which subjects should be covered using NCERT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NCERT is useful mainly for certain subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NCERT Use<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Highly useful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History<\/td><td>Useful for basics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>Selective use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science<\/td><td>Not necessary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polity<\/td><td>Prefer other sources<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start using the 360\u00b0 Study Kit after every class for retention (notes, practice, revision, tests). and finish your revision in just 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PPT-Single-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PPT-Single-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PPT-Single-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PPT-Single.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL PYPs online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_SSC_CGL_2026_Subject-wise_Strategy\"><\/span>How to Prepare SSC CGL 2026: Subject-wise Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To score well in SSC CGL, a smart and focused approach is key. Instead of trying to cover everything, you should concentrate on exam-relevant topics and use reliable sources like NCERT for Geography and targeted MCQs for Science. Revision and strategic planning play a major role. Below is a consolidated table summarizing how to prepare each subject effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus \/ Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Strategy \/ Important Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Class 11: Physical &amp; Indian Geography<br>Class 12: Human Geography + selected topics<\/td><td>Focus on NCERT-based preparation. Skip unnecessary parts. Prioritize population, industries, and census-related topics.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History<\/td><td>Ancient &amp; Medieval History: Administration &amp; Architecture<br>Modern History: Acts, Congress Sessions<\/td><td>Focus on key events and chronology. Understand major acts, reforms, and historical milestones.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polity<\/td><td>Constitution Basics, DPSP, Centre-State Relations, Important Articles<\/td><td>Focus on important topics instead of entire books. Emphasize frequently asked concepts and articles.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science<\/td><td>Biology, Physics, Chemistry<\/td><td>Study through MCQs and basic theory. Focus on priority order: Biology \u2192 Physics \u2192 Chemistry.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Static GK<\/td><td>Folk &amp; Classical Dances, Festivals, UNESCO Sites, National Parks, Government Schemes, Awards<\/td><td>Focus on important and frequently asked topics. Use concise resources for quick revision.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>Last 6\u20138 months<\/td><td>Study monthly compilations instead of daily notes. Focus on major events, awards, schemes, and international developments.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-questions-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Questions_Strategy\"><\/span>Practice Questions Strategy <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing GA questions without a strategy is useless. Here\u2019s how to <strong>use questions smartly<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Step<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>After each topic<\/td><td>Solve topic-wise MCQs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question source<\/td><td>Prefer SSC CGL previous year questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error analysis<\/td><td>Maintain a mistake notebook<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revision of mistakes<\/td><td>Reattempt wrong questions after 7\u201310 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goal<\/td><td>Turn facts into active memory<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_avoid_FOMO_in_GK_preparation\"><\/span>Why should you avoid FOMO in GK preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FOMO leads to consuming too much random content, which wastes time and reduces efficiency. Instead, focus on completing the syllabus and revising it properly.<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-free-pyp-kit\/?ref=contscfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Free PYP Kit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>If you want expert guidance with a <strong>personalised GA strategy for the upcoming SSC CGL exam<\/strong>, enroll in our <strong>Foundation Courses<\/strong>. They focus on <strong>clear concept-building, structured GK coverage, and exam-oriented preparation<\/strong>, so you study only what truly matters and revise it the right way.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-2026-complete-foundation-course-50-english-medium-2130\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/251007-1759843610-ssc_cgl_2026_foundation_batch__english-ppt-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/251007-1759843610-ssc_cgl_2026_foundation_batch__english-ppt-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/251007-1759843610-ssc_cgl_2026_foundation_batch__english-ppt-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/251007-1759843610-ssc_cgl_2026_foundation_batch__english-ppt.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Affairs_Strategy_for_SSC_CGL_2025%E2%80%9326\"><\/span>Current Affairs Strategy for SSC CGL (2025\u201326)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current Affairs is high-scoring but unpredictable. Focus on <strong>relevant areas<\/strong> rather than reading everything. The table below shows priority topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to focus on<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government Schemes<\/td><td>New launches, renamed schemes, beneficiaries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economy &amp; Budget<\/td><td>Budget highlights, fiscal deficit, allocations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Affairs<\/td><td>Summits, MoUs, defence deals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science &amp; Tech<\/td><td>Space missions, AI, biotech<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Awards &amp; Honours<\/td><td>Purpose, category, recipients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports<\/td><td>Major events, Indian achievements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence<\/td><td>Exercises, missiles, indigenous projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environment<\/td><td>COP meetings, climate reports<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Download SSC CGL <\/strong>previous year Question Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-last-month-ga-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last-Month_GA_Strategy\"><\/span>Last-Month GA Strategy <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the exam approaches, stop chasing new material. Focus on revision and practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to avoid<\/strong>?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revise frequently asked static topics<\/td><td>Starting new books<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus on last 6\u20138 months CA<\/td><td>Reading daily news in depth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Attempt full-length mocks<\/td><td>Switching sources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revise short notes repeatedly<\/td><td>Panic reading<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-books-to-prepare-for-ssc-cgl-general-awareness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books_to_Prepare_for_SSC_CGL_General_Awareness\"><\/span>Books to Prepare for SSC CGL General Awareness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the books to prepare for the SSC CGL General Awareness section in the table mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Book name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Publisher<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/GK-Blast-Complete-Banking-Awareness\/dp\/B09L6CSR3F\/ref=sr_1_7?qid=1674197789&amp;refinements=p_27%3AOliveboard&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-7\">GK Blast<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Oliveboard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>THE GIST OF NCERT (GEOGRAPHY) (THE GIST OF NCERT) Paperback \u2013 2023<\/td><td>YOU WIN PUBLICATION<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environment And Ecology \u2013 A Complete Guide \u2013 by R. Rajagopalan<\/td><td>Lexis Nexis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Economy Paperback<\/td><td>McGraw Hill Education; Ninth edition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Polity (Latest Edition)<\/td><td>McGraw Hill Education; Fifth edition<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/quiz-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-cpygaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Quiz Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quality-study-material\">Quality Study Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ample amounts of books and study materials available in the market in the form of hard copies as well as soft copies. Excessive amount of study material can overwhelm you. So make sure to pick quality study material and stick to that throughout your preparation. Jumping from one source to another will be of no use. Some important books are provided below :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Books<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Comments<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Economy<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; &#8220;India Economy&#8221; by Sanjiv Verma<\/td><td>Comprehensive and concise, easy to understand.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Economy NCERT for Class 11th and 12th<\/td><td>Alternative option.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geography<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; General Knowledge books by Lucent or Arihant Publications<\/td><td>Good for basic preparation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Social Sciences NCERT books from Class 7th to 10th<\/td><td>For extensive preparation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Geography NCERT for Classes 11th and 12th<\/td><td>For extensive preparation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>History<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; NCERT Books for Classes 6th to 12th<\/td><td>Comprehensive coverage of relevant information.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Lucent&#8217;s or Arihant&#8217;s Book<\/td><td>Additional reference.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Polity<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; &#8220;Indian Polity&#8221; by M. Laxmikant<\/td><td>Best comprehensive book for the polity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; NIOS Material for Polity<\/td><td>Alternative option.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Lucent or Arihant books<\/td><td>Good for revision.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Science<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Science NCERTs<\/td><td>Comprehensive and foundational.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; &#8220;SSC General Science&#8221; by McGraw Hill Education Publication<\/td><td>Additional reference.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Lucent GK book<\/td><td>Good for miscellaneous topics.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Arihant GK book<\/td><td>Good for miscellaneous topics.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Any other GK book you consider appropriate<\/td><td>Alternative option.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_mistake_students_make_in_GK_preparation\"><\/span>What is the biggest mistake students make in GK preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistake is focusing too much on GK while ignoring Maths, Reasoning, and English. GK has low return on investment, so it should be prepared smartly, not excessively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-general-awareness-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Syllabus\"><\/span>SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus<\/a> covers a wide range of topics designed to test candidates&#8217; understanding of current affairs, basic scientific principles, and knowledge about India and its neighboring countries. This section aims to evaluate how well candidates stay informed about ongoing events and their implications for society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SSC CGL GA Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em><strong>History: <\/strong><\/em><br>1. Indus Valley and Civilization<br>2. Buddhism and Jainism In India<br>3. The Magadha Empire<br>4. Gupta Dynasty<br>5. Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire<br>6. India and its Independence.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Geography<\/em><\/strong>:<br>1. The Universe and the Solar System<br>2. Earth<br>3. Mountains and Rivers<br>4. Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Atmosphere<br>5. Wind Cyclone<br>6. Climate<br>7. Geological Survey Of India<br>8. Indian Climate, Natural Vegetation And Soil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Economic:<\/em><\/strong><br>1. General Economics<br>2. Economic Planning<br>3. National Income Of India<br>4. Budget<br>5. Market<br>6. Demand and Supply<br>7. Economic Concept<br>8. Population of India, Mortery Rate, Unemployment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Polity<\/em><\/strong>:<br>1. Constitutional Development of India<br>2. State, Union Territory<br>3. Fundamental Rights<br>4. Directive Principals of State Policy<br>5. Executive, Legislation, Judiciary<br>6. Constitution of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physics:<\/strong> 1. Unita and Measurement<br>2. Waves and Motion<br>3. Light<br>4. Work and Energy<br>5. Heat and Temperature<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chemistry: <\/strong>1. Chemical Symbol and Formulae<br>2. Atomic Structure<br>3. Periodic Classification<br>4. Chemical Bonding<br>5. Oxidation and Reduction<br>6. Acid, Bases and Salts<br>7. Carbon and its Compounds<br>8. Fuels<br>9. Metals and Non Metal<br>10. Man Made Substances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Biology:<\/strong> 1. Living and Non-Living<br>2. Cell and Its Structure<br>3. Genetics<br>4. Organic Evaluation<br>5. Plant Morphology<br>6. Plant Diseases<br>7. Nitrogen Cycle<br>8. Animal Kingdom<br>9. Animal Tissue<br>10. Human Diseases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Books and Authors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Schemes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Important Days &amp; Dates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portfolio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>People in News<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The image below shows an overview of SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ssc-cgl-ga-syllabus-1024x590.webp\" alt=\"The image shows an overview of SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus\" class=\"wp-image-236037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ssc-cgl-ga-syllabus-1024x590.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ssc-cgl-ga-syllabus-768x443.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ssc-cgl-ga-syllabus.webp 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-6-months-current-affairs-quiz\/ref=conttm-blog-ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Last 6 months current affair quiz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-general-awareness-topic-wise-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Topic_Wise_List\"><\/span>SSC CGL General Awareness Topic Wise List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to be familiar with the comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Syllabus<\/a> for the upcoming SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-science\">SSC CGL Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>General science consists of three topics-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Physics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Chemistry<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Biology<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gravity<\/td><td>Uses, Common Names, and&nbsp;Composition of Various Chemicals<\/td><td>Parts of&nbsp;Plants&nbsp;&amp; their Functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motion<\/td><td>Alloys<\/td><td>Parts of the Human Body &amp; their Functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work<\/td><td>Definition Based Questions (Heat,&nbsp;Oxidation, Reduction, etc.)<\/td><td>Basics of Animal Kingdom.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pressure<\/td><td>SI units<\/td><td>Diseases, Prevention &amp; Cure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Units of Measurement<\/td><td>Chemical Change&nbsp;&amp; Physical Change<\/td><td>Nutrients &amp; Deficiency Diseases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sound<\/td><td>Chemistry in Everyday Life<\/td><td>Blood circulation&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heat<\/td><td>Hydrocarbons<\/td><td>Human Brain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electricity<\/td><td>Mole Concept<\/td><td>Digestive System<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnetism<\/td><td>Basic Concept of Chemistry<\/td><td>Respiration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-history\">SSC CGL History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ancient History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medieval History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern History<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ancient History<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Medieval History<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Modern History<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indus Valley Civilization<\/td><td>Establishment &amp; Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate<\/td><td>European Penetration &amp; British Conquest of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buddhism &amp; Jainism<\/td><td>Religious Movements in the Fifteenth &amp; Sixteenth Centuries<\/td><td>Major Battles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The&nbsp;Mauryans<\/td><td>Mughal Dynasty<\/td><td>Social &amp; Cultural Awakening in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-Mauryan Kingdoms<\/td><td>Later Mughals<\/td><td>The Great Revolt of 1857<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Gupta Period<\/td><td>The Maratha State<\/td><td>Indian National Congress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Nationalist Movement, 1905-1918: Growth of Militant Nationalism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Struggle for Swaraj \u2013 I, 1919 \u2013 1927<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Struggle for Swaraj \u2013 II, 1927-1947<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>Governors-General of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>The&nbsp;Indian Princely States<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-geography\">SSC CGL Geography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The important topics under geography are mentioned in the table below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Movement Of Earth<\/td><td>Winds<\/td><td>Soils In India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interior Of Earth<\/td><td>Ocean &amp; Ocean Currents<\/td><td>Agriculture In India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Latitudes &amp; Longitudes<\/td><td>Volcanoes&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Earthquakes<\/td><td>Transportation In India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solar System<\/td><td>Habitats<\/td><td>Mineral Resources&nbsp;In India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Atmosphere<\/td><td>Physical Features Of India<\/td><td>Forests In India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All you need to know about the States of India<\/td><td>Rivers In India<\/td><td>World Geo. Facts I.E. Continents in the World.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-political-science\">SSC CGL Political Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The important topics under political science involve the following topics below and also candidates can check the&nbsp;SSC CGL Eligibility&nbsp;on the linked article here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Framing Of The Constitution<\/td><td>President<\/td><td>Governor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sources Of Indian Constitution<\/td><td>Vice President<\/td><td>Vidhan Sabha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Schedules&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Articles&nbsp;Of Indian Constitution<\/td><td>Attorney General Of India<\/td><td>Vidhan Parishad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chief Ministers<\/td><td>Comptroller Auditor General<\/td><td>Panchayats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Citizenship<\/td><td>Lok Sabha<\/td><td>Parliamentary Funds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 370<\/td><td>Rajya Sabha<\/td><td>Supreme Court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Emergency In India<\/td><td>Bills<\/td><td>High Court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commissions<\/td><td>Prime Minister &amp;&nbsp;Cabinet Ministers<\/td><td>Writs<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all SSC CGL Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-computer-amp-mobile-technology\">SSC CGL Computer &amp; Mobile Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of Computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input &amp; Output Devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abbreviations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Latest Population Census<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union Budget,&nbsp;Demonetization,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Economic Survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Books &amp; Authors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oscar Winners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First in Sports for India and the World like the First Olympics, First Asian Games, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Famous Sea Ports, Airports, and their locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Animals and&nbsp;Symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important Institutions of India and the World &amp; their locations (like&nbsp;BRICS, World Bank, IMF, RBI,&nbsp;etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Art &amp; Culture, Awards &amp; their Significance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nobel Laureates&nbsp;&amp; their Fields&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Preparation_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span>SSC CGL General Awareness Preparation &#8211; FAQs<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-1663764458571\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">General Awareness carries how many marks in SSC CGL Tier &#8211; 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">General Awareness carries 50 marks in SSC CGL Tier-1<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663764460735\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the SSC CGL General Awareness syllabus?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The syllabus includes current events, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy &amp; Scientific Research. In current events, you can expect questions on Sports, Books and Authors, Important Schemes<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663764461367\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What books to refer to for SSC CGL General Awareness?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Check the important books mentioned in the blog above.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663819451059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I prepare for SSC CGL General Awareness in 1 month?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">General Awareness preparation needs to be done everyday. Memorizing all facts is not possible at the last minute. Check Oliveboard&#8217;s Free Ebooks and Monthly Magazines. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745850253054\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many questions are asked in the General Awareness section of SSC CGL?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In the <strong>SSC CGL<\/strong> exam, the General Awareness section typically consists of <strong>25 questions<\/strong> in Tier-I. In Tier-II, General Awareness is tested as part of the General Studies paper.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774930934579\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should you make short notes for GK?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should make short notes only after completing multiple revisions and gaining clarity. Early note-making is ineffective because you don\u2019t yet know what is important.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774930947744\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is revision more important than studying new content?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Because GK is memory-based. 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