{"id":31151,"date":"2026-08-19T12:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=31151"},"modified":"2026-08-19T12:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:38:02","slug":"ssc-cgl-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Polity Study Notes, Know Writ Jurisdiction in Indian Constitution"},"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\/ssc-cgl-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/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-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#What_is_Writ_Jurisdiction_in_the_Indian_Constitution\" >What is Writ Jurisdiction in the Indian Constitution?<\/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-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#Writs_in_Indian_Constitution\" >Writs in Indian Constitution<\/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-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#Comparison_of_Writs_in_the_Indian_Constitution\" >Comparison of Writs in the Indian Constitution<\/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-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#Which_articles_are_Important_for_Writ_Jurisdiction\" >Which articles are Important for Writ Jurisdiction?<\/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-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#Which_Court_has_wider_Writ_Jurisdiction\" >Which Court has wider Writ Jurisdiction?<\/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-polity-study-notes-writ-jurisdiction\/#How_can_you_identify_the_correct_Writ_in_an_Exam_Question\" >How can you identify the correct Writ in an Exam Question?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>This article provides SSC CGL Polity Study Notes focusing on Writ Jurisdiction in the Indian Constitution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Supreme Court and High Courts issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each writ serves a specific purpose, such as protecting personal liberty or commanding public authorities to perform their duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding writs is essential for protecting fundamental rights and performing well in the SSC CGL exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The article includes a comparison table detailing the purpose and examples of each writ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you prepare better, we are sharing free SSC CGL Polity Notes in this blog. In this edition, we are focusing on the topic Writ Jurisdiction in the Indian Constitution, which is often asked in the SSC CGL exam and other competitive exams. This topic is important because it explains how the courts protect fundamental rights and make sure the government works according to the Constitution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Writ_Jurisdiction_in_the_Indian_Constitution\"><\/span>What is Writ Jurisdiction in the Indian Constitution?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Writ Jurisdiction<\/strong> refers to the constitutional power of the Supreme Court and High Courts to issue directions, orders, or writs for protecting legal and constitutional rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constitution specifically recognizes five major writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. The Supreme Court exercises this power under Article 32 for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. High Courts exercise writ jurisdiction under Article 226, which extends not only to Fundamental Rights but also to other legal rights within the scope of that Article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/writs-overview-1024x543.webp\" alt=\"Overview of Writs under Indian Constitution\" class=\"wp-image-250186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/writs-overview-1024x543.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/writs-overview-768x407.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/writs-overview-1536x815.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/writs-overview-2048x1087.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writs-in-indian-constitution\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writs_in_Indian_Constitution\"><\/span><strong>Writs in Indian Constitution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Indian Constitution this special power of Jurisdiction which can issue \u201centitlement of writ\u201d is given to the Supreme Court and High Court of various States. Under the Act 32 of Constitution, the Supreme Court can issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights which is applicable throughout the country, and under the article 139 and similarly under Article 266 for High Courts in the respective territory of the states. The five types of entitled Writs are described as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S.NO.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Writ<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Habeas Corpus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Mandamus<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Prohibition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Certiorari<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Quo Warranto<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writ-of-prohibition\">WRIT OF PROHIBITION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Prohibition means \u201cforbidding\u201d. The Writ of Prohibition falls under the category when there is a case which does not fall under the jurisdiction of a lower&nbsp;court such as a tribunal or District Court, than the High Court takes the case under its jurisdiction to prevent it from exceeding over a longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Writ of Prohibition can only be issued on judicial authorities and not on administrative authorities, private bodies or legislative people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writ-of-habeas-corpus\">WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Habeas Corpus means \u201clitigation of a human body\u201d. The Writ of Habeas Corpus is issued under the circumstances when a public or private corporation has to bring the body of the person who has been illegally detained along with the cause of detention in the summoned court. The person if found not guilty due to the detention being illegal is set free to go.<\/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\/blog\/important-polity-questions\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt important Polity Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writ-of-mandamus\">WRIT OF MANDAMUS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Mandamus means \u201c to be in command\u201d. When a lower court or any public official fails or refuses to perform his or her duty, than the &nbsp;Supreme Court can issue the writ of Mandamus on the concerned person. However, the Writ of Mandamus cannot be issued on any private body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this writ, the authorities only ask the existing task to be completed and compel the designated person to do the work.<\/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 aligncenter\"><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\">Download SSC CGL Previous year Question papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writ-of-quo-warranto\">WRIT OF QUO WARRANTO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Quo Warranto means \u201c to issue a warrant\u201d. This Writ of Quo Warranto can be issued by the court when a person claims to enquire the legality of a public office to prevent mishappenings or illegal use of resources of the office by the person. This writ cannot be conducted against any private body. The court wants to understand under what solid proof the person claims his issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writ-of-certiorari\">WRIT OF CERTIORARI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word Certiorari means \u201c to demand\u201d. The Writ to Certiorari is one of the very important fundamental rights of the citizens. In some cases, the citizens are not satisfied with the judgements taken by the High Court or any lower court. In such cases, they can seek to go to the High Court with the intention of overruling the judgement of the High Court with proper evidence and documents.<\/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-polity-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out SSC CGL polity syllabus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_Writs_in_the_Indian_Constitution\"><\/span>Comparison of Writs in the Indian Constitution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writ Jurisdiction is one of the most important powers of the <strong>Supreme Court<\/strong> and High Courts under Articles 32 and 226 of the Indian Constitution. Writs are issued to protect fundamental rights, enforce legal duties, and ensure that authorities act within the law. Each writ serves a specific purpose and has its own scope of application. Understanding the differences between them is crucial for SSC CGL and other competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>Writ<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Who can issue<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Example\/Use<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Habeas Corpus<\/strong><\/td><td>Protects personal liberty; prevents illegal detention<\/td><td>Supreme Court \/ High Court<\/td><td>A person detained without lawful authority can be released by the court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mandamus<\/strong><\/td><td>Commands a public authority to perform its duty<\/td><td>Supreme Court \/ High Court<\/td><td>Directs a government officer to carry out a legal duty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prohibition<\/strong><\/td><td>Prevents lower courts or authorities from exceeding their jurisdiction<\/td><td>Supreme Court \/ High Court<\/td><td>Stops a lower court from hearing a case outside its power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Certiorari<\/strong><\/td><td>Transfers a case from a lower court to a higher court or quashes a lower court\u2019s order<\/td><td>Supreme Court \/ High Court<\/td><td>Supreme Court quashes an unlawful order passed by a lower court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quo Warranto<\/strong><\/td><td>Questions the authority of a person holding a public office<\/td><td>Supreme Court \/ High Court<\/td><td>Challenges if someone is holding an office illegally<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/writ-jurisdiction-1024x547.webp\" alt=\"Writ Jurisdiction\" class=\"wp-image-241806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/writ-jurisdiction-1024x547.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/writ-jurisdiction-768x411.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/writ-jurisdiction-1536x821.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/writ-jurisdiction-2048x1095.webp 2048w\" 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\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prepare for SSC CGL Exam Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-articles-are-important-for-writ-jurisdiction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_articles_are_Important_for_Writ_Jurisdiction\"><\/span>Which articles are Important for Writ Jurisdiction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Constitutional Articles are relevant while studying <strong>Writ Jurisdiction in India<\/strong>. Articles 32 and 226 are the most important and should be memorised first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Article<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to Remember<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 32<\/td><td>Supreme Court&#8217;s writ jurisdiction for enforcement of Fundamental Rights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 226<\/td><td>High Court&#8217;s writ jurisdiction for Fundamental Rights and other purposes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 139<\/td><td>Enables Parliament to confer certain additional writ-related powers on the Supreme Court beyond the purposes mentioned in Article 32<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 227<\/td><td>High Court&#8217;s power of superintendence over courts and tribunals within its jurisdiction; distinct from Article 226 writ jurisdiction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article 359<\/td><td>Relates to suspension of the right to move courts for enforcement of specified Part III rights during an Emergency, subject to constitutional limitations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates looking for SSC-specific practice set can refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-polity-questions\/?ref=contmk-ipq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important Polity Questions for SSC CGL, CHSL and CPO<\/a><\/strong> page for additional exam-oriented questions and previous-year practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-court-has-wider-writ-jurisdiction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Court_has_wider_Writ_Jurisdiction\"><\/span>Which Court has wider Writ Jurisdiction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the range of rights enforceable through writ jurisdiction, the High Court&#8217;s power under Article 226 is broader because it can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose, whereas Article 32 specifically provides Supreme Court remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.<\/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-polity-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Indian Polity Syllabus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-identify-the-correct-writ-in-an-exam-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_identify_the_correct_Writ_in_an_Exam_Question\"><\/span>How can you identify the correct Writ in an Exam Question?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writ-based questions often describe a situation instead of directly asking the meaning of the writ. Candidates should identify the main problem in the question and then match it with the appropriate writ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Situation in Question<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Likely Writ<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Person illegally detained<\/td><td>Habeas Corpus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public authority refuses to perform legal duty<\/td><td>Mandamus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower court is proceeding beyond jurisdiction<\/td><td>Prohibition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order of lower court\/tribunal needs to be quashed<\/td><td>Certiorari<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Person illegally occupies public office<\/td><td>Quo Warranto<\/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\/indian-polity-notes\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Out Indian Polity Notes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/govind-sharmas-ssc-cgl-success-story-at-just-20\/\">SSC CGL Success Story: How Govind Sharma Got Selected at 20<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/life-after-clearing-ssc-cgl\/\">Life after Clearing SSC CGL, Perks, Lifestyle and Downsides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/\">SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Question Papers, Shift-Wise PYPs, Download PDFs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-preparation\/\">How to Prepare General Awareness for SSC CGL Exam 2026? 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