{"id":48638,"date":"2026-03-26T11:16:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=48638"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T05:47:28","slug":"how-to-clear-ssc-cgl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear SSC CGL in First Attempt 2026? Check Details"},"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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Preparation_Basics\" >SSC CGL Preparation Basics<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#How_to_make_a_smart_SSC_CGL_Study_Plan\" >How to make a smart SSC CGL Study Plan?<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#6-Month_SSC_CGL_Preparation_Plan\" >6-Month SSC CGL Preparation Plan<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#Why_solving_SSC_CGL_Mock_Test_is_important\" >Why solving SSC CGL Mock Test is important?<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_English_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\" >SSC CGL English Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Maths_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\" >SSC CGL Maths Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Reasoning_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\" >SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\" >SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Computer_Knowledge_in_Section_III_Tier-II_Qualifying\" >SSC CGL Computer Knowledge in Section III, Tier-II (Qualifying)<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_Data_Entry_Speed_Test\" >SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#How_to_improve_speed_and_accuracy_in_SSC_CGL\" >How to improve speed and accuracy in SSC CGL?<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#Time_Management_Exam_Strategy_for_SSC_CGL_Exam\" >Time Management &amp; Exam Strategy for SSC CGL Exam<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Preparation_Tips\" >SSC CGL General Awareness Preparation Tips<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_and_What_is_the_Selection_Process\" >What is SSC CGL and What is the Selection Process?<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_Tier_1_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >What is SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026?<\/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\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_Tier_2_Exam_Pattern\" >What is SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#What_is_SSC_CGL_Typing_Test_Speed\" >What is SSC CGL Typing Test Speed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is one of the most competitive exams in India, with thousands of aspirants competing every year. As the SSC CGL 2026 exam approaches, only those with the right strategy and consistent effort make it through. If you are planning to appear for SSC CGL 2026, the notification is expected around March\u2013April 2026 and the exam is likely to be held in June 2026. That means your preparation window starts right now. This blog covers everything you need, exam pattern, syllabus, topic-wise breakdown, and a month-by-month preparation plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-preparation-basics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Preparation_Basics\"><\/span>SSC CGL Preparation Basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best approach is to strengthen your fundamentals first. Focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantitative Aptitude:<\/strong> Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, percentages, and data interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning Ability:<\/strong> Logical reasoning, puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English Language:<\/strong> Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Awareness:<\/strong> Current affairs, history, geography, economics, general science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Spend at least 2\u20133 months mastering basics. Advanced tricks only work if your fundamentals are solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-a-smart-ssc-cgl-study-plan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_a_smart_SSC_CGL_Study_Plan\"><\/span>How to make a smart SSC CGL Study Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a proper plan, preparation can become chaotic. Here\u2019s how to make a practical SSC CGL study schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily Study:<\/strong> 4-5 hours for a beginner is ideal. Split time between Quant, Reasoning, English, and GA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekly Targets:<\/strong> Complete one topic thoroughly each week instead of moving randomly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revision Time:<\/strong> Allocate 20\u201325% of daily study time for revision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistency beats long hours. Even small daily progress builds huge results over months.<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Month_SSC_CGL_Preparation_Plan\"><\/span>6-Month SSC CGL Preparation Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>6 month SSC CGL preparation plan for beginners is here as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Daily\/Weekly Strategy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Month 1\u20132<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Build Strong Basics<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Quant: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry basics (1.5h\/day) <br>&#8211; Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating arrangements, Coding-Decoding (1h\/day) <br>&#8211; English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension (1h\/day) <br>&#8211; GA: Static GK \u2013 History, Geography, Polity, Economics (30\u201340 min\/day) &#8211; Revision: 30\u201340 min\/day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Month 3\u20134<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Practice &amp; Application<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Solve <strong>previous years\u2019 SSC CGL papers<\/strong> (Tier-I) <br>&#8211; Take <strong>timed mock tests<\/strong> once a week <br>&#8211; Track weak areas using <strong>mistake diary<\/strong> <br>&#8211; GA: Daily current affairs (30 min) &#8211; Focus on improving <strong>speed and accuracy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Month 5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tier-II Preparation &amp; Mock Tests<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Advanced Quant topics: DI, Mensuration, Profit &amp; Loss, Algebra <br>&#8211; Practice Tier-II papers for your post <br>&#8211; Continue <strong>mock tests<\/strong> &amp; focus on <strong>time management<\/strong> <br>&#8211; Begin Tier-III <strong>writing practice<\/strong> (Essay, Letters, Applications)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Month 6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Revision &amp; Final Boost<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Daily revision of all topics: Quant shortcuts, Reasoning tricks, English rules <br>&#8211; Full-length Tier-I &amp; Tier-II mocks every 3\u20134 days <br>&#8211; Revise GA notes &amp; current affairs  <br>&#8211; Practice skills if required (typing speed, Excel, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-solving-ssc-cgl-mock-test-is-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_solving_SSC_CGL_Mock_Test_is_important\"><\/span>Why solving SSC CGL Mock Test is important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solving mock tests for SSC CGL is non-negotiable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Familiarizes you with exam pattern and question types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps identify weak areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves time management and speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with Tier-I papers first. Treat each paper like a real exam and time yourself strictly.<\/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\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC CGL Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-english-syllabus-for-tier-i-and-tier-ii\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_English_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\"><\/span>SSC CGL English Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common question among aspirants is whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-english-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL English Syllabus<\/a> is different for Tier-I and Tier-II. The answer is no, the syllabus is the same for both tiers. What changes is the depth and difficulty level. Tier-I stays at an easy to moderate level, while Tier-II goes into more detail and tests a deeper understanding of the same topics. The English syllabus is broadly divided into three parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grammar<\/strong><\/td><td>Tenses, Voice, Narration, Verbs, Modals, Sentences, Question Tags, Conditional Sentences, Subject-Verb Agreement, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Conjunction, Article, Determiners, Infinitive, Gerund<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vocabulary<\/strong><\/td><td>Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms &amp; Phrases, Spellings, Homonyms (Homophones + Homographs), Phrasal Verbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reading Ability<\/strong><\/td><td>Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topic-wise-question-distribution-in-english-based-on-last-3-years-pyq-analysis\">Topic-wise Question Distribution in English, Based on Last 3 Years&#8217; PYQ Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tier-I 25 questions are asked for 50 marks, one Reading Comprehension passage appears with 5 questions. One Cloze Test passage appears with 5 questions. Error Spotting and Sentence Improvement together account for 3 to 5 questions. Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, and Spelling Errors each contribute 1 to 2 questions. Active-Passive Voice and Narration also appear regularly with 1 question each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension (1 passage)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloze Test (1 passage)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Spotting<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sentence Improvement<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the Blanks<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Para Jumbles (PQRS)<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Synonyms<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antonyms<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One Word Substitution<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idioms &amp; Phrases<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spelling Errors<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active\/Passive Voice<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narration<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tier-II English (45 Questions, 135 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tier-II, Reading Comprehension becomes more prominent with 2 to 3 passages. In 2023, three passages were asked, while in 2024 it came down to one. The level also increases \u2014 unlike Tier-I where answers can often be found directly in the passage, Tier-II RC tests your inference and understanding ability. Cloze Test consistently appears with 5 questions. All other grammar and vocabulary topics continue to appear with slightly higher question counts compared to Tier-I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension (2\u20133 passages)<\/td><td>10\u201315<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloze Test<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Spotting<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sentence Improvement<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active\/Passive Voice<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct\/Indirect Narration<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the Blanks<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One Word Substitution<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spellings<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Synonyms<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antonyms<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idioms &amp; Phrases<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Para Jumbles<\/td><td>0 or 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Homonyms<\/td><td>1<\/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-english-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blog-eq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt English Quiz for SSC Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-maths-syllabus-for-tier-i-and-tier-ii\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Maths_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\"><\/span>SSC CGL Maths Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A very common question is whether the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-maths-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Maths Syllabus<\/a> changes between Tier-I and Tier-II. The core topics remain the same, but Tier-II goes significantly deeper. Tier-I tests your basic understanding and speed, while Tier-II expects accuracy with complex, multi-step problems especially in Data Interpretation and advanced Arithmetic. The Maths syllabus is broadly divided into two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arithmetic<\/strong><\/td><td>Number System, Simplification, Fractions &amp; Decimals, HCF &amp; LCM, Ratio &amp; Proportion, Percentage, Profit &amp; Loss, Discount, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Time &amp; Work, Pipe &amp; Cistern, Time Speed &amp; Distance, Mixture &amp; Alligation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced Maths<\/strong><\/td><td>Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Height &amp; Distance, Data Interpretation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topic-wise-question-distribution-in-maths-based-on-last-3-years-pyq-analysis\">Topic-wise Question Distribution in Maths based on last 3 Years&#8217; PYQ Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tier-I, Arithmetic dominates heavily. Topics like Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, and Ratio and Proportion appear almost every year. Geometry and Trigonometry together contribute around 5 to 6 questions. Data Interpretation usually comes as one set with 2 to 3 questions. Algebra and Mensuration each contribute 2 to 3 questions consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Percentage, Profit &amp; Loss, Discount<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio, Proportion &amp; Mixture<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time &amp; Work \/ Pipe &amp; Cistern<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time, Speed &amp; Distance<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simple &amp; Compound Interest<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number System &amp; HCF\/LCM<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geometry<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mensuration<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigonometry &amp; Height\/Distance<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tier-II Maths (30 Questions, 90 Marks)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tier-II, the distribution shifts. Advanced Maths topics like Geometry, Trigonometry, and Mensuration get a higher share. Data Interpretation becomes a full set of 5 to 6 questions and is often the most scoring section if practiced well. Arithmetic topics remain present but the questions are multi-step and calculation-heavy. Each question carries 3 marks, so accuracy matters more than attempting high numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>5\u20136<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geometry<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigonometry &amp; Height\/Distance<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mensuration<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Percentage, Profit &amp; Loss, Discount<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio, Proportion &amp; Mixture<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time &amp; Work \/ Pipe &amp; Cistern<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time, Speed &amp; Distance<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simple &amp; Compound Interest<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number System &amp; HCF\/LCM<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/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-maths-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-scmq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Maths Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-reasoning-syllabus-for-tier-i-and-tier-ii\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Reasoning_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\"><\/span>SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning is one of the most scoring sections if practiced consistently. Unlike Maths or English, it does not require memorizing formulas or grammar rules. What it requires is pattern recognition, which only comes through daily practice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus<\/a> is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verbal Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>Analogies, Classification, Series (Number, Letter, Mixed), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction &amp; Distance, Ranking &amp; Order, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Statement &amp; Conclusions, Matrix, Word Formation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>Embedded Figures, Mirror &amp; Water Images, Paper Folding &amp; Cutting, Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier-I Reasoning stays at an easy to moderate level with a mix of verbal and non-verbal questions. Tier-II Reasoning is more logic-intensive, with complex puzzles and multi-step problems taking up a larger share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topic-wise-question-distribution-in-reasoning-based-on-last-3-years-pyq-analysis\">Topic-wise Question Distribution in Reasoning based on last 3 Years&#8217; PYQ Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puzzles and Seating Arrangements are the most important topics and appear in almost every paper. Coding-Decoding, Series, and Analogies are consistent contributors. Non-Verbal Reasoning including Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, and Paper Cutting together contribute around 5 to 6 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analogy (Verbal + Non-Verbal)<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classification \/ Odd One Out<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series (Number \/ Letter \/ Mixed)<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coding-Decoding<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puzzles &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relations<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction &amp; Distance<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venn Diagram<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mirror Image \/ Water Image<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Embedded Figures<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper Folding &amp; Cutting<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matrix \/ Word Formation<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tier-II Reasoning (30 Questions, 90 Marks)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier-II Reasoning puts a much stronger emphasis on Puzzles and Seating Arrangements, which can take up 6 to 8 questions alone. Statement-based questions like Syllogism and Statement &amp; Conclusions increase in number. Non-Verbal questions reduce slightly but remain present. The questions are longer and require more steps to solve compared to Tier-I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Puzzles &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/td><td>6\u20138<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coding-Decoding<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analogy<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relations<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction &amp; Distance<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Statement &amp; Conclusions<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Venn Diagram<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Classification<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-Verbal (Mirror, Embedded, Paper)<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/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-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-scrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Reasoning Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-general-awareness-syllabus-for-tier-i-and-tier-ii\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Syllabus_for_Tier-I_and_Tier-II\"><\/span>SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General Awareness is the section that worries most aspirants the most. It feels like an ocean with no clear boundary. But if you approach it topic-wise with a focus on what actually gets asked, it becomes very manageable with just 30 to 40 minutes of daily study. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL GA syllabus<\/a> is divided into two parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Static GK<\/strong><\/td><td>Indian History, Indian Polity &amp; Constitution, Indian &amp; World Geography, Indian Economy, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Basic Computer Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Affairs<\/strong><\/td><td>Government Schemes, Awards, Sports, Appointments, Summits, International Events (last 6\u201312 months)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An important pattern observed over the years is that SSC CGL GA questions are factual and direct. They do not ask for analysis or opinion. This means that if you read the right material and revise it regularly, GA can be one of your most consistent scoring sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topic-wise-question-distribution-in-general-awareness-based-on-last-3-years-pyq-analysis\">Topic-wise Question Distribution in General Awareness based on last 3 Years&#8217; PYQ Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>History, Polity, and General Science together dominate Tier-I GA. Current Affairs contribute around 4 to 5 questions consistently. Geography and Economics together add another 5 to 6 questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Science (Physics + Chemistry + Biology)<\/td><td>5\u20137<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian History<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Polity &amp; Constitution<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian &amp; World Geography<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Economy<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Static GK (Books, Awards, Sports, Misc.)<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tier-II GA (25 Questions, 75 Marks)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier-II GA follows a very similar distribution to Tier-I but the questions are slightly more specific and detail-oriented. For example, instead of asking who wrote a famous book, it might ask about a specific provision in the Constitution or the exact year of a historical event. Current Affairs remain equally important in Tier-II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Science (Physics + Chemistry + Biology)<\/td><td>5\u20137<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian History<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Polity &amp; Constitution<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian &amp; World Geography<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Economy<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Static GK (Books, Awards, Sports, Misc.)<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/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-general-awareness-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-cgaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL General Awareness Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-computer-knowledge-in-section-iii-tier-ii-qualifying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Computer_Knowledge_in_Section_III_Tier-II_Qualifying\"><\/span>SSC CGL Computer Knowledge in Section III, Tier-II (Qualifying)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer Knowledge appears in Section III of Tier-II Paper-I. It is qualifying in nature, meaning it does not affect your merit score, but you must pass it to stay in the race. With 20 questions at 3 marks each, this section is straightforward if you cover the basics well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-computer-awareness\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Awareness for SSC CGL <\/a>covers Computer Fundamentals, Operating Systems, MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Internet and Networking basics, Input and Output Devices, Memory and Storage, Keyboard Shortcuts, and basic Cybersecurity concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Fundamentals &amp; Hardware<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating Systems<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internet &amp; Networking<\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Memory &amp; Storage<\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Input &amp; Output Devices<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keyboard Shortcuts<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cybersecurity Basics<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this section is qualifying, do not over-invest time here. Two to three weeks of focused study is enough to clear it comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-data-entry-speed-test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Data_Entry_Speed_Test\"><\/span>SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Data Entry Speed Test, commonly called DEST, is also part of Section III in Tier-II. Like Computer Knowledge, it is qualifying and post-specific, not all posts require it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Type<\/td><td>Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Depressions Required<\/td><td>Approximately 2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your target post requires DEST, start practicing on a typing platform at least 2 months before the exam. Aim for 135 to 140 key depressions per minute with high accuracy to clear it comfortably.<\/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-typing-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Typing Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-improve-speed-and-accuracy-in-ssc-cgl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_speed_and_accuracy_in_SSC_CGL\"><\/span>How to improve speed and accuracy in SSC CGL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL is not just about knowledge; it\u2019s about <strong>answering correctly under time pressure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quant:<\/strong> Use shortcuts, formulas, and tricks for faster problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reasoning:<\/strong> Daily puzzles improve logical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English:<\/strong> Reading regularly improves comprehension and vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mock Tests:<\/strong> Take full-length tests weekly and analyze mistakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Accuracy matters. Negative marking can lower scores drastically, so avoid guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Management_Exam_Strategy_for_SSC_CGL_Exam\"><\/span>Time Management &amp; Exam Strategy for SSC CGL Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a subsection on <strong>how to divide time per section<\/strong> in Tier-I &amp; Tier-II:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tier-I (60 minutes \/ 100 questions):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quant: 15\u201318 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasoning: 15\u201318 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English: 12\u201315 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GA: 12\u201315 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tier-II (Math-heavy sections):<\/strong> Focus on <strong>DI &amp; Arithmetic<\/strong> first, then Reasoning &amp; English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_General_Awareness_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span>SSC CGL General Awareness Preparation Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GA worries beginners the most. Here\u2019s a strategic approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read a good current affairs magazine or portal daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on Static GK: Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make short notes for quick revision before exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even 30\u201340 minutes daily of GA practice consistently can yield results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_and_What_is_the_Selection_Process\"><\/span>What is SSC CGL and What is the Selection Process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the exam preparation, you need to understand <strong>what SSC CGL is<\/strong> and what is the exam pattern. SSC CGL is conducted in multiple tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tier-I<\/strong> \u2013 Preliminary exam (Objective type)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tier-II<\/strong> \u2013 Main exam (Objective type)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tier-II<\/strong> \u2013 Skill test or computer proficiency test (depending on the post)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each tier tests different skills, so understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme is the first step. Knowing the weightage of each section and cut-offs will help you focus your efforts efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_Tier_1_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a> for Tier 1 consists of four sections (General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language) each with 25 questions, totaling 100 questions and 200 marks, with a duration of 1 hour and 0.50 marks deducted for each wrong answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Questions<\/strong>: 25 questions per section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks<\/strong>: 200 marks (100 questions, 2 marks each).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exam Type<\/strong>: Computer-based multiple-choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: English and Hindi (except the English section).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Scribe-Eligible Candidates<\/strong>: 1 hour and 20 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marks per Question<\/strong>: 2 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong>: 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt SSC CGL PYPs Online<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_Tier_2_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>What is SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam consists of multiple papers, with Paper 1 being mandatory for all candidates. It includes three sections conducted in two sessions on the same day. Paper 2 is only for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) applicants. Following table represents the paper pattern in a clear manner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper \/ Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Section \/ Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions \/ Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I (Common for all posts)<\/td><td>Module I \u2013 Mathematical Abilities Module II \u2013 Reasoning and General Intelligence<\/td><td>30 + 30 = 60 \u00d7 3 = 180<\/td><td>2 hours 15 minutes (I: 1 hour)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>II<\/td><td>Module I \u2013 English Language Comprehension Module II \u2013 General Awareness<\/td><td>45 + 25 = 70 \u00d7 3 = 210<\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>III<\/td><td>Module I \u2013 Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>20 \u00d7 3 = 60<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>II (15 minutes)<\/td><td>Module II \u2013 Data Entry Speed Test<\/td><td>One data entry task of 2000 keys<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>II (Only for JSO)<\/td><td>Statistics (Paper I as above)<\/td><td>100 \u00d7 2 = 200<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper 1 is conducted in two sessions on the same day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session 1 covers Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session 2 includes Module II of Section III (DEST).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper 2 is only for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All questions are multiple choice (MCQs), except Module II of Section III in Paper 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except the English Language module which is in English only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III in Paper 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer in Paper 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module I of Section III in Paper 1 is qualifying in nature and not counted in the merit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module II of Section III (DEST) is also qualifying and not included in the merit list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) requires 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heading-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SSC_CGL_Typing_Test_Speed\"><\/span>What is SSC CGL Typing Test Speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The typing test for SSC CGL which is also known as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=examinfo-ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Typing Test<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;is a qualifying test that requires about 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Test Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Test Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Passage Length<\/strong><\/td><td>About 2000 key depressions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>15 minutes<\/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-typing-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free CGL Typing Test<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>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-1663935219373\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How many current affairs is important for SSC CGL?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. On an average last 6 months current affairs is the most important. Read selected important events for a minimum of 1 year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663935220733\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How to practice Quant for SSC CGL Tier &#8211; 1?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. To study for Quantitative Aptitude,<br\/>1. Follow Standard book<br\/>2. Solve Previous year Questions<br\/>3. Attempt Mock Tests and analyse them to know track your progress<br\/>4. Memorize Important Formulae, learn tips and tricks to solve questions faster<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663935222404\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How to solve Reasoning questions faster?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Reasoning section doesn&#8217;t have any fixed formula or rules, hence continuous practice of various type of questions is the only way to clear this section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1663935224020\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Where can I find good books and resources for SSC CGL?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. You can find important books for SSC CGL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747995398998\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q6. How much time should I dedicate daily for SSC CGL preparation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Ideally, 6\u20138 hours a day with focused study sessions is sufficient if you\u2019re preparing seriously. 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