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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can study Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal and Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey to prepare for SSC CGL General Intelligence & Reasoning subject.
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a month agoContributor-Level 6
Candidates can check below some of the topics covered in the SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude for Tier 1 exam:
Whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss, Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and distance
Time & Work
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Circle and its chords
Tangents, etc.
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a month agoContributor-Level 6
Candidates can check below the topics covered in the SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence for Tier 2 exam.
| Semantic Analogy | Symbolic operations | Symbolic/ Number Analogy |
| Trends | Figural Analogy | Space Orientation |
| Semantic Classification, | Venn Diagrams | Symbolic/ Number Classification |
| Drawing inferences | Figural Classification | Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding |
| Semantic Series | Figural Pattern-folding and completion | Number Series |
| Embedded figures | Figural Series | Critical Thinking |
| Problem Solving | Emotional Intelligence | Word Building |
| Social Intelligence | Coding and de-coding | Numerical operations |
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a month agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, the syllabus of the SSC CGL Tier 1 differs from the Tier 2 syllabus. Mainly, it differs in the depth, advancement and also is domain specific. In the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam topics asked in the exam are advanced including Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Proficiency and Statistics for some posts.
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a month agoContributor-Level 7
Yes. There is a negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. Candidates can check below:
SSC CGL Tier-II | Marks Awarded per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | 3 Marks | 1 marks |
Paper 2 | 2 Marks | 0.50 marks |
Paper 3 | 2 marks | 0.50 marks |
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a month agoContributor-Level 6
No. The Tier 1 marks for the SSC CGL are not used in the preparation of the final merit list. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Tier 2 exam. However, the final selection and ranking is based on the marks obtained in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam.
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a month agoContributor-Level 7
Yes, there is a negative marking in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. Candidates need to complete the exam in one hour. 0.50 marks are deducted for each correct answer. Total number of questions asked are 100 and marks provided to each answer is 2 marks. Therefore, total marks are 200.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
The SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026 has not been released yet. The Commission will mention the SSC CGL exam pattern 2026 in the official notification. The authority is expected to release the official notification on March 31.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The SSC CGL Document Verification procedure will be conducted by the respective department in which the candidates will be posted. Candidates have to submit their documents to the departments and get them verified to be eligible to join their posts officially.
SSC CGL Documents Required -The SSC CGL Exam is a National Level conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to select candidates for Group B and Group C posts. The details of the SSC CGL important documents are as follows:-
1. SSC CGL Admit Card
2. Valid Photo-Bearing Identity Proof with a Photocopy of it
3. If the photo identity card does not contain the complete Date Of Birth Addi
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
As per the official SSC CGL paper pattern, the examination will be conducted in 2 stages – Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams will be conducted in Computer-based Online mode. The Tier 1 exam comprises 100 questions for a total of 200 marks, with each question carrying 2 marks each The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam consists of four sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section contains 25 questions, making a total of 100 questions for the entire exam. Each question is worth 2 marks, so the total possible score is 200 marks
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