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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for both Paper I and II are given below:
| Category | Qualifying Marks (In Per cent) |
|---|---|
| UR | 30 |
| OBC/EWS | 25 |
| Others | 20 |
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Negative marking in the SSC CGL exam impacts the final score by deducting 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I and varying marks in different sections of Tier-II. This deduction for incorrect answers can significantly reduce the overall score of candidates, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in responses. Understanding the negative marking scheme is crucial for candidates to strategize their attempts effectively, balancing the number of correct answers with the risk of losing marks for incorrect responses.
Therefore, candidates need to approach the exam cautiously, aiming for accuracy to minimize deductions and improve their f
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The syllabus of the SSC DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) exam includes a typing test where candidates are required to make 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. This test assesses the typing speed of candidates and is mandatory for all posts under the SSC CGL exam. The DEST is qualifying in nature and is essential for candidates to qualify for all the posts that require this skill test.
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Yes, the SSC CGL DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) exam is conducted separately after the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. It is a skill test that is compulsory for all candidates who qualify for the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. The DEST is a separate test that focuses on assessing the data entry speed of candidates, and it is an essential part of the SSC CGL examination process.
The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2025 is expected to be conducted online in December 2025.
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The General Knowledge section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam covers a wide range of topics to test candidates' awareness and knowledge. Based on the provided sources, the topics covered in the General Knowledge section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam include:
- Current Affairs
- History
- Polity
- Geography
- Economy
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Miscellaneous topics
These topics are essential for candidates to prepare for the General Knowledge section of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, as they form the basis of questions asked in this section
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, the candidates need to appear for all the tiers of the SSC CGL to qualify the exam. It is essential to appear and clear all the tiers of the SSC CGL exam. The candidates must score marks equal to or more than the SSC CGL cutoff to clear the exam. There are only two tiers in the SSC CGL exam and the candidates are required to appear and clear both tiers separately as well as combined. The Commission added the marks scored in both tiers while releasing the SSC CGL Tier 2 result.
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