How to Prepare for SSC CGL Exam 2023?

In thuis blog you can read about How to Prepare for SSC CGL Exam 2023? There are two Tier for Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level exam Tier-1 and Tier-2. While Tier 1 comprises computer-based objective questions on 4 subjects i.e, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language & General Awareness  , tier 2 includes CBT and skill tests. This Article helps to understand How to Prepare for SSC CGL Exam 2023.

The weightage of Tier 1 is 200 marks and Tier 2 exams is 450 Marks. 

SSC CGL 2023 Preparation Strategies:

If you want to clear the SSC CGL 2023 Exam with good marks there are few tips which are as follows: 

• Check complete SSC CGL Syllabus and exam pattern.
• Solve mock papers to know your weaker areas. Click here for Free Mock Test
• Keep Focusing on High Weightage Area.
• Practice your weaker areas  to get a good hold on them so that you can improve your scores.
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• Solve previous year Question papers of SSC including SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, etc. which have the same syllabus and pattern as SSC CGL.

SSC CGL Tier-1 & Tier-2 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam pattern are as follows:

S.NO	SECTION	NO OF MARKS	TIME DURATION
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Comprehension	25	50
	Total	100	200

Note: SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 Tier 1 Exam:  There will be 4 sections with 25 questions each. The time duration for the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes( 1 Hour) & for each incorrect answer there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks. 

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam pattern are as follows:

Section	Module	Subject	No of Questions	Marks
Section 1	Module I	Mathematical Abilities	30	60*3 = 180
Module II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30
Section 2	Module I	English Language and Comprehension	45	70*3 = 210
Module II	General Awareness	25
Section 3	Module I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	20*3 = 60
Module II	Data Entry Speed Test	Data Entry Speed Test	One Data Entry Task

Note: The Weightage of Section 1, Module I & Module II is 23% each whereas the Weightage of Section 2, Module I & Module II is 35% & 19% respectively and the Weightage of Section 3 both Modules are Qualifying.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern are as follows

Paper	Section	No of Question	Marks
Paper II	Statistics	100	200
Paper III	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200

The Time Duration is 2 Hours for both Paper II & Paper III

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Syllabus Of SSC CGL Subject wise

Syllabus of Mathematical Abilities: Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I

Topics	Sub-topics
Algebra	Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry	Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centersCongruence and similarity of trianglesTangents, Circle and its chords, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Fundamental arithmetical operations	Ratio and ProportionPercentagesSquare rootsInterest (Simple and Compound)AveragesProfit and LossDiscountPartnership BusinessTime and distanceMixture and AlligationTime and work
Number Systems	Computation of Whole NumberDecimal and FractionsRelationship between numbers
Mensuration	QuadrilateralsRegular PolygonsRight PrismRight Circular ConeRight Circular CylinderSphereHemispheresRectangular ParallelepipedRegular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.CircleTriangle
Statistics and probability	Use of Tables and Graphs: Pie-chart, Bar-diagram Histogram, Frequency polygonMeasures of central tendency: mean, mode, median & standard deviationCalculation of simple probabilities
Trigonometry	TrigonometryStandard IdentitiesComplementary anglesHeight and distances Trigonometric ratios

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Reasoning and General Intelligence: Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I

1. Analogies
2. Spatial orientation
3. Problem-solving
4. Similarities and differences
5. Space visualization
6. Analysis
7. Judgment
8. Blood Relations
9. Decision making
10. Visual memory
11. Discrimination
12. Observation
13. Relationship concepts
14. Arithmetical reasoning
15. Figural classification
16. Statement conclusion
17. Syllogistic reasoning
18. Arithmetic number series
19. Non-verbal series
20. Coding and decoding

English Language And Comprehension: Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I

1. Sentence Correction
2. Error Spotting
3. Idioms and Phrases
4. One word Substitution
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Spellings Correction
7. Active Passive
8. Reading Comprehension
9. Synonyms-Antonyms
10. Sentence Rearrangement
11. Sentence Improvement
12. Cloze test

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General Awareness: Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I

1. India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to Culture, History, Geography, General Policy, Economic Scene & Scientific Research
2. Science
3. Books and Authors
4. Current Affairs
5. Important Schemes
6. Important Days & Dates
7. Sports
8. Portfolio
9. People in News

Computer Proficiency: Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I

Topics	Sub-Topics
Software	Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like, MS Excel and PowerPoint, MS word etc
Working with the Internet and emails	Managing an Email Account, e-Banking, Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading
Computer Basics	Central Processing Unit (CPU)Organization of a computerMemory organizationPORTsWindows ExplorerInput/ output devicesComputer memoryKeyboard shortcutBack-up devices
Basics of networking and cyber security	Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats and preventive measures

Statistics- Tier 2 – Paper 2

Subjects	Topics
Measures of Central Tendency	Mean Mode & Median; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion	Quartile deviations, Range, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data	Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Skewness, Moments, and Kurtosis	Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression	Spearman‟s rank correlation;Measures of association of attributes; simple correlation coefficient; Scatter diagram; simple regression lines; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only); Multiple regression.
Probability Theory	Meaning of probability; Conditional probability; Different definitions of probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.
Probability Distributions and Random Variable	Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete); Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions.
Sampling Theory	Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.
Analysis of Variance	Analysis of two-way classified data& one-way classified data.
Statistical Inference	Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Testing of hypothesis, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method),Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Time Series Analysis	Determination of trend components by different methods,Components of time series, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers	Problems in the construction of index numbers, Meaning of Index Numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Uses of Index Numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers,

General Studies-Finance and Economics Tier 2 – Paper 3

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)

Subject	Topics
Financial Accounting	Nature and scopeBasic concepts and ConventionsLimitations of Financial AccountingGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles
Basic concepts of accounting	Single and double entryProfit & Loss Appropriation AccountsBalance SheetJournal, ledgersBooks of Original EntryTrial BalanceBank ReconciliationRectification of ErrorsDepreciation AccountingBills of ExchangeSelf Balancing LedgersManufacturingTradingValuation of InventoriesDistinction between Capital and Revenue ExpenditureAccounts of Non-profit organizations Income & Expenditure and Accounts Receipts and Payments

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)

Topic	Sub Topics
Comptroller & Auditor General of India (Role and responsibility & Constitutional provisions)	–
Finance Commission (functions and Role)	–
Basic Concept of Economics and Microeconomics	DefinitionScope of Economics and its nature Methods of economic studyProduction possibilities curveEconomy’s Central problems
Theory of Demand and Supply	Meaning of demand and its determinants Law of demand and Elasticity of demandLaw of supplyThe elasticity of SupplyMeaning of supply and determinants Theory of consumer‟s behaviorPriceIncome and cross elasticityIndifference curve approach and Marshallian approach.
Theory of cost and Production	Meaning of Production and its FactorsLaws of production- Law of variable proportions & Laws of returns to scale
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets	Diffrent  forms of markets-MonopolyPerfect CompetitionOligopolyMonopolistic CompetitionPrice determination in markets.
Indian Economy	Nature of the Indian EconomyNational Income of IndiaDisinvestmentSize of the Population, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.Infrastructure-Energy, Communication, Transportation.Poverty and unemployment
Economic Reforms in India	Economic reforms since 1991DisinvestmentPrivatisationLiberalizationGlobalization
Money and Banking	Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.Budget Management Act, 2003. and Fiscal Responsibility
Role of Information Technology in Governance

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