Thursday, 6 December 2018

SSC JHT TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

The enlistment system of SSC JHT 2018 (Junior Hindi Translator) contains two papers. The Paper I is online web-based test while Paper II is an aptitude test. The dates of expertise test have been out now, the paper I will held on January 12, 2019.



Starting now, the opportunities are not out, but rather SSC will uncover the number of openings/vacancies in the course of the procedure. All the candidates can read this article with respect to the time management tips for ssc Junior Hindi Translator mock test pattern of the exams and so forth.

There are two stages in the examination as is for paper I and II.

Plan of Paper – I

The conduction of Exam: Online Computer-Based Test
Nature of paper: Objective type (Will not contain descriptive answers)
Checking Scheme: +1 for right, – 0.25 for incorrect answers

Subject Name Total Number of question Marks Duration

General Hindi 100 100 02 hours

General English 100 100 2hr40min for VH/OH


Plan of Paper - II

The mechanism of Exam: Offline written exam
Nature of paper: Conventional type
Subject Name Marks Duration

Translation and Essay 200 02 hours
02 hours 40 minutes
for VH/OH hopefuls


SSC JHT 2018 Syllabus

Demonstrative SSC JHT Syllabus for composed examination:

Paper-I:

General Hindi: 100 marks (Objective sort)
General English: 100 marks (Objective sort)

The questions will be intended to test the applicants' comprehension of the languages and writing styles, right utilization of words, expressions and phrases and capacity to compose the languages accurately, exactly and successfully. The questions will be of degree level.

Paper-II:

Translation and Essay: 200 Marks (Conventional Type)

The paper will contain two entries for translation viz. one section for translation from Hindi to English and one entry for translation from English to Hindi, and an Essay each in Hindi and English, to test the competitors' aptitudes and their capacity to compose and write in both the languages. All these exercises are to fathom the two languages accurately, absolutely and adequately.

Here are some pointers that can be followed if you want to manage your time:

1. Dispose of diversions

Dispose of anything that occupies you and enables you to carry away from your work. While you are examining or composing, kill your mobile ringtones and vibrations and placed it in a cabinet where you won't be enticed to answer calls and messages. Enable yourself to check your telephone just once every hour. Spare them for when you are unwinding.

2. Be engaged at following the time table

Have you at any point been so engaged and dedicated to what you are doing that time appears to have flown by? This psychological state is called 'stream' – when you are totally inundated and engaged with a movement. To accomplish stream, discover a SSC JHT mock test, build up your abilities, dispose of diversions, put aside enough time, set clear objectives and spotlight totally on the job needing to be done.

3. Utilize a calendar

A date-book is an incredible method to design your day. It'll be a simpler method to plan your arrangements and recollect your commitments. It can likewise assist you with studying in squares and give time to various subjects. Set up a logbook on your telephone or PC and guarantee you stick to it. Factor in additional time on the off chance that an action takes longer than anticipated.

4. Utilize an agenda

An agenda is an extraordinary method to guarantee you keep focused, by posting your undertakings and confirming them one by one once finished. It likewise gives you a feeling of achievement to tick off errands when finished.

5. Get sorted out

When you have your date-book and agenda set up, you ought to be well on your approach to being better composed. Being sorted out will spare you a great deal of time and enable you to assign and deal with your time better. Set up basic frameworks, for example, record documenting (SSC JHT Admit Card).

6. Timetable prizes

You have to treat yourself when you make the best choice. Remove a couple of minutes from consistently to enjoy a reprieve and accomplish something you appreciate, as go for a walk or watch some TV. The break will likewise enable your cerebrum to unwind and be more profitable when you return. Nonetheless, whatever you do, ensure you don't enjoy until the point that you have finished your errands.

So, manage your time, get set on time and be prepared for a better way to handle studies with time management.

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

SSC CGL DETAILED SYLLABUS AND EXAM PATTERN FOR TIER 1 AND 2


Staff selection commission is an organization that comes under the government of India and recruits for different positions in ministries and other departments. It was formerly called as support services commission and was formed in the year 1975 and holds a joint office along with the department of personnel and training.

Staff selection commission or SSC as its famously knows as happens to be one of the leading government organization that provides employment to lakhs of students in India. 
Staff selection commission combined graduate level or SSC CGL  is conducted every year in four stages: Tier1, Tier2, Tier 3, and Tier4.  While tier1 and tier 2 exams will be conducted online, tier3 will be a pen and paper exam and tier 4 will be a computer skills test.

The tier 1 exam has:
·       General intelligence and reasoning
·       General awareness
·       Quantitative aptitude &
·       English comprehension


25 questions on every topic mentioned above carrying 50 marks each totaling to 200 marks. 
There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for every wrong answer and there will be no sectional cutoff.  There will be no negative marking for the attempted questions.

The SSC CGL tier 1 exam syllabus comprises of the following:

General intelligence and reasoning: classification, analogy, coding & decoding, paper folding method, matrix, word formation, Venn diagram, direction & distance, blood relations, series, verbal reasoning and non - verbal reasoning.
General awareness: static general knowledge (Indian culture, history etc.,)
·        Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics + Space Science, Computer & Mobile Technology, Diseases, Pollution & Nutrition
·        Current Affairs, Sports, People in News, Books & Authors, Important Dates, Schemes, Portfolios.
Quantitative aptitude includes: Quantitative aptitude includes: simplification, interest, average, percentage, ratio & proportion, problem on ages, Speed, distance & time, number system, meditation, data interpretation, algebra, geometry trigonometry and time & work.
English comprehension includes:
·        Reading comprehension: Passages based on any topic. Questions are mostly fact based & can be directly picked out of the passage
·        Fill in the blanks: A mix of grammar and vocabulary-based questions.
·        Spelling: Choose the correctly spelt word or the misspelled word from different words. The same word can be spelt in different ways and you are asked to select the correct spelling.
·        Phrases & idioms: The meaning of the phrase or idiom can be asked in a sentence.
·        One-word substitution: Substitute one word for the phrase given.
·        Sentence correction: A mix of grammar and vocabulary Based questions. Important Topics: Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Article-Noun Agreement, Correct Part of Speech, Correct use of Prepositions, Parallelism, Phrasal Verbs, Sentence Construction, Degree of Comparison, Correct use of different parts of speech, Easily confusable words, Usage in Context.
·        Error spotting: Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Article-Noun Agreement, Correct Part of Speech, Correct use of Prepositions, Parallelism, Phrasal Verbs, Sentence Construction, Degree of Comparison, Correct use of different parts of speech.


The tier 2 exam  will comprise of four sections:
·       Quantitative ability
·       Statistics
·       General Studies (Finance & Economics)
·       English Language & Comprehension


While the quantitative ability, statistics, general studies sections will have 100 questions each of 200 marks respectively, English language & comprehension will have 200 questions of one mark each totaling to 800 marks.
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer and there will be no sectional cutoff.  There will be no negative marking for the questions that are not attempted.
The SSC CGL tier 2 exam syllabus comprises of the following:
Statistics Include: Collection & Representation of data, measure of dispersion, measure of central tendency, moments, skewness and kurtosis, correlation & regression, random variables, sampling theory, Analysis & Variance, Index number, time series analysis.
General awareness includes: Finance and accounting, fundamental principles, financial accounting, basic concepts of accounting, Self- balancing ledger, error spotting & corrections, economics & governance, theory of demand and supply, finance commission, comptroller & auditor general of India.
Quantitative aptitude includes:  Simplification, interest, averages, percentage, ratio & proportion, speed distance and time, mensuration, data interpretation, time and work, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and data sufficiency.
English language & comprehension includes: Reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, spelling, phrases & idioms, one-word substitution, sentence correction and error spotting, cloze test, para jumbles, active passive voice, and synonym – antonyms.


Saturday, 1 September 2018

How can I score more in English in SSC CGL tier 1?

Staff Selection Commission is one of the reputed exams conducted to recruit the graduates in several posts of central government offices across the country. It is essential to know the syllabus as well as the pattern of the SSC CGL exam 2018 by the aspirants. This article would provide the tips on how to score more in English SSC CGL Tier 1 exam as well the best books to refer.

SSC CGL Tier I English Section Syllabus:

It is critical to know what kind of questions will be asked in the English section in SSC CGL Tier I exam.

Exam Pattern of English Section:

As per the previous question papers, we have come up with the exam format for English here.
  1. Spotting Errors – 3 – 4 Questions (6 to 8 Marks)
  2. Reading Comprehension/Cloze Test – 5 Questions (10 Marks)
  3. Synonyms/Antonyms – 3 Questions (6 Marks)
  4. Idioms/Phrases – 3 Questions (6 Marks)
  5. One Word Substitution – 2 – 3 Questions (4 – 6 Marks)
  6. Spelling Mistakes – 2 Questions (4 Marks)
  7. Sentence Correction – 3 – 4 Questions (6 – 8 Marks)
  8. Active Passive/Direct Indirect – 2 Questions (4 Marks)
  9. Para Jumbles – 2 Questions (4 Marks)

Tips to Score More in English Section:

Prepare a strategy to score better marks in this section. The test of English is a scoring section. We will see the tips below:
  1. Allocate 2 hours to English on a daily basis for preparation. Make a good study plan as per the latest SSC CGL Syllabus and follow it religiously.
  2. To solve questions in Spotting Errors, you must read the complete sentence carefully. The error can be found in most cases. While reading, check the subject-verb agreement. If you find the questions a little difficult, you must read the question again carefully to spot the error.
  3. It is recommended to learn at least 30 new words on a daily basis. Make a note of the meaning and also check the usage. Go through the  previous year ssc cgl question papers to cover most frequently asked questions relating to Antonyms/Synonyms.
  4. You must refer to the previous year question papers to learn idioms/phrases & One Word Substitution.
  5. To solve spelling mistakes, sentence corrections, all you need to be good at is the basics of English – grammar rules. Go through the rules of English to brush up your grammar. Always look at every choice, eliminate all the choices that contain the error. Identify the sentence that has less or no grammatical errors.
  6. Fill in the Blanks must be done carefully by reading the questions and options too carefully. Use the method of elimination and narrow down your choices. After choosing the closer option, read the sentence if it makes sense and choose that one.
  7. In Cloze Tests, you are provided with the passage, all sentences are logically related to each other. That particular logic provides an idea about the appropriate word for the blank space. Sometimes, it is easy to pick the right option and when it is difficult, eliminate all the improbable options and try with the closer option and check. You must find a logical relation between all the provided options.
  8. Reading Comprehension is all about reading the passage and answer the questions, the options will be very close to each other. You can only develop the skill of answering quickly with accuracy is by practicing more and more reading passages.
  9. Go through previous year question papers and solve them. Practice more and more SSC CGL mock tests for better accuracy.
  10. Analyze the results of your mock tests and prepare an action plan to lessen your mistakes and improve your accuracy.
  11. List down important topics and ensure to study those topics without fails. Practice questions from previous year too.
  12. Watch the talk shows, fact-based shows, listen to the news to pick up the vocabulary. By doing so, you can improve your vocabulary. Sometimes, situationally, you may understand the meaning of a word. Check the dictionary to tally the same, you can remember the meaning as well as the by doing so.

Recommended books to refer:

  1. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension – By Arun Sharma
  2. Objective General English by S P Bakshi by Arihant
  3. Wren & Martin – High School English Grammar and Composition

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

How to prepare for RRB Railway Group D Exam


A notification to fill RRB Group D posts has been released by Railway Recruitment Board. The selection process will be based on Written Exam, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document and Candidature Verification, Medical Examination. In order to prepare for the exam, it is essential to know the exam pattern and syllabus. This article will provide exam pattern and preparation tips.

RRB Group D Exam Pattern:

The exam is conducted for 100 marks and it is a computer-based test, the duration is 90 Minutes. There is a negative marking of a 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
Exam
Subject
Marks
Exam Duration
Written Test
General Knowledge
20
90 Minutes
Arithmetic Ability
25
General Intelligence
25
General Science
30
Total
100

Preparation Tips for General Knowledge:

For the General Knowledge section, the candidate must be prepared with the updated information relating to current affairs of both National and International Level. Focus on the Union Budget 2018, some of the important topics are:
·        Current Affairs – Read Newspapers on a daily basis, follow national channels for latest news. Watch chat shows on the burning topics.
·         Economics 
·         Politics 
·         History 
·         Geography 
·         The questions relating to the Railways
·         Take a look the details GK syllabus and quality study material like The Manorama Yearbook.
·         Take quizzes, discuss with the like-minded peers.

Preparation Tips for Arithmetic Ability:

Understand the basic concepts, memorize the formulae wherever required. The important topics to prepare for are:
·         Percentage 
·         Time and Work 
·         Time, Speed and Distance 
·         Simple Interest and Compound Interest 
·         Data Analysis and Interpretation 
·         Profit and Loss 
·         Ratio and Proportion  
·         Mixture and Allegation  
·         Averages and  
·         Problems on Ages 
·         Simplification and approximation – Use the BODMAS rule.
·         Advance Math consists of Mensuration, geometry, surd, indices and co-related topics.
·         Number Series: Practice the problems on this topic, you must be able to spot the pattern of number series when you look at the question.
·         Data Interpretation: Practice calculative sets of tabular DI, Pie, Bar, and line based graphs.
·         Know the exam pattern well, understand the concepts well before practicing.
·         Manage your time well, focus on where you lag behind and practice more.
·         Take the RRB Group D mock tests online, solve previous year questions papers regularly. It is important to evaluate and see where you stand.

Preparation Tips for General Science:

Prepare from VI to X syllabus. Go through the NCERT Books and materials to prepare for General Science. You must prepare thoroughly in the below topics:
·         Biology 
·         Physics 
·         Chemistry 
·         Earth Sciences 
·         Environmental Sciences 
·         Astronomy and Space Technology 
·         Computers and Mobile Technology 
·         Inventions and Discoveries  
·         Nutrition 
·         Military Technology and  
·         Diseases 

Preparation Tips for General Intelligence and Reasoning:

This section requires brain as well as practice. All you need is to practice more. This section consists of quizzes, solving puzzles and calculating sums. The important topics in this section as per the level of difficulty is hereunder:
·         Easy Level Analogy, Classification, Blood Relation, Alphabet and Word Test. 
·         Moderate Topics -Series, Coding and Decoding, Missing Number, Direction and Distance. 
·         Difficult Topics - Puzzles (Seating Arrangement), Logical Puzzle, Clock Calendar, Venn diagram.

Time Management Tips:

The essential part of preparation is time management. The syllabus for RRB Group d exam may be vast, don’t ever leave out any topic. It all depends on how well you manage your time and spread the topics in your study plan. Solve papers, take mock tests and see where you lag behind. Pick up such topics and allocate more time and prepare well. By the end of syllabus completion, there must be a remarkable improvement in terms of accuracy and speed as well. Your study plan must be a mix of the topics with respect to the level of difficulty.

Study Notes:

While preparing, it is also important to make quick notes such that you can give a glance as and when you have little time or even before the exam. The notes can include important formulae, concepts, books and authors, awards, important dates etc. These notes must be short and simple so that you can carry anywhere and even read while travelling.

Monday, 23 April 2018

SSC CGL Physical Standards : A Guide

Physical Standards for Different Posts in SSC CGL Exam

Physical test plays a crucial role in SSC CGL examination.The physical standard test will be conducted for the posts of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer/ Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN) and Sub-Inspector in CBI. The physical measurements (including vision test) for candidates will be conducted by the concerned Indenting Departments and only those candidates who fulfill the specified physical measurements will be eligible for the respective posts as follows.

Physical Standards: 

i. Physical standards for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer/ Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN):
Physical Standards:
a. Male Candidates:
Height 157.5 cms.
Chest 81 cms. (fully expanded with a minimum
expanses of 5 cms.)
Height relaxable by 5 cms. In the case of
Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and
members of Scheduled Tribes.
Physical Test:
Walking: 1600 metres in 15 minutes.
Cycling: 8 Kms. In 30 minutes.
b. Female Candidates
Height 152 cmsWeight 48 KgsHeight relaxable by 2.5 cms.
Weight by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese
and Members of Scheduled Tribes
Physical Test:
Walking: 1 Km. in 20 minutes.
Cycling: 3 Kms. in 25 minutes.

ii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
a. Height: 
For Men – 165 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest :
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision :
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.

iii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
a. Height:
For Men – 170 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.

b. Chest:
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)

c. Vision:
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.

The Commission will recommend the candidates in the Merit List on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in the SSC CGL written test & Proficiency/ Skill Test (wherever applicable) and preference exercised by the candidates in the Application Form for different Posts and thereafter, wherever applicable at the time of Tier II/ Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test depending on the number of vacancies available.