How to Clear Cut off for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam

SSC CGL is a Combined Graduate level Examination to recruit various group B level gazetted as well as non gazetted officers to serve in different central government offices. This is one of the reputed exams and is conducted once in a year. The competition level is very high and very few graduates actually crack it. It needs a serious preparation and dedication.

Before getting into the preparation tips, it is better to familiarize with the exam pattern.Practice mock tests and previous year SSC CGL question paper 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern:

There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer. There will be a break of 2 hours between English and Quant. From this year onwards, SSC has introduced a new paper Economics and Finance for the position of AAO, it is optional.

S.No	Subject	Medium of Test	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration and Timings for General Candidates	Duration and Timings for VH and Cerebral Palsy Candidates
1	Quantitative Aptitude	English/Hindi	100	200	2 Hrs	2 hours and 40 Minutes
2	English Language and Comprehension	English/Hindi	200	200		2 hours and 40 Minutes
3	Statistics	English/Hindi	100	200		2 hours and 40 Minutes

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Tips to clear cut off for Tier II:

After a thorough research and tips from the toppers, we have prepared the tips to clear cut off for SSC CGL.

• ·         Plan a study schedule with a combination of easy, moderate and difficult topics. It is better to allocate at least 5 days to memorize difficult terms and formulae.

• ·         Make a study plan of ten hours in a day such as to cover all the subjects as per the syllabus.

• ·         Cover questions from advanced mathematics regularly and practice the same. Check the solution after solving and see if there are any short tricks to solve.

• ·         Solve and also check if the questions take a lot of time to anwer, identify such and practice by looking for short tips and methods to solve.

• ·         Make a note of the questions that appear out of the blue and not so frequent. Try to solve such as a separate set.

•         Also, make a note of the questions which are solved using long and traditional methods to solve as this may affect your performance. Practice such and try to shorten the time to save the time taken to solve.

•   Conceptual clarity is important and needs a lot of practice for that.

•   Self-assessments help you improve your ways of solving as well as the speed of answering.

• ·         You must read the questions properly and understand before responding.

• ·         In English section, there are three new topics that are added i.e., Voice,Narration and para jumble.

• ·         Voice and narration are scoring topics as they are based on rules and with good practice one can score well.

• ·         Try to solve maximum questions in the first half.

• ·         Work on your vocabulary by reading Newspaper on a regular basis, make a note of vague words.

• ·         While practicing SSC CGL tier 2 mock tests, attempt in such a way as if you are answering the real examination. This helps in keeping a track of your time.

• ·         Revise topics as much as you can, it helps in improving your ability to retain the concepts.

• ·         Do not solve the question before going to the exam, it will be better to revise the formulae.

• ·         Do not enter the exam hall with an idea to solve the entire paper. Ensure to solve the paper appropriately as there is negative marking too.

·         Sticking to a proper schedule and dedicated preparation will yield good results. I would also advise the aspirants to stay away from social media during your days of serious preparation. You may engage yourself in the social forums where you get similar aspirants who might be preparing for competitive examinations.

There is a large scope for discussion and change of ideas. There is a possibility of finding better solutions and solving techniques or methods from others. Hence, utilize your time wisely rather than just passing the time in the name of refreshing yourself in a break. Stay positively, being an optimist you can only see the positive energy that will help you all along during your preparation days. All the best.

SSC CHSL QUESTION PAPER 2017 PDF DOWNLOAD

The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam (10+2) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to fill various posts of Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Data Entry Operators (DEO), and Postal Savings/Sorting Assistants. It is a difficult exam to crack, but with practice and dedication it can be easily cracked.

SSC CHSL QUESTION PAPER:

The SSC CHSL evaluates candidates for the various Government posts. It conducts exam in 3 tiers.

• Tier I- Objective multiple Choice question paper
• Tier II- Written descriptive Paper which can be taken in Hindi or English
• Tier III- Skill or computer proficiency test (only if applicable)

Tier I exam pattern:

Subject	No of Questions	Max. marks	Exam Duration
General Intelligence and reasoning	25	50	75 minutes
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

Tier II pattern:

This is a descriptive test conducted in Hindi or English. It is done to judge the written capacity of the candidate. It includes writing an essay of about 200-250 words and a letter or application of about 150-200 papers. The minimum qualifying marks that a candidate requires to clear this level is 33%. The time duration for this level is 60 minutes. It is a 100 marks pen and paper exam. The entire tier II question paper is based on the concepts of 10^th standard.

In case of aspirants who are physically challenged or suffering from cerebral palsy have 80 minutes to complete the exam.

Tier III exam pattern:

This includes skill test like the typing test. This is needed to qualify for the final selection to the Government Jobs. On the basis of total marks obtained in tier I and II the final merit list will be selected for the aspirants. This is a 15 minute test and evaluates the ability and the typing speed.

Practice the previous years SSC CHSL question papers and you will definitely excel this exam with flying colours. To crack this difficult exam it requires certain short cuts and speed. Devote maximum time in preparing for this exam.

Download Previous Years SSC CHSL Paper 

All the Best!

Important Topics to Prepare for SSC JE Mechanical Engineering

SSC JE exam is a major exam and it is conducted annually to recruit suitable engineers..

In this session, we will look into some of the important topics for SSC JE Mechanical Engineering.

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SSC JE Mechanical Engineering: Important Topics:

      I.        Theory of Machine and Machine design comprising 15 questions

                    a.        Machine Theory : 8

                    b.        Machine Design : 7

    II.        Strength of material and Engineering Mechanics comprising 15 questions

   III.        Thermal Engineering comprising 30 questions

                    a.        Basic Thermodynamics : 11

                    b.        IC Engines : 13

                    c.        Boilers : 2

                    d.        Steam Turbines/ Refrigeration : 4

  IV.        Production Engineering comprising 10 questions

                    a.        Welding : 3

                    b.        Casting : 2

                    c.        Molding : 1

                    d.        Material Science : 4

   V.        Fluid Mechanics & Machinery comprising 30 questions

                    a.        Properties & Types of Fluid : 5

                    b.        Fluid statics : 2

                    c.        Kinematics of Fluid : 9

                    d.        Fluid Dynamics : 5

                    e.        Fluid pressure measurement and flow rate : 5

                     f.        Hydraulic Turbine and Centrifugal pumps : 4

Let’s look into these topics in detail.

·         Theory of Machines & Machine Design:

This topic covers the concepts of a simple machine, four bar connection and movement of the link; Flywheels and energy fluctuations, transmission of power via belts such as V-belts and Flat belts; clutches comprising plate and conical clutch; Gear types like Gear profile and Gear ratio calculation, Governors comprising Principles and classification; welded joint; Cams, Bearings, Friction in collars and axis.

·         Strength of Materials and Engineering Mechanics:

The subtopics included are: Equilibrium of forces; Law of motion, Friction, Stress and strain concepts; Elastic limit and constants; bending moments; cutoff force diagram; Stress in composite bars; twisting of circular shafts; Bucking of columns based on theories of Euler and Rankin; thin walled pressure vessels.

·         Thermal Engineering:

Pure Substances Properties:

P-V and P-T diagrams of substances such as H2O, Steam table concept based on 
steam generation process; Saturation; wet and superheated status; Dryness fraction 
of steam; Superheat degree of steam; H-s form of Steam chart or the Mollier’s Chart.

1^st Law of Thermodynamics:

The topic comprises Stored and internal energy definitions; first law of 
Thermodynamics on Cyclic Process; Equation of Non-flow energy; Energy Flow and 
Enthalpy terminology; Steady State and Steady Flow conditions and The Equation for Steady State and Steady Flow.

2^nd Law of Thermodynamics:

Sink definition; Source Reservoir of Heat; Heat Engine; Heat Pump and Refrigerator; 
Thermal efficiency of heat engines & co-efficient of performance of Refrigerators; 
Statements of 2^nd Law of Thermodynamics by Kelvin-Planck and Clausius; Absolute or 
Thermodynamic scale of temperature; Clausius Integral; Entropy change calculation of 
ideal gas processes. Carnot Cycle & Carnot Efficiency; PMM-2; definition and its 
impossibility.

Air standard cycles for IC Engines:

Otto cycle; cycle plot on P-V, T-S and h-s planes; Thermal efficiency; Diesel Cycle; 
Plot on P-V, T-S planes; IC Engine Performance; IC Engine Combustion; IC Engine 
Cooling and Lubrication.

Rankine Cycle of Steam:

Rankine cycle plot on P-V, T-S and h-s planes; Rankine Cycle efficiency, with and 

without pump work. Boilers; Classification; Specification; Fittings & Accessories 
comprising fire tube and water tube boilers; Air Compressors and the cycles; 
Refrigeration cycles; Refrigeration Plant Principle; Nozzles and Steam Turbines.

·         Fluid Mechanics & Machinery:

Properties & Classification of Fluid:

Fluids- Ideal and Real; Newton’s Law of Viscosity; Newtonian and Non-Newtonian 
fluids; Compressible and Incompressible fluids. Fluid statics comprising Pressure at a 
point; Fluid pressure measurement including Manometers, U-tube, Inclined tube. Fluid 
Kinematics including Stream line, Laminar and Turbulent flow, Internal and External 
flow, Continuity equation. Dynamics of ideal fluids including Bernoulli’s equation; Total 
Head, Velocity head; Pressure Head; Application of Bernoulli’s equation; 
Measurement of flow rate Basic Principles; Venturimeter, Pilot Tube, Orifice meter; 
Hydraulic Turbines including Classifications, Principles; Centrifugal Pumps comprising 
Classifications, Principles, Performance.

Production Engineering:

Classification of Steels:

This subtopic includes Mild Steel & Alloy Steel, Heat Treatment of steel; Welding 
comprising Arc Welding, Gas Welding, Resistance Welding, Special Welding 
Techniques or TIG, MIG etc.; (Brazing & Soldering), Welding Defects & Testing; 
NDT, Founding & Casting including techniques, defects, processes in casting, 
Forging, Extrusion etc., Metal cutting principles, cutting tools, Basic Principles of 
Machining with Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Shaping, Grinding, Machines, Tools and 
processes of manufacturing.

Overview:

This article has included the important topics to prepare for SSC JE Mechanical  Engineering. Hope this session has been helpful to the JE aspirants. Make sure you  cover every topic. Set an effective preparation strategy and manage the time for each  section. It is recommended that you refer the syllabus for getting a clear idea on the important topics for SSC JE. 

Practicing online SSC JE Mechanical mock test will surely get you a high score. So get the gears on… Start preparing from this very moment!!!

ALL THE BEST!!!

Important topics for SSC JE Civil Engineering

SSC conducts SSC Junior Engineer (JE) exam for engineering posts.In this article, we will look at some important topics to prepare for SSC JE Civil Engineering.

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Important Topics for SSC JE Civil Engineering

Here, we will look at the important topics for SSC JE Civil Engineering. These topics also include weightage questions.

1. Building Materials & Construction:

• Weightage: 15-20 questions
• Sub-topics: Cement, Concrete, Stone & Brick trade, Aggregates, Timber & Paints

2. Surveying:

• 10-12 questions
• Principles, Linear Computation, Angular Computation & leveling, Contouring, Tachometric Survey, Curve setting, Earth work calculation, Advanced Surveying Equipment

3. Hydraulics:
   • 10-12 questions
   • Fluid properties, Hydrostatics, Flow measurements, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Open Channels & Pipes flow, Pumps & Turbines.

(You are advised to take up Pumps & Turbines topic only after completion of other topics)

4. Strength of Materials:
   • 10-12 questions
   • Elasticity Constants, Kinds of beams (Determinate & Indeterminate), Bending moment and Shear force diagrams of the simply supported, Cantilever and overhanging beams, Torsion and springs, columns
5. RCC Design:
   • 10-12 questions
   • Limit State & Working stress techniques, Single handedly Reinforced beams and Double reinforced beams, Shear strength, Columns, Slabs & Footings, Staircases, Retaining wall, Water tanks, (refer IS 456:2000 for direct questions)
6. Steel Design:
   • 8-12 questions
   • General design principles comprising Riveted & welded connections, Column, Tension members, Beam, Roof Truss & Girder
7. Estimating, Costing & Valuation
   • 5-8 questions
   • Estimation & Measurement of Brick work- Modular & Traditional bricks, RCC Work, Shuttering, Timber work, Painting, Flooring, Plastering, Trapezoidal formula, Simpson’s rule etc.
8. Soil Mechanics:
   • 5-8 questions
   • Basic principles comprising Phase Diagram, Index properties, Classification, Permeability and effective stress, Compaction & Consolidation, Shear strength of soils comprising Triaxial shear test, Direct shear test and Vane shear test, Bearing capacity of soil, Earth pressure theories
9. Irrigation Engineering:
   • 3-5 questions
   • Water requirement of crops : Definition, necessity, benefits; Effects of irrigation, Types & Techniques of irrigation, Hydrology- Rainfall measurement, Run off coefficient, Rain gauge, Loss from precipitation including Evaporation and Infiltration etc. Water required by crops, Duty, Delta and base period. Kharif and Rabi crops, Area of command, Time factor, Crop Ratio, Overlap allowance, Efficiencies of irrigation, Design of canals comprising Lacey’s theory, Kennedy’s Theory and Canal types which are Weir & Barrage, Floods and River training which includes cross drainage work.

10. Transportation Engineering:
    • 0-4 questions
    • Highway Engineering, Geometric design, Pavement design, Highway materials comprising aggregates and bitumen, Traffic Engineering, Railway Engineering

Overview:

Hope this article has given a clear picture of important topics for SSC JE Civil Engineering. Take SSC JE Civil Mock test as per the latest pattern.

Prepare well. GOOD LUCK! 

SSC CGL Mock Test Papers with Solutions

Are you looking for the secret to crack SSC CGL Exam? Well apart from hard work and dedication, you need to practice with a series of reliable SSC CGL mock test papers! When lakhs of candidates attempt for the exam, the competition gets tough, so it is very important to prepare and practice well. In this article, we would be talking on how SSC CGL Mock Tests can help you strengthen your preparation.

SSC CGL Mock Test Papers with answers- SSC CGL Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Examination will be conducted in four tiers - Tier I, II, III and IV. The Tier I & II of SSC CGL will be Computer Based Test (CBT) comprising of objective type questions. The Tier III of SSC CGL is a descriptive test and Tier IV includes Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test.

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	60 minutes
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Quantitative Ability	100	200	2 hours
English Language and Comprehension	200	200
Statistics	100	200
General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200

Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam can take help of online platforms which provide free SSC CGL Tier 2 mock test to help you prepare and clear the SSC CGL exam 2017.

How can Mock Test Papers benefit your SSC CGL Exam preparation

• For more targeted and effective preparation, attempt SSC CGL Question Papers as it helps in deciding which topics to concentrate more.
• Candidates can measure their level of preparation, as mock tests provide All India Ranking and also gives a detailed analysis of performance along with the scores.
• SSC CGL Exam is all about time management, speed and accuracy. Mock tests helps in increasing speed and accuracy and practicing regularly ensures that you are able to attempt the maximum number of questions in stipulated amount of time.
• The mock tests give real-time experience to the candidates as they are designed in a similar manner as the actual exam paper. They help a candidate to gain confidence as by practicing on such interface, you can know exactly what to do and which button to click in the computer system on the day of the exam.
• SSC CGL Test Series and Mock tests help in identifying your weak areas and sections that needs improvement. You can review the time taken to answer each question, average time spent on correct questions, average time spent on incorrect questions and average time spent on questions that are left unattempted.
• SSC CGL Mock Tests are designed by experts keeping in mind the latest exam pattern.

How can you analyze SSC CGL Mock Test Papers

is not sufficient to just keep taking Mock tests, candidates should identify their areas of improvement and work on them. After every Mock test, candidate should properly analyze their performance to understand the strengths and weakness.

• STEP 1: When you attempt a mock test, analyze your accuracy and section-wise scores and decide how much time you should invest in different sections. Attempt sections that you are most comfortable with so that it will help you build up confidence and fetch you a good score too.
• STEP 2: After sectional analysis, next is question-wise analysis. Candidate should analyze how many questions answered incorrectly, number of questions answered correctly and how many questions were unattempted. Objective of this analysis is to help you identify the questions which needs to be done first, questions which should be tried later and how much time should be allotted to various questions.
• STEP 3: Check the strategy you used in the previous mock test and decide if you would like to change or modify it. Devise a new plan for the next mock and repeat the process of analysis. Observe mistakes and rectify it.
• STEP 4: Refine your strategy and keep practicing mock test papers on regular intervals. Look out for shorter methods or tricks and cross check if you solved the paper in lesser time and greater accuracy. The best way to perform well in SSC CGL mock tests is to keep repeating mock tests and analyzing them too.

If you follow the above golden tips, it will surely help you to score well in the SSC CGL Exam.

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips 2017

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Section asked in Tier 2 exam comprises questions from various topics such as Heights and distance, numbers, trigonometry, Geometry, probability, surds, differentiation and integration.

The questions asked vary from medium to difficult level so it is important to focus on advance level questions.

How to Prepare for CGL Tier 2 Quantitative Aptitude test

It is important to prepare this section laboriously so that you do not mess up in SSC CGL Exam Tier 2 Exam. Here are the indispensable tips and tricks to prepare and crack Quantitative Aptitude in SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam.

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     1)    Time Management is a must.

·         You get limited time to solve the quantitative questions in SSC CGL Tier 2 section. Solve questions speedily. Do not ponder on just one question. In case, you get stuck on only one question then switch to the next one immediately. Do not waste your own time.

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      2)  Practice through NCERT and other offline study material.

·         Practice from NCERT books and e-material. The other study material can brush your basic concepts and techniques. You just have to give proper time to each section.

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       3) Online practice will make you an expert.  

·         Yes, it is absolutely mandatory to practice daily through online SSC CGL Mock Test and questionnaires.You can even buy good online practice material as well.

4) You can subscribe to our website to get all the amazing Preparation tips for SSC CGLTier 2 Quantitative Aptitude test. 

 

5) Do not start from advance questions. This can lower your morale. Start with the basic mathematical concepts and techniques

         

        6) Devise your own shortcuts and techniques to save time. You must sharpen your mind through this activity

 We wish you good luck!