How to Prepare for SSC CGL 2017?

SSC CGL is a reputed examination conducted by Staff Selection Committee of India. It is a Combined Graduate level Examination to recruit various group B level gazetted as well as non gazetted officers to serve the duties in different central government offices. It is conducted once in year throughout the country. A lot of graduates appear but only a few make it, it needs serious preparation. The competition level is very high. So, only serious preparation and dedication can only give success.

Important Dates:

• SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam - 19 June 2017 to 2 July 2017
• Release of E-Admit Card for SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam - 2nd week of June 2017
• SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam - 19 June 2017 to 2 July 2017
• SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Result - 1st week of August 2017
• Release of E-Admit Card for SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam - End of August 2017
• SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam – 5 to 8 Sept. 2017
• SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Result - End of Sept. 2017
• SSC CGL Tier-3 Exam - 12 Nov. 2017
• Computer Skill Test / Skill Test - Dec. 2017

Levels of SSC CGL Exam:

There are 3 levels in this exam. Level or Tier I, II are online & III all is a written exam.

Level I tests the basic knowledge and reasoning ability to screen the candidate for level or tier II examination. Tier II examination has a minimum cut off which varies every year depending on various factors like number of candidates, difficulty level of examination etc. Tier II exam is conducted to test English, quantitative aptitude of the candidate. After clearing these levels, candidate has to appear for Tier III which is descriptive paper of 100 marks. Tier III paper consists of essay writing, letter and report writing. The marks obtained in 3 levels are considered for preparation of the final merit list.

After the successful completion of the written exams, the candidate has to appear for computer proficiency test or skill test. As per the position, the level of proficiency in skill test is conducted.

Preparation tips for SSC CGL 2017:

• This is a combined graduate level examination, and there are 3 levels, therefore your preparation strategy should be according to the 3 levels. Tier I marks are important for cracking the SSC CGL exam. The sections of Tier I & II overlap, so plan in such a way that there is more time allotted for preparation of these sections. Prepare well in these sections are English, Quantitative aptitude, comprehension for Tier I & II.
• Make yourself aware with the SSC CGL syllabus and pattern. Prepare a schedule according to the syllabus. It is very important to stick to a schedule because that is the only way to complete the syllabus according to the exam pattern.
• You should identify easy and difficult topics and prepare a study plan accordingly so that the difficult topics are not only covered but you are thorough with it.
• Make a planned study hour, stick to the schedule without fail. Remember, always there will few posts and more applicants, hence the competition is definitely cut throat. Therefore your preparation must be candid.
• If you are preparing for Tier I, then you must dedicate more time for Quantitative aptitude and English comprehension as this is a common section for both Tier I & II.
• There are numerous sites that conduct mock tests online, try to take mock tests as and when you can. SSC CGL test series help a lot.
• Revise the areas where you have a challenge and be prepared by the time of examination.
• Stay updated with all the latest current affairs and GK Today.

A good preparation and mock tests always helps. All the best for the upcoming SSC CGL 2017 exam. Hope you would crack it.

Master tips to excel in SSC CGL Tier II 2016: English Language and Comprehension

“There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs”.

Successful people and success stories of all times have no such factor which seems impossible. There is one thing in common among them i.e. Hard work and Enthusiasm. It depends on an individual how he/she takes her/ her spirit in the correct direction. We are here to encourage some of those people out there who wish to stand out of the crowd by being successful. If you really wish to prosper, you must not miss any scope of securing one of the most coveted jobs of the nation i.e. SSC CGL 2016. So, we expect you to be a real fighter and go for it.

The Staff Selection Commission is back again with the Tier- II examination and all the aspirants have high expectations from this tier as well. The Tier I had a peaceful commencement and Tier II is also expected to have the same. The SSC CGL Tier II consists of the following papers as per the post you apply for:

Paper-I & II	Compulsory for all categories. Paper I tests your Quantitative ability while Paper II tests your command over English language.
Paper-III	Only for those who have applied for Statistical Investigators Grade II and Compilers
Paper IV	Only for those who have applied for Assistant Audit Officer

SSC CGL Tier II: Pattern:

Let us take a look at the pattern of SSC CGL Tier II:

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Number of Questions	Exam Duration and Timings
1	Quantitative Ability	200	100	2 Hours, 10 AM to 12 Noon
2	English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 Hours, 2 PM to 4 PM
3	Statistics	200	100	2 Hours, 2 PM to 4 PM
4	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	200	To be announced	2 Hours, 10 AM to 12 Noon

SSC CGL Tier II: Schedule of the examination

The Tier 2 papers will be conducted over two days:

1st day	Paper I and Paper II
2nd day	Paper III and Paper IV

SSC CGL Tier II (Expected Tentative Dates):

13^th August 2016 (Saturday)

14^th August 2016 (Sunday)

Tips to master in “English Language” section of SSC CGL Tier II 2016:

• The English Language in SSC CGL Tier II is divided into four parts:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Reading Comprehension
• Verbal skills

• Go through some of the important topics which are 100 percent certain to be present in your question paper. Some of them are: Synonyms and Antonyms, Phrase or Idiom meaning, One Word Substitution, Spellings and sentence formations, Gap fillers, Phrase Replacement, Cloze test etc.
• Develop a regular habit of reading newspapers and articles on a daily basis. This habit will help you to enhance your written and spoken skills.
• Refer to some standard books like “English Comprehension” by MB Publication in which you get some useful stuff to prepare.
• Reading Comprehension questions may seem lengthy but we can suggest you an easy approach for solving the RC questions. You can go the other way round for solving these questions i.e. first go through the questions and find the answers in the passage. This approach is faster and you need not require to go through the entire passage.
• Last but not the least, Have faith in your calibre that you can do it, you certainly can. Your potential should not be exposed any sorts of negative factors and always remember that “You are the ultimate winner”

We wish this article will help you to ace the “English Language and Comprehension” section of the SSC CGL Tier II examination. 

Stay connected for more important updates. Good luck!

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Master tips to excel in SSC CGL Tier II 2016: Quantitative Aptitude

“A  goal without plan is just a wish”

When it comes to making the best out of anything, it requires not only efforts but sincere efforts. When you go for hard work, it definitely pays off in the upcoming times. But, hard work doesn’t mean sitting with books for hours together going inch by inch of the book to mug up everything. It is making a planned strategy, a strategy which incorporates revision from all the sections asked in an examination.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is done with its first tier. Now, it is the turn of the second tier i.e. Tier II. SSC CGL expects an equal and appreciable response from the Tier II as observed in Tier I. Let us go through some of the details of the papers of SSC CGL Tier II examination 2016:

Paper-I & II	Compulsory for all categories. Paper I tests your Quantitative ability while Paper II tests your command over English language.
Paper-III	Only for those who have applied for Statistical Investigators Grade II and Compilers
Paper IV	Only for those who have applied for Assistant Audit Officer

SSC CGL Tier II: Pattern:

Let us take a look at the pattern of SSC CGL Tier II:

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Number of Questions	Exam Duration and Timings
1	Quantitative Ability	200	100	2 Hours, 10 AM to 12 Noon
2	English Language & Comprehension	200	200	2 Hours, 2 PM to 4 PM
3	Statistics	200	100	2 Hours, 2 PM to 4 PM
4	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	200	To be announced	2 Hours, 10 AM to 12 Noon

Please note that Tier 2 papers will be conducted over two days:

1^st day: Paper I and Paper II

2^nd day: Paper III and Paper IV

Expected dates of SSC CGL Tier II (tentative):

13^th August 2016 (Saturday)

14^th August 2016 (Sunday)

Tips to ace the quant section of SSC CGL Tier II 2016:

• Practice practice and practice: Practice mock tests and sample papers on a daily basis which will make you familiar with the pattern. Make sure you take the ‘practice sessions” seriously.
• Focus on the topics which are important. Some of the topics you should focus on are as follows:

• Geometry
• Algebra
• Percentage
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Profit and Loss
• Probability

• Manage time judiciously and efficiently. Time management is one of those inevitable factors which are essential for an individual to ace any field or aspect.
• Revise the topics which are important. Revision is the one and only way which can make you remember all the concepts and revitalize your preparation.
• Last but not the least, believe in yourself that you and only you have the potential to project your skills. Self-confidence is the greatest of all weapons to succeed in your attempts.

We hope that this article helps you to get an idea of some amazing “quick preparation tips” for SSC CGL Tier II examination 2016. 

                                                         We wish you Good Luck!

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SSC Stenographer Grade C & D Result & Marks 2015 Declared

SSC has finally released the result of Written exam Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’which was conducted on 30-1-2016 at various centres all over the country.  SSC has released the SSC Stenographer Cutoff 2015.The candidates can check the Cutoff of SSC Stenographer for the post of Grade C and Grade D here. The cutoff is the minimum marks which is mandatory to score in order to join the next level of the selection procedure. The cutoff is decided by the exam conducting body. The cutoff is different for the different category if reservation norms are applied. Aspirants will be shortlisted on the basis of SSC Stenographer Cutoff.
The table below illustrates the SSC Stenographer Cutoff 2015 for the post of Grade C and Grade D.

Result Analysis of SSC Stenographer

• SSC Stenographer Cutoff 2015 Grade C


• SSC Stenographer Cutoff 2015 Grade D

Free SSC practice papers

Calendar for SSC CGL examination to be held during the year 2016 (January to December)

Staff Selection Commission has released SSC exam  Calendar 2016 -2017 for the recruitment exam of various posts such as CGL, MTS, Stenographer, Junior Translator, SI/Constable, CHSL and so on. All those candidates who are preparing for the upcoming SSC exams must download the PDF file from this page to check the exam dates, timings and other official information.

Recruitment of various posts:

Name of the Examination	Date of Advt	Closing Date	Date of Exam
Special Recruitment Drive for MTS Examination 2015	24.10.2015	23.11.2015	10.1.2016
Rectt. of SI in CAPFs, ASI in CISF and SI in Delhi Police Examination-2016	09.01.2016	05.02.2016	23.03.2016(Paper I) 05.06.2016(Paper II)
Combined Graduate Level Examination – 2016 (Tier-I)	13.02.2016	14.03.2016	08.05.2016 22.05.2016
Jr. Hindi Translator in Subordinate Office Examination-2016	02.04.2016	30.04.2016	19.06.2016
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination- 2016	07.05.2016	03.06.2016	31.07.2016
Combined Graduate Level (Tier II) Examination -2016			13.08.2016 (Saturday) 14.08.2016 (Sunday)
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination 2016	02.07.2016	01.08.2016	25.09.2016 09.10.2016 16.10.2016
Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) Examination-2016	20.08.2016	16.09.2016	11.12.2016
Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination-2016	08.10.2016	07.11.2016	08.01.2017 22.01.2017
Recruitment for staff in Cabinet Secretariat	To be Announced Later
Recruitment for Constables (Exe.) in Delhi Police	To be Announced Later

Departmental Examination:

Name of the Examination	Date of Advt.	Closing Date	Date of Exam
Clerks Grade (For Multi Tasking Staff only) Exam 2016	16.01.2016	12.02.2016	27.03.2016
Grade ‘C’ Steno. Ltd. Depttl. Comp. Exam 2016	09.04.2016	06.05.2016	03.07.2016
Upper Div. Clerk Ltd. Depttl. Comp. Exam 2016	03.09.2016	30.09.2016	27.11.2016

How to Download:

• First of all visit the official website i.e. www.ssc.nic.in
• Now, select “Examination Calendar’’ under Candidate’s Corner located in the menu bar on the home page.
• A pdf file containing the exam schedule and notification dates will be displayed on the computer screen.
• You may take print out of the same for your reference.

Some Tips For Cracking SSC CGL Exam 2016 in a Month

1. General Awareness is crucial to this exam:Read Newspaper daily . You should be absolutely familiar and opinionated on the news in the 6 months. Collect as much general awareness as possible through online and offline medium before the test.

2. Arithmetic is the second most important thing in SSC CGL exam. Though its level is not very high, but for getting good marks, the exam demands that you have great accuracy and whizzing speed.

3. Language is the third segment of the exam. Preparing language requires time and since you have only one month, you need to give it enough time.

4. How you perform in exam is not entirely dependent on your knowledge, much of it depends on how you perform in the exam .

5. The greatest advice to prepare for SSC CGL exam in one month is to tackle as many mock tests  It will benefit you highly. You will learn to be comfortable to maintain your stress and focus for the entire duration of exam. You will also learn to maintain your speed and make choice between more yielding questions.

6. Remember, your objective in SSC CGL is to score the maximum marks you can and not prove your intelligence. Getting stuck on a tough question is a defeating approach towards this exam. Unable to solve a particular question move on to the next.

7. SSC CGL is as much the test of management as it is of the knowledge. Learn to manage your time and resources well in the month of preparation.

8. You can take important notes and develop own shortcuts and techniques to work on the problems within the time limit.

9. Keep yourself updated about SSC exams dates,pattern, and syllabus.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2016

If you are preparing for SSC CGL 2016 Exam, the you must know the Syllabus for both the Tier-1 and Tier-2 Exams.

Tier-1 Syllabus: 

In the CGL Tier-1, there will be 200 Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ's) to be asked from 4 Sections - English , Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. Each section has 50 Questions and Each Question carry 1 mark.

The Total Duration of Tier-1 Exam is 2 Hours.


Negative Marks: There will be deduction of 0.25 marks for
every wrong answer.


Tier-2 Syllabus: 

Those who Pass the Tier-1 exam, can appear for Tier-2 Exam. The Tier-2 Exam will have Sections viz English and Quantitative Aptitude.

1) Quantitative Aptitude: In the Tier-2 Exam, there will be 100 Questions from the Quant section and each Question carry 2 marks. The Duration of this exam will be 2 hours.

2) English: This section is tier-2 Exam, will have 200 Questions , with each Question carrying 1 Mark. The Duration of this Exam is 2 Hours

Negative Marks: In tier-2 Exam, there will penalty of 0.50 marks for Quantitative Aptitude Sections, while there will be penalty for 0.25 marks for English Language and Comprehension.


Descriptive Paper : SSC had introduced a small pattern change in the CGL Examination, be introducing a Descriptive paper. This paper is only for those, who Qualify the SSC Tier-2 Exam

The Duration of this Paper is 1 hour only and Questions in this paper will be asked from the following sections:

1) English
2) Quantitative Aptitude
3) General Awareness