SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam is finally going to be conducted from 4th June till 19th June 2019. So, cracking SSC CGL Tier-I 2018-19 Exam can be a challenge for many candidates as the competition level for this exam is quite high this year. So we have come up with the best last minute tips which will help you in clearing the SSC CGL Tier-I 2018-19 Exam with flying colors.
SSC CGL 2018 Tier-I exam is an objective exam which will be conducted online. The exam comprises of four sections having 100 questions (25 questions in each section) which will account for a total of 200 marks (maximum 50 marks in each section). There will be negative marking of 0.5 marks for wrong answers. The time duration of Tier-1 exam will be 60 minutes.
Section
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Questions
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Marks
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Time
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Quantitative Aptitude
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25
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50
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60 minutes (80 minutes for PwD Candidates)
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English Language and Comprehension
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25
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50
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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25
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50
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General Awareness
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25
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50
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TOTAL
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100
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200
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1. Revise the Important Topics:
We have listed down some important topics for SSC CGL 2018 Tier-I 2018-19 Exam which will help you in your last minute preparation:
General Intelligence and Reasoning
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General Awareness
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English Language & Comprehension
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Classification
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Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture, etc.)
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Simplification
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Reading Comprehension
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Analogy
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Science
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Interest
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Fill in the Blanks
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Coding-Decoding
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Current Affairs
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Averages
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Spellings
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Puzzle
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Sports
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Percentage
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Phrases and Idioms
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Matrix
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Books and Authors
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Ratio and Proportion
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One word Substitution
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Word Formation
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Important Schemes
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Problem on Ages
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Sentence Correction
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Venn Diagram
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Portfolios
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Speed, Distance and Time
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Error Spotting
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Direction and Distance
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People in News
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Number System
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Synonyms
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Blood Relations
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Computers
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Mensuration
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Antonyms
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Series
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Awards and their importance
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Data Interpretation
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Idioms & Phrases
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Verbal reasoning
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Geography
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Time and Work
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Non-Verbal Reasoning
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Economy
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Algebra
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Critical Thinking
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Polity
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Trigonometry
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Emotional & Social Intelligence
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Population Census
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Geometry
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2. Time Management:
Give more time to sections that you are stronger in. This will ensure that you can effectively use the time duration of the exam. Remember that there are no sectional time limits and no sectional cut offs. So your job is to simply maximize your score however you can.
3. Online Practice:
As the SSC CGL 2018 Tier-I 2018-19 Exam will be conducted in online mode, so candidates are advised to practice mock tests or previous year papers on computer to buck up their speed of solving paper in online mode.
4. Read the Complete Question First:
Candidates are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.
5. Maintain your Speed & Accuracy and Maximize your Score:
Remember that there are no sectional cut offs but there will be negative marking of 0.5 marks for wrong answers. So your job is to simply maximize your score however you can. So, try to maintain your speed and accuracy while solving the paper during the examination.
6. Don’t forget your Admit Card, Photograph and ID Proof:
Don’t forget to take Admit Card alongwith the Photograph and Original ID proof alongwith its photocopy as well. The admit card should be produced for gaining entry to the Exam Centre. The candidates must enquire and locate accurately the allotted examination center as mentioned in Admit Card. Check the exam date and shift timings carefully. Candidates may download and print the Admit Card from the regional websites of SSC mentioned in the table given below:
Region
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States
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Website
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Northern Region
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Rajasthan, Delhi & Uttarakhand
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www.sscnr.net.in
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Western Region
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Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa
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www.sscwr.net
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Eastern Region
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West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Sikkim
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www.sscer.org
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Southern Region
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Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry
& Tamil Nadu
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www.sscsr.gov.in
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Central Region
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Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
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www.ssc-cr.org
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North Eastern Region
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Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland & Mizoram
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www.sscner.org.in
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North Western Region
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Haryana, Punjab, Jammu &
Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
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www.sscnwr.org
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Madhya Pradesh Region
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Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
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www.sscmpr.org
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Kerala Karnataka Region
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Karnataka & Kerala
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www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in
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7. Don’t take Stress
Don’t stress yourself too much before the D-Day. Do relax and stay calm. Giving exam with a relaxed mind will help you in delivering your best and achieving high score.
Remember last minute preparation does not involve deep studies. You only need to brush up all the important topics which will definitely help you in clearing this exam with ease.
