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Best Preparation Tips for AAO in SSC CGL 2023

Are you struggling to draw up a strategy for the SSC CGL AAO 2023 preparation? The cacophony seems to have petered out fro a while moment. Yet, we are awaiting Tier 1’s results with bated breath. Candidates preparing for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Account Officer post are looking for the right preparation tools for Tier 2 Exam.

For a quick reminder, every year the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level Exam (CGL or CGLE) for filling up various Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ posts in a variety of government organizations and departments. In this article, we will explore the strategy for the SSC CGL Tier 2 preparation for the post of AAO.

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SSC CGL Exam 2023
For the post of AAO
Name of the OrganizationStaff Selection Commission
Official Websitessc.nic.in
Name of the ExaminationSSC CGL 2023
Name of PostAssistant Audit Officer/Assistant Account Officer
Mode of ExaminationOnline
Exam CategoryGovernment
SalaryBasic Salary From 25500 to 151,100 depending on the post
Notification Release Date3rd of April 2023
Online Application Submission DateFrom 3rd April to 4th of May 2023
Application FeeINR 100/-
No of Vacancies7500 approx.
Admit Card Release Date30th June 2023
Tier I Exam Date14 July 2023 to 27 July 2023
Answer Key Release Date1st October 2023
Tier I Result Declaration DateSoon to be announced
Tier II Exam NotificationYet to be announced

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SSC CGL 2023: Tier 2 Exam Pattern

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Preparation Tips for SSC CGL Tier 2 for AAO

By having a glimpse at the exam pattern for the SSC CGL Tier 2, we can see that the candidate have to give an extra paper, i.e., Paper III- General Studies (Finance and Economics). That means, the candidate have to take following 7 papers in the Tier 2 phase of the SSC Exam 2023 for the post of AAO.

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  1. Mathematical Abilities: There are few things that need to be considered while preparing for mathematical abilities, such as:
    • Without daily practice, it’s impossible to score high in maths.
    • Give a little extra focus to probability & Statistics.
    • Practice Previous Years’ papers.
    • Whenever you complete a topic, practice mock tests and you’ll be able to figure out, where you stand on your preparation journey and what part you need to focus more.
  2. Reasoning and General Intelligence:
    • For Reasoning and General Intelligence you can directly start Mock Practice. The more you are exposed to probable questions, the better you’d become.
    • Focus on inequality, syllogism more.
    • Solve previous years questions.
  3. English Language and Comprehension:
    • While preparing for the English paper, vocabulary should be one of the main focus.
    • Go through the previous years question papers and you’d be able to draw a good idea of he question patters and how much you need to work.
    • You can leverage the Free Vocabulary Resources available on the our blog. Make the most out of them.
  4. General Awareness:
    • Solve past five years’ question papers. You will get a good idea of all the most important topics.
    • NCERT books for Matriculation Board are considered authentic. Use them for history, geography, polity, economics concerning India.
    • Revise Static GK regularly. For Current Event preparation, you may use the GA blogs & PDFs available on our site.
    • Mock Tests are especially helpful for GA topics. Go through intensive sessions of Mock Practice.
    • (Important Note: Do not touch any event that happens within the last 3-4 months for current event preparation. Instead, go through the GA questions of the most recent SSC exams and you’ll cover all the important current event topics.)
  5. Computer Knowledge:
    • It’s qualifying hence without getting the minimum marks you won’t be considered for the job.
    • Get all your concepts clear. Learn the basics of computer. Topics mostly include MS Office, Word, Excel. So read them thoroughly.
    • PracticeMock offers the Complete PDF Course of Computer Knowledge at just Rs 99/- . Leverage it.
  6. Data Entry Speed Test
    • Typing test requires 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. So, all you have to do is practice.
    • PracticeMock offers Typing Test Mock Test as well. Use it to your advantage.
  7. General Studies (Finance and Economics)
    • Fro Finance & Economics GA, it is generally advised to read Finance & Economics Newspapers but it takes too much time. Read SSC CGL Finance & Economics GA books available in the market.
    • PracticeMock offers Mock Test for Finance & Economics GA. Use them, it will save your time and speed up your preparation.

My last advice is always analyze after the Mock Test and tailor your preparation plan accordingly. Good Luck!

Smita Ray

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