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SSC CGL 2023 – Quantitative Aptitude Hacks

Heard from the horse’s mouth that the Staff Service Commission Combined Graduate Leve (SSC CGL) Exam Notification is soon to be released. As the aspirants are pacing up their preparations, I have brought you the strategy for Quantitative Aptitude for SSC CGL Exam 2023. Before moving forward with the preparation hacks, let us have a look at the SSC CGL Examination Pattern.

The number of vacancies for SSC CGL 2023 is nearly 7500.

Examination Pattern

The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in 2 stages: Tier I & Tier II. Let us have a quick peek at the pattern of the SSC CGL Examination.

  • The mode of examination is online.
  • Tier I comprise only objective questions.
  • In Tier II, Paper I  Session II there will be a skill test.
    • The skill test includes a Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) or Computer Proficiency Test (CPT),
    • The document verification process includes verifying the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and other details provided by the candidate.

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Tier I

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Tier II

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  • Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examinations, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission.
  • Tentative Answer Keys for the Computer Based Examinations will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination. Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, within the stipulated time limit on payment of ₹ 100/- per question, which is non-refundable.

Quantitative Aptitude Topics for SSC CGL 2023

Topics that are covered in SSC CGL Exam 2023 are given below:

  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Percentage
  • HCF & LCM
  • Divisibility & Reminder
  • Simple Interest & Compound Interest
  • Profit, loss & discount
  • Average
  • Number System
  • Boat & Stream
  • Time & Work
  • Pipe & Cistern
  • Time, Distance & Speed
  • Problem on ages
  • Mixture & Alligation
  • Partnership
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Trigonometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Height & Distance
  • Algebra
  • Data Interpretation

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Hacks for SSC CGL 2023 Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude sounds hard to many students yet it’s one of the most scoring subjects. With proper planning and strategy acing it gets a lot easier. Here are a few tips that you can employ while planning the strategy.

  • Go over the exam syllabus and make yourself familiar with the topics.
  • Get previous years’ question papers and try to solve as many questions as possible.
  • Make a study plan for each weekday, week, and month.
  • Work on the basics. Get your concepts clear. It gives a strong foundation to your whole preparation.
  • Learn shortcuts & tricks. They are of great help in time management.
  • Collect online and offline resources that you need for preparation.
  • Take mock tests and assess your strengths & weaknesses.
  • Practice and revise regularly. Remember, follow-ups are as important as making the study plan.
  • Develop effective time management skills. Practice allocating specific time to each question and finish your question within the time.
  • Enhance your data interpretation skills.
  • Take time to evaluate your progress.
  • Stay motivated. Reward yourself at each achievement.

Takeaways

Quantitative Aptitude and Mathematical Abilities are Included in Tier I & Tier II exams and hold 50 and 90 marks. Therefore, having a good command over it is extremely important. With that being said, planning effectively will have you scoring high in this subject. We have plenty of FREE resources on our website and blog like Topic Tests, Mini Mocks and so forth. Take full advantage of them and you will definitely crack the exam. All the best!

Smita Ray

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