SSC CGL 2023 Tier-1 Preparation Strategy

SSC CGL Preparation 2023

SSC CGL Preparation 2023 includes some of the tips and strategies to be followed while preparing for the upcoming exam. The Combined Graduate Level Examination consists of two stages called Tiers: Tier-1 and Tier-2. Tier 1 consists of computer-based objective-type questions on four subjects. In this post, we have shared some SSC CGL exam preparation tips and strategies to prepare for the Tier 1 exam. Also, check the overview, topic-wise weightage, and preparation strategy as per the latest exam pattern and syllabus for SSC CGL 2023.

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SSC CGL Exam Summary 2023

A Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is held annually by the Staff Selection Commission for various subordinate services. SSC CGL Notification 2023 has been released for the financial years 2023–2024. See more information below the table.

SSC CGL Exam Full Overview 

Exam Name	SSC CGL 2023
SSC CGL Full Form	Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Exam Type	National Level
Vacancies	7500 (approximately)
Category	Govt Jobs
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	03rd April to 03rd May 2023
Mode of Exam	Online
Eligibility	Indian citizenship & Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline)
Selection Process	Tier 1 (Qualifying)Tier 2
Official Website	www.ssc.nic.in

Know the Exam Pattern in SSC CGL 2023 Tier-1

• The SSC CGL 2023 Tier-1 examination will be conducted online.
• The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is of a Qualifying nature, and scores won’t be counted in the final selection.
• Each Question has two marks.
• The Questions will be set both in English & Hindi.
• There are 25 questions in four parts, and all the questions are multiple choice.
• Each Incorrect Answer 0.50 marks will be deducted.
• 20 minutes for Each session  must be allotted to finish the exam.

Session	No.of Questions	No. of Marks	Time Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	1 hour(1 hour and 20 minutes for each Session)
General Awareness	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
Total	100	200

Know the Subject-wise Weightage in SSC CGL 2023 Tier-1

The SSC CGL Tier-1 exam will be conducted from July 14 to July 27, 2023. As we are nearing Tier 1, we must know the subject-wise weightage so that we can prepare well for the exam and score good marks.

SSC CGL Tier-1 Weightage for General Intelligence and Reasoning

Topics	Weightage
Analogy	2-3
Number Series	2-3
Water Image	1
Odd One Out	1-2
Blood Relation	1-2
Sequence (According to Dictionary)	1-2
Direction	0-1
Statement & Conclusions	1
Mathematical Operations	2-3
Coding-Decoding	3-4
Missing Term	1-2
Cube	1-2
Seating Arrangement	1-2
Mirror Image	1-2
Venn Diagram	1-2
Counting Figure [Rectangle]	1-2
Paper Folding Image	1-2
Hidden Figure	1-2
Complete Figure	1-2

SSC CGL Tier-1 Weightage for General Awareness

Topics	Weightage
History	2
Polity	2
Geography	2
Current Affairs	1-2
Biology	1-2
Miscellaneous	10-12
Physics	1-2
Economy	1-2
Chemistry	1-2

SSC CGL Tier-1 Weightage for English Comprehension

Topics	Weightage
Synonym	1-2
Error Detection	2[-3
Fill in the Blanks	1-2
Antonyms	1-2
Sentence Improvement	2-3
Sentence Rearrangement	2-3
Word Correction in sentence	1-2
One word substitution	2-3
Reading Comprehension	5
Active Passive	2-3
Idioms and Phrases	1-2

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SSC CGL Tier-1 Weightage for Quantitative Aptitude

Topics	Weightage
Geometry	1-2
Data Interpretation	5
Simplification	1-2
Pipe & Cistern	1-2
Time, Speed & Distance	1-2
Mensuration	2-3
Trigonometry	2-3
Average	1-2
Successive Discount	0-1
Profit & Loss	1-2
Number System	2-3
Ratio	1-2
Time & Work	1-2

• Keep preparing for the previous years’ question papers because most of the questions relate to those questions, which will greatly help you.
• The first and most important exam preparation is to attempt free mock tests as it will give you an idea of your preparation level for the exam. PracticeMock provides you with a free mock test and after giving the mock test candidates can get detailed solutions.
• You can prepare with our brief syllabus provided above so that you can score well.
• The updates to the SSC CGL exam will help the candidates increase their knowledge and strategies to get good marks in the examination.
• The first and most important exam preparation advice is to take a free practice exam given that this will show you how well-prepared you are. You may take a free mock test at PracticeMock, and after passing the test, candidates can view the exact answers.
• You have to follow a clear timetable which also helps you to track the progress of your exam preparation. Try to cover all the important topics/concepts in your time table