SSC: CGL/CJSL/CPO/MTS/GD

1. SSC Exams Overview

Key Exams

1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level): For Group B & C posts (e.g., Tax Assistant, Auditor).

2. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level): For LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant.

3. SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation): For Sub-Inspector (SI) in CAPF.

4. SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff): For non-technical support roles.

5. SSC GD (General Duty): For Constable in CAPF, SSF, and Rifleman.

2. Exam Patterns

SSC CGL

• Tier I:

  • Subjects: General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English.

  • Marks: 200 (50 questions per section).

  • Duration: 60 minutes.

• Tier II:

  • Papers: Quantitative Ability, English, Statistics (for some posts), Finance & Economics (for some posts).

  • Marks: 200–250 per paper.

  • Duration: 2 hours per paper.

• Tier III: Descriptive Paper (Essay/Letter Writing).

• Tier IV: Skill Test (Computer Proficiency, DEST, CPT).

SSC CHSL

• Tier I:

  • Subjects: General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness.

  • Marks: 200 (50 questions per section).

  • Duration: 60 minutes.

• Tier II: Descriptive Paper (Essay/Letter Writing).

• Tier III: Skill Test (Typing, Data Entry).

SSC CPO

• Paper I:

  • Subjects: General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English.

  • Marks: 200 (50 questions per section).

  • Duration: 2 hours.

• Paper II: English (Descriptive).

• Physical Standards Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, Long Jump, High Jump.

SSC MTS

• Paper I:

  • Subjects: Numerical & Mathematical Ability, Reasoning, General English, General Awareness.

  • Marks: 100 (25 questions per section).

  • Duration: 90 minutes.

• Paper II: Descriptive Paper (Short Essay/Letter Writing).

SSC GD

• Computer-Based Test (CBT):

  • Subjects: General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness.

  • Marks: 160 (40 questions per section).

  • Duration: 90 minutes.

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Running, Long Jump, High Jump.

• Medical Test: Physical and medical standards.

3. Eligibility Criteria

SSC CGL

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (varies by post).

• Age: 18–32 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC).

SSC CHSL

• Education: Class 12 pass.

• Age: 18–27 years.

SSC CPO

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

• Age: 20–25 years.

SSC MTS

• Education: Class 10 pass.

• Age: 18–25 years.

SSC GD

• Education: Class 10 pass.

• Age: 18–23 years.

4. Syllabus Highlights

Common Topics for All Exams

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Venn Diagrams.

• Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.

• English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.

• General Awareness: Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Science.

Additional Topics

• SSC CGL Tier II: Statistics, Finance & Economics (for specific posts).

• SSC CPO: Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

• SSC GD: Physical Standards & Medical Test.

5. Key Strategies

SSC CGL

• Focus on Tier I basics (especially Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning).

• Practice Tier II papers (Statistics, Finance) if applicable.

SSC CHSL

• Improve typing speed for Tier III (minimum 35 WPM for English, 30 WPM for Hindi).

• Practice Tier I General Awareness (current affairs of last 6 months).

SSC CPO

• Prepare for PET (running, jumping).

• Practice Paper II descriptive writing (essays, letters).

SSC MTS

• Focus on Paper I basics (General English, Numerical Ability).

• Practice short essays for Paper II.

SSC GD

• Prepare for PET (running, long jump).

• Revise CBT topics (General Awareness, Reasoning).

6. Critical Resources

Books

• Quantitative Aptitude: R.S. Aggarwal.

• English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi.

• General Awareness: Lucent’s GK.

7. Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring negative marking (0.50 marks deduction per wrong answer).

• Overlooking time management in Tier I (60 minutes for 100 questions).

• Neglecting descriptive papers (Tier II/III in CGL, CHSL).

8. Important Dates

• SSC CGL 2024:

  • Notification: April 2024.

  • Tier I Exam: June–July 2024.

• SSC CHSL 2024:

  • Notification: May 2024.

  • Tier I Exam: July–August 2024.

• SSC CPO 2024:

  • Notification: March 2024.

  • Paper I Exam: May 2024.

• SSC MTS 2024:

  • Notification: March 2024.

  • Paper I Exam: June 2024.

• SSC GD 2024:

  • Notification: November 2023.

  • CBT Exam: January–February 2024.

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Final Tips

• SSC CGL/CHSL: Focus on speed and accuracy in Tier I.

• SSC CPO/GD: Start physical training early for PET.

• SSC MTS: Revise Class 10-level basics thoroughly.