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SSC CGL Exam Details & Study Material

📌 SSC CGL Exam Overview

The **SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination** is conducted by the **Staff Selection Commission (SSC)** to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and offices.

Exam Stages:

Tier 1: Objective-type online test covering General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English.
Tier 2: Advanced level online exam including Quantitative Ability, English, General Studies, and Statistics (for some posts).
Tier 3: Descriptive paper (Essay, Letter Writing) conducted offline.
Tier 4: Skill test (Data Entry Speed Test & Computer Proficiency Test) for specific posts.

📚 Important Study Material for SSC CGL

🔹 General Intelligence & Reasoning

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal - Best for logical reasoning practice.
Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey - Covers puzzles and analytical questions.

🔹 Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal - Covers all topics for SSC exams.
Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav - Best book for higher-level math.
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma - Useful for speed calculations.

🔹 General Awareness

Lucent’s General Knowledge - Covers all GK topics for SSC CGL.
Manorama Yearbook - Updated general knowledge and current affairs.
Newspapers (The Hindu, The Indian Express) - Important for current affairs.

🔹 English Language

Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi - Covers grammar and vocabulary.
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis - Best for vocabulary improvement.
Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh - Useful for comprehension and grammar.

💡 SSC CGL Preparation Tips

Understand the Syllabus: Go through the exam pattern and focus on important topics.
Practice Mock Tests: Regularly attempt SSC CGL mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Revise Regularly: Focus on short notes for revision before the exam.
Improve Time Management: Solve previous years’ question papers to manage time effectively.

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