Last Minute Tips for SSC CGL

Tier I Exam
SSC CGL 2016 Tier I Exam is around the corner. The exam is scheduled between
27.8.2016 and 11.9.2016. We hope that you are well-prepared and have practiced
to perfection. These last few days are crucial to your preparation as it will decide
whether you clear SSC CGL 2016 exam or you have to try again next year. These last
minute tips for SSC CGL Tier I exam will surely help you there. Here you can
find last minute tips for SSC CGL Tier I Exam as a whole, as well as for each section.
You will also get some bonus general tips for SSC CGL Tier I 2016 Exam!

Last Minute Tips for SSC CGL Tier I exam

#1. This is the first year that SSC CGL has gone online. Make sure that you are
comfortable using their platform. If you havent yet tried it, make sure to try out the
Official SSC CGL Practice Test that they have made available on their site.

Official SSC CGL Practice Test

Get used to their interface features, such as Tag, Detag, Erase and Submit
Preview. These will be helpful to you during the actual exam.
#2. Make sure you know and understand the new SSC CGL pattern and scoring
system well. It is important that you know where not to waste your time and
maximize your score. You need to be sure about the negative marking, whether there
are sectional time limits and cutoffs.

New Detailed SSC CGL 2016 Exam Pattern

#3. Make sure you have attempted at least one full length mock test and timed
yourself.

Free SSC CGL 2016 Tier I Mock Test based on New Pattern &
Actual Exam Interface (English / Hindi)
Live Leak SSC CGL 2016 Tier I Model Question Paper based
on Predicted Pattern (English)
Live Leak SSC CGL 2016 Tier I Model Question Paper based
on Predicted Pattern (Hindi)
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#4. Make sure you havent missed anything and that you have prepared according
to the weightages.

Detailed Syllabus & Weightages for SSC CGL Tier I Based on

Predicted Pattern
#5. Mock Test Analysis is essential! If you have been attempting mock tests and been
content with just your score, then you are in trouble! Its now or never. You need to
take a good look at the Analysis of all your Mock Tests. See where you made mistakes
and what your strong and weak areas are.
#6. Time Management is key! You have 75 minutes to get through the biggest paper
of your life. You need to ensure that you give yourself the best chance.

5 Time Management Tips for SSC CGL Tier I

#7. Hopefully you have gone through the instructional walkthrough video posted by
SSC CGL. This should give you a good idea about the exam itself.

Official SSC CGL Instructional Walkthrough Video

Tips for SSC CGL Tier I Exam English

#1. The English Language section of the SSC CGL Tier I majorly consists of three
topics - Vocabulary, Grammar and Reading Comprehension. However at this hour, it
is important that you focus mostly on the Vocabulary section as maximum questions
are asked from this topic. You can expect the following topics in the exam.

One Word Substitution- 3-5 Questions

List of Phobias, Philias & Manias

Phrase Replacement/Sentence Correction- ~5 Questions (Mix of vocabulary

and grammar)

Learn Contextual Usage for Phrase Replacement

Fill in the Blanks- 0-5 Questions, few among which can be grammar based.

Quick Quizzes for Fill in the Blanks

Spellings- Expect 0-2 questions

Phrase or Idiom Meaning- 0-2 Questions

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51 Important Idioms & Phrases for SSC

Synonyms and Antonyms- 0-2 Questions

Quick Vocab Capsules

#2. Go through short English quizzes.

English Quizzes
#3. Pay some attention to the grammar portion. Not many questions are asked. In
this, predominantly you can expect 3-5 Error spotting questions. You may also get
around 5 Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction and 0- 5 Fill in the Blank Type
questions, both of which are a mix of vocabulary and grammar based questions.
Hence, prepare accordingly. It would be wise to avoid guessing too much in these
questions as some questions are tricky.
Go through these tips to help you in this area:

26 Error Spotting Tips for Common Errors

26 Error Spotting Tips for Common Errors (Pt II)
#4. Now is not the time to focus on Reading Comprehension, although these will
account for 5-10 marks. The time to read the Hindu is gone. You will see a plethora of
fact based and vocab based questions here. So practice here:

English for Competitive Exams Modules

#5. Attempt the RC first in the paper. Then get to the vocab questions and end with
grammar questions. Dont waste time switching too much through the paper though
if the vocab questions are not bunched. In that case, attempt the questions in the
order in which they come.

Tips for SSC CGL Tier I Exam Quant

#1. Attempt all the tiny quizzes you can:

SSC CGL Quant Quizzes

#2. Focus on revising these chapters:

Geometry
Mensuration
Trigonometry
Algebra

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Simplification
Ratio & Proportion
Interest
Profit & Loss
Time, Speed & Distance
Time & Work

#3. Use these shortcut tricks:

Shortcut Tricks for Quant

Tips for SSC CGL Tier I Exam Reasoning

#1. Attempt all the tiny quizzes you can:

SSC CGL Reasoning Quizzes

#2. Focus on revising these chapters:

Classification (Odd Man Out)

Analogy
Coding & Decoding
Puzzles
Directions & Distances

#3. Next revise these chapters:

Matrix
Word Formation
Meaningful Order of Words
Dictionary Order of Words
Venn Diagrams
Blood Relations
Series

#4. Finally get to these chapters if you have the time.

Verbal Reasoning (Statements & Conclusions, Course of Action etc.)

Non Verbal Reasoning

#5. Try these shortcut tricks for Reasoning

Shortcut Tricks for Reasoning

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Tips for SSC CGL Tier I Exam General

Awareness
#1. Turn your focus to GK questions.

500+ GK Questions in PDF

#2. If the Official Practice Test by SSC is any indicator, you may find yourself with
plenty of Banking & Economy related questions. As these were not the norm in past
papers, your preparation probably didnt include it. So this section could be the key
in your selection. Go through these quizzes, capsules and notes:

Financial Awareness Capsules & Notes

Financial Awareness Quizzes
#3. If you get the time go through these capsules.

Static GK Capsules

General Tips for SSC CGL Tier I Exam

#1. Make sure you have your admit card ready by today. If you havent downloaded it
yet, do so immediately.

Download your SSC CGL Tier I Admit Card

#2. If your center is in your city, make sure to chart out the routes one or two days
before the exam. Try to go there before the exam date so that you are not left with
any last minute surprises. The last thing you need is to be late for your exam.
#3. Make sure you have everything including your admit card, a photograph (just in
case), your id proof (just in case), one pen. You wont need a watch as there will be a
digital clock on the screen. Also make sure to avoid taking these things into the exam
hall.

List of Prohibited Material in SSC Exam Hall

Carry a bottle of water as well, because you dont want to be dehydrated travelling to
and from your exam center.
#4. Get sufficient sleep the night before. Make sure that your sleep cycle is attuned
in such a way that you are most alert during your exam time slot. This means being
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awake at least for 3 or 4 hours before the designated time. Spend the next few days
ensuring that you wake up on time.
#5. Avoid eating out in these last few days. The last thing you need is an upset
stomach. There will be no bathroom breaks. So make sure not to spoil your chances.

We hope these last minute tips for SSC CGL Tier I exam were helpful. Best of luck!!

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