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🔶 Exam Pattern Overview
✅ Tier-I: Computer-Based Exam (Objective Type)
Subject No. of Questions Max Marks Time
General Intelligence 25 50 60 minutes (Total)
General Awareness 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
English Language 25 50
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
✅ Tier-II: Descriptive Paper
Mode: Pen and paper
Topics: Essay & Letter writing in English or Hindi
Marks: 100
Time: 1 hour
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📚 Subject-Wise Preparation Strategy
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1️⃣ General Intelligence (Reasoning)
Topics to Cover:
Analogy
Classification
Series (Number/Alphabet)
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Venn Diagrams
Direction & Distance
Syllogism
Puzzle
Statement & Conclusion
Books & Resources:
RS Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Lucent Reasoning
Practice via SSC mock tests (Testbook, Oliveboard, etc.)
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2️⃣ General Awareness
Topics to Focus On:
Static GK (Capitals, Currency, National Symbols)
History, Geography, Polity, Economy
Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry basics)
Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)
Awards, Sports, Books & Authors
Books & Resources:
Lucent’s General Knowledge
NCERT Class 6–10 (History, Civics, Science)
Monthly current affairs (AffairsCloud, Adda247, etc.)
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3️⃣ Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
Key Topics:
Number System
Simplification
Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount
Simple & Compound Interest
Ratio & Proportion
Time, Speed, Distance
Time & Work
Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Books & Resources:
RS Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude
NCERT Class 6–10 Maths
Previous year papers + Mock tests
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4️⃣ English Language
Topics to Master:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Spotting
Sentence Improvement
One-word Substitution
Synonyms & Antonyms
Fill in the blanks
Idioms & Phrases
Books & Resources:
Plinth to Paramount – Neetu Singh
Wren & Martin – Grammar
Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
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📝 Tier-II (Descriptive Paper)
How to Prepare:
Practice writing essays (250–300 words) on current and social topics
Practice letter/application formats
Improve typing and writing speed
Resources:
Practice writing daily with time constraints
Sample letters/essays from Arihant Descriptive Book for SSC
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📅 90-Day Study Plan (Suggested)
Timeframe Tasks
Days 1–30 Build fundamentals in all subjects; focus on weak areas
Days 31–60 Attempt daily topic-wise mock tests + solve PYQs
Days 61–75 Full-length mock tests every alternate day; revision
Days 76–90 Focused revision; practice descriptive writing (Tier II)
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📎 Tips for Success
✅ Solve at least 5 years of previous year papers
✅ Maintain a daily study schedule (4–6 hours minimum)
✅ Join Telegram groups or YouTube channels for quick revision tricks
✅ Take mock tests weekly, then analyze mistakes
✅ Stay updated with current affairs, especially national/international news
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