GUIDE FOR SSC EXAMS: HOW TO CRACK SSC CGL TIRE 1:GET UNLIMITED KNOWLEDGE

How to Crack SSC CGL TIER 1(Getting Started)

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I will discuss only the strategy that must be followed by a candidate who is appearing for the SSC exam. Before you start reading my blog ,it is recommended that you  should read official SSCNotification, Which will tell you  about exam structure and other eligibility criteria.Candidates are also advised to visit SSC official site regularly for latest news and notifications.  

Now coming back to the point:-  It is assumed that you have read SSC notification for CGL 2014 and know about syllabus for TIER 1.

1. General Intelligence:  50 Marks

2. Numerical Aptitude:   50 Marks

3. General Knowledge: 50 Marks

4. English Language:     50 Marks

But Remember: Tier II : English Language and Comprehension- 200 Marks

Numerical Aptitude: 200 Marks

So out of 600 Marks; 500(250+250) Marks will be of Numerical Aptitude and English Language. So before you start preparing, think twice, how much time should be given to these subjects as compared to GK.

I am not saying, not to prepare for GK but don't spend too much time on GK. It is just of 50 marks and you have unlimited syllabus to cover(History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Science and so on)

if you have a good command over GK, then you can lead in TIER I exam.

Remember: If you study 8 hours daily, then you must give 5-6 hours to Mathematics and English.

Before you start  further preparations : You must have good books. Don't purchase too many books. Don't make your home a library. Read books mentioned below  2 -3 times instead of purchasing different books.            

Please note that these books are not only for SSC exams, these books are reference books for almost all exams except IAS Mains or some other exam which is subject specific. Some books will work equally well for IAS(Pre.)

In this post I will tell you  which book to purchase. In my next post, I will tell you, how to approach these books and why not to buy other books. Their merits and demerits.

Books For Reasoning:  

1. A Modern Approach to verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning By R.S. Aggarwaal Click to Buy

2. Analytical Reasoning  By M.K. Pandey Click to purchase

For reasoning section, these two books are more than enough, for any competitive exam and do not waste your money on purchasing more books for reasoning. 

Books For English:

1. A Mirror of Common Errors - By Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh (Anglo-Hindi)

Edit: This books is now available on Online stores and it is highly recommended for those who have hard times with English.

2. Objective General English by S.P. BAKSHI (Arihant Publication) Click Here

3.  Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis  Click Here

You don't need to buy more books for English Section.  WREN N MARTIN is not recommended for competitive exams, because it is written with academic point of view not for competition exams.

We will discuss more about it later.

Books for Mathematics: 

1. Mathematics depend only on practice  and it is not a difficult subject.  For good practice and good short cut tricks to save time in competitive exams, I recommend  Quantum CAT By Sarvesh Kumar Verma BuyFrom Here 

This book starts from basics and will lead you to success. You will be delighted to have this book.

4. Books for General Knowledge:

1.One and Only answer: NCERT BOOKS free download from here 

 2. For Polity: M. LAXMIKANTH (Both Hindi and English editions are available ) Click Here

3. Lucent General Knowledge for Quick Revision of facts. For Hindi & For English

I will discuss in greater depth about current affairs , what to read, what not to read and how to get best of above mentioned books.

So first purchase some or all of above mentioned books and start preparing. If you have already purchased , then see my other articles, how to get best of above mentioned books.

Best of Luck for Competitive Exams. Search for Books Here