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How To Start SSC Exam Preparation?

The SSC exam preparation for the various exams conducted by the Staff Selection Commission requires a lot of hard work and efficient study plan to start the preparation. There are various posts for which the SSC exam are conducted. For information regarding various SSC Exams, candidates can visit the linked article

The syllabus for each exam differs slightly from the other and so does the preparation. Since SSC will soon start the recruitment procedure for various SSC exams, candidates must make sure that they must start the SSC exam preparation as soon as possible.

Aspirants willing to appear for other Government exams can check the given links for information regarding upcoming exam dates, vacancies, notifications and more.

For comprehensive SSC Exam preparation as well as preparation for other government exams, check the following links for assistance –

In this article, we shall discuss the SSC preparation tips for candidates who are starting the preparation for various exams conducted by the Staff Selection Collection.

Preparation Tips for SSC Exams

The Staff selection commission conducts the following examinations:

  1. SSC CGL
  2. SSC CHSL
  3. SSC JE
  4. SSC CPO
  5. SSC GD
  6. SSC MTS
  7. SSC Stenographer

For candidates who are going to apply for any post under SSC exams for the first time, it is very important they follow certain steps to ensure that their SSC exam preparation is comprehensive and detailed. 

Given below are certain tips that may prove to be useful:

1. Go through the Syllabus Carefully

The first suggestion for any candidate who is starting the SSC exam preparation is that he or she should have a clear idea about the syllabus and the exam pattern of the respective SSC exam.

Only when a candidate is aware of all the topics involves, he can plan a study strategy and start the preparation. For the reference of candidates, given below are the links for the SSC Syllabus for the various SSC exams:

SSC CGL Syllabus SSC CHSL Syllabus
SSC JE Syllabus SSC CPO Syllabus
SSC Stenographer Syllabus SSC GD Syllabus

2. Prepare a Proper Study Plan

The second step for SSC exam preparation beginners is that once they get a clear idea about the SSC exam pattern and syllabus, they must figure out a systematic study plan and make sure that equal time is spent for preparation of each topic. Go through the Last one week Study Palan For SSC CHSL Exam. 

Make sure that a candidate dedicates equal time for the preparation of each section and no topic is left to be prepared by the time of the examination.

Check the links for conceptual details on relevant topics:

Verbal Ability – Topics Logical Reasoning – Topics Quantitative Aptitude- Topics

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3. Collect Study Material

The next step is to collect the best study material and books to prepare for the SSC exams. The common subjects that are a part of almost all the SSC exams are reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude and English language.

Candidates can get more tips and booklists for SSC preparation at the linked article. Also, the preparation for each post requires a different amount of effort that needs to be put in.

Refer to the links given below to prepare for different SSC exams separately:

SSC CGL Preparation SSC CHSL Preparation SSC JE Preparation
SSC MTS Syllabus & Books SSC GD Books SSC General Awareness

4. Solve Previous Year Question Papers & Mock Tests

In case a candidate has not entirely understood the syllabus and exam pattern for different SSC exams, he/she can refer to the previous year question papers. This will help them apprehend the type of questions asked in the exam and also understand the standard and difficulty level of the exam.

Solving mock tests will also prove to be very helpful to the candidates. Practising as much as possible will help an aspirant attempt more questions and be more confident with the questions he is answering in the final examination.

Candidates can refer to the links given below and get free mock tests and previous year question papers:

SSC CGL Mock Test SSC CHLS Mock Test SSC CPO Mock Test
SSC CPO Previous Year Question Paper SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper SSC GD Mock Test

5. Look For Online Help or Coaching

If a candidate is not sure of being able to prepare for the exam all by themselves, they should look for some help. There are various coaching centers and online portals that provide help to candidates preparing for SSC exams.

Look at online reviews, past results, study material they provide and take a few mock classes and then pick the best coaching or online help to prepare for the exam. Check out, Section-Wise Preparation tips for SSC Exams. 

Candidates who can prepare at home and rely on self-study need not look for any coaching or Institute for help and can consider getting help free online help. Check, How to prepare for SSC Exams without coaching. 

Also, check-

  1. Tips for working Professional to prepare for SSC CGL
  2. Crack SSC CGL exam in 30 days
  3. SSC CHSL preparation Tips & Tricks

Aspirants who are looking forward to applying for the various bank exams as well can visit the linked article for more details.

The most important tip for any aspirant who wishes to know how to start the preparation for  SSC exams is that they need to be prepared to put in a lot of effort and hard work if they wish to qualify for the exam. Check, 10 Mistakes to avoid in SSC Exams. 

They must possess self-belief and confidence to qualify for the exam and make sure that they put in their best efforts to crack the exam, be it for any post. 

Candidates can check the SSC Exam dates at the linked article.

6. Know the Previous Years Cut Off

In these exams, cut-off is more important than the actual score. This is because cut offs are the first hurdle that you need to cross to reach your goal. You need to reach the bare minimum score before you can even start dreaming of maximizing your score. Hence, once you have appeared for a few mock tests, go through the cut-offs of these exams and figure out the difference that you need to cover.

7. Knowing the SSC CGL Syllabus & Difficulty Level

This is the most crucial step. This analysis will help you make an informed decision. This is because this is the part of the plan where you plot to get the maximum output in the minimum time by following a proper SSC preparation plan.

8. Time Left for SSC Preparation 2023

Keep in mind the time left for SSC exams. Your decision will also depend upon the time factor as you should not make plans that are unachievable. Time plays an important role. Because at the end of the day, if you run out of time, even the best-laid plans will come to waste.

Books for SSC Preparation

The following table lists out the booklist for English subjects

Book Author/Publication
SSC English Language Smart Question Bank S.Chand Publication
 

Objective General English

 

 

S.P.Bakshi

 

 

High School English Grammar & Composition

 

 

Wren & Martin

 

 

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

 

 

Arun Sharma

 

 

The following table lists out the booklist for General Knowledge subjects

 

Book Author/Publication
SSC General Knowledge Smart Book TesS.Chand
 

Lucent’s General Knowledge

 

 

Binary Karn

 

 

General Knowledge

 

 

Arihant Publications

 

 

The following table lists out the booklist for Quantitative Aptitude subject

 

Book Name

           

           

Author

           

SSC Quantitative Aptitude Smart Book Testbook/S.Chand
 

SSC Elementary and Advanced Mathematics

 

 

Kiran Prakashan

 

 

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

 

 

Rajesh Varma

 

 

Quantitative Aptitude

 

 

R.S.Aggarwal

 

 

The following table lists out the booklist for Intelligence and Reasoning subject

Book Name

           

           

Author

           

SSC General Intelligence and Reasoning Smart Book Testbook/S.Chand
 

Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

 

 

R.S.Aggarwal

 

 

Analytical Reasoning

 

 

M.K.Pandey

 

 

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

 

 

A.K.Gupta

 

 

The following table lists out the booklist for other subjects for SSC Exams

 

Subject

 

 

Best Books for SSC CGL 2023

 

General Intelligence and Reasoning

 

 

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Revised Edition

 

 

Analytical Reasoning

 

 

 

 

General Awareness

 

 

Manorama yearbook

 

 

Lucent’s General Knowledge

 

 

 

 

Quantitative

 

 

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations

 

 

Advanced maths for SSC

 

 

 

 

English Language

 

 

Objective General English

 

 

Objective General English by S P Bakshi

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Question about SSC Preparation

Q1

Can SSC be cleared in the first attempt?

That is why people who have set their hearts on an SSC CGL job, too often ask How to clear SSC Exams in the very first attempt. This is very much doable. With the right degree of determination, effort, and of course the right strategy, you can land your coveted job right away.
Q2

Can SSC exams be cracked without maths?

The minimum Qualification of most of the SSC exams for non-technical posts is graduation from any subject. This means that students who choose arts subjects to avoid math would have to revisit the quant in SSC examinations and also have to master it.
Q3

Is SSC tough to crack?

The first thing that you have to kept in mind is that cracking SSC exam is not an easy task, most of the student that qualifies the exams are repeaters (i.e. they have given the exam before also) so if you want to crack the exam in your very first attempt then you really have to work hard, and also have to follow a proper preparation strategy

For more preparation tips, tricks and study material regarding SSC exams, candidates can look on to BYJU’S. 

Related Links:

SSC CPO Salary SSC Eligibility SSC Recruitment
SSC Results SSC CGL Salary SSC Admit Card

Candidates willing to check the salary of other posts and exams conducted under the Staff Selection Commission can visit the SSC Salary page in the given link.

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