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SSC CGL Study Material PDF: Download Subject-wise Notes for Preparation

SSC CGL Study Material 2024 is available for the 4 subjects of the exam- English, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability,
Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. They are summarised notes on the relevant topics of the exam in PDF format. If you are
preparing for SSC CGL Exam, you must download these Study Material PDFs for revision and effective preparation.

Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the exam making it one of most competitive ones. The most crucial factors in clearing the exam
is speed and accuracy. To help with this, you must download and solve SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers to understand the question
pattern.

It must be noted that SSC CGL Syllabus is quite vast. Thus, you need a study plan consisting of equal time distributed for all the subjects and
covering each topic. It should also include time for revisions, mock tests and solving sample questions.

Another important factor for effective preparation of the exam is refering to right books. With so many options available, aspirants often get
confused. Some of the best books for SSC CGL exam are Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis, Quantitative Aptitude for
Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal, and A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal by B. S. Sijwali and Indu
Sijwali.

SSC CGL 2024 Study Material for English Language

English language section of the SSC CGL 2024 exam can be divided into 4 parts - Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Verbal
Ability. English Language section contains 25% weightage of the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam while In tier 2, It has higher weightage, Candidate can
secure 135 Marks for 45 question. In the following table, appropriate study material and sources have been provided in PDF format which can be
downloaded free of cost.

SSC CGL Topics SSC CGL Study Materials

Error spotting Tips, Strategies, and Questions for Error Spotting

Fill in the Blanks Important Topics, Tips, Sample Questions for Fill in the Blanks

One word substitution Categories, Generic Terms, and Mock tests for One Word Substitutions

Synonyms & Antonyms List of Frequent Words and Sample Questions for Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases List of Idioms & Phrases along with Meaning and MCQs

Reading Comprehension Types, How to Read, and Sample Questions for Reading Comprehensions

Sentence Correction Rules to Solve and Practice Questions for Sentence Correction

Active and Passive Voice Definition, Types, Rules, and Sample Questions for Active and Passive Voice

Direct and Indirect Speech Definition, Rules and Practice Questions of Direct and Indirect Speech

Sentence Rearrangement Types Sample Mock Tests of Sentence Rearrangements

Cloze Test Tips, Sample Questions, and Previous Questions of Cloze Test

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Verb Definition, Tips and Tricks, Rules, and Practice Question of Verb

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Adjectives Degree Comparison and Rules along with Practice Questions

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Adverbs Rules, Definition and Mock Tests of Adverbs

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Articles Rules and Practice Questions on Articles

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Conjunctions Types, Rules, and MCQs on Conjunctions

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Noun Kinds, Rules, and Practice Papers on Nouns

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Preposition Uses Prepositions along with Practice Questions

Miscellaneous (Grammar) - Pronoun Types of Each Pronoun with Practice Questions

SSC CGL Study Material for General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
General Intelligence & Reasoning section is considered to be one of the most scoring sections in the SSC CGL Exam. The General Intelligence
and Reasoning section contains 25% weightage of the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam while In tier 2, Candidate can secure 75 Marks for 25 question.
 SSC CGL Topics SSC CGL Study Materials

Reasoning Analogy Definition, Tips & Tricks, Solved Examples, and Practice Questions of Reasoning Analogy

Classification (Word/Number/Figural) Definition and Questions On Classification Types

Mirror and Water Image Different Types of Questions Based on Mirror Images

Series (Alpha/Number/Figural) Tips, Tricks along with Practice Questions on Each Series Type

Word Formation Types and Different Questions of Word Formation

Coding & decoding Tips and Tricks with Practice Questions on Coding & Decoding

Venn Diagrams Different Types of Questions Based on Venn Diagrams

Calendar Basic Concept, Types, and Practice Questions on Calendar

Cause & Effect Types of Questions Asked on Cause and Effect in SSC CGL

Direction & Distance Basics, and Types of Questions on Direction and Distance

Decision Making Primary Conditions and Additional Conditions and Practice Questions on Decision Making

Inequality Symbols, Basic Inequality, Tips & Tricks, Rules and Practice Questions on Inequality

Syllogism Basics, Tips & Tricks and Questions on Types of Syllogism

Order & Ranking Types and Practice Questins on Order & Ranking

Blood Relations Symbols, Tricks, Point to Remember, and Questions on Blood Relations

Statement and Assumption Concept, Tips to Solve, Types and Practice Questions on Statement and Assumption

Statement and Conclusion Concept, Tips, and Tricks, Solved Examples and Practice Questions on Statement and Conclusion

Cube, Cuboid & Dice Basic Structures, Concept and Practice Questions on Cube, Cuboid & Dice

Figural Pattern Folding and Completion Tips to Solve, Solved Examples, Types of Figural Pattern Questions and Practice Questions

Around 2 - 4 questions are expected from each topics of the General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability in Tier 1. To Prepare for SSC CGL General
Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, candidates should begin by practicing Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr
R.S. Aggarwal.

Quantitative Aptitude section is included in both tiers of the SSC CGL Exam. In Tier 1, total of 25 questions are asked while in Tier 2 total of 30
questions are asked which will have total weightage of 90 marks. On average, 3- 6 questions each can be expected from topics like Average,
Compound & Simple Interest, Percentages, Time work & wages, Mensuration, Algebra, and Data Interpretation. To start the preparation, NCERT
Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 and Dr. R.S Agarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude are considered to be good sources.

Apart from these books, candidates can follow and download the SSC CGL study materials on Quantitative Aptitude topics in PDF format.

SSC CGL Topics SSC CGL Study Materials

Number System Basics, Types, Solved Examples, and Practice Questions on Number System

Ratio and Proportion Kinds, Types, Solved Questions of Proportion along with Practice Question

Percentage Concepts, Calculation, Observations, Solved Problems on Percentage With Practice Papers

Average Basics, Formulae, and Practice Questions on Average

Partnership Formulas, Solved Examples, and Practice Questions on Partnership

Profit and Loss, Discount Terminologies, Concept, Formulae, Tips & Tricks on Profit and Loss with Practice Questions

Time and Work Concepts, Basic Questions, and Practice Questions on Time and Work

Mixture and Alligation Concepts, Solved Questions, and Practice Questions on Mixture and Alligation

Time, Speed & Distance Definition, Unit Conversions, and Practice Questions on Time, Speed & Distance

Simple and Compound Interest Definition, Effective Rate Method, and Practice Questions on Simple Interest & Compound Interest

Simplification Helping Hands, Types, and Practice Questions on Simplification

 Algebraic Equations Concept, Solved Questions, and Practice Questions on Algebraic Equations

Geometry Concept, Types, and Solved Questions on Geometry

Mensuration Concept, Types, Solved Questions, and Practice Questions on Mensuration

Trigonometry Concept, Relations, Solved Questions and Practice Questions on Trigonometry

Data Interpretation Types, Concepts, Practice Questions on Data Interpretation

SSC CGL Study Material for General Awareness

General Awareness and General Knowledge of the SSC CGL exam contain 50 marks or 25 questions in the Tier 1 exam and 75 marks or 25
questions in Tier 2 exam. The SSC CGL GA section cover topics like Science, Polity, History, Current Affairs, Geography, and Economics.

Here are study materials and study notes on SSC CGL General Awareness in PDF format for free –

Subjects Study Material

History Harappa Civilization, Vedic culture, Medieval India and their important systems; India’s freedom movement and their leaders

Geography About countries and their geographical details, Famous Seaport and Airport and their location.

Administrative, Legislative and judiciary of our Country, Election, Important constitution bodies like CAG, Symbols of political parties, duties &
Polity
responsibilities of the major persons in the Parliament

Budget-related information and terminologies

Economy Important persons involved in the Economy of the Country
Monetary institutions

Physics-. Laws, major Inventions,and Discoveries

Characteristics of gases, atoms, molecules

Chemistry
Chemistry in everyday life

Biology. Important discoveries, Interesting facts about human body parts, Nutrition in Animals and Plants, Diseases and their causes

General
Current Affairs, Honours & Awards, Important Dates, Misc
Knowledge

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