Saturday 2 May 2015

How to fill Posts Preference in SSC CGL 2015

How to fill Posts Preference in SSC CGL 2015

Many readers are asking about how to fill preferences and how to prepare for SSC CGL exam.

Today I am going to share my opinion on various posts in SSC CGL. That's my personal opinion, before taking any final step seek expert guidance.

Personally my favorite posts are Inspector (Income Tax) and Inspector (Customs) but that's just personal choice, read the detailed analysis below.
Factors you should consider while filling preferences
1) Mobility
First ask yourself - Can you work in any part of of India ? If your answer is no then you should prefer Assistant in CSS, Assistant CVC,
Inspector of Income Tax and Auditor in (CAG). In case your answer is Yes, then Inspector in narcotics and Inspector in customs is my personal favorites, there is huge growth prospects and these jobs are highly respectable.
2) Growth prospects
If growth in career is what turns you on and only goal of your life is to grow then go for Inspector (Examiner), Inspector (preventive officer) and Inspector (Income tax). Working hours are bit hectic and there are frequent transfers.
3) Status
If having a respectable social status is your goal, then Inspector (Income Tax) and Assistant (CSS) are best jobs for you.
Best posts that you should aim :-

Inspector (Income Tax)
Assistant (CSS)
Assistant (CVC)
Inspector (Customs)
Inspector (Narcotics)
Inspector (Examiner)
Preventive officer
Assistant (IB)
Assistant (Railways)
SI (CBI)
I have listed above post preference in descending order, posts I prefer more comes at top. This is my personal opinion and for those people who are looking for fair chances of growth as well as a respectable social status. This list may be different for married women or people who wants to avoid frequent transfers.
Special requirements for certain posts :-
Interview
Assist CSS, Assist CVC, Assist IB, Assist Railways, Assist MEA, Assist MEA (cipher), Assist MoD, Assist Others, I-T Inspector, C E Inspector, Preventive Officer, Examiner, AEO, SI CBI and Posts Inspector
CPTAssist CSS
Fitness test
Preventive officers and Examiners.
Mains paper
Statistical investigator and Compiler (Registrar General of India)
Skills test
Tax assistant (CBDT) and Tax assistant (CBEC)

Friday 1 May 2015

SSC CGL 2015 Syllabus and Analysis-Exam Pattern

SSC CGL 2015 Syllabus and Analysis-Exam Pattern


SSC CGL SYLLABUS 2015 TIER 1

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning:
This section is based on Questions from Series (number, figurative), similarities and differences, analogy, space visualization. Spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement. Decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation. Direction sense test, Blood relations, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification. Arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding. Statement conclusion, syllogism in reasoning etc. The topics are Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy. Figural Analogy, Ranking test, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification. Figural Classification, Input-Output questions, Problem Solving, Word Building, Seating arrangement, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations. Questions on Dies, Clock, Calender. Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams. Drawing inferences, folding & un-folding of Punched hole/pattern. Figural Pattern – folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching. Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers. Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification. Embedded Figures, Critical thinking. Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence etc.

2. English Language:
Through this section, a candidate's ability to understand and correct English etc. would be tested.
Questions on Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, Jumbled sentences (ordering), One word substitution. Synonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words, Common errors, sentence improvement, Passage, Cloze test are asked.

3. Quantitative Aptitude (Q.A.): This section is based on questions on Percentages. Ratio & Proportion. Square and cube roots. Surds and indices. Lcm and hcf, Averages, Age problems. Simple interest and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership. Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Boat and Streams, Pipes and Cisterns. Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Heights and Distances.
Divisions and Remainders, decimals ,fractions and relationships between numbers. Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangles (centres, congruence, similarity), In circles and circum-circle. Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons. Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone. Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelopiped.
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio. Degree and Radian Measures, Circle and its chords. tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle. common tangents to two or more circles, Standard Identities. Complementary angles, Heights and Distances. Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
4. General Awareness (G.A. Syllabus):
Tier 1 Syllabus of SSC CGL 2015 - General Awareness will have questions on current events, India and its neighbouring countries. Also questions from History. Geography, Economic Scene,Culture, General Policy & Scientific Research are asked. Scientific research includes physics, chemistry and Biology. Current affairs of Last 6 months are asked.



SSC CGL SYLLABUS 2015 Tier II

Paper-1 : Quantitative Ability : The paper will have questions based on Number Systems. Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Ratio and Proportion. Allegation and Mixture, Average, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount. relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations. Percentage, , Use of Table and Graphs, charts, Time and Distance. Time and work, Trigonometry, Geometry, roots, lcm and hcf, surds and indices (most of the topics same as tier 1 but higher difficulty level).

Paper-2 : English Language & Comprehsion :Complete syllabus of English is below:
Spot the error, questions on filling blanks, synonyms and antonyms, spelling error detection, shuffling of sentence parts. Comprehension passages, idioms & phrases, 1 word substitution. Sentence improvement, active & passive voices, Narration.

Paper-3 :For Detailed Tier 2 PAPER 3 syllabus.
Statistics for Investigator Grade-II, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation & Compiler in RGI.

Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis, Correlation and Regression. Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data, Measures of Central Tendency. Measures of Dispersion, Probability Theory, Time Series Analysis. Index Numbers, Random Variable and Probability Distributions. Sampling Theory, Analysis of Variance, Statistical Inference.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The questions in Paper 1 of exam will be of 10th class level, Paper-II of 10+2 level and Paper-III of graduation level.


SSC CGL SYLLABUS TIER III: PERSONALITY TEST/INTERVIEW

Marks for Interview cum Personality Test (except non-interview posts)- 100 marks.
Skill Test is conducted for tax assistant posts in Central Excise & Income Tax. CPT is conducted for Assistants in CSS.
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): speed of data entry must be 8,000 Key Depression/hr. on Computer.
Data Entry Speed Skill Test at 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes will be tested and candidates will have to qualify it as it will be of qualifying nature.
NOTE: Tier-I examination is for screening the candidates for Tier-II examination for various papers. Marks of Tier 1 will be counted in final selection.
SSC CGL 2014 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL 2015 EXAM PATTERN TIER 1It consists of 4 sections in a single paper. It is conducted for sorting out candidates.
Subject Name-Maximum Marks-Questions
1. General Intelligence and Reasoning
2. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
3. General Awareness (GA)
4. English
All sections carry 50 marks and 50 questions. One mark for each right question and 0.25 negative marks to wrong answer(s). Total time given is 2 hours (40 minutes extra for VH candidates).

SSC CGL 2015 Tier II Exam Pattern:
it consist of 3 papers. Every candidate has to give two paper out of 3.
Paper 1. Arithmetical Ability (For All posts other than SI in CPOs). 100 questions are asked carrying 200 marks. 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Paper 2. English Language and comprehension test (All Posts). 200 questions are asked in this section carrying 200 marks. 0.25 marks for each wrong answer given by candidate.
Paper 3. Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics/ Commerce (for Compiler/ Statistical/ Investigators posts). It has 100 questions carrying 200 marks and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
Time allowed for each paper is 2 hours.

SSC CGL 2015 Notification Out

 SSC CGL 2015 Notification Out


Staff Selection Commission has released the much awaited notification for SSC CGL 2015 on its official website ssc.nic.in 
Tier I Exam is scheduled to be held on following dates:
  • 9th August 2015
  • 16th August 2015
The  facility  of  on - line  application  will  be  available  upto 28.05.2015 (5:00 pm) for Part - I registration and for Part - II registration upto  01.06.2015 (5:00 pm).


Wednesday 29 April 2015

CHSL (10+2) EXAMINATION ADMIT CARD OUT

DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD FOR CHSL (10+2) EXAMINATION, PAPER-II

SSC has been activated the link for donwload dubilcate admit card for Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2014 Paper - II to be held on 10.05.2015.



Click here for download

Friday 17 April 2015

SSC CHSL, 2014 Written Exam Results Out

SSC CHSL, 2014 Written Exam Results Out


SSC has been released the Written Exam Result of Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination, 2014.



SSC CGL 2014 Tier II Official Key Out

SSC CGL 2014 Tier II Official Key Out


Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official answer key of SSC CGL 2014 Tier II held on 11th April 2015 and 12th April  2015. Candidates have to use their Test Form Number to view the Key.

SSC CGL New Pattern

Combined Graduate Level Examination :


It consists of three components –
(1) Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination 
(2) Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination (3) Personality Test/Interview

Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination :



Paper
No of Questions
Marks
Duration
Part A
General Intelligence
& General Awareness
100
100
2 Hrs
Part-B
Arithmetic
100
100
2 Hrs
Note :
  1. Both parts A & B will be of objective type ( multiple choice type)
  2. Question paper (Test Booklets) for both the parts in Preliminary Exam will be set in both in English and Hindi
SYLLABUS:

Part A :

a) General Intelligence:
It would include questions of both verbal and non verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
b) General Awareness: 
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline

Part B :

Arithmetic: 
This part will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.
NOTE:

The Commission have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in the papers of the Preliminary Examination taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies. The combined preliminary examination is meant to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the Preliminary examination by the candidate who are declared qualified for admission to the Main/written examination will not be counted for determining their final order of merit. Only such candidates who are declared by the Commission to have qualified in the preliminary examination in a year will be eligible for admission to the Main examination(s) of that year provided they are otherwise eligible for admission to the Main examination(s).


Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination :



The combined main examination will be of conventional type as per schemes A & B given below for recruitment to the posts as Assistant Grade/ Inspectors of Central Excise/Income Tax./CBI etc.

Scheme A: 

The main examination will consist of two parts-


Part I : Written Examination, and
Part II : Personality Test wherever applicable.


Part I: Written examination (This Examination is held in two sessions every day) :
Paper
Name Of Test
Marks
Duration
Time
I
General Studies
(Option to answer either in Hindi or in English)
200
3 Hrs
9.30 AM to
12.30 PM
II
English
100
2 Hrs
2.00 PM to
4.00 PM
III
Arithmetic (Option to answer either in Hindi or in English)
200
3 Hrs
9.30 AM to
12.30 PM
IV
Language Comprehension (English)
100
2 Hrs
2.00 PM to
4.00 PM
V
Communication Skill & writing ability (option to answer either in Hindi or in English)
200
2 Hrs
9.30 AM to
11.30 AM
VI
Hindi (only for Delhi Police)
100
2 Hrs
2.00 PM to
4.00 PM
NOTE:
  1. All the question papers for the main examination will be of conventional type.
  2. All the question papers, except Paper II, Paper IV and Paper VI, will be printed both in English and Hindi languages. The Commission will have the full discretion to fix separate minimum qualifying marks in each of the papers and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each category of candidates (viz. SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXS/UR). Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible to be considered for being called for the Personality Test/Interview wherever applicable.
  3. Paper II will be compulsory for all the candidates. However, this will be of qualifying nature only for the candidates who are opting for the post of Assistants (i.e. for candidates who are opting for the post of Assistant, the marks secured in this paper will not be counted for preparation of the final select list). The Commission shall have the discretion to fix the qualifying standard in this paper. Answer Scripts of the remaining papers will be evaluated only of those candidates who secure the minimum qualifying standard in paper II of the main examination).
  4. Paper I and III are compulsory for all the candidates appearing for all the categories of posts.
  5. Paper IV will be compulsory for all the candidates except those opting for the post of Assistants.
  6. Paper V will be compulsory for candidates opting for the post of Assistant only.
  7. Paper VI (Hindi) will be compulsory for the candidates opting for the post of Sub-Inspector (Exe.) in Delhi Police only.
  8. Candidates will have the option to answer Paper I, Paper III & Paper V either in Hindi or in English language.
SYLLABUS

Paper I: General Studies
Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.
  • General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability:
  • It would include questions of both - verbal and non-verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
  • General Awareness:
  • Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
Paper II: English Language (Conventional type)

In addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/ report writing etc. may be included.
Paper III: Arithmetic
This paper will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

Paper IV: Language Comprehension (English)
The candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, précis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper V: Communication Skill/Writing Ability
The candidate’s ability to understand correct English/Hindi, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, precis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper VI: Hindi
In addition to Candidate’s understanding and knowledge of Hindi Language, its correct usage and his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on short essay, précis, paragraph/report writing, grammar (sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, phrases and idiomatic use of words, etc.) would also be included.

Part II - Personality Test/Interview (wherever applicable) 100 Marks:


The interview/personality test is structured in such a manner that the candidates’ interests, knowledge, various traits, aptitude, suitability etc. are probed among other things, through academic qualifications, experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness/knowledge, depth of knowledge of the subjects studied (10+2 onwards), communicative skill and over-all personality etc.
Candidates called for interview/personality test have the option to converse either in Hindi or English language during the interview process.

Scheme B - The main Examination will consist of the following papers :

Paper
Name Of TestMarksDurationTime
I(Part A)General English502 Hrs9.30 AM to 11.30 AM
(Part B)General Studies (with option to answer either in Hindi or English)50
IIArithmetic (with option to answer either in Hindi or English)1002 Hrs2.00 PM to
4.00 PM
NOTE:
  1. The Question papers for the main examination will be of conventional type.
  2. Candidates will have the option to answer Paper I part (B) and Paper II either in Hindi or in English.
  3. The Commission will have full discretion to fix separate qualifying marks in each of the papers and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each category of candidates (viz. UR/SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXS). Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible to be considered for selection.
Syllabus

Paper I:

Part (A) General English: 

In addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability and comprehension would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/report writing etc. may be included.

Part (B) General Studies:
Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability:
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc..

General Awareness:
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that do not require a special study of any discipline.

Paper II - Arithmetic:
This paper will include questions on problems relating to number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.