The SSC CGL Examination consists of following phases – Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 (where ever required). Mainly it consists of two Phases i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2.
In Tier I, there will be 200 multiple choice questions (MCQs) to be asked from 4 sections i.e. English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness.
Each section has 50 questions and each question carry 1 mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The total duration of Tier 1 exam is 2 hours. Those who qualifies Tier 1 exam will appear for Tier 2 exam.
For Tier II, there will be two sections viz., English and Quantitative aptitude.
Quantitative aptitude consists of 100 multiple choice questions and each carry 2 marks. The duration of this exam will be 2 hours. In this exam 0.50 marks will be deducted as penalty for wrong answer.English section also carries 100 multiple choice questions of 2 marks each. The duration of this exam is 2 hours. In this 0.25 marks will be deducted as penalty for wrong answer.
The Tier III exam can be Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification.
Note: The Interview component has been dispensed with. There will, therefore, be no interview.
Even though the sectional weightage for General Awareness is same as others, you still need a good strategy in order to maximize final scores.
