SSC CGL Reasoning Paper – Tips to Crack the exam
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) is undoubtedly the most prestigious among all recruitment exams that Staff Selection Commission conducts every year. As the number of candidates is almost certain to increase, competition will most likely stiffen this year. Here, you must realize that systematic exam-oriented preparation can prove to be the difference between success and failure. While many have anticipated a change in the pattern and mode of conduct of the examination, the exam still remains a paper-based test.
Scheme of SSC CGL exam 2016:
The examination will be conducted in three tiers as indicated below:
Tier-I — Written examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier-II — Written examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier-III — Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ document verification.
Reasoning (General Intelligence): For almost all candidates, reasoning is the most scoring section of the exam. Out here, you must focus on key areas such as: Analogy and classification, non-verbal reasoning, syllogisms, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction test and series.
Within non-verbal reasoning, the major types of questions asked in the exam are: (a) mirror image and water image (b) paper cutting, punching and folding (c) figural series completion (d) embedded figures. Make sure you cover all of them.
When it comes to series and finding the missing number questions, you can expect both number series and semantic series to be there in the exam. Don’t neglect statement-conclusion & statement-assumption questions from inferential reasoning. Even with limited practice, you can score 2 to 3 marks as these questions are fairly simple. Apart from all, take at least a couple of full-length mock tests every week. This will help you locate your weaknesses and understand how to maximize your overall score. Hope you have found some guideline from this article and this will benefit you.