JSSC CGL Preparation 2024: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) is set to release the JSSC CGL exam dates 2024. The exam schedule will be released on the official website of the commission. Aspirants who wish to be recruited through JSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination must start their preparation. It must be noted that the candidate's preparation for the exam must be aligned with the JSSC CGL syllabus outlined in the official notification.
Aspirants who are preparing for the exam must thoroughly study from the books recommended by teachers & previous toppers. Once done with completing the syllabus through books, candidates must also solve JSSC CGL previous year question papers to hone the level of their preparation. Candidates can work on their time management skills and gain an understanding of exam pattern by solving previous year papers. Also Read: JSSC CGL Books
In this article, aspirants will get to know what are some important preparation tips that they must take care of while preparing for the exam.
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JSSC CGL Preparation
- There are two stages in the JSSC CGL selection process: the preliminary round and the main round.
- Preliminary and main examinations should be prepared simultaneously since after the preliminary round, there will not be enough time to prepare for the main examination.
- A mains examination consists of three papers, including one language paper (Hindi and English), one regional language paper, and one general knowledge paper.
- In contrast, the commission asks questions from General Science, General Studies, General Knowledge, Mental Ability & Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude in the preliminary exam.
JSSC CGL Preparation Tips
Several candidates want to be recruited by the Jharkhand government for various positions in various departments. Many such candidates prepare for this yet still struggle to pass the exam. They fail to adhere to the preparation tips that are most appropriate for them. Applicants should develop their preparation strategies based on their own strengths and shortcomings. They will be better able to comprehend various language, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude concepts as a result.
Those who are interested might read some general preparation advice that will help them ace the exam.
- Download and read the syllabus PDF. Understand it as well. Candidates can download the syllabus PDF from the official website of JSSC.
- Make a note of each subject's topic and subtopic. An evaluation of each subject is required to determine which you are strong in and others you find challenging.
- Buy important and useful books for each subject. It must be noted that you must purchase the book that aligns with the JSSC CGL syllabus. To ensure that each topic gets completely understood by you, topic-wise explanations must be included in the book.
- Study all important books thoroughly
- Make self notes of important topics and subtopics. Also make note of important concepts that you think are important from the exam.
- Practice questions daily
- Read Newspaper and weekly/monthly magazines
- Solve JSSC CGL previous year questions papers
- Solve JSSC CGL mock test papers.
- Consistent Revision of self made notes
- Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses and focus on preparation level accordingly
JSSC CGL Books
Generally, it is seen that aspirants are confused regarding which books they must refer to for their exam preparation. Referring to wrong books that are irrelevant for the exam can affect the candidate’s exam preparation. Hence, books must be chosen only after a thorough research. In the article below, candidates can find the top books for JSSC CGL exam:
- Encyclopedia of General Science by Arihant Experts
- Objective General Studies by Manohar Pandey
- General Knowledge by Lucent
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
- Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant
- Objective General English by SP Bakshi
- General Hindi (Samanya Hindi) by Shri Krishan Publications
- Jharkhand Samanya Gyan by Manish Ranjan
- Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts
JSSC CGL Syllabus
The JSSC CGL syllabus is released by the commission on its official website. Interested candidates can find the syllabus for both JSSC CGL prelims & mains examination below:
JSSC CGL Prelims Syllabus
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Subject
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Topics
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Reasoning & Mental Ability
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- Analogy
- Mirror image
- Water image
- Seating arrangement
- Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Number series
- Paper cutting and folding
- Logical reasoning
- Statement and arguments
- Statement and conclusion
- Syllogism
- Venn diagram
- Blood relation
- Calendar
- Clock
- Figure completion
- Embedded figures
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Quantitative Aptitude
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- Classification of numbers
- Divisibility rule
- Remainder theorem
- LCM and HCF
- Surds and Indices
- Problems on ages
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Pipe and Cisterns
- Boat and stream
- Partnership
- Ratio and proportion .
- Data interpretation
- Statistics
- Mensuration
- Geometry
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General Science
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- Physics - Electromagnetic induction, Electrostatics, magnetism, Ray optics, wave optics, Units and measurement, Force and motion, etc.
- Chemistry - Electrochemistry, Environmental chemistry, organic chemistry, Elements and compounds, Periodic table, Metals and nonmetals, Redox reactions, etc.
- Biology - Classification of the cell, human body, proteins and vitamins, digestive system, human reproductive system, etc.
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General Studies
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- History: Ancient History, Medieval History, and Modern History
- Indian Polity: Indian Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Prime Minister, President, Supreme Court, Directive Principles, etc.
- Geography: Continents, Indian and its Geographical structure, mountains, volcanoes, rivers & dams, forests, plateaus, mineral & ores, etc.
- Indian Economy
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General Knowledge
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- Knowledge of Jharkhand
- Current Events
- Sports & Awards
- Famous Personalities
- Books & Authors
- News related to Jharkhand
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JSSC CGL Mains Syllabus
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Papers
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Topics
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Paper 1 (Language)
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- English: Spot the error, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & phrases, One-word substitution, Improvement of sentences, Active/ passive voice of verbs, Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration, Shuffling of sentence parts, Shuffling of sentences in a passage, Comprehension passage, Sentence Completion, and Grammar
- Hindi: Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Grammar and its correct usage
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Paper 2 (Regional Language/Tribal Language)
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- Reading Comprehension
- Passages
- Spot the error
- Jumbled sentence
- Grammar
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Paper 3 (General Knowledge)
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- General Awareness
- Current affairs
- Sports & Awards
- Computer Knowledge
- Science and technology
- Important index
- Current Political issues
- Basic knowledge about Jharkhand State
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