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SSC CGL Preparation – Subjects and Pattern

How to prepare for SSC CGL with free practice: which subjects to study, what is covered here and what you must prepare separately.

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Subjects covered on Govexamprep

Core subjects cover the major Tier-I areas: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness and English.

Exam pattern (latest available information)

SectionQuestionsMarks eachMinus for wrong
General Intelligence & Reasoning2520.5
General Awareness2520.5
Quantitative Aptitude2520.5
English Comprehension2520.5
Total10060 minutes

⏱️ 15 minutes for each section. You cannot go back to a section after it ends.

Prepare separately

Detailed Computer Knowledge, DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) and other later-stage or post-specific papers.

Other selection stages

Tier-II and any post-specific tests, as given in the notification.

Official website

ssc.gov.in — each recruitment has its own notification there; always read the latest one before applying.

Completing this practice does not guarantee eligibility, selection or complete syllabus coverage. Patterns and syllabi can change with each notification.