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Pattern and Syllabus
depending upon the requirement of different posts.
SSC CGL 2018 Exam will be conducted in four tiers, i.e., Tier – I, Tier – II, Tier – III and Tier – IV as shown below in the table:

Tier Type of Exam Mode of Exam

Tier – I Objective Multiple Choice Computer Based (Online)

Tier – II Objective Multiple Choice Computer Based (Online)

Tier – III Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi Pen and Paper mode (Offline)

Tier – IV Skill Test: Data Entry Speed Test

Wherever Applicable (Not
(DEST)/ Computer Proficiency Test
necessary for all the post)
(CPT)

Document Verification Applicable for all

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 In the past few years, SSC has made some changes in the exam pattern. Students must
make note of changes in exam pattern and syllabus before beginning the SSC CGL
exam preparation. Below are some important points to take note of:

Tier –I objective exam will be of 60 minutes duration in online mode.

Tier –II objective exam will consist of 4 papers, each paper will be of 60 minutes
duration in online mode.
Tier – III descriptive exam will be of 60 minutes duration in pen and paper mode.
There will be no sectional cut-off.
SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier – I, Tier – II, Tier – III and Tier – IV
Syllabus
After thoroughly going through the exam pattern of SSC CGL, next step is to
understand the detailed syllabus of various phases of the exam. Since the SSC CGL is
comprised of 4 different tiers, it is imperative to understand their syllabus
independently.

Know the SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam Preparation Tips and Strategy

SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier - I Complete Syllabus

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 SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier-I exam is an objective exam which will be conducted online. The
exam comprises of four sections having 100 questions (25 questions in each section)
which will account for a total of 200 marks (maximum 50 marks in each section). The
time duration of Tier-1 exam will be 60 minutes.

The section wise details of the exam are shown in the table given below:

Section Questions Marks Time

General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50

General Awareness 25 50

Quantitative Aptitude 25 50 60 minutes

(Total)
English Language and
25 50
Comprehension

TOTAL 100 200

Points to remember:

There is negative marking in SSC CGL 2018 Tier 1 Exam. 0.5 marks will be
deducted from every question that is attempted wrong by a candidate in all the
sections.
The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped and
suffering from Cerebral Palsy.
Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus of SSC CGL Tier – I 2018-19
Exam
The above-mentioned syllabus was just a brief of SSC CGL Tier-I Exam. Students must
go through the detailed syllabus of all the sections and frame a study plan which will be
helpful to identify and focus on their weakest topics.

General
Quantitative English  Language
Intelligence and General Awareness
Aptitude & Comprehension
Reasoning

Static General
Knowledge (Indian Reading
Classification Simplification
History, Culture, Comprehension
etc.)

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 Analogy Science Interest Fill in the Blanks

Coding-Decoding Current Affairs Averages Spellings

Phrases and
Puzzle Sports Percentage
Idioms

Ratio and One word

Matrix Books and Authors
Proportion Substitution

Important Sentence
Word Formation Problem on Ages
Schemes Correction

Speed, Distance
Venn Diagram Portfolios Error Spotting
and Time

Direction and
People in News Number System Synonyms
Distance

Blood Relations Computers Mensuration Antonyms

Awards and their

Series Data Interpretation
importance

Verbal reasoning Geography Time and Work

Non-Verbal
Economy Algebra Idioms & Phrases
Reasoning

Critical Thinking Polity Trigonometry

Emotional &
Population Census Geometry
Social Intelligence

Let’s look at the detailed syllabus of SSC CGL Tier-I sections one-by-one:

General Intelligence & Reasoning: This section tests the candidates’ ability to think and
problem solving skills. The questions asked in this question are mainly the brain
teasers and sometimes can be quite tricky to answer.

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 The questions will be of both verbal and non-verbal type out of the following chapters:

General Intelligence & Reasoning Topics

S. No. Topics S. No. Topics

1 Analogies 21 Figural Classification

2 Similarities and Differences 22 Semantic Series

3 Space visualization 23 Number Series

4 Spatial orientation 24 Figural Series

5 Problem solving & Analysis 25 Problem Solving

6 Judgment & Decision making 26 Word Building

7 Visual memory 27 Numerical Operations

8 Discrimination & observation 28 Symbolic Operations

9 Relationship concepts 29 Embedded Figures

Arithmetical Reasoning and Space Orientation &

10 30
figural classification Visualization

11 Arithmetic Number Series 31 Venn Diagrams

12 Non-verbal series 32 Drawing inferences

Punched hole/ pattern–folding

13 Coding and Decoding 33
& Un-folding

Figural pattern–folding and

14 Statement conclusion 34
completion

15 Syllogistic reasoning 35 Critical thinking

16 Semantic Analogy 36 Address matching

17 Symbolic/ Number Analogy 37 Date & city matching

Classification of center codes/

18 Figural Analogy 38
roll numbers

Small & Capital letters/

19 Semantic Classification 39
numbers coding

20 Symbolic/Number 40 Decoding and classification

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 Classification

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General Awareness: This section is considered to be one of the high scoring sections of
SSC CGL Exam. It aims at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment
around him/her and its application to society. Questions from current affairs taking
place around the world and in India will also be a part of this section.
Below are the major topics covered in SSC CGL Tier-I exam under the General Awareness Section:

History: Facts about Harappa Civilization; Vedic culture; Name of the Kings who
built important ancient Temples and Institutions like Nalanda; Chronology of
Medieval India and their important systems; India’s freedom Movement and their
leaders.
Geography: India and its neighboring countries; Famous Sea port and Airport and
their location; important institution of world and India and their locations like
BRICS, World Bank, IMF and RBI etc.
Economy: Terminology of Budget (like National Income, GDP, Fiscal Deficit and
many more); Five Year Plan and its importance; Famous persons in economy;
Institutions and their importance like RBI, SEBI etc.
Biology: Important Inventions and their inventor; Important and Interesting facts
about human body parts; Nutrition in Animals and Plants; Diseases and their
causes like Bacteria; Viruses and Protozoa; Last four chapter of NCERT of Class
12th for environment.
Polity: Supreme Court; Meaning of Write; Election of President and his functions;
Important constitution bodies like CAG; Facts about parliament; Fundamental
Duties; Governor and his functions; State legislature; Major Constitutional
amendments and their importance; Official Language; Emergency Provisions;
National political parties and their symbols.
Chemistry: Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses; SI units; Chemical
Name of Important substances like Plaster of Paris etc.; Chemical Change and
Physical Change; Properties of Gases; Surface Chemistry; Chemistry in Everyday
life.
Physics: Important inventions and their inventor; S.I. units; Motion; Sound; light;
Wave; Energy; Electricity.
Computer: Development of computers; Input and output devices; Memory.
Miscellaneous: Population Census; Important books and their writers; First sports
achievement for India and world like first Olympic, first Asian Game etc.; State

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 Animals and Symbols; Awards and their importance; Name of the Scientist who got
Noble prize for important discoveries.
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Preparation Strategy

Quantitative Aptitude: This section will test the candidates’ mathematical skills and
how good he/she is with numbers. For developing proficiency in this section,
candidates are required to develop great command over the general mathematical
concepts, methods and their applicability. The questions will be designed to test the
ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate.
Below are the major topics covered in SSC CGL Tier-I exam under the Quantitative Aptitude Section:

Quantitative Aptitude Topics

S. S.
Topics Topics
No. No.

Congruence and similarity of

1 Number System 20
triangles

2 Fractions and Decimals 21 Circle and its chords, tangents

Angles subtended by chords of a

3 Percentage 22
circle

Common tangents to two or more

4 Ratio & Proportion 23
circles

5 Square roots 24 Triangle

6 Averages 25 Quadrilaterals

7 Interest 26 Regular Polygons

8 Profit and Loss 27 Right Prism

9 Discount 28 Right Circular Cone

10 Partnership Business 29 Right Circular Cylinder

11 Mixture and Alligation 30 Sphere & Hemispheres

12 Time and distance 31 Rectangular Parallelepiped

Regular Right Pyramid with

13 Time & Work 32
triangular or square base

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 14 Basic algebraic identities of 33 Degree and Radian Measures
School Algebra & Elementary
surds

15 Graphs of Linear Equations 34 Standard Identities

16 Trigonometry 35 Complementary Angles

17 Bar diagram & Pie chart 36 Heights and Distances

18 Geometry and Mensuration 37 Histogram

Triangle and its various kinds

19 38 Frequency polygon
of centers

Getting a good score in this section demands in-depth knowledge of all the formulas
and the pattern of question asked. Therefore, rigorous practice is required for acing
this section. This section is important in both Tier-I and Tier-II level of SSC CGL 2018
Exam.

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English Language and Comprehension: This section tests the candidates’ ability to
understand correct grammar usage, vocabulary usage and basic comprehension skills.

Here is the list of topics covered in English Language and Comprehension Section of SSC CGL Tier-I Exam:

Synonyms
Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Sentence Completion
Spotting Errors
Sentence improvement
Idioms & Phrases
Spelling Test
Reading comprehension
Normally, questions asked in this section are direct and quite easy. Therefore,
candidates can score really well in this section. This section is important in both, Tier-I
and Tier-II, levels of SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam.

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 SSC CGL Tier - II Complete Syllabus 2018-19
SSC CGL 2018-19 Tier-II exam is an objective exam which will be conducted online. The
exam comprises of four Papers - Quantitative Abilities, English Language and
Comprehension, Statistics and General Studies (Finance & Economics). The time
duration for each Paper is 2 Hours.

The section wise details of the exam are shown in the table given below:

No. of Max Exam

Paper Subject
Questions Marks Duration

I Quantitative Abilities 100 200 2 Hours

English Language and

II 200 200 2 Hours
Comprehension

III Statistics 100 200 2 Hours

General Studies (Finance &

IV 100 200 2 Hours
Economics)

Points to remember:

Paper-I and Paper-II are compulsory for all posts.

Paper-III will be for only those candidates who apply for the post of Junior
Statistical Officer (JSO) and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for this Post/Paper.
Paper-IV will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-IV,
i.e., for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II
(English Language and Comprehension) and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
in Paper-I, Paper-III and Paper-IV.
Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level, Paper-II of 10+2 Level and in
Paper-III and Paper-IV of Graduation Level.
The exam duration is 2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates who are visually
handicapped.
Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus of SSC CGL Tier – II 2018-19
Exam

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 The above-mentioned syllabus was just a brief of SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. Students must
go through the detailed syllabus of all the papers and build a proper strategy to score
well in the respective subjects.

General Studies:
Quantitative English Language
Statistics Finance and
Aptitude & Comprehension
Economics

Collection and
Reading Finance and
Simplification Representation of
Comprehension Accounting
Data

Measure of Fundamental
Interest Spelling
Dispersion Principles

Measure of Central
Averages Fill in the Blanks Financial Accounting
Tendency

Moments,
Phrases and Basic Concepts of
Percentage Skewness and
Idioms Accounting
Kurtosis

Ratio and One Word Correlation and

Self-Balancing Ledger
Proportion Substitution Regression

Forms of Market and

Speed, Distance Sentence
Random Variables price determination in
and Time Correction
different markets

Theory of Production
Number System Error Spotting Random Variables
and cost

Economics and
Mensuration Cloze Test Sampling Theory
Governance

Comptroller and
Data Analysis and
Para Jumbles Auditor General of
Interpretation Variance
India

Synonyms-
Time and Work Time Series Analysis Finance Commission
Antonyms

Active-Passive Index Number Theory of Demand and

Algebra
Voice Supply

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 Trigonometry Direct-Indirect
Speech
Geometry

Data
Sufficiency

Let’s look at the detailed syllabus SSC CGL Tier-II papers one-by-one:

Paper – I: Quantitative Abilities

This paper has exactly the same syllabus which was earlier stated for Quantitative
Aptitude Section of SSC CGL Tier -1 Exam.

Below are the major topics covered in SSC CGL Tier-II exam under Paper I - Quantitative Abilities:

Paper-1: Quantitative Abilities Topics

S. S.
Topics Topics
No. No.

1 Number System 20 Congruence and similarity of triangles

2 Fractions and Decimals 21 Circle and its chords, tangents

3 Percentage 22 Angles subtended by chords of a circle

Common tangents to two or more

4 Ratio & Proportion 23
circles

5 Square roots 24 Triangle

6 Averages 25 Quadrilaterals

7 Interest 26 Regular Polygons

8 Profit and Loss 27 Right Prism

9 Discount 28 Right Circular Cone

10 Partnership Business 29 Right Circular Cylinder

11 Mixture and Alligation 30 Sphere & Hemispheres

12 Time and distance 31 Rectangular Parallelepiped

Regular Right Pyramid with triangular

13 Time & Work 32
or square base

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 14 Basic algebraic identities of 33 Degree and Radian Measures
School Algebra & Elementary
surds

15 Graphs of Linear Equations 34 Standard Identities

16 Trigonometry 35 Complementary Angles

17 Bar diagram & Pie chart 36 Heights and Distances

18 Geometry and Mensuration 37 Histogram

Triangle and its various kinds

19 38 Frequency polygon
of centers

Paper – II: English Language & Comprehension

Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate‘s understanding

and knowledge of English Language.

Here is the list of topics covered in Paper II - English Language and Comprehension Section of SSC CGL Tier-II Exam:

Spotting the error

Fill in the blanks
Synonyms
Antonyms
Spelling/detecting miss-spelt words
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
Close passage
Comprehension passage
Paper – III: Statistics (For Junior Statistical Officer)

Paper-III will be for only those candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical
Officer (JSO) and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for this Post/Paper.

S. No. Paper III Statistics Topics

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 1 Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data

2 Measures of Central Tendency

3 Measures of Dispersion

4 Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis

5 Correlation and Regression

6 Probability Theory

7 Random Variable and Probability Distributions

8 Sampling Theory

9 Statistical Inference

10 Analysis of Variance

11 Time Series Analysis

12 Index Numbers

Here is the detailed list of topics covered in Statistics Paper-III of SSC CGL Tier-II Exam:

Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data: Primary and

Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts;
Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency: Common measures of central tendency – mean
median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

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 Measures of Dispersion: Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations,
mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis: Different types of moments and their
relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of
skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression: Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple
regression lines; Spearman‘s rank correlation; Measures of association of
attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlations (For three variables
only).
Probability Theory: Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability;
Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‘
theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions: Random variable; Probability
functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a
random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint
distribution of two random variables (discrete).
Sampling Theory: Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic,
Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability sampling
techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling,
multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling,
convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution (statement
only); and Sample size decisions.
Statistical Inference: Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good
estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method,
Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small
sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic,
Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance: Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified
data.
Time Series Analysis: Components of time series, Determinations of trend
component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different
methods.
Index Numbers: Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index
numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of
index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.
Know the detailed Job Profile, Pay Scale and Promotion Policy of Junior Statistical
Officer (JSO)

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 Paper-IV: General Studies-Finance and Economics (Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer)

Paper-IV will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-IV, i.e.,
for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

No of Max Exam
Paper Subject
Questions Marks Duration

Part - A Finance and Accounts 80

100 2 Hours
Part - B Economics and Governance 120

Let’s look in detail the syllabus for Paper-IV - General Studies (Finance and Economics):

Part A: Finance and Accounts - (80 marks):

Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:

Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic

concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry,
Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors,
Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet
Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting,
Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and
Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing
Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governance - (120 marks) Comptroller & Auditor General of India - Constitutional
provisions, Role and responsibility
Finance Commission - Role and functions
Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics - Definition,
scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems
of an economy and Production possibilities curve
Theory of Demand and Supply - Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of
demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of
consumer’s behaviour - Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach,
Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
Theory of Production and cost - Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of
production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets - Various forms of
markets - Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly

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 ad Price determination in these markets
Indian Economy –
1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors - Role of Agriculture,
Industry and Services-their problems and growth;
2. National Income of India - Concepts of national income, Different methods of
measuring national income
3. Population - Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth
4. Poverty and unemployment - Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and
incidence of unemployment
5. Infrastructure - Energy, Transportation, Communication
Economic Reforms in India - Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation,
Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment
Money and Banking -
1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy - Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of
commercial Banks/ RRB/ Payment Banks
2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
Role of Information Technology in Governance
SSC CGL Tier - III Exam Complete Syllabus 2018-19
SSC CGL Tier - III Exam is a descriptive paper which will be taken offline via pen and
paper mode. In this exam, candidates’ language proficiency, grammar knowledge,
vocabulary usage and writing skills will be tested in English/Hindi. Candidates are
required to write essays, précis, application, letter, etc. in 60 minutes.

Mode of Maximum
Subject Time
Examination Marks

Descriptive Type Paper in English

Pen and Paper or Hindi
100 60 Minutes
Mode (Writing of Essay/ Précis/ Letter/
Application etc.)

Points to remember:

This exam will be bilingual means, Hindi/ English as per the choice filled by the
candidate earlier at times of application filling.
The questions are based on 10+2 level.
The exam is qualifying in nature. At least 33% should be scored by the candidate to
qualify this particular tier, rest is dependent on cut-offs.
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 The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or
suffer from cerebral palsy.
 The best way to prepare for this tier is to read lots of articles from various newspapers.
Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.

SSC CGL Tier - IV Exam Complete Syllabus 2018-19

The SSC CGL Tier - IV Exam comprises of a couple of skill tests which are required for
certain government posts and document verification procedure:

DEST (Data Entry Speed Test):

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on
Computer is specifically for the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income
Tax).
The “Data Entry Speed Test” Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about
2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
This test will be of qualifying nature and is used to check the typing speed of the
candidate.
DEST will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose.
Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates opting for the post of Tax
Assistant in CBDT are exempted for appearing in Skill Test. OH candidates
opting for post of Tax Assistant in CBEC are not exempted from Skill Test.
Hearing Handicapped (HH) and Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates are not
eligible for exemption from the Skill Test. VH candidates will be allowed
additional compensatory time of 5 minutes in DEST. Only those VH candidates
who opt for scribes in the written examination will be provided passage reader
at the time of Skill Test.
CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):

The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules –

Word Processing,
Spread Sheet and
Generation of Slides
The test will be conducted for the post of
Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant
Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of
Mines.
CPT will be of qualifying nature.

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 The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the
purpose. No exemption from CPT is allowed for any category of Persons with
Disabilities (PwD) candidates.
Document Verification:

The last step to the final selection would be Document Verification. Candidates will
have to submit copies of various documents like Matriculation Certificate, educational
qualification, caste certificate, relevant document, if any relaxation is taken, etc.
Candidates will be required to produce all documents in original for verification at the
time of document verification.

After going through the above mentioned detailed syllabus of SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam,
the next step is to create a study plan and start working on it. For instance, start your
practice by solving some previous year question papers and analyse your strong & weak
points. Regular practice will help in achieving accuracy and high score in the exam.

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