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SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) is a national-level exam to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in central government departments. Exam Pattern: Tier 1 (Online, 100 questions, 60 minutes) covers Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence, English, and General Awareness. Tier 2 (Online) includes Paper 1 (QA+English+GK) and Paper 2 for specific posts. Minimum qualification: graduation.

Frequently asked topics in SSC CGL based on previous year analysis: General Awareness (History, Geography, Indian Polity, Science, Current Affairs), Quantitative Aptitude (Percentages, SI/CI, Profit/Loss, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra), English (Synonyms/Antonyms, Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting), General Intelligence (Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Direction, Blood Relation). Solving 5-10 years of previous papers is essential.

SSC CGL Tier 1 difficulty is moderate to high. Expected cut-off for Tier 1 varies by category: General 140-160/200, OBC 135-150, SC 120-135, ST 110-125 (approximate, varies yearly). Final merit is based on Tier 1 + Tier 2 combined. SSC declares category-wise final cut-off marks after all tiers are completed. Previous year cut-offs help estimate preparation level needed.

SSC Previous Year Questions strategy: 1) Solve last 5-7 years papers in timed conditions, 2) Analyze topic-wise distribution, 3) Focus on high-weightage topics, 4) Identify recurring question types and patterns, 5) Make notes of frequently asked GK facts, 6) Review wrong answers to understand concepts, 7) Practice speed - aim to finish Tier 1 in 45-50 minutes. Previous papers are the best exam simulation tool.

Important SSC CGL Posts: Income Tax Inspector (ITI), Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Excise Inspector, Preventive Officer (Customs), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Income Tax Officer, Divisional Accountant, Auditor, Accountant, and Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA). The most sought-after posts are Income Tax Inspector and Assistant Section Officer due to job profile and perks.