SSC CGL 2024 Preparation Strategy for General Knowledge (GK)

Introduction

• Official notification for SSC CGL 2024 has been released.
• Important to strategize for GK preparation effectively.
• Two categories of students: Beginners and Advanced (already completed the syllabus).

Overview for Beginners

• Focus on those who are decent in Maths, Reasoning, and English but weak in GK.
• Timeline: Exam for Tier 1 is around September-October; Tier 2 in December.
• There's limited time for preparation and revision.
• Strategy will cover both Tier 1 and Tier 2 as syllabus overlaps.

Category 1: Beginners

• Definition: Students who are new to GK but decent in other subjects.
• Goal: Achieve good marks in Tier 2 GK.
• Approach: Follow smart study techniques. Long hours of study are not mandatory.

Study Options for Beginners

1. Batch Videos: For detailed understanding and structured learning. Additional quizzes based on Previous Year Questions (PYQs) provided.
2. Free Revision Batch (FRB): Quick revision through mind maps available on Parmar SSC Telegram channel.

Category 2: Advanced Students

• Definition: Students who have completed most of their syllabus via batches or the FRB.
• Goal: Focus on revision and enhancing their knowledge with advanced techniques.
• Approach: Utilize batch videos for revision and attempt quizzes alongside.

Strategy Components

• Subject Focus: Concentrate on Polity, Geography, History, Science, Economics, Static GK.
• Current Affairs: Avoid until exams, conflicting trends in exam questions.
• Order of Study: Start with weak subjects.

Resources

• Mind Maps: Available for free, covering chapter summaries on a single page, ideal for revision.
• Batch Videos: Includes detailed notes, PYQ quizzes, and chapter-wise coverage.

Revision Tips

• Use mind maps and hand-written notes for revision.
• Attempt quizzes for continuous evaluation.

Important Announcements

• PYQ Series Part 4: Starting from 1st July.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday - 20 mixed questions daily, Saturday/Sunday - Intense Revision Session (IRS).
  • Focus: Cover history, geography, polity, science, static GK, etc.
• Quiz Group: Participate in SSC quiz group via Telegram for daily quizzes in GK, Reasoning, English.
• Exam Strategy: Mix PYQ revision and current subject weak spots.

Contact and Support

• Queries can be addressed through a designated query number (Note: not for personal or strategy-related queries).

Conclusion

• Choose a study path (Batch/FRB/PYQ) based on your current status.
• Aim to cover weak spots first, then move to strong areas.
• Regular revision and self-assessment through quizzes are key.
• Be decisive in your strategy and stay focused without second-guessing.