Ideal Exam Preparation Strategy for SBI PO and SSC CGL Exams simultaneously

In this article, we will focus on the effective strategy for preparing SBI PO and SSC CGL exam simultaneously. So, let’s discuss it:-

1. Study and Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus of SBI PO and SSC CGL exam

Before planning a strategy to prepare for SBI PO and SSC CGL exam, it is advisable that candidates should thoroughly study the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern of these exams. It will give them proper guidelines and directions to crack these exams.

 2.     Evaluate and scrutinize the importance of each topic

After thoroughly going through previous year question papers, the students are required to make a list of all important topics, as per their subjects. Every year, questions from few topics are repeatedly asked in exam and so prepare these important topics well. You should also understand the division of marks topic-wise so that you can score well in every subject.

3.      Evaluate your present level of preparation

You should analyze your present level of knowledge and preparations to make a plan your strategy for exam preparations. You should try to solve two or three question papers to get an overview of your aptitude. After analyzing your strengths and weaknesses, the candidates are required to join a reputed online coaching institute to master these concepts properly.

4.      Make a separate list of similar important topics

As we know, the syllabus of SSC CGL Exam  and SBI PO are similar but they follow different strategy of asking questions in their question papers. Theoretically speaking, there are few common topics which are similar in both exams and so make a list of them. You should pay attention to these topics as they will of great help to you in attempting both the exam with ease.

5. Knowledge of Previous years’ cut-offs for SBI PO & SSC CGL exams.

To crack competition exams, you should know their cut-offs so that you should know your minimum target. Therefore, the role of cut-offs plays a very significant role and it will give you a proper idea of the level of efforts required to crack the exam. The aspiring candidates are required to attempt quizzes and mock tests and should properly analyze their level of performance before the exam. 

6. Make a list of the differences and Similarities between the syllabus and difficulty levels of both exams.

To understand the level of competition of both the exams, you are advised to make a list of differences and similarities between the syllabus and difficulty levels of both exams. This detailed and careful analysis is a fundamental step which will enable you to plan a strategy to have maximum output in minim time.

Topic wise and exam wise analysis

(A) Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematics)

In SBI PO, the questions are primarily asked from topics like Data Interpretation, Averages, Time Speed & Distance, Menstruation, Interest, Percentage, Algebra, Time & Work, Approximation, etc. The main highlight of the Quant section of SBI PO Mains will be on Data Analysis & Data Interpretation, so prepare them well.

On the other hand, SSC CGL has a variety of topics other than asked in SBI PO exam. The topics of SSC CGL exam also include topics like Geometry and Trigonometry besides the topics of SBI PO 2019.

 (B) English Language

In SBI PO exam, the questions are commonly asked from topics like Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement & Sentence Correction, Word Association Pair etc. The questions based on these topics are supposed to test your comprehension and practice skills.

As far as SSC CGL exam is concerned, the main importance is given to Grammar & Vocabulary. Besides the SBI PO, topics of SSC CGL Tier I exam includes topics like Phrase or Idiom Meaning, Spellings and One Word Substitution. The SSC CGL Tier II exam includes several questions on Direct & Indirect Speech as well as Active & Passive Voice. To triumph all these topics, then candidates are advised to develop the habit of reading newspapers daily to enhance his word power, grammar skills and reading comprehension skills. You should make a list of difficult and typical words and try to understand their meaning and learn synonyms and antonyms of these words. To score handsomely in English Language section, the candidates are required to practice Reading Comprehensions, Para Jumbles and Cloze Tests regularly. After attempting the preliminary exams of SBI PO and SSC CGL, the candidates should start studying questions which were asked in the mains of advance English Grammar.

 (C) Reasoning Aptitude (Logical Reasoning)

In both exams, the difficulty level of asked questions is very different. The level of questions is reasonably easier in SSC CGL exam. On contrary, the Reasoning Aptitude is the most challenging part of SBI PO exam. In SBI PO exam, the questions are normally based on Seating Arrangements, Syllogisms, Puzzles, Input-Output, Coding & Decoding, Ordering & Ranking, Inequalities, Directions & Distances, Blood Relations, and Verbal Reasoning etc. On the flip side, SSC CGL exam covers most of these topics but at a lower level.

Before preparing for these two exams, you should have a comprehensive outlook and knowledge of all these topics. So, read this article well and prepare well to have a dream career ahead. 

All the best!!!

Author Bio: Above content is written and published from IBT Laxmi Nagar: Top Bank & SSC Coaching Institute.