PREPARATION BOOKS FOR SSC EXAMINATION

As the date entrance exam of Staff Selection Commission also known as SSC exams is approaching near, students are working hard on their strategy for preparation of exams. They would also be confused on what to study and what to refer in preparing for SSC exams. Queries like how much time should be allotted for studies, which book to refer, what type of questions would be asked, on what area should they focus etc arises in their minds.

Today we have come to rescue for those students who are caught in skepticism by helping them in formulating exam preparation strategy and providing reference to top books to be consulted for obtaining good score.

SSC AND IT'S ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

First we should know that what is ssc and who are eligible for its entrance examination. SSC stands for Staff Selection Commission. Its and Indian organisation formed to recruit staff for various ministries departments and in departments of Indian government and it's subordinate offices. Students who want their career as tax assistant, JE, translators, investors etc apply for its entrance.

Eligibility criteria: The candidate must be a citizen of India.

He must hold a bachelor's degree in any disciple from government recognised university.

Age limit should is between 18 to 27, varies with different posts applied for.

BOOKS TO BE REFERRED FOR PREPARATION

Entrance exam of SSC is conducted in three tiers. First two tiers consist of objective type written test, while the third tier constitutes of personal interview, computer proficiency test and document verification.

Here were are going to talk about books and reference material to be consulted for preparation of SSC exams. First recommendation in our list is of SSC Combined Graduate Level Success Series (Set of 6 Books). This set includes books on Indian politics, geography, science, history, Indian economics and general knowledge. It's highly recommended for covering various topics in short time. 

Another recommendation in this series is SSC Combined Graduate Level English Language & Comprehension Tier-II & CPO Exam (Objective Type). This comprehensive book contains Modal test papers, solved papers and covers various multiple units that helps students in clarifying various topics. Candidates aspiring for SSC must refer to this book. Students who applied for assistant grade in Food Corporation of India (FCI) will find FCI Assistant Grade-III Technical Paper-III Biological Science Practice Work Book their best partner in exam preparation. This book extensively covers topics on environment, biology and biotechnology. In addition, it has 10 modal practise sets attached to it. This book makes sure that no topic is left behind and equivalent practise is done.

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination Guide (Tier - I) 1st Edition, is the choice of many aspirants who wish to crack SSC combined level graduate exam. This book covers various aspects like General intelligence and reasoning, numerical aptitude, English language and comprehension and general awareness. Solved question papers from last year are also included in the book and in addition to it, contains tests from personality and interview to help aspirants in preparing forthcoming selection rounds.

CIVIL SERVICES BOOKS FOR MAINS

The Indian civil services serves as the backbone of our nation. Top class brains of the country compete to get into civil services which carries great respect and responsibilities. Historically, this exam is one of the most sought after career by young aspirants.

Civil services examination is also popularly known as IAS for UPSC examination and is considered as one of the toughest examination in the world with very low success rate.Civil services is conducted in mainly two phases. First phase is known as preliminary which is held in may and second phase consist of Mains and interview. Due to nature of examination, almost a one year is stretched.

For cracking these examinations, time management, appropriate knowledge and proper guidance is required. In market numerous books are available, but it's hard to know which books shall be referred to crack the examination. Getting confused in such a situation is normal and this a the high time when proper guidance is required.

Today we will help you to come out of despair and will tell you the right civil services books for mains to be referred for preparing in the right direction. Below are the names of books along with the writer's names which might help you in different phases.

First phase is Preliminary stage,which constitutes two papers. Normally students don't find it very difficult to clear. It's obvious because it consists questions from various subjects that were taught at school level. But it should be kept in mind that good preparation of Mains is done within the prelims, because most of the content of Mains is from the prelims only. To refresh that knowledge, one may refer book named

IAS syllabus Prelims and Mains- 4th edition by G.K publishers.

Second phase is Mains. It constitutes of seven papers, out of which two are optional, meaning students can choose subjects. Rest five papers constitutes subjects like Indian heritage, culture, economy, geography, technology etc.

For proper preparation every topic should be read topic vise and in a proper format.

Ethics, integrity and aptitude for civil services main examination (paper 5)-1st edition

is first choice of students while referring to topics of fifth paper. Students claim that it is one of the toughest section of examination, mainly because of aptitude.

Other choices of students that helps them in confronting the exam with best confidence are:

• IAS mains civil services main examination: General studies chapter wise solved papers 2012-1997

This book has many salient features like, it has chapter wise questions from last ten years at end of each topic that will help students to assess a number of problems in exam. Siddharth Mittal is the author of this book, and is published under the name Arihant.

• IAS General studies: Mains examination topic wise question analysis (20+) years

After preparing topics, one should give heed to previous year question papers. Book referred above consists of quality questions in form of last year questions, embracing whom may get you a very good opportunity of cracking the examination.

At last one should not forget that proper time management, equal attention to all the topics and getting engrossed is the key to success.

PREPARATION BOOKS FOR BANK PO

Bank PO is an entrance test for IBPS and SBI to get into as a probationary officer in the banking system in India. Probationary officer in a bank is a post of good repute. Candidates selected as POs after clearing various tough phases of entrance exams are assured of a successful and respectable career. But cracking through this exam is not an easy job if you are not prepared well, with knowing all the techniques like time management.

Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO Examination

For getting a seat in Bank PO entrance examination, government has made certain criteria which aspirants have to meet. Nationality: Student must be a citizen of India. Educational qualification: The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree of of any discipline recognized by central government. Age limit: For SBI PO postage should be between 21-30 years.

Exam pattern with reference to books for preparation

SBI bank PO entrance exam is conducted in 3 phases, namely 1) Written test 2) Interview 3) Final selection. Written test has various sections comprising 200 questions in total with 120 minutes allotted. To crack these sections, one must have a good grip on maths up to 10th standard and English vocabulary and grammar. With proper time management, regular practice and self confidence one may aspire to crack this examination. But one may ask, which books should I refer? Answer to this question is also given here. Out of hundred of books settled on the shelves of bookstores, experts suggests following books for optimum results.

Target SBI Associates and SBI Bank PO Practice Workbook: 2 Past Papers & 12 Practice Sets. This book is written exclusively for the Bank PO Exam being conducted by SBI for recruitment in PO in the SBI and Associate Banks. This book provides 12 practice sets, strictly based on the syllabus of SBI bank PO exam.

Second great offering in the series is Comprehensive Guide to SBI Bank PO Associates. This book contains all the 4 sections asked in the PO exam – English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & General Awareness with special reference to Banking industry.The book provides well illustrated theory with fully solved examples for.. This is followed with a collection of solved questions in the form of the Exercises. The book pays special attention to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency as these are commonly asked questions in the SBI PO exam.

After preparation is completed, it’s necessary to pay heed to last year question papers. Going through these, helps in understanding the pattern of the exam plus helps you in determining your weak spots. Many aspirants go for State Bank Of India And State Bank Associates: Probationary Officer Exam Solved Papers 2000 – 2013 and SBI PO Previous Papers (Solved) 1st Edition. These books offer old to latest real question papers that are definitely going to help you in cracking your exams.

After written test, second phase consists of the Interview. It appears to be hard for almost every candidate, as they have to face the interviewer face to face. For giving an excellent interview and to leave a good impression, good level of confidence is the key. There are certain things that an interviewer may ask. For such a situation, which freaks you out, Guide To Bank Interviews is the all in one solution. The book is comprised of multiple chapters to give you a better understanding of various concepts thoroughly.