Success Story of SSC CGL 2018 Topper: Swadesh Singh | CGL 2018 Topper

By Ashwini Shivhare|Updated : January 29th, 2022

Hello Students!!

"Are you feeling low and lacking the motivation to prepare for the upcoming SSC CGL 2021 Exam?"

Are you wondering how to prepare for SSC CGL exam as you don't have maths background in studies? 

Do Not Worry, in series of Success stories, we bring to you story of Swadesh Singh who has cleared SSC CGL 2018 in his second attempt and has been selected for the post of Accountant in CGA

Meet, Swadesh Singh, a Fellow BYJU'S Exam Prep Student, who has cleared the SSC CGL 2018 Exam and has been selected for the post of Accountant in the Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

Let us go through his success story and know about his preparation strategy and his experiences.

Success Story of SSC CGL Topper 2018 Swadesh Singh (Accountant in CGA)

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We had a detailed discussion with Swadesh Singh and here is what he has to say:

General Discussion

Q.1 What is your source of inspiration to prepare for the SSC CGL Exam?

Ans: My failure of not getting admission in Zoology(Hons) in DU.

Q.2 Tell us about your background in studies?

Ans: I am from Non-Maths Background. I had PCB in my 12 std and done my graduation in Bachelor of Arts in Political science honors. I am presently pursuing my Masters in Political Science.

Q.3 Have you appeared for any other government competitive exam before this SSC CGL 2018 attempt?

Ans: I have appeared for the following exams:

  • SSC CGL 2017: Appeared for Mains [could not clear]
  • SSC CHSL 2017: could not get selected, had 2 marks less than the cut-off
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Preparation Strategy and other Related Discussion

Q.1 What were the learnings you got from your first attempt at SSC CGL 2017? 

Ans: 

  • As we all know that till SSC CGL 2017, in the Quant paper of tier-2, the advanced maths section had more question weightage. I found I have to prepare more in the advanced maths section. 
  • Also, I need to improve my speed
  • I was confident about the English paper as it is my strong area. 

Q.2 How did you improve the shortcomings of the SSC CGL 2017 attempt and which resulted in getting selection in SSC CGL 2018?

Ans: I had worked on my advanced section more this time. But, to my surprise in SSC CGL 2018, the questions from advanced maths topics were relatively easy (because of TCS question pattern). This resulted in little less marks in maths paper in this attempt too. 

I got good marks in English paper which helped in getting selection. 

Q.3 What was your preparation strategy for SSC CGL 2018?

Ans: I framed my preparation strategy according to my weak areas and strength. Let us go through it

  • Weak Area
    • Quant (because of non-maths background) 
  • Strength
    • Good in English Section
    • Because of my Arts background had a working knowledge of General studies. 

Preparation Strategy:

  • My focus was to get maximum marks in Tier-1 and English paper of Tier-2 
  • I had practiced lots and lots of maths questions from BYJU'S Exam Prep (almost 6000 - 7000 questions). This helped me getting 50/50 marks in the quant section of tier-1
  • In general studies, I had to study for current affairs and Static GK section and practiced questions
  • I had already studied and revised all the concepts before tier-1. So, in the gap between Tier-1 and Tier-2, I just practiced questions
  • Made my strong areas stronger and improved my weak areas by practicing questions and mock tests.

Q.4 In this whole process of SSC CGL 2018 and a time period of almost 3 years of preparation, what kept you motivated?

Ans: We all know, that there were so many issues that were going on with SSC CGL 2017 Exam and its result, it was really demotivating and I was not ready to prepare for SSC CGL 2018 exam. But, my family, friends, mentors motivated me to prepare for SSC CGL 2018 Exam and here I am today. 

To all the aspirants I would like to say, keep your preparation continue and it will be worth it. It takes one attempt and one selection and your life will be changed. All your hard work will pay off. Keep motivating yourself

Questions Asked by the Aspirants

I asked a few of your questions from Swadesh Singh which you guys have asked me recently. Hope it will be useful. 

Q.1 How to learn the Articles of the Indian Constitution? how have you prepared?

Ans: It's a nice question. I just made a list of the important articles and those articles which have been asked in the previous years question papers. I used to regularly revise that list. 

Q.2 How did you prepare for the English section?

Ans: Talking about the English Section, I would say, from the first year of college, I had made the habit of reading "The Hindu" English Newspaper daily. I always have tried to make my surrounding in such a way that it can help in improving my English speaking skills. So, this helped a lot in my SSC CGL. Other than that solving previous years papers and mock tests. 

Role of BYJU'S Exam Prep in Preparation

Q.1 How beneficial was the study material of BYJU'S Exam Prep?

Ans: BYJU'S Exam Prep study material was very important and very comprehensive.

Q.2 How BYJU'S Exam Prep’s Faculty Helped you?

Ans: Yes. The faculty was very helpful. 

Q.3 According to you, how important is the regular practice through mock tests/quizzes/previous years' papers to help in qualifying for the exam?

Ans: Most important

Q.4 Short description about BYJU'S Exam Prep Test Series/Mocks and how did they help them in cracking the Exam?

Ans: The test series of BYJU'S Exam Prep is one of the best things in the whole app. One thing, I want to mention is the level of question matches the SSC CGL Exam question pattern. This thing I did not find on any other platforms. The interface is superb, the question's quality is good and the explanation is lucid.

Q.5 Your success Mantra that inspires you!

Ans: Believe in yourself and always be a knowledge seeker.

All The Best!!
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