Important Takeaways from EPFO Assistant (ASO) Main exam for EPFO SSA Main Exam

The overall level of the exam was easy to moderate as per the analysis/feedback given by the exam takers. We at BYJU'S Exam Prep are expecting that the level of the main exam of EPFO Social Security Assistant (SSA) is going to be the same as of EPFO Assistants (ASO). So before any further discussion let us have a look at the key highlights of the main exam of EPFO Assistants. 

EPFO Assistant Mains Exam Analysis 2019: Key Highlights

1. Level of Exam - The level of the exam was easy to moderate

2. Reasoning/Intelligence - Easy, the majority of the questions were asked from puzzle and seating arrangement. 

3. Quantitative Aptitude - Easy to moderate, half portion of this section was covered with Data Interpretation questions. 

4. English Language - Easy to moderate, the majority of the questions were asked to check the reading skills of candidates

5. General/Economy/Financial Awareness - Moderate, most of the questions were asked from current affairs with a special focus on current affairs of August and September month.

6. Toughest Section- General Awareness was comparative tougher

7. Easiest Section - Reasoning Ability 

Important Takeaways for EPFO SSA from EPFO Assistant Main exam

Quantitative Aptitude Section

Let us have a look at the detailed exam analysis of the quantitative aptitude section. 

Number of questions: 40

Level: Easy to moderate

Important takeaways for EPFO SSA Main Exam- 

• Half of the Quantitative aptitude section was covered with the Data interpretation, so practice all types of DI questions and maximize your attempts 
• Do practice Approximation and Simplification questions thoroughly before going to the exam 
• Practice number series and quadratic equation questions also 
• Arithmetic questions will be the score deciding factor in this particular section
• If you are able to solve arithmetic questions along with the other section then this section belongs to you. 

Reasoning Ability Section

Let us have a look at the detailed exam analysis of the reasoning ability section. 

Number of questions: 40

Level: Easy to moderate

1. Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

• 5 Questions- Linear unknown no. of people (Ans- 17 people), single variable, unidirectional
• 5 Questions - Dual row, 14 people bidirectional ( North-South) 1 variable,
• 5 Question - Floor based puzzle (4 floors, 2 houses A and B on each floor, B is to the east of A, 8 People)
• 5 Question- Scheduling puzzle, 4 months 2 dates
• 5 Question- Circular Seating Arrangement, 8 people, facing inside and outside. 

2. Syllogism- Only a few based 2/3 statements and 2 conclusions. 

3. Inequality- 3 direct and 2 language-based questions

Important takeaways for EPFO SSA Main Exam- 

• As the analysis suggests that the puzzle and seating arrangement is the lifeline for the exam 
• Practice all types of puzzle and seating arrangement questions especially those asked in this exam 
• Do practice only a few based syllogism questions in good numbers 
• Practice inequality new pattern questions from the BYJU'S Exam Prep app 
• Practice Blood Relation and direction sense based questions 

English Language Section

Let us have a look at the detailed exam analysis of the English Language section. 

Number of questions: 30

Level: Easy-Moderate

Details of the topic

• Reading Comprehension- 2 synonym-antonym, and one fill in the blanks question was asked. 
• Para jumble- Government scheme based on population (5th sentence was fixed)
• Match the column- 3-3 columns were there
• Error spotting- sentence divided into 4 parts. 
• Word Usage- a word was given and was used in 3 other sentences and asked to identify the sentence in which it was used correctly. 

Important takeaways for EPFO SSA Main Exam- 

• This is the section in which you can maximize your score in minimum time, focus on accuracy, it is the key to score in this section 
• Reading fast and understanding the context of the statement quickly is very important
• So, read the sentences very carefully of questions based on Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, cloze test, etc 
• Practice match the columns and error spotting questions in advance. 

General Awareness Section

Let us have a look at the detailed exam analysis of the general awareness section. 

Number of questions: 40

Level: Moderate to difficult

• Most of the questions asked in this section were based on Current Banking Affairs
• There were around 5 - 6 questions from Static GK
• Many questions were from GK Tornado and monthly digest

Important takeaways for EPFO SSA Main Exam- 

This section appeared to be quite difficult in this exam so we suggest you to go through the events of the current affair provided in GK Tornado thoroughly

Descriptive Paper Section

Number of Questions - 3

Level - Moderate

This section involved 2 questions, Letter, and Essay Writing. Following topics of Essay and Letter writing were asked under Descriptive Test of EPFO Assistant Main exam 2019–

1. Comprehension Topics- Wastage of food and awareness towards youngsters (In a question- 4 words were given and asked to write the meaning of any 2 on your own) 

2. Letter writing (to be written on any one of the following topics)

1. Letter to the editor for PM relief fund
2. Letter to the secretary of the housing society regarding the training on water conservation and management. 
3. Informal letter to a friend. 

3. Precis Writing- Survey based on online content viewership. 

Important takeaways for EPFO SSA Main Exam- 

•  We at BYJU'S Exam Prep expect that the format of the descriptive writing exam is going to be the same as asked in EPFO Assistant main exam 
• Prepare formal as well as informal letter and practice precis writing based on technology/recent happenings 
• Be ready for 5-6 questions based on Reading comprehension in the EPFO SSA Main exam

This was all regarding the important takeaways from the EPFO Assistant (ASO) main exam which are important for the EPFO SSA Main exam on 14th November. If you have any query/feedback feel free to ask us in the comment section. Your all the queries will be answered over there.