Quick facts (what to memorize now)
Most recent DSSSB TGT written exam: 200 objective questions, 200 marks, 2 hours, negative marking 0.25 for each wrong answer. (So accuracy > speed).
Official subject-wise TGT Computer Science syllabus is published by DSSSB — use it as the syllabus master document.
Practice previous official papers (DSSSB TGT CS papers from 2023/2024 are available and very useful for pattern and difficulty).
What the paper typically contains (high level)
Part A (General): General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English & Hindi comprehension — common to many TGT papers.
Part B (Subject): Computer Science — objective MCQs across programming, data structures & algorithms, DBMS, OS, networks, digital electronics, computer architecture, software engineering, web tech, etc. (Use official PDF to map exact subtopics).
High-priority Computer Science topics (start here first)
(These come straight from the DSSSB TGT CS syllabus — focus on the bold items first)
1. Data Structures & Algorithms — arrays, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, sorting/searching, complexity (Big-O).
2. DBMS — ER model, normalization, SQL queries, transactions, indexing.
3. Operating Systems — processes/threads, CPU scheduling, memory management, virtual memory, file systems.
4. Computer Networks — OSI/TCP-IP, routing, switching, protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP), basic network devices.
5. Programming — basics of C/C++/Java/Python (depending on syllabus), program tracing, output prediction, small code snippets.
6. Digital Electronics & Computer Architecture — logic gates, flip-flops, ALU, memory hierarchy, instruction set basics.
7. Software Engineering & Web Technologies — SDLC, testing basics, HTML, CSS, basics of client/server.
Top resources to use (what to read & where to practice)
Official DSSSB syllabus PDF — primary reference for exact topics and weightage.
Previous year papers & solved papers — download and solve under timed conditions (Testbook/Adda/official PDFs).
Good topic books (use for concept clarity): any standard DS/Algo book, Korth for DBMS, Silberschatz for OS (or concise class notes). (Pick one concise book per subject).
Mocks & online test series — take full-length mocks weekly, then increase frequency close to the exam. (Sites: Testbook, Adda, CareerPower provide TGT mocks).
Exam & attempt strategy (on the day)
Solve easy general questions first to secure marks.
Subject MCQs: if you can eliminate 1–2 options confidently — attempt. If completely unsure, skip (negative marking).
Time split suggestion for 200 Qs / 120 minutes: aim first 45–50 mins for General section (quick wins), next 60–65 mins for CS subject questions, reserve last 5–10 mins to review marked questions. Adjust after mocks.
Accuracy target: aim for ≥80% accuracy in attempted questions. Don’t attempt wild guesses.
How to practice (weekly habits)
Daily: 1 hour revision of CS theory + 1 hour solving 20–30 MCQs (mixed general + CS).
Alternate days: coding/trace practice (small programs) or database queries.
Weekly: 1 full-length timed mock (strict 2 hours) → analyze mistakes, maintain an error log. Use previous year papers at least twice.
8-week focused study plan (start today)
Week 1–2: Fundamentals & General section
Day: Data Structures (arrays, lists), DBMS basics (ER, SQL basics).
Evening: 30–45 min GK/Reasoning practice + 20 MCQs.
Week 3–4: Core subjects
OS scheduling, memory; Networks (layers + protocols); Programming tracing problems.
Weekly mock at end of Week 4.
Week 5–6: Advanced + revision cycles
Digital electronics, architecture, software engineering, web tech.
Solve 2 previous year papers + 2 mocks this period.
Week 7: Full revision + weak topics
Run through error log, rework low-score topics, 3 full mocks (every other day).
Week 8: Final polishing
Light revision, formula crib sheet, 2 full mocks, exam strategy rehearsal.
(Adjust speed depending on remaining time before exam date; if you have less time, compress topics into daily 3–4 hour cycles.)
Interview / document stage (after written)
Keep original documents, category certificates, DOB, education certificates ready and attested as per advertisement instructions (official advt PDF has the checklist).
Quick checklist to start today
Download DSSSB TGT CS official syllabus PDF and the latest advertisement.
Download 3–5 previous year TGT CS papers and solve 1 under exam conditions this week.
Make an error notebook (one line per wrong Q: topic, mistake, correct concept).
Schedule 1 full mock every Sunday.
Want this as a personalized 8-week calendar?
If you want, I can generate a day-by-day schedule (hours per day) tailored to how many hours you can study daily and which topics you already know well — tell me how many hours/day you can study and I’ll produce the calendar now (no wait).
Good luck — start with the official syllabus and one previous paper this evening; message me the topics you struggle with and I’ll give micro-lessons and practice MCQs.
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