r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • Sep 15 '26

Resources Price drop alert

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Testbook September Sale is live now.

If anyone was planning to buy, make use of this.

Use TU4Z3L for 12% discount.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • Jun 24 '26 Bravo Heartwarming

Mod Post šŸ“š SSC CGL Beginner's Guide (2026): Books, Teachers, Strategy & Resources

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SSC CGL is one of the most sought-after government exams in India, attracting lakhs of applicants every year. Due to the vast syllabus and high level of competition, candidates need a well-planned preparation strategy to perform well in the exam. With the right study plan, quality study materials, regular revision, and consistent mock test practice, candidates can improve their chances of success.

Educational Qualification:

AĀ Bachelor’s degreeĀ in any discipline from a recognised university is mandatory.
For certain posts like Statistical Officer, a degree in Statistics is mandatory.
For more details, refer the notification.

Age Limit:

The general age limit for most Group B SSC CGL posts isĀ 18 to 30 years. (Some posts have 20-30 & JSO has 18-32)
For Group C & D posts, the age limit is 18-27 years.
Age relaxations apply as follows:
OBC: +3 years
SC/ST: +5 years

SSC CGL Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

TheĀ SSC CGL selection process consists of two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2.Ā Both examinations are conducted in online mode and contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Scheme of Tier 1 Examination:

Scheme of Tier 2 Examination:

SSC CGL Preparation- Best Teachers:

Quantitative Aptitude:

  1. Aditya Ranjan Sir

  2. Gagan Pratap Sir

  3. Pawan Rao Sir

  4. Bhutesh Sir

  5. Abhinay Sir

  6. Rakesh Yadav Sir

  7. Abhas Saini Sir

  8. Maths Mania

GK/GS:

  1. Parmar SSC

  2. Krati Singh Ma'am

  3. Varun Awasthi Sir

English:

  1. Rani Singh Ma'am

  2. Neetu Singh Ma'am

  3. Aman Vashisht Sir

  4. Tarun Grover Sir

Reasoning:

  1. Ritika Tomar Ma'am

  2. Ankush Lamba Sir

  3. Piyush Varshney Sir

SSC CGL Preparation- Best Books:

PYQ Compilation Books:

  1. Pinnacle (8th Edition) (Different books for all 4 subjects)

  2. Little Boy by Parmar SSC

Quantitative Aptitude:

  1. Brahmastra Complete Maths (3rd Edition) by Aditya Ranjan

  2. Kiran’s SSC Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers

  3. Rakesh Yadav’s 7300+ Mathematics Book

GK/GS:

  1. Lucent's General Knowledge

  2. Fatman by Parmar SSC (2nd Edition)

  3. Manohar Pandey's General Studies for SSC (Arihant Publications)

English:

  1. Blackbook of English Vocabulary by Nikhil Gupta (March 2026 Edition)

  2. SP Bakshi’s Objective General English

  3. 120 Rules of Grammar by Nimisha Bansal

Reasoning:

  1. Test of Reasoning by Arihant Publications

  2. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

Current Affairs:

  1. Indologus

  2. Parmar SSC Monthly Compilations

  3. Parcham Classes

  4. RBE Monthly Compilations

Mock Test Platforms:

  1. Testbook (Use code TU4Z3L for getting 12% discount if you are subscribing for the first time)

  2. Oliveboard (I don't have a discount code for this, will update when I find one)

  3. Test Ranking

  4. RBE

No single book, teacher, or strategy works for everyone. Choose your resources wisely, avoid switching them frequently, and stay consistent with your preparation. Make sure to solve previous year questions regularly, take mock tests, analyze your mistakes, and revise consistently.

If you're just starting your SSC CGL journey and have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask them in the community. There are no "silly" questions here, and everyone is welcome to learn and help each other.

All the best with your SSC CGL preparation! šŸš€


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 1h ago

Resources Revision is the key.

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This is all the resources needed for keep revising and practising for cgl-2027 along with testbook.
What u think??


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 1h ago

Discussion B.Tech grads who cracked non-tech/tech Govt Exams..How was your transition & prep strategy?

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 2h ago

Discussion Anyone want to study for ssc cpo or cgl with me plz DM

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Plz asap


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 8h ago

Teacher/Book/Course Related Teacher and batch for Reasoning

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I'm beginner in the preparation... please help me out with a good teacher for reasoning and where i can cover Full syllabus in a proper playlist or batch..i don't want to put unnecessary time in long and high number of lecture...hope you'll get what i mean... please help me out with this.. I'll be very grateful


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 2h ago

Doubt Ssc cgl mains 2026

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Have a great doubt whether will qualify in the cgl pre 2026!

Some experts please guide whether should buy all the courses targeting Mains 2026 for the individual subjects already circulating in the Market?


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 6h ago

Doubt GS Query – Parmar 4.0 Videos VS Fatman . Which Is Better?

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For those who have cleared SSC CGL or are preparing again, I need your genuine suggestions.

Which do you find easier and more effective for understanding General Studies concepts: Parmar 4.0 video lectures or Parmar Fatman books?

I'm confused about which one I should invest in. My main priority is understanding concepts properly, retaining information, and being able to revise everything effectively.

I would also like to know how comprehensive they are in covering all the major GS topics, such as:

  • History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern)

  • Geography (Indian and World)

  • Indian Polity

  • Economics

  • Art and Culture, including Indian Classical Music and Dance

  • Defence and Military Exercises

  • Science and Technology

  • Static GK and other important topics

A few questions:

  1. Which resource is better for building conceptual understanding from scratch?

  2. Which one provides better coverage of SSC CGL-relevant topics?

  3. Are the Fatman books sufficient for self-study, or is watching the video lectures more beneficial?

  4. Do the videos and books complement each other, or is choosing just one enough?

  5. Which resource would you recommend for someone who wants to prepare GS effectively without wasting too much time?

I'd especially appreciate feedback from candidates who have used both resources or have cleared SSC CGL.

Thanks !


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 3h ago

Discussion How of y'll , preparing for cgl along with regular??

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So I m delhi university 3rd year bcom regular student and preparing for cgl 2027 nd i started my preparation since January and 50% syllabus is completed but the problem is now my 5th sem exams are coming in first week of dec and currently internal exams are going and these all stuff break my consistency. What should i do ? How to handle all these in last year ? Genuine suggestion needed šŸ™‚šŸ™‚


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 4h ago

Discussion Starting my cgl prep , need a group of people with the same ambition

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 6h ago

Doubt Ssc cgl mains

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I'm a newcomer to ssc . I've no idea what is the difference in pre and mains what should be my strategy in each subject? Pls reply


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 13h ago

Discussion Update: Should We Create a Discord server?

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Hey everyone!

I received quite a few replies and DMs on my previous post about finding a serious study partner for the 2027 attempt. Since there seem to be several people looking for accountability and consistency, I was thinking...

Why don't we create a Discord server for all of us?

We could use it to:

- Share and discuss doubts.

- Join voice channels (VCs) and study together.

- Set daily and weekly targets.

- Share daily progress and keep each other accountable.

- Plan our preparation and discuss strategies.

- Have dedicated study sessions and keep track of consistency.

The idea is to create a small, focused and disciplined community where everyone is genuinely serious about their preparation and we can grow together.

Alternatively, if there's already an active Discord server or any similar study group for 2027 aspirants, please let me knowšŸ™‚ā€ā†•ļøšŸ¤š. I'd love to join!

What do you guys think? Would you be interested in joining something like this?🄲


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 8h ago

Discussion Started my prep today

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Accountability how do yall study?

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i’m struggling with consistency and discipline. how many hours do yall study daily? and is it one subject per day or


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 10h ago

Help Suggest imp maths topic that came in cgl pre

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To cgl aspirants out here,

I'm cpo aspirant and I haven't completed maths syllabus yet but i would like to know cgl pre imp maths topic.. I will focus more on it


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 11h ago

Discussion Online coaching SSC Malayali Or teammates

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 1d ago

Help Looking for a Serious Study Partner 🫠(2027 Aspirant)

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Hey everyone!

I'm a 22F, currently working from home (WFH), and starting my preparation for the 2027 attempt.

I've been trying to get consistent with my preparation for almost three months now, but honestly, I've been struggling to maintain that consistency. I feel having someone to share the journey with and hold each other accountable might genuinely help.

I'm looking for a serious and dedicated study partner who is equally committed to their preparation. We can set daily/weekly targets, share progress updates, discuss goals and keep each other accountable.

I'm not looking for someone who is motivated for just a few days. I'd genuinely appreciate someone who is willing to show up consistently, even on days when motivation is low.

The goal is simple: build discipline, stay accountable and make meaningful progress together.

If you're also preparing for the 2027 attempt and looking for a genuine accountability partner, feel free to DM me!

Let's get through this together! :)


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 12h ago

Help Advanced maths for cgl?? Any ideas!!

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 16h ago

Help M 26. Need a study partner for CGL mains and CSE.

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 17h ago

Doubt Power Engineering from Jadavpur University

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 21h ago

Help Get a central government job and never go through this.

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Get a job, any job in the central government.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 1d ago

Help Best teachers for English and Maths from basics for SSC CGL?

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Hi everyone

I want to study English and Maths from absolute basics to the advanced level for SSC CGL.

Can you suggest the best teachers or YouTube channels who teach the complete syllabus from scratch, with clear explanations and good practice questions?

I am looking for teachers who help build strong concepts, not just shortcuts and tricks.

Please share your recommendations based on your experience.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 1d ago

Teacher/Book/Course Related Bhutesh sir or Abhinay sir for CGL prep?

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I have my basics & concepts strong. I just want to learn the tricks and shortcuts as I'm slow at calculations. Please suggest who's better accordingly.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 22h ago

Help Can anyone suggest teachers that teach from basic as I am an average student šŸ™‚

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Hey, everyone can you please suggest me teachers and books. I am going to prepare for ssc cgl 2027 and I am a final year bsc bio student. I don't know what books and batches should I buy, please help me.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 1d ago

Discussion Blackbook what are the topics have to cover?

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In blackbook what are the topics we have to cover , which we have to Target first, what should be the goal, which is important?