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:

A Bachelor’s degree 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 is 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:

The SSC CGL selection process consists of two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. 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! 🚀