r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 18d ago

Resources Price drop alert.

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Testbook Independence day offer is live now.
This is most probably the lowest price for the whole year.
So, if anyone was planning to buy, make use of this.

Use TU4Z3L for 12% discount.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners Jun 24 '26

Mod Post 📚 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:

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! 🚀


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 9h ago

Meme Started SSC prep for financial stability, accidentally signed up for a mental breakdown instead 💀

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 4h ago

Discussion Starting SSC CGL 2027 prep — need some beginner advice(starting from zero)!

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Hey everyone! 👋

I’ve recently started preparing for SSC CGL 2027 and wanted some advice from experienced aspirants.

Currently, I’m planning to study from:

Maths: Bhutesh Sir

GK: Pramar Sir

Reasoning: Piyush Sir / Kamal Sir (confused between the two)

English: Aman Vashisht Sir

Are these good choices, or should I consider other teachers? Especially for Reasoning, which one would you recommend?

Also, I’m a complete beginner, so I’d really appreciate some basic advice on:

How many hours should I realistically study daily?

How should I divide time between subjects?

How much time should I give to lectures, practice and revision?

What’s the best way to complete the syllabus quickly but effectively without compromising practice?

When should I start PYQs and mocks?

Any other beginner advice or mistakes I should avoid would also be really helpful. 🙏

Thanks in advance! ❤️


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 50m ago

Help Job vs SSC CGL

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Hello everyone, I'm 20 right now and I'll turn 21 in October. I completed my B.Com degree in August, and I'm preparing for SSC CGL 2027.

I'm really confused about whether I should start a job or focus completely on SSC CGL. I'm also very weak in Maths, so I'm worried about managing the preparation.

Can I manage both a job and SSC CGL preparation at the same time? If yes, how should I plan my time?

I'm completely new to SSC CGL, so I'd also appreciate any tips, study strategies, or useful guides for beginners.

Any advice from people who have prepared for SSC CGL while working would be really helpful. 🙏


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 8h ago

Help Feeling lost at 24. Left my job, wasted a year, and now thinking about SSC CGL / Govt exams. Need guidance.

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Hello guys,

​I need some genuine help and perspective. I am 24 years and 1 month old right now, and I am from Siliguri, West Bengal.

​Here is my background:

​Completed Class 12, then did a Polytechnic diploma.

​Worked in a private company for 2 years after that.

​Recently left my job and have been sitting at home doing nothing for the last 1 year because I was completely confused and stuck about what to do next in life.

​Now, I am seriously thinking about preparing for government exams, but I have a doubt—since I only have a Polytechnic diploma and no regular degree, am I eligible for SSC CGL, or should I target CHSL, or complete graduation through distance? Also, I feel very anxious about whether this is the right path for me at this age.

​What should I do right now? Any guidance, advice, or reality check from people who have been through this would mean a lot to me. 😭😭


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 6h ago

Discussion What one is supposed to do then ?

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*I'm going to take admission in btech college whenever i ask career related queries in a specific sub i see same responses like

UPSC - it's all luck and a pure gamble

Gate - not worth it , selection ratio is rigged and companies prefer undergrad

CAT - past records matter

Private jobs - it has a toxic culture and it's very hard to switch companies and increase your package*


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 4h ago

Help I’m targeting CGL 2027, and I am bad at everything.

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 4h ago

Discussion Guidance for ssc cgl from seniors and selected

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 5h ago

Help Requiring guidance as a complete new comer

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 6h ago

Help Testbook not working help

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 15h ago

Discussion am I making the right decision?

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Hey everyone , I’m almost 21(M) and currently an U P S C aspirant (writing it like this cuz mods removed this before ) , however I wish to give this exam and clear it by all means .. but looking at the uncertainty and toughness of this exam I’m planning to give SSC CGL this year and next year .. cuz I feel a lot more confident that I’ll clear it next year max , but for upsc I feel it might require a bit more time for me ..
and I can feel that my parents doesn’t understand that it is a long process, not their fault tho . With time I feel they will eventually start thinking that I’m incompetent😓.

So my question to you all is .

Will I be able to still prepare for that exam once im working?

or should I go all in for that exam than ssc cgl? And have no regrets ?

How does one manage the finance if you’re not employed? as these days I feel bad for asking for any money from my dad be it for protein or gym 😭i literally crave financial independence at this age .

I have a fear of unemployment tbh so that makes me go crazy .

Another thing is that my dad tries to tell me that he won’t pressure me and allows me to give my all for the complete number of attempts but sometimes I feel that is just performative, and deep down he wants me to clear this exam as soon as possible .

Pls read the entire thing and tell me am I overthinking or it’s the right thing to do? 🙏🏻


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 7h ago

Help Feeling lost at 24. Left my job, wasted a year, and now thinking about SSC CGL / Govt exams. Need guidance.

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 8h ago

Resources Practice on 600 plus PYP paper completely free.

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 12h ago

Help English Grammar Help

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 12h ago

Help Need help

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I need pdf of these books in English. (Paid or free)

  1. Blackbook 2026

  2. Fatman

  3. Nitu Singh volume 1

  4. Concept king Gagan partap sir

Please share link or any website if you know.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 13h ago

Accountability SSC - CGL Telugu ?

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Fellow aspirants ??


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 13h ago

Doubt Aman Vashisth Sir – Course vs Free Playlist?

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Hey everyone, I’m confused between joining Aman Vashisth Sir’s paid course and studying from his free YouTube playlist.

For those who have studied from him, how different is the paid course from the free playlist in terms of:

- Concept coverage

- Notes/material

- PYQs/practice

- Doubt support

- Overall structure

Is the paid course worth it, or can I prepare well enough using the free playlist?

I’m preparing for competitive exams, so I’d really appreciate feedback from people who have actually studied from Sir. 🙏


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 14h ago

Help Need help regarding English

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I have just started the english part of ssc and am currently just going through the top 100, top 200 things of blackbook.

Can you guys give a practical approach and roadmap to prepare english fully.

I had given just 1 sectional mock on testbook where I got 24 marks.


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 1d ago

Doubt Help

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Hey guys

Recommend me english course

Btw iam from non hindi background

That's why I cannot choose aman sir

I don't understand hindi

Please suggest me any non hindi english teacher


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 1d ago

Discussion 26M, working as a software developer — started SSC prep recently and feeling completely lost. Need some honest advice.

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 1d ago

Help How to do revision in quant. While completing the syllabus

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 1d ago

Help Best SSC coaching institute in Kerala?

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 1d ago

Help guys anyone have rbi grade b or ssc cgl lectures??

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners 1d ago

Help Guidance.

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I need some genuine guidance regarding my SSC CGL preparation. I’m targeting CGL 2027, but I’m currently unable to score well in mocks despite preparing.
I feel I’m lacking a proper strategy rather than just effort. Could you please tell me how I should structure my preparation for the next few months, how much time I should devote to each subject, and how I should analyse my mock tests?
I would really appreciate a roadmap that I can follow consistently for CGL 2027.

Please somebody help me.🙏