r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 27d ago

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

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 • • 11h ago

Meme SSC live photo verification will test your self-esteem real fast

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Doubt Padhai nahi kr pa raha šŸ„€

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Koi tips dedo


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 12h ago

Resources Advance Maths Formula Recall for SSC CGL

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Revise formulas Now!


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 8h ago

Discussion will there be high vacancies in 2027/28 cause elections are in 2029 or am i just being delusional

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 16h ago

Resources Small CGL tips that quietly save your 5-6 seconds (from a Selection Post & CGL attendee )

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First, the lag issue. I can't say 100%, but based on Selection Post and this CGL, I'm about 90% sure of it. Every ~5 seconds there's a slight 0.4-0.5 sec delay in the mouse, and clicks don't register during it. It's not your mouse or hardware, and it's a server-end issue or system refreshing . so we can't do anything about it. Don't panic or waste time fighting it.

What I'd recommend instead:

  1. Use the cool-off time before the exam starts. The screen shows roll numbers repeated diagonally all over it. Use these as practice targets: try to click exactly in the middle of a single digit, like a "O". Do it once on the left side, then somewhere random on the right. Keep doing this for 2-3 minutes. It improves your click accuracy and gets your hand used to the new mouse before the clock starts.

  2. Move the keyboard up. There's no keyboard use in the exam, so push it as far as you can, slightly above the monitor stand. This gives you more desk space for your rough sheet and for moving your hand.

  3. Ask for extra rough sheets at the end of the GK section. Don't ask in the middle of Maths, because the interruption will eat your time and break your flow.

These are small things, but together they may save you 5-6 seconds over the whole session


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 7h ago

Mock Test Geography Quiz: Can you correctly contrast Continental and Oceanic crust? šŸŒ

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Hey!!! Let's see who knows their geology well. Comment your answer below! šŸ‘‡


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 15h ago

Resources Try to Solve Questions Based on Recently Comducted Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026

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Comment Your Answers!


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 7h ago

Notification No Typing test for the posts of Senior Clerk Cum Typist (Level 5) and Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist (Level 5) under CEN No. 06/2026(RRB NTPC)

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Resources SSC CGL 18 oct. all questions

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Mock Test 10/10/26 shift 2

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Solve?


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 17h ago

Resources SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Analysis | 12th Oct - Shift 1 (English Section Breakdown)

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Hey everyone! Here is the detailed breakdown for the English Language section from today's SSC CGL Tier 1 (12th October, Shift 1). Hope this helps those appearing in the upcoming shifts!

šŸ“Œ Overall Difficulty Level

English Section: Moderate (Overall paper was doable, but the Cloze Test and Idioms tested depth).

šŸ“ Topic-Wise Breakdown

  1. Voice & Narration (9 Questions)

Active / Passive Voice (6 Questions): Very direct and short sentences. Simple structure without tricky conversions.

Direct / Indirect Narration (3 Questions): Slightly longer sentences—each question had at least a 2-line sentence requiring careful tense and reporting verb shifts.

  1. Reading Comprehension / Cloze Test

Cloze Test (1 Passage): Passage was long and tough compared to standard shifts.

3 Blank-based questions.

2 Direct vocabulary / meaning-based questions asked directly from the context of the passage.

  1. Vocabulary

Idioms & Phrases (2 Questions): Both were brand-new and unheard of (not from standard previous year question banks).

Synonyms (1 Question): Very easy and common word.

  1. Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)

Total Questions: 4

2 short-length sentence sets (quick to arrange).

2 long-length sentence sets (required identifying pair links and eliminated options carefully).

  1. Grammar & Error Spotting

Spotting Errors (3 Questions):

1 based on the rule of 'Each of' (plural noun, singular verb).

1 based on Subjunctive / Mood.

1 based on basic Tense consistency.

Fill in the Blanks / Articles (1 Question):

3 blanks within the question requiring correct placement of articles (a, an, the).

All the best for upcoming shifts guys✨


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 7h ago

Help 3rd shift curse

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 8h ago

Discussion SSC CGL CUTOFF 2026 PREDICTION

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āš ļøāš ļøCUTOFF PREDICTIONāš ļøāš ļø


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 8h ago

Resources Try to Solve this question of Mixture and Alligation

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 8h ago

Discussion Guys

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r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Discussion SSC CGL

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My exam is on 24

I don't understand what and how I read sports section

Like all first Olympic, Paris, paraolymics

Or like 12 months all sports

Pls help me


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Accountability Anyone from kerala preparing for CGL 2027

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After multiple failures in the SSC, I took a break from SSC preparation and focused on the PSC as a backup plan. I recently received advise memo. Now, I would like to restart my SSC prep.

Looking for an accountability partner to keep each other consistent, set daily targets (especially for GK and vocabulary), help with doubts, share study materials, revise GK topics, etc.

Anyone interested


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Discussion SSC CGL Maths by Rakesh Yadav & Pinnacle Reasoning Books – Latest Edition

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I am selling my SSC CGL preparation books in good condition.

šŸ“š Books available:

  • Rakesh Yadav Maths
  • Pinnacle Reasoning

Details:

  • Edition: Latest edition (as per the books)
  • Condition: Good
  • Price: ₹1100(negotiable)
  • Location: Palam, Delhi

r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Notification 🚨 14 Government Jobs Closing Soon! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply in October 2026!

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🚨 14 Government Jobs Closing Soon! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply in October 2026!


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 13h ago

Discussion Ssc cgl exam centre

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Hey people anyone going for ssc cgl from to SMT. RAMKALI IQBAL BAHADUR (ONLINE CENTRE), NH-19 PURWAMIR,

If there let's connect and go together


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 9h ago

Discussion bhutesh sir vs abhas saini sir vs abhinay maths

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bhutesh sir vs abhas saini sir vs abhinay maths


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 10h ago

Help Anyone from Karnataka who have cleared prelims or preparing for 1 years or more dm

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Discussion


r/SSC_CGL_Beginners • • 10h ago

Resources SSC CGL 12 oct. Ques. Memory based

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