Preparation strategy · 2026
A factual SSC CGL preparation roadmap — official syllabus references, section-wise study order, mock practice rhythm and links to books and free mocks.
Official references
Section-wise plan
Start with Tier 1 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English. Use free CGL mocks to find weak sections, then drill topic-wise before repeating full tests.
Cover Lucent-style static GK for history, polity, geography and science. Pair with the daily current affairs feed for the last 6–12 months before the exam — do not rely on outdated CA PDFs alone.
Tier 2 adds descriptive papers and deeper quant/English. Once Tier 1 mocks score stabilises, shift to Tier 2 syllabus topics listed in the official notification. KarmSakha Tier 2 landing links playable mocks labelled honestly as practice-aligned.
Attempt one full mock per week in the last 8 weeks before the exam. Review every wrong answer same day. Use the PYQ hub for official paper references — practice sets are labelled separately from verified PYQ.
Month-wise template
Generic plan — adjust based on your exam notification date from the official portal.
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Month 1–2 | NCERT quant basics, English grammar (SP Bakshi), reasoning patterns, static GK first pass |
| Month 3–4 | Sectional drills, daily CA revision, first free CGL mocks with answer review |
| Month 5–6 | Full mock weekly, weak-topic revision, Tier 2 syllabus reading from official PDF |
| Last 4 weeks | Mock-heavy revision, formula sheets, exam-day timing practice — check live notices on KarmSakha job feed |
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Common questions
Start with NCERT maths basics and one standard book per section. Take a free CGL mock within the first month to identify weak areas, then follow a weekly mock rhythm in the final two months.
Coaching is optional. Self-paced prep with books, free mocks and structured notes works if you maintain consistency. KarmSakha offers digital prep — mocks, eBooks and notes — not live batches.
Check ssc.gov.in and the KarmSakha government jobs feed for live notifications. This guide does not publish cutoff marks — they change every cycle.