SSC CGL Study Plans

6-Month Comprehensive Study Plan

Phase 1: Foundation Building (Months 1-2)

Week 1-2: Assessment & Planning

• Identify weak and strong areas through mock tests
• Create a realistic daily study schedule (6-8 hours)
• Gather recommended books and study materials
• Set weekly and monthly targets

Week 3-4: Quantitative Aptitude Foundation

• Focus on: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
• Practice 50 questions daily
• Learn shortcuts and mental calculation techniques
• Revise formulas and create formula sheets

Week 5-6: Reasoning Basics

• Focus on: Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding
• Practice puzzles and logical reasoning problems
• Work on speed and accuracy
• Take sectional tests weekly

Week 7-8: English Language Foundation

• Focus on: Grammar rules, Vocabulary building
• Learn 20 new words daily with usage
• Practice reading comprehension passages
• Work on spotting errors and sentence correction

Phase 2: Concept Building (Months 3-4)

Month 3: Advanced Quantitative Aptitude

• Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Profit & Loss, Discount
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Mensuration and Geometry basics

Month 4: Advanced Topics

• Algebra, Trigonometry basics
• Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency
• Advanced reasoning: Blood relations, directions
• General Awareness focused preparation

Phase 3: Practice & Revision (Months 5-6)

Month 5: Intensive Practice

• Solve previous year papers (last 5 years)
• Take 3-4 mock tests weekly
• Identify and work on weak areas
• Improve time management skills

Month 6: Final Revision

• Revise all important formulas and concepts
• Take full-length mock tests under exam conditions
• Work on test-taking strategy
• Quick revision of current affairs

3-Month Crash Course Plan

Month 1: Core Topics

Week 1-2: Quantitative Aptitude (50% time)

• Focus on high-weightage topics: Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss
• Practice 100 questions daily

Week 3-4: Reasoning & English (25% each)

• Important reasoning topics and vocabulary
• Daily reading practice

Month 2: Practice & Enhancement

• Daily mock tests with analysis
• Focus on improving weak areas
• Current affairs revision

Month 3: Final Preparation

• Previous year papers
• Speed and accuracy improvement
• Mental conditioning for exam day

1-Month Emergency Plan

Week 1: Assessment & Core Topics

• Take 2 mock tests to identify current level
• Focus on most scoring topics
• Create daily study plan (10-12 hours)

Week 2: Intensive Practice

• Daily mock tests with detailed analysis
• Focus on time management
• Quick revision of formulas

Week 3: Previous Year Papers

• Solve last 3 years’ papers
• Identify question patterns
• Work on speed

Week 4: Final Revision

• Quick revision of all topics
• Mock tests in exam conditions
• Relaxation and confidence building

Daily Study Schedule (6-Month Plan)

Morning Session (3 hours):

• Quantitative Aptitude (1.5 hours)
• 30-minute break
• Reasoning (1.5 hours)

Afternoon Session (3 hours):

• English Language (1.5 hours)
• 30-minute break
• General Awareness (1.5 hours)

Evening Session (2 hours):

• Previous year questions practice
• Mock test analysis
• Weak area improvement

Weekly Milestones

Every Sunday:

• Take full-length mock test
• Analyze performance and identify gaps
• Plan next week’s focus areas
• Revise all topics covered during the week

Monthly Targets:

• Complete 4-5 major topics from each subject
• Solve at least 1000 practice questions
• Read 2-3 months of current affairs
• Take 8-10 mock tests

Important Tips for SSC CGL Preparation

Time Management

• Allocate specific time for each section
• Practice with timer regularly
• Skip difficult questions initially
• Come back to skipped questions later

Study Material Strategy

• Follow standard books for each subject
• Make concise notes for revision
• Use short tricks and formulas
• Practice from previous year papers

Mock Test Strategy

• Take at least 2-3 mock tests weekly
• Analyze each test thoroughly
• Work on improving weak areas
• Track progress over time

Health & Mindset

• Maintain regular sleep schedule
• Take regular breaks during study
• Stay positive and motivated
• Practice meditation or light exercise

Subject-Wise Weightage (Based on Previous Years)

Tier-I Pattern

• General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 marks
• General Awareness: 50 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude: 50 marks
• English Comprehension: 50 marks

Focus Areas by Subject

Quantitative Aptitude:

• Arithmetic (35-40 questions)
• Advanced Mathematics (10-15 questions)

Reasoning:

• Verbal Reasoning (30-35 questions)
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (15-20 questions)

English:

• Vocabulary (20-25 questions)
• Grammar (20-25 questions)
• Comprehension (5-10 questions)

General Awareness:

• Static GK (25-30 questions)
• Current Affairs (15-20 questions)