🕒 How to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier 1 in 60 Days,A Practical Study Plan - 2025
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Are you just 2 months away from the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam and feeling the pressure? Don’t worry-60 days are enough if you stay focused and follow a smart strategy. In this blog, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how to use your time effectively and increase your chances of clearing Tier 1 on your first attempt. Let’s break it down!
Understanding the Exam Pattern ( ssc cgl )
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First, Know the Exam Pattern
You will get 4 subjects in Tier 1:
Subject | Questions | Marks |
25 | 50 | |
25 | 50 | |
25 | 50 | |
25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
🟡Days 1–20: Build Basics
- Learn concepts of each subject.
- Focus more on weak areas.
- Practice simple questions daily.
🟡Days 21–45: Practice Daily
- Start giving mock tests.
- Practice previous year papers.
- Work on time management.
🟡 Days 46–60: Full Revision
- Take one mock test daily.
- Revise important topics and formulas.
- Don’t start new topics now.
📚 Subject-Wise Tips (Made Easy)
🧮 Maths (Quant)
- Focus on topics like: percentages, profit-loss, time-work, averages.
- Learn shortcuts and tricks.
- Practice 20–30 questions daily.
🧠 Reasoning
- Stay consistent every day.
- Avoid too many books or apps—stick to one source.
- Give mocks in real exam time.
- Don’t panic—stay positive and focused.
📖 English
- Learn grammar rules (tenses, articles, prepositions).
- Improve vocabulary (5 new words daily).
- Practice reading comprehension and error spotting.
🌍 General Awareness (GK)
- Focus on:
- History, Polity, Geography (static GK)
- Current affairs (last 6 months)
- Read GK capsules or watch short videos daily.
✅ Simple Daily Routine (Sample)
Time | Task |
7:00 AM | |
9:00 AM | Maths practice (1.5 hrs) |
11:00 AM | GK revision (30 mins) |
5:00 PM | Reasoning practice (1 hr) |
7:00 PM | Mock test or previous paper |
8:30 PM | Analyze mistakes |
Change the timing as per your schedule, but keep all subjects in your day.
📝 Useful Study Materials
- Quant: RS Aggarwal / Class notes
- Reasoning: Previous year questions
- English: SP Bakshi / Daily reading
- GK: Lucent GK + online current affairs
🔑 Final Tips
- Practice puzzles, number series, coding-decoding.
- Start with easy ones, then move to tough ones.
- Try to solve quickly and correctly.
🙌 Conclusion
You don’t need 6 months to clear SSC CGL Tier 1. Just 60 days of focused study can do wonders. Make a plan, follow it daily, and you’ll see results.