Complete Strategy of SSC CGL 2026 Booklist by Ashab Ahmad Ansari

Summary

Key Points

• —The speaker, now an Income Tax Office Superintendent, shares his detailed SSC CGL preparation strategy, emphasizing this as his definitive guide to avoid misleading aspirants. 0:01
• —For beginners, the core strategy involves studying each subject from a good teacher, solving previous year questions, giving mock tests, and consistently analyzing mistakes. 2:55
• —Choosing a teacher should be based on personal tuning and understanding, rather than popularity, by trying out multiple teachers for a single topic on YouTube. 4:02
• —English preparation for Hindi medium students involves using a comprehensive grammar book like Neetu Singh's "Plinth to Paramount," consistent vocabulary building with resources like Black Book, and daily editorial reading on apps like English Madhyam for comprehension. 11:43
• —For Mathematics, focus on topic-specific YouTube videos for difficult areas, solve previous year questions primarily through daily quizzes on platforms like Testbook, and keep a formula book handy. 12:15
• —Reasoning skills are best developed through consistent mock tests and daily quizzes, with YouTube videos used only for specific new or challenging topics. 13:47
• —General Knowledge requires studying from a reliable source like Parmar Sir's PYQ series, using a reference book (e.g., Lucent), and critically, solving daily quizzes on platforms like Testbook to familiarize oneself with recurring SSC question patterns. 17:41
• —Computer proficiency is now a critical component for Mains, requiring dedicated study beyond basic resources, as it can significantly impact selection. 20:38
• —Mock tests are paramount for success, with a recommendation of 100 full Prelims mocks and 70-80 full Mains mocks, along with rigorous analysis of mistakes by maintaining a dedicated notebook. 23:40
• —Success in the current competitive landscape, especially with sectional timing in Prelims, hinges on speed and implementation of knowledge, which can only be built through extensive practice and mock tests under varied conditions, rather than just consuming more study material. 27:03