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Preparing for SSC CGL 2025? Here are the top 10 tried-and-tested books that cover Quant, English, Reasoning, and General Awareness, plus previous-year papers to boost accuracy and speed. Includes a smart 3-month study plan and daily routine at the end.
How to Use This List
- Start with fundamentals, then switch to topic-wise practice, and finally PYQs + full mocks.
- Target 90–120 minutes per section daily; revise notes weekly.
Top 10 SSC CGL 2025 Books (Section-wise)
SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Books
- “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” — R.S. Aggarwal
Great for basics & variety of problems; build speed on arithmetic. - “SSC Mathematics (Advance + Arithmetic) — Kiran / Rakesh Yadav (topic-wise)”
SSC-centric questions; covers exam patterns and shortcuts.
SSC CGL English Language Books
3. “Objective General English” — S.P. Bakshi
Grammar, spot-the-error, vocabulary, practice sets.
4. “Word Power Made Easy” — Norman Lewis
Vocabulary builder; 15–20 minutes daily yields strong gains.
5. “A Mirror of Common Errors” — A.K. Singh
Focused on error detection and rules commonly tested in SSC.
Books for SSC CGL Reasoning Ability
6. “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” — R.S. Aggarwal
Clear explanations; ideal for foundation + practice.
7. “SSC Reasoning (Chapterwise)” — Kiran Publication
Topic-wise SSC PYQs; excellent for pattern recognition.
SSC CGL Books for General Awareness
8. “Lucent’s General Knowledge”
Static GK one-stop; revise multiple times.
9. Monthly Current Affairs Compilations (any reputed source)
Cover Economy, Polity, Schemes, Science & Tech, Sports; revise last 6–8 months.
SSC CGL Previous Year Papers
10. “SSC CGL Previous Years’ Solved Papers (Chapter-wise/Year-wise) — Kiran/arihant”
Best for trend analysis, time management, and realistic practice.
Tip: For Quant & English, maintain an error log. Revisit mistakes every Sunday.
SSC CGL 3-Month Study Plan
Month 1: Fundamentals (QA: number system, percentages, ratio, SI/CI; English: grammar rules; Reasoning: series, analogy; GA: Polity/History basics).
Month 2: Topic-wise practice + speed-building; start PYQs.
Month 3: Mock tests (3–4/week), full-length revisions, weak-area drills, formula sheets, vocabulary review.
Daily Routine (Sample)
- QA 60 min: 2 topics + 20 mixed questions
- English 45 min: rules + vocab + 1 RC
- Reasoning 45 min: 30–40 questions (timed)
- GA 30 min: current affairs + 1 static chapter
- Mock/PYQ 60–90 min (alt days) and error log 15 min
People Also Ask (FAQs)
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Which is the best book for SSC CGL Quant?
R.S. Aggarwal for basics; SSC-specific practice from Rakesh Yadav/Kiran.
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Is Lucent GK enough for SSC CGL?
Good for static GK; pair with monthly current affairs for full coverage.
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How many PYQs should I solve?
Aim for 8–10 full papers and topic-wise PYQs for weak areas.
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Can I clear SSC CGL without coaching?
Yes—follow a structured plan, attempt regular mocks, and maintain an error log.
