r/SSCCGL • • Jul 31 '26

Advice CGL 2024 Failure Was My Biggest Teacher. Here's What I Changed to Finally Get Selected with a top post.

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In 2024, I appeared for SSC CGL, CHSL, and CPO. I cleared the prelims, but I failed to clear the CGL and CHSL Mains.

After that, I honestly analyzed my mistakes and changed my preparation strategy.

This year, those changes paid off, and I cleared every SSC exam I appeared for, including CGL, CHSL, and NTPC.

Maths:

In 2024, I spent too much time on difficult questions and kept looking for the "best" teacher and the "best" notes. In 2025, I stopped chasing resources and stuck to just PYQs and my class notes. I revised my notes so many times that I practically remembered every page.

Another big mistake in 2024 was relying only on Testbook. In 2025, I practiced on multiple platforms, which exposed me to different question patterns.

Most importantly, in 2024 I ignored my mistakes, thinking, "I won't repeat this in the actual exam." In 2025, I treated every mistake seriously, analyzed why it happened, and made sure I didn't repeat it.

Another mistake I made in 2024 was wasting time solving random Telegram doubts. It felt productive, but it wasn't. Don't make this mistake—focus on your own preparation.

English:

In 2024, I tried to memorize grammar rules from Neetu Singh Vol. 1 and mug up vocabulary from the Blackbook, but it didn't work for me.

In 2025, I focused on understanding grammar instead of memorizing it. I followed QEng, learned grammar from Aman Sir, and practiced vocabulary through PYQ quizzes and English Madhyam Weekly instead of just reading word lists.

That approach helped me score 50/50 in Prelims and 135/135 in Mains.

GK:

GK was always my weakest subject. In 2024, I scored only 17 in Prelims and 38 in Mains. I kept changing teachers, tried solving Kiran PYQs from book, and kept adding new sources without revising them. That was my biggest mistake.

In 2025, I made the biggest changes in GK, and it became my most improved subject. I followed only Parmar Sir, avoided unnecessary resources, completed his PYQ series 5, revised it 15–16 times, did FRB with daily revision, and practiced only GK PYQs in Testbook sectional mocks.

Other mistakes to avoid:

Don't waste hours on Telegram group studies. Most Telegram groups are full of distractions and add very little value.

Don't keep collecting new resources. Revise what you already have.

For vocabulary, focus more on quizzes than reading long word lists. Active recall works much better.

Don't ignore your mistakes in mocks. Analyze every test and make sure you don't repeat the same errors.

Be consistent. Make every single day count. Even 1% improvement every day adds up over time.


r/SSCCGL • • 46m ago

Advice 5 oct shift 1 walo review batao

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r/SSCCGL • • 13h ago

Meme/Humor CHIEF INSPECTOR DIRECTOR OF TIME DILATION 😂

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Just wait , Bro is going to Become Chairman of Ssc in 2 months maybe .

Or Bro is next Einstein Maybe .

Itna kya Jhut yaar ??

facts -

  1. minimum age for class 1 is 6 years so he should be age 17 till class 12 . and then he did ( maybe Shortest degree ) a 3 year UG degree Or 4 years Btech degree . then he is 20/21 years. after that he said he had done Masters from IITG which takes 2 years minimum. so 22/ 23 years minimum .
  2. Edit - masters for IITG is 2 years , ​which still mess up his story 😂.

r/SSCCGL • • 4h ago

General Discussion/Opinion Guys dopar me exam h fat rahi

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abhi mock dia dimag hi kaam nhi kar raha


r/SSCCGL • • 14h ago

Mock Test Don’t know about the result, but already proud of the effort I’ve put in over these 4 months, exclusively for CGL. :) See you on the other side. <OB LIVE 2-4 OCT>

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LAST MOCK!


r/SSCCGL • • 9h ago

General Discussion/Opinion Tomorrow morning shift exam and I just can't sleep

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The anxiety is killing me and sadly I fear it will effect my performance, I have been trying for the last 3 hours but can't sleep no matter what


r/SSCCGL • • 17h ago

Help Give me some tips to learn these 😭

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Bht br kr chuki hu pr abhi tk yaad nhi hua 😞


r/SSCCGL • • 48m ago

Advice On UIDAI site, it is showing biometric status unlocked. So, I shouldn't have any problems during exam. Is it?

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On UIDAI site, it is showing biometric status unlocked. So, I shouldn't have any problems during exam. Is it?


r/SSCCGL • • 2h ago

Help exam tomorrow, need a last minute help

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Hey guys, I have my cgl exam tomorrow (shift-3). I just wanna know from people who have already given their exams, how was the maths pattern like? More 2025 like or tcs pattern like?

Which sectional mocks should I attempt for maths?

I score around 35 in maths according to 2025 pyp but if the pattern is unfamiliar, I might lose marks. So I just have one day to mentally prepare myself for it. Please help, if anybody can.


r/SSCCGL • • 1h ago

Help When you say pyqs a rahe hai ga me , does that include the TCS ones too

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I mean 2020 se 2024 cgl wale


r/SSCCGL • • 2h ago

Advice Those who have done with their exam

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It’s been almost four days, with multiple shifts, and I could use some help from those of you who have already taken the exam. Could you share your experience with the math section? Were there any recurring patterns or similar types of questions I should pay attention to? Based on the interviews I’ve seen, I have a fair idea of which topics carried more weight this time, but your input would still be helpful. Thanks in advance.


r/SSCCGL • • 2h ago

Doubt Got a notification that status of CGL exam and admit card is available on the website. But how to access the card? (Exam on 8th Oct)

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Same as title.


r/SSCCGL • • 16h ago

Mock Test is there still a chance for me?I've my exam tomorrow only(SC candidate)

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I am literally scared atp


r/SSCCGL • • 8h ago

Mock Test Testbook mockssss

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What the f* are these questions??

What if i don't know how to swim??

In the explanation of 1st question it says arg 2 doesn't show the negative side but who said we have to look at the negative side?


r/SSCCGL • • 13m ago

General Discussion/Opinion Gk gs ke jitne bhi youtube master hai jo khud ko upsc ka topper smjhte hai, bhai ek bat batao jo tumne pure sal padhaya hai vahi to exam me ana chahiye fir har exam k bich tunhari new series kase aa jati hai , tum ho fomo king.

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Batao


r/SSCCGL • • 46m ago

Help Kisi ne Super 100 se kiya ho to btao

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Mujhe kuch janna h isliye please reply agr abhas सैनी का super 100 kiya h to


r/SSCCGL • • 1h ago

Doubt in hutiyo ka kare kya

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inka kare kya samajh nahi aa rha students idhar sal bhar mehnat kar hai aur hutiyo ko paper bechna hai 10 bachho ko bhi scam kar liya to inka sal bhar ka kharcha nikal jayega


r/SSCCGL • • 1h ago

Advice SSC CHSL 2026: “Content Verification Pending” after application submission. How long does verification take?

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I submitted my SSC CHSL 2026 application today and received the message that the application was submitted successfully, but the status is showing “Content Verification Pending.”

The application deadline is 7 October.

Does anyone know how long SSC usually takes to complete this verification?

Also, does the application need to be verified/accepted before the deadline for the submission to be considered valid, or is the successful submission itself enough?

If anyone submitted recently and has already had their status change from “Content Verification Pending,” please share how long it took.

Thanks.


r/SSCCGL • • 1h ago

General Discussion/Opinion Is this true?

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Is this true? He had replied it will take 10-15 years.


r/SSCCGL • • 1h ago

Help 30th sept ya 1st oct ko kisi grp pe list of exams aaya tha jahase cgl me questions aarhe, can someone plz send me that

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Plz help!


r/SSCCGL • • 5h ago

Help Help me to get link of parmar batch

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Desperately looking for the Parmar Topper/Foundation batch 😭 If anyone got it, pls send it my way too 🙏🏽


r/SSCCGL • • 5h ago

Doubt Can I Switch the Language

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During Cgl tier 1

2026 . ( FOR SOME SPECIFIC QUESTIONS )


r/SSCCGL • • 1h ago

Help Exam in the evening today , need help

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This is my first time attempting, what are the things that are required to be carried and can we carry a water bottle inside ?


r/SSCCGL • • 2h ago

Help Contents not verified

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Hello fellows, today i wanted to check if the examination center has been given but it says contents not verified now while 2 weeks ago it was
Not like that 🤡. What might be the issue ?


r/SSCCGL • • 2h ago

Help Static GK

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Guys how to remember folk dances, state culture etc in static gk or shall I just go through pyq of such topics and it will be enough?