SSC GD 2025 Preparation Guide

SSC GD is a 10th-level exam — the questions are not difficult, but the competition is extreme (1 crore+ applicants for ~40,000 posts). Speed and accuracy are the key.

45-Day Preparation Plan

DaysFocus
Day 1-10Math — Number system, Percentage, Average, Ratio. 50 questions daily.
Day 11-20Reasoning — Analogy, Series, Coding. 40 questions daily.
Day 21-30GK — History, Geography, Polity + Current Affairs compilation.
Day 31-35English/Hindi — Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary.
Day 36-45Daily full mock tests (timed 60 min) + analysis + revision.

Best Free Resources

  • YouTube: Rakesh Yadav (Math), Abhinav Sir (Reasoning), Study IQ (GK)
  • App: Testbook, Adda247, Gradeup — free daily quizzes
  • Books: Lucent GK, RS Aggarwal Reasoning, Kiran SSC Math

Physical Test Preparation (PET/PST)

TestMaleFemale
Running5 km in 24 minutes1.6 km in 8.5 minutes

Tip: Start running practice from Day 1 — don't wait until after the CBT. Many candidates clear CBT but fail in PET.