SSC CGL study plan: a daily routine you can actually follow
A big syllabus and not many days. Four subjects — Quant, Reasoning, English and General Awareness — fit into one routine with revision built in, so nothing gets left for the last week.
Study guidance, not a guaranteed result. Adjust it to your official syllabus.
A sample day (3 hours)
| What to study | Time |
|---|---|
| Quantitative AptitudeConcept 20m · Practice 25m | 45m |
| EnglishConcept 20m · Practice 20m | 40m |
| ReasoningConcept 10m · Practice 15m | 25m |
| General Awareness (static)Concept 5m · Practice 10m | 15m |
| Mixed: Current Affairs + Computer KnowledgeConcept 10m · Practice 10m | 20m |
| Revision: today and yesterday | 35m |
Tier-I has four sections — Reasoning, General Awareness, Quant and English — of 25 questions each: 200 marks in 60 minutes, 15 minutes per section, with 0.50 marks cut for a wrong answer. Final merit is decided by Tier-II.
Pattern facts on this page are taken from the official SSC notification (notice F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1, 21.05.2026). Always check the latest notice.
How Aspirant Pro helps you stick to it
AI mock from your notes
Photograph a chapter, get a timed exam-style paper with negative marking and a chapter-wise score. (Pro)
Daily planner + countdown
Put today's blocks in the planner and see exactly how many days are left. Free.
Focus timer + streaks
Lock in for each block and keep the streak going. Free.
SSC CGL — common questions
How many hours a day should I study for SSC CGL?
There is no single right number. What matters is a routine you can repeat every day. The plan above works from 1 to 12 hours a day and keeps revision time fixed, so you can start with what you can manage and add more later.
Which section should I start with?
Start each day with the section you find hardest, while your focus is fresh. Many aspirants put Quant first and keep General Awareness as a short daily habit. The plan rotates all four sections so none is skipped for a whole week.
How many mock tests should I take before the exam?
Take a full mock at least once a week, and more often in the last month. A mock is only useful if you go back to it afterwards, so the plan keeps time aside on Day 7 for analysis.
Can I make mock tests from my own notes?
Yes. In the Aspirant Pro app you can photograph a chapter or pick a PDF and get a timed practice test built from it, with optional negative marking and a chapter-wise score. AI mock tests need sign-in and a paid plan — see Pricing.
Is this study plan free?
Yes. The plan is made inside your browser — no sign-up, and nothing you enter is saved or sent. Planning, reminders, focus timer and streaks in the app are free too.