Over the past few weeks, I've noticed that a significant number of posts in this community are from people looking for study partners or inviting others to join Telegram groups.

That got me thinking...

Would it make sense to have one official Telegram group exclusively for members of r/SSC_CGL_Beginners, especially for beginner aspirants?

The idea would simply be to have a common place where members can connect, find study partners, discuss preparation, and help each other, instead of having multiple separate Telegram groups.

I haven't made any decision yet—I wanted to hear the community's opinion first.

What do you think?

Would you like an official Telegram group, or do you think the subreddit is enough?

Please share your thoughts in the comments. Whether you're in favor of the idea or against it, I'd love to hear your reasoning before making a decision.

EDIT 01:

After overwhelming positive response from the community, I have decided to set up the group. I will set it up by tomorrow afternoon, and make a post here with the details. Please check back. Thanks.

Hey everyone!

As the community continues to grow, I'm looking to add a few moderators who are currently preparing for government exams and would like to help out.

You don't need any previous moderation experience. Just be an active Reddit user who is willing to help answer questions, post useful content occasionally, and keep the community active.

I'm hoping to have moderators from different exam backgrounds, so we can better support everyone here.

If you're interested, just leave a comment below or send me a Modmail with the exam you're preparing for and a little about yourself.

Looking forward to building this community together! 😊

SSC CGL is one of the most sought-after government exams in India, attracting lakhs of applicants every year. Due to the vast syllabus and high level of competition, candidates need a well-planned preparation strategy to perform well in the exam. With the right study plan, quality study materials, regular revision, and consistent mock test practice, candidates can improve their chances of success.

Educational Qualification:

A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university is mandatory.
For certain posts like Statistical Officer, a degree in Statistics is mandatory.
For more details, refer the notification.

Age Limit:

The general age limit for most Group B SSC CGL posts is 18 to 30 years. (Some posts have 20-30 & JSO has 18-32)
For Group C & D posts, the age limit is 18-27 years.
Age relaxations apply as follows:
OBC: +3 years
SC/ST: +5 years

SSC CGL Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

The SSC CGL selection process consists of two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both examinations are conducted in online mode and contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Scheme of Tier 1 Examination:

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Scheme of Tier 2 Examination:

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SSC CGL Preparation- Best Teachers:

Quantitative Aptitude:

1. Aditya Ranjan Sir
2. Gagan Pratap Sir
3. Pawan Rao Sir
4. Bhutesh Sir
5. Abhinay Sir
6. Rakesh Yadav Sir
7. Abhas Saini Sir

GK/GS:

1. Parmar SSC
2. Krati Singh Ma'am
3. Varun Awasthi Sir

English:

1. Rani Singh Ma'am
2. Neetu Singh Ma'am
3. Aman Vashisht Sir
4. Tarun Grover Sir

Reasoning:

1. Ritika Tomar Ma'am
2. Ankush Lamba Sir
3. Piyush Varshney Sir

SSC CGL Preparation- Best Books:

PYQ Compilation Books:

1. Pinnacle (8th Edition) (Different books for all 4 subjects)
2. Little Boy by Parmar SSC

Quantitative Aptitude:

1. Brahmastra Complete Maths (3rd Edition) by Aditya Ranjan
2. Kiran’s SSC Mathematics Chapterwise Solved Papers
3. Rakesh Yadav’s 7300+ Mathematics Book

GK/GS:

1. Lucent's General Knowledge
2. Fatman by Parmar SSC (2nd Edition)
3. Manohar Pandey's General Studies for SSC (Arihant Publications)

English:

1. Blackbook of English Vocabulary by Nikhil Gupta (March 2026 Edition)
2. SP Bakshi’s Objective General English
3. 120 Rules of Grammar by Nimisha Bansal

Reasoning:

1. Test of Reasoning by Arihant Publications
2. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

Current Affairs:

1. Indologus
2. Parmar SSC Monthly Compilations
3. Parcham Classes
4. RBE Monthly Compilations

Mock Test Platforms:

1. Testbook (Use code TU4Z3L for getting 12% discount if you are subscribing for the first time.)
2. Oliveboard (I don't have a discount code for this, will update when I find one.)
3. Test Ranking
4. RBE

No single book, teacher, or strategy works for everyone. Choose your resources wisely, avoid switching them frequently, and stay consistent with your preparation. Make sure to solve previous year questions regularly, take mock tests, analyze your mistakes, and revise consistently.

If you're just starting your SSC CGL journey and have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask them in the community. There are no "silly" questions here, and everyone is welcome to learn and help each other.

All the best with your SSC CGL preparation! 🚀

💬 What would you like to see more of in this community?

Now that the application process is over, it's time to shift the focus back to preparation.

I was thinking of trying a few new things to make this community more active and useful for everyone.

Maybe a daily GK quiz at 6:30 PM with 10 questions, and the answers posted in the comments a couple of hours later.

Or a daily mock test scores thread, where everyone can share the scores of the mocks they attempted that day, discuss mistakes, compare strategies, and have some healthy competition without needing Telegram groups.

Maybe a weekly general discussion thread where people can chat about preparation, ask small doubts, or discuss anything that doesn't need a separate post.

Or even a night owl discussion thread every day around 11:30 PM for those who study late at night and want to discuss doubts or just chat with fellow aspirants.

These are just a few ideas I had, but I'm sure you all have better ones.

What would you actually like to see in this community? What would make you visit it every day? Let me know in the comments!

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If you haven't submitted your SSC CGL application yet, try to complete it as early as possible instead of waiting until the final day.

Every year, many candidates postpone filling out the form and end up facing unnecessary stress. As the deadline approaches, the SSC website can become slow or even temporarily inaccessible due to heavy traffic, making it difficult to complete the application or payment process in time.

It's always better to submit your application a few days in advance and avoid last-minute technical issues or mistakes.

If you have any doubts regarding the application process, feel free to ask them in the SSC CGL Application Doubts Megathread.

Best wishes to everyone applying for SSC CGL 2026!

Have questions about the SSC CGL application form? Ask them here!

Use this thread for doubts related to:

• 📝 Registration and application form filling
• 📄 Documents and photo/signature upload
• 💳 Fee payment issues
• 🏛️ Category, reservation, and EWS/OBC queries
• 🖥️ One-Time Registration (OTR)
• 📍 Exam centre preferences
• ✏️ Corrections and editing the application
• ❓Any other application-related questions

If you know the answer to someone's query, feel free to help them out.

Let's keep all application-related discussions in one place so it's easier for everyone to find information.