SSC CGL 2026 Strategy & 1 Year Roadmap (Rank 16 Guide) | Zero to Topper Plan #ssc #strategy #topper

Are you preparing for SSC CGL 2026? 🚀 In this video, I am sharing the complete preparation strategy. Use code MAX50 to get Instant Discount in oliveboard 🔗 Join My Study Community for Free Notes & Updates: 📲 Telegram Group – https://t.me/PREPARATION_SSC_CGL_AND_... 📲 WhatsApp Group – https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5s... 📲 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/channel/Abb... Follow me for free PDFs, practice questions, daily quizzes, and doubt-solving sessions. Timestamp Topic [00:00] Introduction to SSC CGL 2026 - The speaker introduces the SSC CGL exam and himself (AIR 16, Income Tax Inspector) as a relevant source for strategy. [01:03] Posts and Opportunities in SSC CGL - Details on the posts available, including Inspector, Assistant Section Officer (ASO), and other Level 7, 6, 5, and 4 positions. [01:37] SSC CGL Exam Pattern - Overview of the two phases: Tier 1 (qualifying) and Tier 2 (main exam). [01:40] Tier 1 (Pre) Details - Subjects (Maths, English, Reasoning, GK), question pattern, marks, and discussion of the previous cut-off. [02:37] Tier 2 (Mains) Details - Subjects, the addition of Computer and Typing (DEST), and the weightage of each section. [04:02] Vacancy Trends & 2026 Expectations - Comparison of vacancies from 2022 (37,000) to 2025 (~15,000) and the expectation of 10,000-15,000 vacancies in 2026. The speaker confirms the exam pattern will remain the same. [05:37] SSC CGL 2026 Timeline - Expected notification in April/May and the Tier 1 (Pre) exam expected in August/September. [06:21] Starting Preparation & Coaching - Discussing online vs. offline coaching and recommending Oliveboard for online preparation. [07:35] Daily Study Strategy - Importance of studying 10-12 hours daily and the need for Revision, Practice, and Mocks for quick selection. [09:18] Maths Strategy - Breaking down Maths preparation into two parts: 50% Calculation and 50% Syllabus. [10:29] Key Calculation Tips for Maths - Detailed advice on memorizing tables up to 30, squares up to 30, cubes up to 20, triplets, and fractional values. [13:42] English Strategy - Discussing the three pillars: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. [14:34] English Book Recommendations - Recommending Neetu Singh Ma'am's Volume 1 for Grammar and the Black Book for Vocabulary. [16:21] Importance of English Reading - Crucial tip to start English reading from day one to develop comprehension. [17:21] Reasoning Strategy - Noting that Reasoning is a high-scoring subject that requires smart work and caution against silly mistakes. [18:48] General Knowledge (GK) Strategy - Emphasizing following a single teacher for the entire syllabus and the difficulty of scoring high in GK. [19:48] Current Affairs Focus - Which topics to focus on: Government schemes (from 2014), medals/awards, and Nobel Prizes. [21:32] When to Start Mocks - Recommended to start taking mock tests after completing 50-60% of the syllabus. [22:24] Mock Attempt Order - Suggested sequence for attempting the Tier 1 paper: GK, English, Reasoning, Maths. [23:13] Daily Routine - The importance of a proper schedule/to-do list, combining coaching/online classes with 5-6 hours of self-study in an isolated environment like a library. [24:36] Mock Analysis - Essential step of analyzing mocks using separate copies to note down new learnings and track silly mistakes. [26:01] Final Advice & Motivation - Advice to completely stay away from distractions like social media and gaming for 6-7 months to maximize chances of selection.