Description
Overview — SSC CGL Complete Notes by Plutus IAS
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level) recruits for 35+ Central Government departments
in Group B and C positions — Income Tax Inspector, CBI Sub-Inspector, Customs & Excise Inspector, CSS Assistant
Section Officer, and more. With 30–50 lakh applicants each cycle, it is India’s most competitive central government
exam for graduates. These notes by Plutus IAS cover all four sections of SSC CGL Tier I and Tier II comprehensively,
with shortcuts, formula tables, and PYQ-mapped strategy for SSC CGL 2025–26.
What’s Inside — 4 Complete Sections
- Chapter 1 — Exam Structure & Top Posts: Complete Tier I and Tier II paper breakdown
(marks, time, negative marking), 7-post table (Income Tax Inspector, CBI SI, Customs Inspector,
MEA ASO, CAG Auditor, Tax Assistant) with pay levels and grade pay, section-wise target marks for 160+/200 in Tier I. - Chapter 2 — General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy (word, number, letter — with methods),
6-type series table with examples and answers, coding-decoding (letter shift, number coding, conditional coding),
10-topic reference table (blood relations, direction-distance, syllogism, matrix, mirror/water image, paper folding,
embedded figure, non-verbal series, odd one out) with expected question count and approach. - Chapter 3 — Quantitative Aptitude: Divisibility rules for 2/3/4/5/6/8/9/11 (memorised list),
BODMAS, LCM/HCF shortcuts, percentage and profit/loss formulas with 5-row formula table, SI/CI shortcuts,
geometry and mensuration 7-shape table (area, perimeter/volume, key formula), algebra/ratio/time-work shortcuts. - Chapter 4 — English Language + GA + Strategy: 9-topic English table (RC, cloze test, error spotting,
sentence improvement, fill-in-the-blanks, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, spelling), GA preparation
guide (History 25–30%, Geography, Polity, Science — NCERT Class 9–10 level, Current Affairs last 6 months),
5-row Tier I strategy table with target attempts, marks, time per section, and cutoff projection.
Who Should Use This
- SSC CGL 2025–26 aspirants in Tier I preparation phase who want a single consolidated reference
- First-attempt graduates who need to understand the exam structure, post preferences, and section-wise approach
- Repeaters targeting Income Tax Inspector, CBI SI, or CSS ASO who want a concise revision resource
- SSC CHSL, SSC CPO, and MTS candidates — the Reasoning, Quant, and English sections overlap significantly
Format & Access
- Format: Digital PDF — instant download
- Language: English medium
- Exam: SSC CGL 2025–26 Tier I & Tier II
- Delivery: Instant access after purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sufficient for SSC CGL Tier I?
These notes give you the framework, formulas, and approach for all four sections. Supplement with
2,000+ practice questions from SSC mock tests. The notes teach you what to do; practice builds the speed.
Does this cover Tier II as well?
Tier II patterns are covered in Chapter 1 (structure) and the Reasoning/Quant chapters include Tier II-level
concepts. Tier II English (Paper II) is covered in Chapter 4. For dedicated Tier II preparation,
additional DI and advanced English practice is recommended after completing Tier I.
Is this useful for SSC CHSL too?
Yes — SSC CHSL has the same four sections. Reasoning, Quant, English, and GA chapters apply directly to CHSL preparation.
| Prepared By | Plutus IAS Faculty |
|---|---|
| Format | Digital PDF — Instant Download |
| Exam | SSC CGL 2025–26 (Tier I + Tier II) |
| Also Useful For | SSC CHSL, SSC CPO, SSC MTS |
| Language | English Medium |
| Last Reviewed | May 2026 |
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