Having been informed about the exam’s structure and the ways to apply, let’s move on to the step by step preparation and then the state-wise vacancy expectations outline, to say nothing of the removal of doubts section through a brief FAQ.
SSC GD 2025 Preparation Strategy
In order to crack SSC GD in the first go, you need to stick to certain strategies:
1. Start with Basics
- For the general knowledge and mathematics portion, go for NCERTs (Class 6-10).
- Refer following books:
- Lucent GK
- RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude
- Kiran SSC GD Previous Year Papers
- Arihant GD Practice Sets
- Lucent GK
- RS Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude
- Kiran SSC GD Previous Year Papers
- Arihant GD Practice Sets
Take Daily Mock Tests
- Attempt 1 entire mock test every day
- Achieve a speed of + accuracy (cutoff usually 35–45% marks)
Physical Test Practice
- Initiate your regular running and do pushups and stamina training
- Do rehearsals for the 5 km run (if you are male) or 1.6 km run (if you are a female)
Revision and Current Affairs
- Study the current affairs of the last 6 months
- Go through some of the key static GK topics like Constitution, History, Science
Estimated Available Positions (Statewise, Round Numbers)
State | Estimated Posts |
---|---|
Uttar Pradesh | 6,000+ |
Bihar | 4,500+ |
Rajasthan | 3,800+ |
Madhya Pradesh | 3,500+ |
Maharashtra | 3,000+ |
West Bengal | 2,900+ |
Odisha | 2,100+ |
Tamil Nadu | 2,000+ |
Assam & NE States | 2,000+ |