Daily 4-Hour Study Planner Sheet
Time Subject Area Focus Topic
00:00–01:00 Quantitative Aptitude Arithmetic / Algebra / Geometry (rotate daily)
01:00–01:10 Break Stretch / Hydrate / Relax
01:10–02:00 Reasoning Verbal (MWF) / Non-Verbal (TTS) / Mixed (Sun)
02:00–02:10 Break Refresh
02:10–03:00 English Language Vocabulary / Grammar / RC & Cloze (rotate)
03:00–03:50 General Awareness Static GK / Current Affairs (rotate)
03:50–04:00 Recap Quick review of the day's key points
Weekly Topic Rotation Reference
Quantitative Aptitude
Mon/Wed/Fri: Arithmetic (P&L, Time & Work, etc.)
Tue/Thu/Sat: Algebra & Geometry
Sunday: Mensuration, Trigonometry + Practice Set
Reasoning
MWF: Verbal (Analogies, Blood Relations, Syllogisms)
TTS: Non-Verbal (Series, Mirror Images)
Sunday: Mixed Puzzle Sets
English
MWF: Vocabulary (Idioms, Synonyms, One-word)
TTS: Grammar (Error Spotting, Sentence Correction)
Sunday: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test
General Awareness
MWF: Static GK (History, Geography, Polity)
TTS: Current Affairs
Sunday: Science + Weekly Quiz Recap
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
SNo. Sections No. of Total Time Allotted
Questions Marks
1 General Intelligence and 25 50 A cumulative time of 60
Reasoning minutes
(1 hour)
2 General Awareness 25 50
3 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
4 English Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200
Quantitative Aptitude
1. Arithmetic:
Computation of Whole Numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Relationships between Numbers
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and Distance
Time & Work
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
2. Algebra:
Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra
Elementary Surds
Graphs of Linear Equations
3. Geometry:
Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centres (centroid, incenter, orthocenter, circumcenter)
Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
Circle and its Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended by Chords, Common Tangents
Triangle
Quadrilaterals
Regular Polygons
4. Mensuration (2D and 3D Geometry):
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base
Heights and Distances
5. Data Interpretation:
Histogram
Frequency Polygon
Bar Diagram
Pie Chart
6. Trigonometry:
Trigonometric Ratios
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities
Complementary Angles
General Intelligence and Reasoningp
1. Verbal Reasoning:
Analogies (Word, Number, Alphabet, Object)
Similarities and Differences
Problem-Solving
Analysis
Judgment
Decision Making
Blood Relations (Puzzle, Coded, Family tree-based)
Coding and Decoding (Alphabet-based, Number-based, Symbol-based)
Statement & Conclusion
Syllogistic Reasoning (Using Venn diagrams or analytical method)
Arithmetical Reasoning (Word problems involving logic and arithmetic)
Relationship Concepts (Relating different elements logically)
2. Non-Verbal Reasoning:
Space Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Visual Memory
Discrimination (Spotting the odd one out)
Observation
Figural Classification
Arithmetic Number Series
Non-Verbal Series (Patterns, rotations, mirror images, etc.)
English Language
1. Vocabulary-Based Topics:
Idioms and Phrases – Understand commonly used expressions.
One Word Substitution – Replace long phrases with single terms.
Synonyms & Antonyms – Build strong vocabulary knowledge.
Spellings Correction – Spot the correct/incorrect spelling in options.
2. Grammar & Sentence Structure:
Sentence Correction – Correct grammatical errors in a sentence.
Error Spotting – Identify parts of the sentence with grammatical errors.
Fill in the Blanks – Use contextual and grammar clues to complete sentences.
Sentence Improvement – Choose better or grammatically correct versions of given parts of a
sentence.
Active and Passive Voice – Transform sentences from active to passive and vice versa.
Sentence Rearrangement (Para jumbles) – Rearrange jumbled parts to form a meaningful
sentence or paragraph.
3. Comprehension & Usage:
Reading Comprehension – Read a passage and answer inference or vocabulary-based questions.
Cloze Test – Fill in the blanks in a passage with suitable words (tests vocabulary + grammar
together).
General Awareness
1. Indian & World Knowledge
History (India & World)
Ancient, Medieval & Modern History of India
Freedom Struggle & Important Movements
Key Historical Events globally
Geography
Indian Geography (Rivers, Mountains, States & Capitals)
World Geography (Continents, Countries, Capitals, Physical features)
Climate, Soil, Natural Vegetation
Culture
Indian Art, Dance, Architecture
Major Festivals & Cultural Events
Polity (General Policy)
Constitution of India (Articles, Amendments, Schedules)
President, Parliament, Judiciary
Fundamental Rights & Duties
Recent Government Policies and Bills
Economy (Economic Scene)
Basics of Indian Economy (GDP, Budget, Banking, Inflation)
Important Economic Terminologies
Recent Economic Developments
Scientific Research
ISRO, DRDO, CSIR contributions
Major Scientific Achievements in India and the World
2. Science (Basic Level)
Physics (Laws, Units, Forces, Motion)
Chemistry (Elements, Compounds, Acids/Bases)
Biology (Human Body, Plants, Diseases, Nutrition)
3. Current Affairs (Last 6–12 Months Focus)
National & International News
Government Schemes
Summits & Conferences
Awards & Honours
4. Miscellaneous Static GK
Important Days and Dates
Books and Authors
Sports (Trophies, Players, Current Events)
Important Schemes (Launched by Central/State Governments)
People in News (Political figures, Celebrities, Business leaders)
Portfolios (Who holds which ministry?)
Static GK (National Parks, Airports, Dams, Capitals, Currencies, etc.)
