SSC CGL Books & Study Materials 2025 – Best Choices for Every Subject
Posted on: 15 Sep 2025 | By: SKY Team
One of the biggest challenges for SSC CGL aspirants is selecting the right books and study materials. With hundreds of options in the market, choosing wisely can save you precious time and keep your preparation focused.
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📘 Best Books for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal – Foundation book for beginners.
- Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav – Covers Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry in detail.
- NCERT Maths (Class 6–10) – Perfect for clearing basics.
🧠 Best Books for SSC CGL Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Kiran’s SSC Reasoning Chapterwise Solved Papers – Practice from past year questions.
📖 Best Books for SSC CGL English
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi – Covers grammar & practice exercises.
- Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh – Excellent for competitive exam preparation.
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis – Vocabulary builder.
🌍 Best Books for SSC CGL General Awareness
- Lucent’s General Knowledge – Covers history, geography, polity, economy.
- NCERTs (Class 6–12) – For Science, Polity, and History basics.
- Daily Newspaper + Monthly Current Affairs PDF – For latest updates.
📂 Additional Study Resources
- Kiran’s SSC CGL Previous Year Papers – Must for practice.
- Testbook / Gradeup Online Mock Tests – For real exam simulation.
- Youtube Lectures (Maths & English) – Quick concept revisions.
📌 How to Choose the Right Book?
✅ Don’t collect too many books – stick to one standard book per subject.
✅ Combine books with practice papers and mocks.
✅ Revise repeatedly instead of jumping into new sources.
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✅ Final Words
Books are the foundation of SSC CGL preparation, but success depends on how effectively you use them. Choose wisely, practice regularly, and don’t forget to revise. In the next blog, we’ll focus on “Quantitative Aptitude Preparation for SSC CGL – Tricks & Practice Guide.”