How to Score 150+ in SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 – Complete 60-Day Study Plan + Mock & Accuracy Strategy
Let’s be practical.
150+ in Tier 1 is NOT average performance.
It requires structured execution.
Tier 1 Total Marks = 200
Time = 60 minutes
Negative marking = 0.50 per wrong
To score 150+, you need:
✔ 90+ attempts
✔ 85%+ accuracy
✔ Strong Maths + Reasoning + English
✔ GA as bonus
150+ Score Formula (Tier 1 Math)
Score = (Correct × 2) – (Wrong × 0.50)
Example 1
Attempts: 90
Accuracy: 85%
Correct: 77
Wrong: 13
Score = 154.5
Example 2
Attempts: 92
Accuracy: 88%
Correct: 81
Wrong: 11
Score = 156.5
Conclusion:
Target:
90–92 attempts
Accuracy above 85%
Section-Wise Target Model
Section | Target Attempts | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
Reasoning | 22–24 | 90% |
English | 22–24 | 90% |
Quant | 20–22 | 85% |
GA | 15–18 | 70% |
This creates 150+ probability zone.
60-Day Study Plan
Phase 1 (Day 1–20): Foundation + Speed
Daily:
- Quant 2 hrs
- Reasoning 1.5 hrs
- English 1.5 hrs
- GA 45 mins
Finish:
- Arithmetic
- Core reasoning
- Grammar basics
No mocks yet except sectional.
Phase 2 (Day 21–40): Mixed Practice
Daily:
- Mixed Quant sets
- Puzzle + seating
- RC daily
- Static GK + current
Weekly:
2 full mocks
Phase 3 (Day 41–60): Mock Engine
- 3–4 mocks per week
- 2 hours analysis per mock
- Weak topic repair sessions
- Daily formula revision
Mock Analysis Framework (Critical)
After each mock write:
- Wrong due to concept?
- Wrong due to silly mistake?
- Wrong due to time?
- Question you should have skipped?
Without analysis, mock = waste.
High-Scoring Topic Priority
Quant Must Master
- Percentage
- Ratio
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- DI
- Mensuration
Reasoning Must Master
- Series
- Syllogism
- Coding
- Seating
- Puzzles
English Must Master
- Error spotting
- RC
- Cloze
- Vocabulary
GA Strategy
Static + 4 months current
Common Mistakes That Kill 150+
- Random guessing in GA
- Overattempting quant
- Ignoring English
- Not revising formulas daily
- Not tracking mock trend
FAQs
Is 150 good in SSC CGL Tier 1?
Yes, it is a safe score for General category in most years.
How many attempts for 150+?
Around 90 attempts with high accuracy.
Is 2 months enough?
Yes, if you follow structured mock-based system.