If SSC CGL Maths feels:

• Slow
• Confusing
• Calculation heavy
• Impossible to finish in time

You are not weak.

You are using the wrong system.

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude is not about solving more questions.

It is about:

• Pattern understanding
• Speed framework
• Accuracy control
• Topic prioritization
• Mock-driven correction

This guide fixes your Maths from foundation to Tier 2 level.

Most aspirants struggle because:

1. They revise formulas but don’t practice under time pressure
2. They jump to advanced questions without mastering basics
3. They ignore PYQ trend analysis
4. They attempt too many risky questions
5. They don’t train mental calculation

SSC CGL Quant is predictable.

If you study smartly, it becomes your highest scoring section.

• 25 Questions (Quant)
• 50 Marks
• 0.50 Negative Marking
• 60 Minutes (Total Exam)

• Advanced Quantitative Aptitude (Major Weight)
• High-level Arithmetic
• Data Interpretation
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Mensuration

Tier 2 is decisive.

If you prepare only for Tier 1 level, you lose rank advantage.

Official SSC syllabus reference should always be checked from SSC website for accuracy.

• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Mixture & Alligation
  

• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Data Interpretation

Most toppers master Arithmetic first.

Arithmetic gives fastest score improvement.

We divide improvement into 4 layers.

Do not start with full mocks.

First:

• Revise formulas
• Solve 300 topic-wise PYQs
• Build formula notebook
• Identify weak chapters

Goal:
Understand pattern, not just method.

Daily practice:

• 20 simplification in 15 minutes
• 15 percentage questions in 20 minutes
• 2 DI sets daily
• 10 algebra problems

Speed rule:
Every question must have a shortcut.

If you are solving long method every time, speed won’t improve.

Your target:
85–90% accuracy in Quant.

After every mock:

Categorize mistakes:

• Concept error
• Calculation mistake
• Time pressure error
• Guesswork

Write correction rule for each mistake.

Repeat wrong questions after 48 hours.

Tier 2 Quant requires:

• Mixed DI practice
• Geometry theorem clarity
• Trigonometry identity mastery
• Algebra equation solving speed

Daily 45–60 minutes Tier 2 practice mandatory.

Do not delay Tier 2 preparation.

Week 1:
Arithmetic foundation

Week 2:
Arithmetic + DI integration

Week 3:
Advanced maths introduction

Week 4:
Full-length Quant mock practice

Score improvement potential:
20–35 marks realistic in 30–45 days.

High Priority:

• Percentage
• Ratio
• Profit & Loss
• SI/CI
• Time & Work
• DI
• Algebra basics

Medium Priority:

• Geometry
• Mensuration

Lower Frequency:

• Trigonometry (basic level)

Master high ROI topics first.

• Ignoring simplification practice
• Not memorizing squares/cubes
• Over-attempting DI
• Skipping algebra practice
• No timed drills

4-Hour Plan:

• 90 min arithmetic
• 45 min DI
• 30 min revision
• 30 min sectional test

6-Hour Plan:
Add 1 mixed mock every 3rd day.

Minimum:
40–60 Quant questions daily.

PYQs first.
Mock second.
New material last.

Yes.

If you:

• Focus on arithmetic first
• Practice DI daily
• Maintain error notebook
• Improve mental calculation
• Analyze mocks deeply

Improvement is guaranteed.

Why is SSC CGL Maths difficult?
Because of time pressure and calculation speed, not concept complexity.

How to increase speed in SSC CGL Quant?
Daily timed drills + shortcut methods + formula revision.

Which topics are most important in SSC CGL Maths?
Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, DI.

How to prepare for SSC CGL Tier 2 Quant?
Start advanced practice early, focus on DI and algebra.