Hello everyone, my name is Akshay Bhardwaj. I am very happy to share that I recently cleared the SSC CPO Prelims and the Delhi Police Constable exam. Right now, my daily routine is quite packed. I am training hard for my physical exams and studying day and night for the CPO Mains. But alongside all these running tracks and mock tests, my ultimate dream is the SSC CGL 2026 exam so I am preparing for that also.
Balancing multiple exams is not easy. SSC CGL is tough exam. To clear it, we do not just need hard work, we need a very smart strategy. A few days ago, I was feeling a little confused about how to structure my maths and overall study routine. That is when I found a fantastic video “Last 60 Days SSC CGL 2026 Strategy” by Shubham Jain Sir. He is a very respected teacher who runs the ‘RBE – Revolution By Education’ channel on YouTube.
Shubham Sir cleared SSC CGL in his first attempt. He was even selected as a GST Inspector, a post he eventually left to teach and guide thousands of students like us. In his recent video, he shared a very practical 60-day roadmap for beginners. Even though my main target is 2026, the core steps he shared are pure gold for any student at any stage.
If you want to explore more of his courses or mock tests, I highly recommend checking out the official RBE website.
I decided to write down his entire strategy in my own simple words. If you are also preparing for CGL, this step-by-step guide will save you a lot of time.
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My Last 60 Days SSC CGL 2026 Strategy
Step 1 – Understand the Exam Demand or trend and Set a Target
According to Shubham Sir, a beginner should never open a book blindly. First, you must understand the exam format. SSC CGL Tier 1 is qualifying in nature. This means your marks here will not decide your final rank; you just need to cross the passing boundary.
Your first real task is to check the cut-off marks for your specific category from the previous year. For example, if you are in the Unreserved (UR) category, the cut-off might be around 136 marks. For OBC, EWS, SC, and ST, the cut-off will be lower. Knowing this exact number gives your brain a clear target to hit.
Check Out More – The Ultimate 7-Day GS Strategy for SSC CGL 2026.
Next, before starting your daily study, attempt one full Previous Year Question (PYQ) paper. Do not worry about getting low marks. You are giving this test just to see where you currently stand. This test will act like a mirror. It will clearly show you your weak areas and your strong areas across the four sections – Maths, English, GK, and Reasoning.
Step 2 – Master Reasoning First
When we start studying, we often pick the hardest subject. Shubham Sir suggests doing the opposite. He says we should start with Reasoning. Why? Because it is the easiest and most scoring subject in the SSC exams.
You do not need to read heavy books for Reasoning. Just give 1.5 to 2 hours to this subject daily. If you do this with full focus, you can finish the maximum portion of the Reasoning syllabus in just 20 days. Your target should be to easily score between 40 to 50 marks in this section. Getting this subject out of the way early will give a massive boost to your confidence.
Step 3 – The Smart Approach for Mathematics
Maths is the subject that scares many students the most. I am from an English medium background, and my maths is fine, but SSC CGL maths requires extreme speed. Currently, there is a sectional time limit in Tier 1. You only get 15 minutes to solve 25 maths questions. If you are a beginner, reaching the 25th question before the timer stops is almost impossible.
So, what is the right strategy? Shubham Sir says you should not run behind thick, complex books right now. Instead, watch short conceptual videos on YouTube or your paid courses. Find videos that cover an entire chapter in 1.5 to 3 hours.
Your main goal is to clear the basics of every chapter. You need to do this so you do not miss the easy questions in the exam. Out of 25 questions, if you can accurately pick and solve 15 easy questions in those 15 minutes, it is a very good start.
Once you complete 50% to 60% of your arithmetic syllabus, start giving sectional mock tests. Also, if there are some huge chapters that rarely come in the exam, it is smart to skip them for now and focus only on high-weightage topics.
Step 4 – English Vocabulary is the Key
For the English section, especially if you have an English medium background like me, grammar might not be your biggest enemy. The real challenge is Vocabulary. You cannot learn it in one day. You have to make it a daily habit.
Shubham Sir gave a very clear daily routine for English –
- Learn 40 One Word Substitutions (OWS).
- Learn 40 Idioms and Phrases.
- Learn 40 normal Vocabulary words (Synonyms and Antonyms).
- Learn 20 Phrasal Verbs.
You have to do this every single day without fail. Along with this daily vocabulary diet, keep revising the most important grammatical rules on the side. Consistency is the only secret to scoring high in English.
Step 5 – How to Tackle General Knowledge (GK)
General Knowledge is an endless sea. If you try to read basic books from page one, you will waste all your time and still not score well. Shubham Sir strictly advises against trying to read everything in GK.
Instead, play smart and hit the most important, repetitive topics. Here is his shortlist of what to study –
- History – Memorize the founders of all dynasties, the first rulers, the last rulers, and all the important historical battles.
- Current Hot Topics – SSC is currently asking many questions from the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). Cover this topic thoroughly.
- Current Affairs – Focus heavily on recent government and international Appointments.
- Polity – Read deeply about Fundamental Rights, Important Constitutional Amendments, and the sources of the Indian Constitution (meaning which part was taken from which country’s constitution).
In GK, there is no guarantee that what you read will appear in the exam. So, invest your limited time only in topics that have a high chance of coming.
My Final Advice on This Strategy
Writing down this strategy has made my own path very clear. Preparing for the CPO and Delhi Police Constable Physical, CPO Mains, and CGL 2026 all at the same time often feels like carrying a heavy mountain. But when you break the mountain down into daily targets like 40 vocab words, 1.5 hours of reasoning, and short math videos it becomes a walkable road.
Shubham Jain Sir’s strategy is highly practical. It does not tell you to study 16 hours a day. It tells you to understand the exam pattern, find your weak spots, and attack the high-scoring areas first. I am actively bringing this exact mindset into my SSC CGL 2026 preparation.
If you are also starting your journey, remember that the first step is always the hardest. Give that first mock test. Face your weak areas. Take it one day at a time. I am working hard to secure my uniform, and I hope this article helps you secure your dream post too. Let us study hard, stay honest with our daily goals, and crack this exam together.