The perfect roadmap to your success.
A stage-by-stage plan for SSC CGL and IB ACIO — from foundation to final interview. Follow it at your own pace, and revisit any stage whenever you need to.
Tier 1 — Preliminary
Foundation
Weeks 1–3Get familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus, start a daily current affairs habit, and build your basics in Quant and Reasoning.
Concept Building
Weeks 4–9Work through General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness one topic at a time.
Practice
Weeks 10–13Solve topic-wise question sets and timed drills to build speed and accuracy.
Revision & Mocks
Weeks 14–16Take full-length mock tests, analyse your mistakes, and revise weak areas before the exam.
Tier 2 — Mains
Advanced Quant & Reasoning
Weeks 1–3Move to higher-difficulty problems and shortcut techniques for Paper I.
English Language & Comprehension
Weeks 4–5Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension speed for Paper II.
Statistics & General Studies
Weeks 6–7Cover the optional papers if you're applying for posts that require them.
Computer Knowledge & Final Mocks
Week 8Revise computer basics and take sectional and full-length mocks for Tier 2.
Tier 1 — Objective Test
Foundation
Weeks 1–3Understand the IB ACIO pattern, start a daily current affairs habit, and revise your Quant and Reasoning basics.
Concept Building
Weeks 4–8Cover General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language, and Computer Awareness.
Practice
Weeks 9–11Practice sectional tests and previous years' papers under timed conditions.
Revision & Mocks
Week 12Take full mocks, log your errors, and do a final revision pass before the exam.
Tier 2 — Descriptive Paper
Essay Writing Practice
Weeks 1–3Work through Aspinora's essay topics to build structure, clarity, and argument quality.
Explore essay topics →Precis & Comprehension
Weeks 4–5Practice summarising passages clearly and within word limits.
Answer Writing
Weeks 6–8Practice short and long-form answers across Internal Security, Reforms, Technology, and more.
Explore answer topics →Mock Descriptive Tests
Week 9Simulate the actual paper under time pressure and review your writing critically.
Interview — Personality Test
Current Affairs Deep-dive
OngoingGo beyond headlines — understand the "why" behind major national and security-related events.
DAF & Personal Profile Prep
Weeks 1–2Prepare thoughtful, honest answers around your application form, education, and background.
Mock Interviews
Weeks 3–4Practice with mock panels to get comfortable thinking clearly under pressure.
Final Confidence Building
Week beforeRevise current affairs, stay calm, and walk in prepared and self-assured.