If you are preparing for the SSC CGL exam, you already know that “Maths” (Quantitative Aptitude) is the most important section. Whether it is Tier 1 or Tier 2, your final selection often depends on how well you score here. Many students are scared of Math, but the truth is simple: You don’t need to be a genius; you just need the right books and lots of practice. Today, I will share the list of the best books that toppers use to score full marks in SSC CGL Quant.
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Why Choosing the Right Math Book is Important?
The SSC CGL Math syllabus is divided into two parts: Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work) and Advance Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry). Some books are great for basics, while others are best for fast calculations. Here is the list of top-rated books you should consider:
| Book Name | Author / Publication | Why it is good? |
| Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal | Best for beginners to clear basic concepts. |
| Mathematics (7300+) | Rakesh Yadav | Contains all previous year questions with video solutions. |
| Elementary & Advanced Maths | Kiran Publication | Great for topic-wise practice of old exam papers. |
| Play with Advanced Maths | Abhinay Sharma | Specifically designed to master Geometry and Algebra. |
| Quantum CAT | Sarvesh Kumar Verma | Good if you want to solve very high-level tricky questions. |
Detailed Review of Top Picks
1. Rakesh Yadav 7300+ Mathematics
This is perhaps the most popular book among SSC aspirants. It contains almost every question asked in SSC exams from 1999 to the present date.
- The Best Part: Every question has a QR code. If you get stuck, you can scan it and watch a video explanation.
2. Kiran Chapter-wise Solved Papers
If you want to practice one topic at a time (like only “Percentage” for three days), this book is for you. It organizes questions by type and level of difficulty.
3. Abhinay Sharma’s Advanced Math
Advance Math (Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry) carries a lot of weight in Tier 2. Abhinay Sir is known for short tricks and “out-of-the-box” thinking. This book will help you solve long problems in just a few seconds.
The Winning Strategy: Don’t Just Read, Test Yourself!
Reading books will give you knowledge, but the SSC CGL exam is a race against time. You only get 60 minutes in Tier 1 to solve 100 questions. You cannot win this race with books alone.
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FAQs
Ans: Yes! If you use books like Rakesh Yadav or Kiran and practice daily with free mock tests, you can easily clear the exam through self-study.
Ans: For Advance Math, “Play with Advanced Maths” by Abhinay Sharma or the Advance Math book by Rakesh Yadav are excellent choices.
Ans: R.S. Aggarwal is great for building basics, but for Tier 2, you need to solve Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from Kiran or Rakesh Yadav books to handle the difficulty level.
Ans: Aim for at least 2–3 hours of dedicated Math practice every day. Spend 1 hour on concepts and 2 hours on solving questions.
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