Crafting an effective daily and weekly study routine is essential for SSC aspirants targeting exams in 2026. This blog provides a student-friendly plan tailored for exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, or MTS, balancing study, practice, and rest.
A structured timetable ensures coverage of all subjects—Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness—while preventing burnout. Toppers emphasize consistency over marathon sessions, allocating time for revision and mocks to build speed and accuracy. Regular breaks maintain focus, and weekly reviews track progress.
Follow this flexible 10-12 hour routine, adjustable for school or work. Prioritize mornings for tough subjects when concentration peaks.
| Time Slot | Activity | Focus Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM | Wake Up + Exercise | Light yoga or walk; read newspaper for current affairs |
| 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Quantitative Aptitude | Practice 50-100 questions on arithmetic, algebra, geometry |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast + Break | Quick news review (The Hindu or app) |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Reasoning | Puzzles, seating, coding-decoding; aim for 40 questions |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Short Break | Stretch or hydrate. |
| 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM | English | Grammar, vocab (20 words), comprehension; read editorials |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch + Rest | Relax, no screens. |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | General Awareness | Static GK (history, polity) + current affairs quiz |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break | Walk around. |
| 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Practice/Mock | Sectional test or previous papers; analyze errors |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Revision | Review day's weak topics; make notes |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Free/Flex Time | Weak areas or hobbies. |
| 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Dinner + Family Time | Unwind. |
| 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Light Revision | Flashcards for GK/formulas |
| 10:00 PM | Sleep | 7-8 hours essential |
Rotate intensity across days for sustainability. Dedicate weekends to full mocks.
Monday-Wednesday: Heavy on Quant + Reasoning (extra 1 hour each).
Thursday-Friday: English + GK focus; 1 full mock test.
Saturday: Full-length mock (Tier 1 pattern, 2 hours) + detailed analysis (3-4 hours); revise errors.
Sunday: Light revision + off day; weekly progress review (e.g., topics covered, scores improved). Track via journal: "Quant accuracy up 10%".
Customize based on weaknesses—spend extra on low-scoring areas like Quant.
Use free resources: SSC previous papers, YouTube for concepts, apps like Testbook for mocks.
Stay motivated: Set micro-goals (e.g., 80% mock accuracy by month-end); join online SSC groups.
Health first: Hydrate, eat balanced meals, avoid all-nighters for long-term retention.
Stick to this for 6-8 months, and you'll be exam-ready by mid-2026. Share your progress in comments!
