Why this guide?
If you’re targeting TNPSC Group 2, Bank PO, SSC CGL, or Railway NTPC, you don’t just need books—you need a clear, consistent plan. This roadmap gives you:
- A 24-week plan broken into 4 phases
- Daily schedules for 2/4/6 hours
- Exam-wise patterns & syllabus snapshots
- Mock analysis + revision frameworks that actually improve scores
- A final 30-day countdown to peak at the right time
Salary Snapshot (Motivation Table)
| Exam | Approx. Salary / Month* | Growth & Perks |
|---|---|---|
| TNPSC Group 2 | ₹35k–₹60k+ | State cadre roles, strong work–life balance |
| Bank PO | ₹55k–₹70k+ | Fast promotions, allowances, performance perks |
| SSC CGL | ₹50k–₹90k+ | Central govt posts, HRA/DA/TA benefits |
| Railway NTPC | ₹30k–₹45k+ | Job security, stable shifts (post-dependent) |
*Actual take-home varies by post, city, allowances, and latest pay rules.
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TL;DR – The 24-Week Plan (All Exams)
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): Foundation
- Build basics in Quant & Reasoning, start Static GK, read English daily
- Finish 10 topic tests + 1 full mock
Phase 2 (Weeks 5–12): Concept Mastery
- Complete core syllabus, 2–3 topic tests/week
- Current Affairs (6–8 months) + start PYQs
- 1 full mock every 2 weeks (deep analysis)
Phase 3 (Weeks 13–18): Practice Sprint
- Heavy PYQs + standard workbooks, sectional tests
- 1–2 full mocks/week + error log
Phase 4 (Weeks 19–24): Mocks & Revision
- Complete PYQs, revise formula/facts
- 2–3 full mocks/week, simulate exam timing
Daily Study Schedules (Pick One)
- 2 Hours/Day: Quant/Reasoning – 45m • English – 30m • GA/CA – 45m
- 4 Hours/Day: Quant – 60m • Reasoning – 60m • English – 45m • GA/CA – 75m
- 6 Hours/Day: Quant – 90m • Reasoning – 90m • English – 60m • GA/CA – 120m • Mock Review – 30m
🔁 Golden Rule: Learn → Practice → Review → Revise → Repeat.
Common Core (What Every Aspirant Must Do)
- Quant/Math: Percentages, Ratio, Averages, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time–Speed–Distance, Time & Work, Number System, Algebra basics, Mensuration, DI basics
- Reasoning: Seating & Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding/Decoding, Inequalities, Directions, Blood Relations, Series, Visual/Analytical
- English: Reading Comprehension, Grammar (tenses, S–V agreement, modifiers, prepositions), Vocabulary (roots/affixes), Cloze, Parajumbles
- General Awareness: Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science, Environment, Govt Schemes/Budget, 6–8 months Current Affairs
Exam-Wise Roadmaps
1) TNPSC Group 2 (Group-II/II-A)
Pattern (check latest notification): Prelims (objective) → Mains (descriptive) → Interview (Group-II); Group-IIA typically no interview.
Key Areas:
- General Studies: Polity (TN & India), Economy, History & Culture, Geography, Sci & Tech, Environment
- Aptitude & Mental Ability: Arithmetic + Logical Reasoning + DI
- Language: General Tamil/General English (as chosen)
- CA: Focus on Tamil Nadu current affairs
Weekly Targets (suggested):
- Quant/Aptitude: 150–250 problems/week
- Reasoning: 8–12 puzzles
- Language: 3–5 descriptive answers/week (for mains)
- GS/CA: 5–6 days notes + weekly quiz
- PYQ: 1–2 sets/week
- Mock Tests: 1 (Ph-1/2), 2 (Ph-3), 2–3 (Ph-4)
✍️ Mains practice: 3–5 answers/day; use TN schemes/examples for high-quality points.
2) Bank PO (IBPS/SBI & similar)
Pattern: Prelims (Reasoning, Quant, English) → Mains (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, DA & DI, GA/Banking Awareness, English) → Interview. Descriptive English often in Mains.
Focus Areas:
- Quant: Arithmetic + Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie, Bar, Caselets)
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating, Input–Output, Coding, Inequalities
- English: RC, Para, Error Spotting, Fillers, Vocab
- GA: Banking awareness, RBI updates, Budget/Economy + 6–8 months CA
- Computer: Basics (in some mains)
Pro Tip: Maintain a “Banking Capsule”—1 page/week from editorials + RBI updates.
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3) SSC CGL
Pattern: Tier-I (objective) → Tier-II (Math, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer) + extra papers for posts like AAO/JSO (verify structure every cycle).
Focus Areas:
- Math: Arithmetic + Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration
- Reasoning: Verbal & Non-verbal, analogy, series, coding, matrices
- English: RC, Cloze, Parajumble, Grammar usage, Vocab
- GA: Science, Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Culture, 6–8 months CA
- Computer & DEST: As applicable
Targeting AAO/JSO? Add Finance/Economics or Statistics 3–4 hrs/week.
4) Railway NTPC (RRB)
Pattern: CBT-1 & CBT-2 (objective) → Typing Skill/CBAT (as applicable) → DV/Medical
Focus Areas:
- Mathematics: Clean calculations, Arithmetic chapters
- GI & Reasoning: Puzzles, Series, Coding, Visual Reasoning
- GA: Static GK + Railways basics + CA, geography & schemes
Typing Test (if required): Aim 35–40 wpm (Eng) or 25–30 wpm (Hindi) at 90–95% accuracy.
Mock Analysis That Actually Improves Scores
- Check accuracy by topic—find repeat mistakes
- Time management: cap tough questions at 90–120 seconds, move on
- Tag errors: Concept / Calculation / Reading / Guess
- Add 3–5 learnings from each mock to a personal playbook
- Redo wrong questions after 3–7 days (spaced repetition)
Revision Framework (Spaced Repetition)
- 1–7–21 day loop for formulas, vocab, facts
- Build a “High-Value Notes” booklet (20–30 pages max)
- Saturday: 2-hour weekly recap • Sunday: light flashcards
- Last 30 days: daily mixed drills (45–60 min)
One-Week Tracker (copy/paste & tick)
- Mon: Quant topic • Reasoning topic • 20 vocab • CA notes
- Tue: English set • Static GK chapter • 1 PYQ set
- Wed: Quant drill • Puzzles • Editorial summary
- Thu: Sectional test • Update error log
- Fri: PYQ set • Formula/Fact revision
- Sat: Full mock (if planned) • 60–90m analysis
- Sun: Light revision • Flashcards • Rest / Backlog clear
Final 30-Day Countdown (Any Exam)
- Days 30–21: Finish remaining PYQs • 4 full mocks • Consolidate notes
- Days 20–11: 5–6 full mocks • Revise only from your notes • Fix sleep/diet
- Days 10–4: Alternate Mock + Analysis / Revision • Short mixed drills daily
- Days 3–1: No new topics • 1 light mock at exam time • Pack documents
- Exam Day: Accuracy first pass • Time each section • Elimination for guesses
What to Keep Ready (Documents)
- Recent photo (as per spec) & signature scan
- Valid ID (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN) & address proof
- Category/EWS/Disability certificates (if applicable)
- 10th/12th & Graduation certificates/marksheets
- Application fee proof • Exam-city preferences list
Your Next Step
- Pick your exam and commit to the 24-week plan.
- Download the PDF and print the weekly tracker.
- Start building your error log + playbook from the first mock.
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