Name: Ankit Sharma (CGL 2022, AIR 147, GST Inspector)
“I used Kiran’s Maths Topic-wise book every single day for 6 months. I solved each chapter at least 3 times. The first time was slow – I used hints. The second time, I aimed for speed. The third time, I solved each question in under 45 seconds. The real exam felt easier because I had already seen 90% of question types in Kiran.”
Q1. Is Kiran’s SSC CGL book sufficient for Tier 2?
Yes, especially for Maths (Tier 2 has more advanced arithmetic and data interpretation). But for English (Tier 2 has more grammar and comprehension depth), supplement with Wren & Martin. Ssc Cgl Kiran Publication Book
Q2. Which edition of Kiran SSC CGL should I buy in 2025?
Buy the 2024-2025 edition for updated GK and latest exam pattern (SSC has introduced more analytical questions). For Maths/Reasoning, 2023 edition is fine.
Q3. Does Kiran provide detailed solutions for tough questions?
Yes, but sometimes they skip steps. For truly difficult ones, look up the question on YouTube – many teachers solve Kiran’s PYQs. Name: Ankit Sharma (CGL 2022, AIR 147, GST Inspector)
Q4. Can I rely on Kiran’s given answer key without checking?
No. Cross-verify 2-3 questions per paper. Use SSC’s official answer keys (available on SSC.nic.in for past years) to correct any mismatch.
Q5. How long does it take to finish one Kiran subject book?
If you practice 50 questions/day, a 1500-question Maths book will take 1 month. Most students take 4-6 months to finish all 4 subject books. “I used Kiran’s Maths Topic-wise book every single
Coverage: 22 chapters – Number System, HCF/LCM, Simplification, Power & Indices, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Mixture, Partnership, Profit/Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Time & Work, Speed/Distance/Time, Mensuration 2D/3D, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Data Interpretation.
Each chapter begins with a 2-page formula recap, then 250-400 questions arranged by year (latest first).
Why aspirants love it: SSC CGL quant has a finite question bank. Many 2024-25 questions are tweaked versions of 2015-2020 problems. Solving Kiran’s quant book twice makes you instinctively recognize the "SSC pattern."
Drawback: No basic theory – if you don’t know what a logarithm is, this book won’t teach you. Pair with Rakesh Yadav or Aditya Ranjan's class notes.