“I wanted to tell my father that he would never have to buy another train ticket again,” Agnibesh Roy said.
That was the first thought Agnibesh Roy had when he saw his RRB NTPC rank. But by then, his father was no longer there to witness his success.
Agnibesh journey to cracking SSC CGL 2025 wasn’t built on years of dreaming about a government job. It was shaped by an unexpected loss, a complete career shift, and one year of disciplined preparation that changed his life.
Today, he has secured the post of Office Superintendent in the Income Tax Department, while also clearing RRB NTPC (CCTS) and IBPS Clerk (Punjab National Bank).
From NEET Aspirant to SSC CGL Aspirant
After Class 10, Agnibesh planned to become a doctor. He prepared for NEET, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted his studies, and the exam didn’t work out.
Instead of taking a drop year, he pursued B.Sc. Zoology. During his first year of college, life took an unexpected turn when his father passed away suddenly.
That moment completely changed his priorities.
Rather than continuing in the zoology field, he decided to prepare for government exams and become financially independent as soon as possible.
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His First Serious Attempt Changed Everything
Agnibesh graduated in 2024 and appeared for SSC CGL that year, but couldn’t qualify.
Instead of treating it as a failure, he used it to identify his weak areas.
In his first serious year of preparation, he cleared three competitive exams:
- SSC CGL 2025
- RRB NTPC (CCTS)
- IBPS Clerk (Punjab National Bank)
One factor mattered deeply to him: getting a posting close to home in West Bengal because of family responsibilities.
His SSC CGL Preparation Strategy
Agnibesh didn’t prepare for Tier 1 separately. His philosophy was simple:
“Prepare at Tier 2 level from day one.”
As the exam pattern evolved, he believed students couldn’t afford to postpone advanced topics anymore.
Subject-wise approach
His preparation followed a structured sequence instead of studying everything together.
- Reasoning: Completed the syllabus in two months using theory first, followed by PYQs.
- Quant: Finished Arithmetic before moving to Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, and later Probability and Statistics.
- English: Focused on grammar first, built a notebook of around 120 important rules, practiced vocabulary daily, and improved reading speed through editorials.
- General Studies: Started only after building momentum in other subjects, studying History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Static GK before Current Affairs.
The Revision Habit That Made the Difference
One of Agnibesh’s biggest strengths was revision.
After completing General Studies once, he didn’t move on permanently. Before every major exam, he revised his notes repeatedly.
By the time SSC CGL Mains arrived, he had revised his GS notes 10–15 times.
Instead of spending hours on daily Current Affairs, he preferred monthly compilations, believing they removed unnecessary information while keeping exam-relevant updates intact.
How Mock Tests Built His Confidence
Agnibesh treated every mock test like the real exam.
He attempted mocks on a computer using rough sheets and recreated exam conditions as closely as possible.
More importantly, he entered every mock with the same fixed order of attempting sections, never experimenting with strategy on exam day.
His preferred order was:
- English
- General Studies
- Reasoning
- Quant
Starting with English helped him build confidence early instead of getting mentally affected by unpredictable GS questions.
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The Mindset That Helped Him Perform
Before SSC CGL Mains, Agnibesh already had confidence from his RRB NTPC performance.
Instead of carrying fear into the exam hall, he entered with a calmer mindset.
His advice to aspirants is practical:
- Build one fixed exam strategy.
- Don’t change it at the last moment.
- Practice under real exam conditions.
- Let confidence come from preparation, not guesswork.
For him, cracking SSC CGL wasn’t about a shortcut. It was about turning one difficult chapter of life into the motivation to create a better future.
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FAQ
How did Agnibesh Roy crack SSC CGL 2025?
He followed a Tier 2-focused preparation strategy, revised General Studies 10–15 times, attempted exam-like mock tests consistently, and maintained a fixed exam strategy instead of changing it on the final day.
How many times should you revise General Studies for SSC CGL?
Agnibesh revised his GS notes around 10–15 times before SSC CGL Mains, helping him retain important concepts and improve recall during the exam.
Can you prepare for SSC CGL and RRB NTPC together?
According to Agnibesh’s experience, the overlap in Quant, Reasoning, and General Studies made it possible to prepare for both exams together while adapting to each exam’s specific requirements.
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