{"id":218466,"date":"2025-06-04T10:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T04:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=218466"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T04:38:38","slug":"ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/","title":{"rendered":"From Agra to ASO, Himanshu Goyal\u2019s SSC CGL Journey (AIR 185)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Meet_Himanshu_Goyal\" >Meet Himanshu Goyal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Life_After_Getting_the_Job\" >Life After Getting the Job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#College_Days_and_Government_Job_Dream\" >College Days and Government Job Dream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Cracking_CGL_The_Attempts\" >Cracking CGL: The Attempts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Strategy_Tier_1_vs_Tier_2_New_Pattern\" >Strategy: Tier 1 vs.&nbsp;Tier 2 (New Pattern)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Strategy_for_Improvement_Mock_Analysis\" >Strategy for Improvement &amp; Mock Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Biggest_Challenges_Overcoming_Them\" >Biggest Challenges &amp; Overcoming Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Time_Management_Tips\" >Time Management Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-topper-2023-himanshu-goyal\/#Final_Advice\" >Final Advice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>\u201cLife doesn\u2019t give you what you want; you get what you deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello everyone! Getting a job through SSC is tough, with millions applying each year. Even with easier exams now, small mistakes can cost you dearly. Today, we learn from someone who navigated these challenges successfully: <strong>Himanshu Goyal<\/strong>, who secured <strong>All India Rank 185<\/strong> and is now an <strong>Assistant Section Officer (ASO)<\/strong> in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s hear his story and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_Himanshu_Goyal\"><\/span><strong>Meet Himanshu Goyal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we dive into the inspiring story of Himanshu Goyal, who climbed from Agra to securing All India Rank 185 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref=contmk-db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam<\/a> and is now an Assistant Section Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Name:<\/strong> Himanshu Goyal<\/li><li><strong>From:<\/strong> Agra, Uttar Pradesh<\/li><li><strong>Current Job:<\/strong> ASO in the Ministry of Home Affairs (Joined Jan 29th)<\/li><li><strong>Background:<\/strong> Comes from a middle-class family.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=contmk-db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Typing Test For Free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_After_Getting_the_Job\"><\/span><strong>Life After Getting the Job<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Himanshu shares how financial independence and personal growth changed his life after joining the government service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Financial Independence:<\/strong> This is the biggest change. Not having to ask parents for money after age 20 is a relief. He can now support his family too.<\/li><li><strong>Making Own Decisions:<\/strong> Financial independence allows for making personal choices, like buying gadgets (he bought a tablet) without asking.<\/li><li><strong>Self-Satisfaction:<\/strong> The happiness from achieving the goal and being able to gift things (like a phone to his father) is immense.<\/li><li><strong>Simplicity:<\/strong> Despite the achievement, Himanshu remains humble and grounded.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contmk-db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous Year For Free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"College_Days_and_Government_Job_Dream\"><\/span><strong>College Days and Government Job Dream<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how Himanshu balanced college life and coaching while keeping his dream of a government job alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>College:<\/strong> SS Jain Subodh PG College, Rajasthan.<\/li><li><strong>Initial Plan:<\/strong> Went to Jaipur for SSC coaching but couldn\u2019t continue due to regular college.<\/li><li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Concentrated on college without much stress.<\/li><li><strong>Childhood Dream:<\/strong> Wanted to be an <strong>Income Tax Inspector<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Reality:<\/strong> Got ASO instead. He accepts it, noting, \u201cLife gives you what you deserve.\u201d He was also a bit wary of potentially getting posted in South India as an Income Tax Inspector.<\/li><li><strong>Current Posting:<\/strong> Delhi (Ministry of Home Affairs).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cracking_CGL_The_Attempts\"><\/span><strong>Cracking CGL: The Attempts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Himanshu\u2019s experience with his two attempts highlights the importance of learning from mistakes and adapting strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Attempt<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exam Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Score vs. Cutoff<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mistake \/ Learning<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Final Result<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1st Attempt<\/strong><\/td><td>CGL 2022<\/td><td>Failed in Computer Paper<\/td><td>Scored 394 vs. 391 cutoff<\/td><td>Took Computer paper lightly; attempted only 6 questions assuming 18 marks was enough<\/td><td>Not Selected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2nd Attempt<\/strong><\/td><td>CGL 2023<\/td><td>Success<\/td><td>Qualified with high rank<\/td><td>Focused on all sections, including Computer; corrected previous mistakes<\/td><td>Selected as ASO (AIR 185)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategy_Tier_1_vs_Tier_2_New_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>Strategy: Tier 1 vs.&nbsp;Tier 2 (New Pattern)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a> evolved and why Himanshu stresses preparing all subjects thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Old Pattern:<\/strong> Before CGL 2022, Tier 2 focused mainly on Maths and English.<\/li><li><strong>New Pattern:<\/strong> Now, <strong>all four subjects<\/strong> (Maths, Reasoning, English, GS) are equally important in both Tier 1 and Tier 2.<\/li><li><strong>Comprehensive Focus:<\/strong> You cannot afford to take <em>any<\/em> subject lightly, including qualifying ones like Computer.<\/li><li><strong>GS Importance:<\/strong> GS now plays a major role (75 marks in Tier 2).<\/li><li><strong>Key Takeaway:<\/strong> Prepare for all subjects thoroughly from the beginning for both tiers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategy_for_Improvement_Mock_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Strategy for Improvement &amp; Mock Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Himanshu emphasizes self-analysis and writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Action Steps<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose \/ Outcome<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Write Down Mistakes<\/strong><\/td><td>Maintain a notebook to record errors after every mock (e.g., wrong answers, silly mistakes, skipped questions).<\/td><td>Clarifies recurring issues and often reveals solutions while writing them down.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analyze Mocks Together<\/strong><\/td><td>Review 2\u20133 mock tests in one session to identify patterns (e.g., consistent errors in certain topics or question types).<\/td><td>Helps spot common weaknesses (e.g., calculation errors, specific GS topics).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deep Dive into Errors \u2013 GS<\/strong><\/td><td>When you get a GS question wrong, revisit the topic thoroughly and study surrounding concepts (static and current affairs, if relevant).<\/td><td>Strengthens core understanding and reduces repeat errors in GS.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deep Dive into Errors \u2013 Vocab<\/strong><\/td><td>If you miss a vocabulary question, look up: meaning of the correct word, meanings of all options, precise definition, and usage in sentences.<\/td><td>Enhances understanding of nuanced meanings, especially for PYQs in English.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Comprehensive Strategy<\/strong><\/td><td>Cover all subjects (Maths, Reasoning, English, GS, Computer), revise wea<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Mock Test For Free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_Challenges_Overcoming_Them\"><\/span><strong>Biggest Challenges &amp; Overcoming Them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though his environment was supportive, Himanshu reflects on common challenges aspirants face and how focus helped him overcome distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Himanshu feels he didn\u2019t face <em>major<\/em> external challenges because he prepared <strong>from home<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Supportive Environment:<\/strong> His family (parents, sister) provided a positive and supportive atmosphere.<\/li><li><strong>Online Resources:<\/strong> Used online courses for preparation, making location less of a barrier.<\/li><li><strong>Implied Challenge (for others):<\/strong> He contrasts his situation with students living in cities who might face distractions from friends or lack a quiet study environment. His solution was the focused environment at home.<\/li><li><strong>Financial Aspect:<\/strong> Belonging to a middle-class family is common for SSC aspirants, and achieving financial independence is a major motivator and reward.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Management_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Time Management Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Time management depends on individual habits and environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Know Your Peak Time:<\/strong> Himanshu studies best during the day, not at night. Others might be the opposite. Study when you are most productive.<\/li><li><strong>Control Your Environment:<\/strong> Minimize distractions. He stayed home and asked friends not to disturb him during study hours.<\/li><li><strong>Prioritize Studies:<\/strong> Be willing to say \u2018no\u2019 to social events (friends\u2019 outings, relatives\u2019 weddings) if they clash with your study schedule.<\/li><li><strong>Self-Discipline:<\/strong> You need to manage your own time; no one else can do it for you.<\/li><li><strong>It\u2019s Temporary:<\/strong> This intense focus is only needed during the preparation phase, not forever.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Advice\"><\/span><strong>Final Advice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Himanshu leaves aspirants with powerful advice on mindset, exam strategy, and staying positive throughout the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Avoid Negative People:<\/strong> Stay away from negativity.<\/li><li><strong>Live the Exam Daily:<\/strong> Treat every study day as if it\u2019s the exam day.<\/li><li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Aim for selection <em>this year<\/em>.<\/li><li><strong>Identify Time Wasters:<\/strong> In the exam, only 4-5 questions might be truly confusing or time-consuming. Learn to identify and skip them quickly.<\/li><li><strong>Mock Score Isn\u2019t Everything:<\/strong> Don\u2019t let mock scores define your potential. 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