Best SSC GD Books for 2023 (Handpicked Selection)

Searching for SSC GD books? To prepare for any exam, it’s always a good idea to have a complete set of books with you.

If you are still unsure of the books you need to study for the SSC GD Constable exam, do not panic. We are here to help!

In this post, I am here with the subject-wise best books for the preparation of the SSC GD examination.

Along with the best book for the examination, we have also shared the complete syllabus – so as to make it easy for you to identify the books that you really need.

For each book, we also provide a link to purchase it, so that you won’t have to waste time searching for it.

Alright, let’s start with a brief overview of the examination.

(You can use the below table of contents for better navigation)

About SSC GD Examination

SSC GD examination is an examination conducted by SSC (Staff Selection Commission) for the recruitment of Constables in various security forces including:

• CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)
• BSF (Border Security Force)
• NIA (National Investigation Agency)
• SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal)
• ITBP (Indo Tibetan Border Police)
• CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force)
• Assam Rifles (Rifleman) and
• SSF (Secretariat Security Force)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must have completed 10th or 12th grades from a recognized school / college.
• The age limit for SSC GD examination is 18 to 23 years. Additional age relaxation is there for SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Serviceman.

Selection Procedure:

A four-step selection process consists of a written computer test, followed by a physical examination, a physical standard test, and a medical examination.

You can view a detailed overview of the examination directly on the official website of SSC.

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SSC GD Important Links:

• SSC GD Official Website: https://ssc.nic.in/
• Modal Question Paper: https://ssc.nic.in/Downloads/portal/english/modal-question-paper-english.pdf

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SSC GD Syllabus & Examination Pattern

SSC GD examination is a computer-based test that consists of a total of 100 questions from the following subjects:

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
2. General Knowledge & General Awareness
3. Elementary Mathematics
4. Hindi / English Language

Each subject comprises 25 marks & the question paper is of a total of 100 marks, which means all the questions are of 1 mark. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

General Knowledge & General Awareness Syllabus

Elementary Mathematics Syllabus

Hindi / English Syllabus

Best Book for SSC GD Exam

In the below sections, you will find some of the best & handpicked books for SSC GD exam preparation. These books are categorized as per all the four subjects, i.e. Reasoning, GK, Hindi, English & Mathematics.

In the below sections we have listed 8 books. For each subject, we have shared two of the best-rated books. 

And at last, there is one more book that covers previous year’s papers – which is quite helpful for students to understand examination patterns & revise everything. 

Besides each book, we have labeled the name of the subject – so as to make it easy for you to identify the right book.

01. How to crack the test of Reasoning

The skill of reasoning involves testing your reasoning abilities, while general intelligence consists of your existing knowledge or information that you have acquired through experimentation. 

When it comes to best reasoning books for SSC GD examinations, then our top choice is Arihant’s “How to crack the test of reasoning”. 

It is so because it covers all the major concepts of reasoning & is quite easy to follow for a beginner. Additionally, Arihant’s books are updated every year, so it is also a plus point.

This book covers the major part of Verbal, Analytical & Non-verbal reasoning.

02. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

Another best reasoning book for SSC GD examination is “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by S.Chand Publications.

With over 10,247 ratings on Amazon, it is labeled as the #1 Best Seller in Bank Clerical exams. However, it also has everything that you need to study for the SSC GD examination.

The complete book is divided into two parts: 

• Verbal Reasoning &
• Non-verbal reasoning.

The only reason we have added it in the second position among reasoning books is that it comprises of a lot of old questions & the latest edition is not yet available in the market.

03. General Knowledge 2022 by Manohar Pandey 

When it comes to General Knowledge, you should only choose books that are available in the latest edition. “General Knowledge 2022” by Manohar Pandey is one such book that is available in the latest edition.

It contains the compact version of all the events that happened in the past year as well as current affairs. If we look at the table of contents, you can see that the complete book is divided into 5 major sections namely History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economics, General Science & GK.

Moreover, there is a separate section dedicated to current affairs and trends.

04. Lucent’s GK 

Among the best SSC GD books, Lucent’s GK still plays a major role. However, it is quite hard to find the latest edition. As of Feb 2022, the 2018 publication is in the market.

However, this book is still the Best Seller in the category “Bank PO & MT Exams”. It is so because this book covers an in-depth guide to all the topics.

The major topics that are covered in this book include History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & computers.

05. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

When it comes to elementary mathematics or quantitative aptitude, I think your first priority should be “Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal”.

With over 22,715 reviews and a rating of 4.4 out of 5.0, it is the best seller in GRE. No doubt it is also one of the best SSC GD books.

In order to solve complex mathematical problems, the author has used shortcuts & tricks to make it easy for students to solve difficult numerical in the least time.

The whole book is divided into two sections: Arithmetical Ability (consists of elementary mathematics) & Data Interpretation (use of graphs & charts in mathematics).

06. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic – by Arihant

Another great book for elementary mathematics is “Fast Track Objective Arithmetic” by Rajesh Verma. Published by Arihant Publications, it has over 5,800 ratings on Amazon.

One of the best things about this book is it covers base level as well as high-level questions, so as to move you through various difficulty levels. 

Similar to the last book, it also contains short tricks to make your life much easier while doing complex problems.

07. Lucent Samanya Hindi

About 25% of the SSC GD exam comprises Hindi & English language. I think the “Samanya Hindi – by Lucent Publication” is enough for covering the whole course of Hindi.

Authored by Sanjeev Kumar, it contains four major sections. These are Phonemics (Varna Vichar), Morphology (Sabdh Vichar), Syntax (Vakya Vichar) & Metrics (Chandh Vichar).

It covers almost all the concepts of Hindi grammar, which makes it a comprehensive guide to the Hindi language.

08. Objective General English – by S.P. Bakshi

If you are looking for one of the best books for the English language, then no doubt Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi is a clear winner. 

This book is divided into 4 major parts:

• #1: Foundation Module
• #2: Verbal Ability
• #3: Sequence of Sentence / Objective Comprehension
• #4: Practical Grammar

It has over 34 chapters & each unit is a combination of theory as well as practical questions.

09. SSC GD Solved Papers (60 Sets) 

Last but not least, when it comes to the best SSC GD books, you should also have a set of previous year-solved papers.

Published by Lakshya Experts, this book contains more than 60 sets of previous year papers. When it comes to previous year papers, always make sure that you should only go for books that contain the latest papers.

This book is available in Hindi Edition & has a rating of 4.3 out of 5.0.

Related:

• UKSSSC Books
• CDS Books

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Conclusion

In this post, we have curated the 9 best books for preparation for the SSC GD examination. These books are handpicked by our team after taking reviews from students preparing for competitive examinations, teachers & analyzing thousands of reviews on Amazon.

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