Anunay Dixit’s SSC CGL journey began in 2025, soon after completing his BTech in Computer Science. As a first-time aspirant, he had to build his preparation from the basics while preparing for an examination where lakhs of candidates compete for limited posts. He chose Physics Wallah (PW) for his preparation and studied through the Ujjwal 2.0 batch under the SSC Mahapack.
His preparation focused on completing the syllabus systematically, revising what he studied, solving DPPs and chapter-wise tests, and introducing mock tests early. This approach helped him clear SSC CGL 2025 in his first attempt and secure the post of Office Superintendent in the Income Tax Department.
Anunay came from a Computer Science background and had completed his BTech before beginning his SSC CGL preparation. Since this was his first competitive examination attempt, he decided to follow a structured preparation path rather than prepare through scattered resources.
He joined PW’s Mahapack and chose Ujjwal 2.0 as his primary batch. The batch gave him a defined course structure, while the tests and practice available on the platform became part of his regular preparation.
“Main Madhya Pradesh se belong karta hoon aur maine BTech kari hai Computer Science se. Maine CGL ki preparation abhi 2025 mein shuru ki thi aur jiske liye maine PW ko join kiya tha jismein Mahapack lekar maine Ujjwal 2.0 se padhai ki aur mera finally selection Office Superintendent Income Tax Department mein ho gaya hai.”
Starting from scratch, Anunay focused on completing one particular batch properly instead of moving between multiple sources. His first-attempt success eventually gave him a post in the Income Tax Department, marking a quick transition from graduation to a government job.
After joining PW’s Mahapack, Anunay chose Ujjwal 2.0 as the batch through which he studied. Rather than switching repeatedly between resources, he focused on completing the selected batch properly and using its classes and practice material consistently.
“Maine CGL ki preparation abhi 2025 mein shuru ki thi, aur jiske liye maine PW ko join kiya tha, jismein Mahapack lekar maine Ujjwal 2.0 se padhai ki.”
His preparation was not limited to watching classes. He revised what was taught, solved DPPs and attempted the tests associated with the chapters and classes. This gave him a routine that combined learning with regular practice.
Anunay completed his syllabus in six months. During this phase, his focus remained on keeping up with classes, revising regularly, solving DPPs and taking tests instead of postponing practice until the end.
“Sabse pehle toh maine six month mein apna syllabus complete kar liya tha, jismein main daily jo hai classes jo bhi teachers karvate the, usko revise karta tha aur DPP solve karta tha.”
For him, completing the syllabus was only the first stage. He believed mock tests should begin even before the entire syllabus was finished, because they helped him understand the practical demands of the examination.
“Aapka bhale hi syllabus complete na ho, ho sakta hai 25% hi hua ho, par mock dene se vyakti time management seekh jaata hai.”
This meant that mock-test practice became part of his preparation early rather than something reserved for the final weeks.
Anunay did not wait for his syllabus to be completely finished before taking mocks. He recommended beginning with at least one mock every week, even when only a portion of the syllabus had been covered.
According to him, this helped build familiarity with the exam environment and, most importantly, develop time-management skills.
“Ab wo test dene ke to ye syllabus ke waqt chalta rehta hai. Lekin ismein sir sabse important cheez hoti hai mock dena ki aapka bhale hi syllabus complete na ho. Ho sakta hai 25% hi hua ho par mock dene se vyakti time management seekh jaata hai. To wo bahut important hai ki abhi se bhale hi hafte mein ek baar Sunday ko sirf mock de diya ek mock lekin wo zaroor se dena hai.”
Once his syllabus was complete, Anunay increased the frequency of his mocks and began incorporating Mains-level mocks into his routine as well. He would attempt a Mains mock on Sundays while continuing with regular practice for the upcoming stages.
“Aur phir jab syllabus ek baar aapka ho jaaye tab phir ye strategy rehti thi ki main phir roz hi ek mock dene laga tha. Lekin aapko Sunday ko Mains ka bhi ek mock dena hai kyunki uska ye fayda hota hai ki ek to 2 hours 15 minutes ka wo total paper hota hai. To jab aap wo 2 hours focus laga lete ho to wo 1 hour bahut easy padta hai.”
The longer Mains mock also gave him exposure to a wider variety of questions and made the one-hour Prelims paper feel more manageable. For Anunay, mock tests were therefore not simply about measuring scores; they were a way to develop speed, stamina and question-selection skills.
Alongside the core subjects, Anunay also emphasised the importance of preparing for computer and typing requirements well before they become immediately relevant.
Coming from a Computer Science background, he felt comfortable with the computer section. However, he pointed out that students should not assume the section can be ignored and should build familiarity with it during preparation itself.
“Aur phir uske baad mein computer aur typing sir roz karni hai. Pre ke pehle se hi karni hai. Roz 10-10 minute. Aap bhale hi 10 minute computer padhiye…”
He also advised students to build typing speed beyond the minimum requirement so that exam-day pressure does not reduce their performance.
“Typing mein aap 27 lagti hai lekin aap abhi usko 35 karke jaayein exam ke pehle, Mains ke pehle.”
His approach was to treat these components as part of the preparation rather than something to be addressed only after clearing the earlier stage. This helped him avoid leaving additional requirements to the final weeks.
For General Knowledge, Anunay relied heavily on repeated revision. Since SSC CGL was his first attempt, he completed the syllabus once and revised it before Prelims. He then continued revising between Prelims and Mains.
“Maine Pre ke pehle lagbhag poore subject ka ek baar revision kar liya tha kyunki mera first attempt hi tha to ek baar to syllabus complete phir ek baar revision ho gaya tha mera Pre ke pehle aur baaki Pre aur Mains ke beech mein maine do baar aur revision kiya tha uska.”
He also used mistakes in mocks as revision opportunities. Instead of simply checking the correct answer, he would return to his notes and revisit the related topic whenever he encountered a question he could not solve.
“Ek mock mein jo maine cheez ki thi usse mere ko bahut fayda mila ki mock mein jo jo question aapko GK mein nahi bane to unko mock se hi mat padho. Sirf ek baar unko aap ek baar notes mein khol ke bhi dekho usi time pe ki notes mein kya padhaya tha.”
This allowed his mock-test practice and notes to work together. Any additional information found while analysing a test could also be added to his existing notes for future revision.
After completing his preparation in six months, consistently revising, practising mocks and preparing for the additional computer and typing requirements, Anunay appeared for SSC CGL 2025.
The result brought a significant outcome: he cleared the examination in his first attempt and was selected as an Office Superintendent in the Income Tax Department.
“Mera finally selection Office Superintendent Income Tax Department mein ho gaya hai.”
For someone who had started preparing only in 2025 after completing his BTech, the result marked a quick transition into his professional career. His preparation was built less around constantly adding new resources and more around completing the syllabus, revising it repeatedly, taking mocks and analysing mistakes.
Anunay’s SSC CGL 2025 journey offers a practical example for first-time aspirants: a structured six-month syllabus plan, regular testing, repeated revision and preparation for every part of the selection process can turn a first attempt into a successful one. His experience with PW’s Ujjwal 2.0 also shows the importance of choosing a structured course and completing it thoroughly rather than repeatedly switching between resources.
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