SSC CGL Exam 2025 consists of two tiers, both conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Below is a detailed SSC CGL exam pattern for both Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Exam Pattern
Tier 1 Pattern
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
Tier 2 Pattern
Paper |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Paper 1 (Compulsory for all posts) |
Mathematical Abilities |
30 |
90 |
Reasoning & General Intelligence |
30 |
90 |
English Language & Comprehension |
45 |
135 |
General Awareness |
25 |
75 |
Computer Proficiency |
20 |
60 |
Total (Paper 1) |
150 |
450 |
Paper 2 |
For JSO & Statistical Investigator Grade-II Only (Statistics) |
100 |
200 |
Syllabus for Tier 1
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 examination consists of a total of 100 questions, with a maximum score of 200. The allotted time for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is 60 minutes.
English Language
Topics |
Reading Comprehension |
Idioms and Phrases |
One word Substitution |
Sentence Correction |
Active Passive |
Spellings Correction |
Fill in the Blanks |
Sentence Rearrangement |
Synonyms-Antonyms |
Cloze test |
Sentence Improvement |
Error Spotting |
General Awareness
Topics |
Important Days |
Science |
India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research |
People in News |
Sports |
Static GK |
Important Schemes |
Portfolio |
Books and Authors |
Current Affairs |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics |
Observation |
Coding and decoding |
Arithmetic number series |
Relationship concepts |
Arithmetical reasoning |
Figural classification |
Statement conclusion |
Syllogistic reasoning |
Similarities and differences |
Space visualization |
Spatial orientation |
Problem-solving |
Analysis |
Non-verbal series |
Judgment |
Blood Relations |
Decision making |
Visual memory |
Analogies |
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics |
Percentage |
Partnership Business |
Time and distance |
Time & Work |
Mixture and Alligation |
Decimals |
Fractions |
Quadrilaterals |
Regular Polygons |
Right Prism |
Right Circular Cone |
Interest |
Sphere |
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds |
Profit and Loss |
Discount |
Relationships between numbers |
Ratio and Proportion |
Square roots |
Computation of whole numbers |
Right Circular Cylinder |
Triangle and its various kinds of centres |
Graphs of Linear Equations |
Averages |
Congruence and similarity of triangles |
Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles |
Complementary angles |
Bar diagram & Pie chart |
Triangle |
Frequency polygon |
Degree and Radian Measures |
Hemispheres |
Histogram |
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base |
Trigonometric ratio |
Heights and Distances |
Standard Identities |
Rectangular Parallelepiped |
Important Points Regarding SSC CGL Syllabus 2025
- The SSC CGL Syllabus comprises sections like Reasoning & Intelligence, Mathematics, English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness, which candidates must prepare thoroughly.
- Tier I examination is mandatory for all positions mentioned in the SSC CGL notification, necessitating simultaneous preparation for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.
- In SSC CGL Tier 2, Paper I is compulsory for all roles. Paper II is for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II positions.
- In Tier I, an incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.5 marks.
- For Tier II, there is a negative marking of 1 for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II, and Section III of Paper I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper II.
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