The Staff Selection Commission (SSC CGL) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination every year to recruit graduates for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different ministries, departments, and government organizations of India.
It is one of the most popular and competitive government exams, offering stable jobs, good pay, promotions, and job security.
🧾 SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern
✅ Tier I: Computer-Based Examination
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
✅ Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)
Tier-II is divided into three papers:
🧮 Paper-I (Compulsory for all candidates)
| Module | Sections | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 questions, 90 marks |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 questions, 90 marks | |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension | 45 questions, 135 marks |
| Section-III | General Awareness | 25 questions, 75 marks |
| Computer Proficiency | 20 questions, 60 marks | |
| DEST Module | Typing Test (2000 key depressions in 15 minutes) – Qualifying only |
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
📊 Paper-II – Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Post
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
📘 Paper-III – Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) Post
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
📌 Key Highlights:
- Tier-I is qualifying in nature, but marks are included in final merit.
- Tier-II is the main merit-deciding stage.
- Final selection is based on Tier-II + Document Verification.
- All exams are MCQ-based (except DEST Typing Test).
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🧾 SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus
✏️ Tier-I (Objective – Computer-Based Test)
📚 1. General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series (number/letter/figures)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Directions
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Missing Number
- Matrix
- Paper Folding & Cutting
- Statement-Conclusion
📚 2. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National + International)
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Geography (India & World)
- Economy & Budget
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basics)
- Static GK (Books, Awards, Sports, etc.)
- Important Government Schemes
📚 3. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- HCF & LCM
- Simplification
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Data Interpretation (Pie Charts, Graphs, Tables)
- Geometry, Mensuration
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
📚 4. English Comprehension
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Improvement
- Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Speech
- Error Spotting
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
🧠 Tier-II (Objective – Computer-Based Test)
🧮 Paper-I: Compulsory for all
Section-I (Quantitative Aptitude)
- Same topics as Tier-I but higher difficulty
Section-II (English Language and Comprehension)
- Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary – advanced level
Section-III
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Typing test (2,000 key depressions in 15 min)
📊 Paper-II (For JSO Post only)
Statistics:
- Collection & Presentation of Data
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of Dispersion
- Correlation & Regression
- Probability Theory
- Random Variables
- Sampling
- Statistical Inference
- Analysis of Variance
- Time Series & Index Numbers
📈 Paper-III (For AAO Post only)
Finance & Accounts
- Basic Accounting Principles
- Financial Accounting
- Basics of Accounting Standards
Economics & Governance
- Indian Economy
- Economic Reforms
- Finance Commission
- Budgeting
- Fiscal & Monetary Policy
- Role of RBI
📌 Exam Mode & Duration
| Tier | Mode | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Online CBT | 100 | 60 mins |
| II | Online CBT | Varies by post | 2–4 hrs |
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