SSC CGL Syllabus Out – Tier I & II Exam Pattern & Subject-Wise Topics

Published On: August 29, 2025

Short Details:

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination every year to recruit candidates for Group B & C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. For SSC CGL 2025, the exam will be held in two tiers (Tier-I & Tier-II) through Computer-Based Examination (CBE).

SSC CGL Syllabus Out – Tier I & II Exam Pattern

Sarkari Notice (सरकारी नोटिस)

Application Fee

Gen/ OBC/ EWS : ₹100/-
SC/ ST/ Female (All Category) : ₹0/-

Payment Mode

Candidates can pay their exam fee through Any online Payments Modes.
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Important Dates

Application Start Date : - Read Notification

Age Limits

Minimum Age : 18 Years
The maximum age varies between 27 and 32 years, depending on the post.

Vacancy Details

📝 SSC CGL Exam Pattern

🔹 Tier-I (Objective Test)

Subjects: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
No. of Questions: 100 (25 each)
Maximum Marks: 200
Duration: 1 hour
Negative Marking: 0.50 per wrong answer

🔹 Tier-II (Objective + Skill Test)

Tier-II consists of multiple papers:

Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts)
- Section-I: Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning
- Section-II: English Language & General Awareness
- Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (Qualifying) + Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
- Marks: 390 | Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Paper-II (Statistics – only for JSO posts) – 200 marks

📚 SSC CGL Syllabus

🔹 Tier-I Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Series, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion, Puzzles, Blood Relation, Decision Making, Emotional & Social Intelligence.
General Awareness
- Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture, Scientific Research, and General Knowledge related to India & its neighbors.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Probability & Statistics.
English Comprehension
- Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles.

🔹 Tier-II Syllabus

Paper-I (Compulsory)
- Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Probability, Statistics, Time & Work, DI.
- Reasoning: Analogy, Series, Venn Diagram, Logical Thinking, Embedded Figures, Critical Reasoning.
- English: Spotting Errors, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economy, Geography, Science.
- Computer Knowledge (Qualifying): Basics of Computers, MS Office, Internet, Networking, Cyber Security.
- DEST (Qualifying): Typing speed test of 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes.
Paper-II (Only for JSO – Statistics)
- Data Collection, Measures of Dispersion, Probability, Correlation & Regression, Sampling Theory, Hypothesis Testing, Time Series, Index Numbers.

🔎 Key Points for SSC CGL 2025 Exam

Normalization: Marks will be normalized if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts.
Negative Marking: Tier-I (0.50) and Tier-II (1 mark per wrong answer).
Qualifying Papers: Computer Knowledge Test & DEST are mandatory but qualifying.
Medium: Questions (except English) will be set in both English & Hindi.

Interested Candidates can Read the Full Notification Before Online.

IMPORTANT LINKS

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Frequently Asked Questions

❓ FAQs on SSC CGL Syllabus

1. How many tiers are there in SSC CGL 2025?

There are two tiers (Tier-I & Tier-II), both conducted in online mode.

2. What is the negative marking in SSC CGL 2025?

Tier-I: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer, Tier-II: 1 mark for each wrong answer.

3. Is Computer Knowledge mandatory in SSC CGL 2025?

Yes, the Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in Tier-II.

4. Who needs to appear for Paper-II (Statistics)?

Only candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) & Statistical Investigator Grade-II posts.

5. What is the syllabus level of SSC CGL 2025?

Maths (Quant): Class 10th Level
English: 10+2 Level
Statistics: Graduation Level