SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 for Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exams: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2025 syllabus is given in the official notification released on June 9, 2025. The exam consists of Tier 1 (preliminary) and Tier 2 (mains), with no major changes from previous years. Tier 1 is qualifying while final merit based upon tier 2 Score. Below is the detailed syllabus for both tiers, including subjects and key topics. Questions are objective (MCQ) type, with negative marking: 0.50 marks in Tier 1 and varying in Tier 2 Exam Pattern Also discussed in this Article
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern/Overview
| Detail | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Online, Objective MCQs | Online, Objective MCQs (except Data Entry Speed Test) |
| Subjects | 4 Sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension | Paper 1 (Compulsory): Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Proficiency; Paper 2 (for JSO/SI Grade-II): Statistics |
| Total Questions/Marks | 100 Questions / 200 Marks | Paper 1: 150 Questions / 450 Marks; Paper 2: 100 Questions / 200 Marks |
| Duration | 60 Minutes | Paper 1: Session 1 (2 hours 15 min), Session 2 (15 min); Paper 2: 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 per wrong answer | Paper 1: 1 mark (Sections I-III); Paper 2: 0.50 per wrong answer |
| Qualifying Marks | No sectional cut-off; overall based on normalization | UR: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, Others: 20% (Paper 2) |
| Level | Graduation (except Quant at 10th level) | Matric (Math), 10+2 (English), Graduation (Statistics) |
Tier 1 Syllabus for SSC CGL 2025 Exam
Tier 1 tests basic aptitude and is common for all posts. Each section has 25 questions worth 50 marks.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy
- Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification
- Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series
- Problem Solving, Word Building
- Coding & Decoding, Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations
- Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization
- Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences
- Punched Hole/Pattern-Folding & Unfolding, Figural Pattern-Folding & Completion
- Indexing, Address Matching, Date & City Matching
- Classification of Centre Codes/Roll Numbers
- Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding, Decoding & Classification
- Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence
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General Awareness
- Current Events (National & International)
- History, Culture, Geography of India & Neighbors
- Economic Scene, General Policy
- Scientific Research & Discoveries
- India & Its Neighboring Countries (Sports, Books & Authors, Awards, Important Days)
Quantitative Aptitude
- Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Relationships Between Numbers
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots
- Averages, Interest (Simple & Compound)
- Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business
- Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work
- Basic Algebraic Identities, Elementary Surds
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Triangle & Centres, Congruence & Similarity of Triangles
- Circle & Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended by Chords, Common Tangents
- Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone/Cylinder
- Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid (Triangular/Square Base)
- Trigonometric Ratio, Degree & Radian Measures, Standard Identities
- Complementary Angles, Heights & Distances
- Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart
English Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Antonyms/Homonyms
- Spellings/Detecting Misspelt Words
- Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration
- Shuffling of Sentence Parts/Passage
- Cloze Passage
Tier 2 Syllabus for SSC CGL Exam
Tier 2 has Paper 1 (compulsory) and Paper 2 (for specific posts). Paper 1 is divided into sessions with sectional qualifying.
Paper 1: Session 1 (Sections I-III)
Section I-A: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions, 90 Marks)
- Number Systems: Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Relationships
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance/Work
- Algebra: Basic Identities, Elementary Surds, Graphs of Linear Equations
- Geometry: Elementary Figures, Triangle Centres, Congruence/Similarity, Circle Chords/Tangents
- Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Circle, Prism, Cone, Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Parallelepiped, Pyramid
- Trigonometry: Ratios, Complementary Angles, Heights & Distances, Standard Identities
- Statistics & Probability: Tables/Graphs (Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar/Pie Chart), Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation), Simple Probabilities
Section I-B: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Questions, 90 Marks)
- Semantic/Symbolic/Number/Figural Analogy, Classification, Series
- Trends, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences
- Punched Hole/Pattern Folding/Unfolding, Figural Pattern Completion
- Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
- Emotional/Social Intelligence, Word Building, Coding/Decoding
- Numerical/Symbolic Operations
Section II-A: English Language & Comprehension (45 Questions, 135 Marks)
- Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms/Antonyms
- Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Misspelt Words
- Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement
- Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration
- Shuffling of Sentences/Parts, Cloze Passage
- Comprehension Passage (3+ Paragraphs: 1 Book/Story-Based, Others Current Affairs)
Section II-B: General Awareness (25 Questions, 75 Marks)
- Current Events, Everyday Observations/Scientific Aspects
- India & Neighbors: History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene
- General Policy, Scientific Research
Section III: Computer Knowledge Test (20 Questions, 60 Marks, Qualifying)
- Computer Basics: CPU, Input/Output Devices, Memory, Backup, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard Shortcuts
- Software: Windows OS, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet & Emails: Browsing/Searching, Downloading/Uploading, Email Management, E-Banking
- Networking & Cyber Security: Devices/Protocols, Threats (Hacking, Virus, Worms, Trojan), Preventive Measures
Paper 1: Session 2
Section IV: Data Entry Speed Test (Qualifying)
- One task: About 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. Higher standards for certain posts (e.g., Tax Assistant).
Paper 2: Statistics (100 Questions, 200 Marks, For JSO/SI Grade-II Only)
- Collection, Classification & Presentation: Primary/Secondary Data, Tabulation, Graphs/Charts, Frequency Distributions
- Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode; Partition Values (Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles)
- Measures of Dispersion: Range, Quartile/Mean/Standard Deviation; Relative Dispersion
- Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis: Relationships, Measures
- Correlation & Regression: Scatter Diagram, Correlation Coefficient, Regression Lines, Spearman’s Rank, Multiple/Partial Correlation
- Probability Theory: Definitions, Conditional/Compound Probability, Independent Events, Bayes’ Theorem
- Random Variable & Distributions: Expectation/Variance, Higher Moments, Binomial/Poisson/Normal/Exponential, Joint Distributions
- Sampling Theory: Population/Sample, Errors, Techniques (Random, Stratified, Multistage, etc.), Distribution, Sample Size
- Statistical Inference: Estimation (Point/Interval), Properties, Methods (Moments, Maximum Likelihood, Least Squares), Hypothesis Testing (Z, t, Chi-Square, F), Confidence Intervals
- Analysis of Variance: One-Way/Two-Way Classified Data
- Time Series Analysis: Components, Trend/Seasonal Variation Methods
- Index Numbers: Construction Problems, Types, Formulae, Base Shifting/Splicing, Cost of Living, Uses
Preparation Tips
- Focus on high-weightage topics like Quant and English.
- Practice mock tests; syllabus aligns with graduation level except specified.
- Download official notification for full details.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| SSC Official Website | Visit Site |
| Other Vacancies | Click Here |