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SSC CGL 2025: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
SSC CGL 2025: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025 tier-I exam on 13th to 30th August 2025 at its official website. The registration process will remain open till 04th July 2025, after which no application will be accepted. Staff Selection Commission will hold the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025 for filling up of various Group “B” and Group “C” posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern:
As per SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-1 Exam, there will be 4 sections with 25 questions each. The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes & there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern from here-
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Tier
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Type
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Mode
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Tier – I
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Objective Multiple Choice
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Computer-Based (online)
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Tier – II (Paper I, II, III)
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Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),
Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I |
Computer-Based (online)
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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Exam Pattern:
The Exam of SSC CGL Tier-I will be conducted online comprising of 4 sections with about 100 questions in total and with maximum marks of 200. The entire exam is needed to be completed in a time span of 60 minutes.
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Serial No.
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Sections
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No. of Questions
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Total Marks
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Time Allotted
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1
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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25
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50
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Aggregate time of 60 minutes
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2
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General Awareness
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25
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50
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3
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Quantitative Aptitude
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25
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50
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4
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English Comprehension
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25
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50
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Total
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100
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200
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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I Penalty for Wrong Answer:
There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut off. No point will be deducted if the question is left blank or unattempted by a candidate.
SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Exam Pattern:
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
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Sessions
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Sections
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Module
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Subject
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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Weightage
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Duration
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Session I
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Section I
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Module-I
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Mathematical Abilities
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30
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90
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23%
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1 hour
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Module-II
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Reasoning and General Intelligence
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30
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90
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23%
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Section II
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Module-I
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English Language and Comprehension
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45
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135
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35%
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1 hour
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Module-II
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General Awareness
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25
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75
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19%
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Section III
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Module-I
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Computer Knowledge Test
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20
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60
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Qualifying
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15 minutes
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Session II
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Module-II
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Data Entry Speed Test
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One Data Entry Task
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Qualifying
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15 minute
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SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Penalty for Wrong Answer:
There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II and Module I of Section III of Paper I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper II.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
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Computation of whole numbers
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Fractions and relationships between numbers
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Profit and Loss
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Time and distance
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Time & Work
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Percentage
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Ratio & Proportion
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Discount
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Partnership Business
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Mixture and Allegation
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Square roots
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Averages
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Graphs of Linear Equations
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Triangle and its various kinds of centers
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Congruence and similarity of triangles
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Interest
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Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
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Circle and its chords
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Regular Polygons
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Circle
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Right Prism, Circular Cone,
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Right, Circular Cylinder, Sphere,
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Heights and Distances
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Hemispheres,
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Rectangular Parallelepiped
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Histogram
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Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
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Analogies
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Similarities and Differences
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Space Visualization
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Spatial Orientation
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Problem-Solving
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Analysis
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Judgment
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Decision-Making
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Visual Memory
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Discrimination
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Observation
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Relationship Concepts
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Arithmetical Reasoning
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Figural Classification
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Arithmetic Number Series
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Non-Verbal Series
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Coding and Decoding
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Statement Conclusion
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Syllogistic Reasoning
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Semantic Analogy
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Symbolic/Number Analogy
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Figural Analogy
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Semantic Classification
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Symbolic/Number Classification
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Figural Classification
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Semantic Series
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Number Series
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Figural Series
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Word Building
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Coding & Decoding
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Numerical Operations
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Symbolic Operations
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Trends
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Space Orientation
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Space Visualization
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Venn Diagrams
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Drawing Inferences
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Punched Hole/Pattern Folding & Un-folding
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Figural Pattern Folding and Completion
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Indexing
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Address Matching
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Date & City Matching
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Classification of Center Codes/Roll Numbers
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Embedded Figures
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Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding, Decoding, and Classification
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English Language
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English Language and Comprehension Syllabus
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Phrases and Idioms
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One-word Substitution
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Sentence Correction
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Error Spotting
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Fill in the Blanks
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Spelling Correction
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Reading Comprehension
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Synonyms-Antonyms
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Active Passive
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Sentence Rearrangement
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Sentence Improvement
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Cloze Test
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General Awareness
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General Awareness Syllabus
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History, Culture
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Geography, Economic Scene
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General Policy & Scientific Research
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Science
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Current Affairs
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Books and Authors
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Sports
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Important Schemes
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Important Days
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Portfolios
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People in News
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India and its Neighboring Countries
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Questions about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
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Questions about Science, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, I
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