Staff Selection Commission releases the officail SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 along with the notification for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams on the official website. A candidate preparing for SSC CGL should know about the comprehensive exam pattern. Staff Selection Commission: The combined Graduate Level Examination comprises two tiers conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 is divided in two stages Tier 1 and Tier 2 which is conducted into online and its is objective in nature. Tier 1 is the first stage of the exam and it is common for all candidates. Paper 1 is compulsory for everyone for tier 2, Paper 2 is only for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer, and Paper 3 is for the vacancies of Assistant Audit Officer.
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Details
SSC CGL 2025 Exam Details
Exam Name |
SSC CGL 2025 |
Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Stages |
Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Type of Questions |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
Tier 1 |
Common for all candidates |
Tier 2 |
Paper 1: Compulsory for all candidates
Paper 2: Only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post
Paper 3: Only for candidates applying for AAO post
|
Negative Marking |
Yes, 1/4th |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that assesses a candidate’s proficiency in various subjects like Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness. Below is the detailed pattern:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025
S.No. |
Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Time Allotted |
1 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
A cumulative time of 60 minutes |
2 |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
3 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
4 |
English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
Total |
100 |
200 |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam is more advanced and focuses on the technical and subject-specific knowledge required for various posts in the SSC CGL. It is also a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam consists of multiple papers, with candidates appearing for specific papers based on the post they have applied for.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Duration: 2 hours for each paper
- Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025
S.No. |
Papers |
Time Allotted |
1 |
Paper I: (Compulsory for all posts) |
2 hours 30 minutes |
2 |
Paper II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Gr. II |
2 hours |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 1]
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 1]
Sessions |
Sections |
Modules |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Weightage |
Duration |
Session I |
Section I |
Module-I |
Mathematical Abilities |
30 |
90 |
23% |
1 hour |
Section II |
Module-II |
Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30 |
90 |
23% |
1 hour |
Session II |
Section I |
Module-I |
English Language and Comprehension |
45 |
135 |
35% |
1 hour |
Section II |
Module-II |
General Awareness |
25 |
75 |
19% |
1 hour |
Session III |
Section I |
Module-I |
Computer Knowledge Test |
20 |
60 |
Qualifying |
15 minutes |
Session III |
Section II |
Module-II |
Data Entry Speed Test |
One Data Entry Task |
Qualifying |
15 minutes |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 2]
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 2]
Papers |
Sections |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
Paper II: Statistics |
Statistics |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2025
The SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 encompasses a wide range of subjects, with each tier of the exam focusing on different areas of knowledge. Here's a breakdown of the syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2:
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025
- General Intelligence and Reasoning:
- Analogies
- Series
- Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Statement and Assumptions
- Venn Diagrams
- Seating Arrangements
- Syllogisms
- General Awareness:
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Geography (Physical, Economic, and Political)
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Economy
- Polity (Indian Constitution, Government)
- Sports
- Awards and Honors
- Important Days and Dates
- Books and Authors
- Current Affairs
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Number Systems
- Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportions
- Time and Work
- Speed, Distance, and Time
- Time and Distance
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
- English Comprehension:
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Reading Comprehension
- Idioms/Phrases
- One-word Substitution
- Cloze Test
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025
- Quantitative Abilities (Paper 1):
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
- Probability
- English Language and Comprehension (Paper 2):
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
- Idioms/Phrases
- Para Jumbles
- Statistics (Paper 3):
- Probability
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Data Interpretation
- Hypothesis Testing
- Sampling Theory
- Analysis of Variance
- General Studies (Finance and Economics) (Paper 4):
- Financial Accounting
- Economics
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Business Laws
- Budgeting
- Taxation
SSC CGL Negative Marking
SSC CGL Data Entry Speed Test
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) Details
Particulars of DEST (Data Entry Speed Test)
Details |
Information |
Duration |
15 minutes |
Passage Length |
About 2000 key depressions |
Passage Description |
Detailed instructions provided by Regional Offices of the Commission |
Evaluation Details |
Available on SSC’s website: Candidate’s Corner (www.ssc.gov.in) |