SSC CGL Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Exam is very popular in India. It happens every year to find candidates for Group B and Group C jobs in government departments, ministries, and organizations. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is an important requirement to crack the SSC CGL 2025 exams. Let us briefly understand the syllabus of SSC CGL. 

 

SSC CGL 2025 Exam Structure

The SSC CGL exam is an online exam conducted in four stages (tiers):

• Tier I – Preliminary Exam (Objective MCQ based)
• Tier II – Mains Examination(Computer Based Objective MCQ Type)
• Tier III – Descriptive Paper (Pen-and-paper mode)
• Tier IV – Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test/Data Entry Speed Test (as per post requirements)

Each stage helps find the best fit for the job. Candidates need to meet the requirements of each phase to move on.

 

SSC CGL 2025 Tier- I Syllabus

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 100 (25 per section)
• Total Marks: 200
• Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for PWD candidates)
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer

Organization	Staff Selection Commission
Name of the Exam	SSC CGL 2025
Selection Process	CBT and Skill test
Mode of Exam	Online
Type of Questions	Multiple choice based
Tier 1  Exam	Total Questions: 100 Total Marks: 200
Tier 2 Exam	Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Negative Marking	0.50 Mark for 1 wrong answer

 

Subjects Covered

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

This section tests a candidate’s logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Topics include:

• Analogies (Words, Numbers, and Figures)
• Classification
• Series (Number, Alphabet, and Figure)
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagrams
• Non-verbal reasoning (Paper Folding, Mirror & Water Images, Cubes & Dice, Embedded Figures)

2. General Awareness

This section assesses a candidate’s knowledge of current events and general knowledge. Topics include:

• History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India)
• Geography (Indian and World Geography)
• Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution, Important Laws, Rights, Parliament, Judiciary, etc.)
• Economics & Finance (Budget, Banking, Financial Reforms, Economic Policies, Basic Concepts)
• General Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Awards & Honors
• Books & Authors  

3. Quantitative Aptitude 

It determines the Numerical and mathematical ability of a candidate, topics include:

• Number Systems
• Simplification & Approximation
• HCF and LCM
• Decimals and Fractions
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Boats & Streams
• Data Interpretation (Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Tables)
• Mensuration (2D and 3D Geometry, Volume & Surface Area)
• Trigonometry (Heights and Distances, Ratios)
• Statistics and Probability

4. English Comprehension 

It deals with the candidate’s language ability, topics include:

• Reading Comprehension
• Error Detection & Sentence Correction
• Cloze Test
• One-word Substitutions
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech

 

SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II Syllabus

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Total Marks: 650
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Sections	Module	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration	Weightage
Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	60×3 = 180	1 hour	23%
	Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30			23%
Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	70×3 = 210	1 hour	35%
	Module-II	General Awareness	25			19%
Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	20×3 = 60	15 minutes	Qualifying
	Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	One Data Entry Task		15 minutes	Qualifying

 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Paper	Section	No. of question	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper II	Statistics	100	200	2 hours

 

Subjects Covered

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)

• Advanced topics from the Tier I syllabus
• Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Linear Equations)
• Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Tangents, Chords)
• Trigonometry (Height & Distance, Sine & Cosine Laws)
• Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tabular Data)

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (General Intelligence)

• Verbal and Non-verbal Questions 
• Semantic Analogy 
• Symbolic operations 
• Symbolic/Number Analogy Trends 
• Figural Analogy Space Orientation Semantic Classification 
• Venn Diagrams 
• Symbolic/Number Classification 
• Drawing Inferences
• Figural Classification 
• Punched hole/Pattern-folding & unfolding Semantic Series 
• Figural Pattern-folding and completion Number Series 
• Embedded Figures 
• Figural Series 
• Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving 
• Coding and Decoding 
• Numerical operations

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Comprehension)

• Vocabulary & Grammar (Advanced level)
• Passage Comprehension (Long passages)
• Sentence Rearrangement & Improvement
• Fill in the Blanks & Sentence Completion

 Module II Section II of Paper-I (General Awareness)

•  History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• General policy
• Scientific research

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

• Computer Basics
•  Software
•  Working with the Internet and e-mails
•  Basics of networking and cyber security

 Paper II (Statistics)

• Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data
• Measures of Central Tendency
• Measures of Dispersion
• Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis
• Correlation and Regression Scatter diagram
• Probability Theory
• RandomVariable and Probability Distribution
• Sampling Theory
• Statistical Inference
• Analysis of Variance
• TimeSeries Analysis
• IndexNumbers

 Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics)

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)

• Financial Accounting
• Basic concepts of accounting

Part B: Economic and Governance-(120 marks)

• Comptroller & Auditor General of India-Constitutional provisions.
• Finance Commission-Role and functions.
• Basic Concept of Economics
• Introduction to Micro Economics
• Theory of Demand and Supply
• Theory of Production and Cost
• Forms of Market
• Price determination in different markets
• Indian Economy
• Nature of the Indian Economy
• National Income of India
• Economic growth
• Poverty and unemployment
• Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
• Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991
• MoneyandBanking
• Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
• Budget and fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
• Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003

 

SSC CGL 2025 Tier-III Syllabus

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Pen & Paper (Descriptive Test)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Total Marks: 100
• Types of Questions: Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Letter Writing, Application Writing

This section evaluates a candidate’s writing skills in English or Hindi.

 

SSC CGL 2025 Tier IV Syllabus

Exam Pattern

This stage is a Skill Test applicable only to specific posts. It includes:

• Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Candidates must type 2000 words in 15 minutes.
• Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Tests skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

 

Final Selection Process

• Consideration is given to both Tier I and Tier II scores.
• Tier III is qualifying.
• Tier IV (Skill Test) is for certain posts.

 

How to Prepare for SSC CGL 2025?

• Familiarize yourself well with the Syllabus and exam pattern.
• Develop a study schedule that includes all subjects.
• Use standard books as references.
• Solve the question paper of past years.
• Solve practice tests to get a hand on speed and accuracy.
• You should keep up with current affairs by reading newspaper or online articles.

 

Conclusion

Looking at the SSC CGL 2025 syllabus can feel overwhelming, but the secret is in your preparation strategy. Some topics matter more, while others barely show up. Study smarter, not just harder, and you’ll be fine.