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SSC CGL Syllabus 2025

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) recruitment through a two-tier selection process. The final merit list will be prepared based solely on the marks obtained in the Tier 2 examination. All stages of the SSC CGL 2025 exam will be conducted in online mode.

Tier

Type of Exam

Mode

Tier – I

Objective Multiple Choice

Computer-Based (online)

Tier – II (Paper I, II, III)

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 and
 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)

 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025

Students beginning their preparation must first be familiar with the subject-wise syllabus for the Tier-1 exam, which comprises four sections: Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness. The detailed SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 syllabus has been provided below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is conducted in online mode (Computer Based Examination) and will be qualifying in nature. The Tier 1 consists of 4 sections with 25 questions each and a total of 100 questions for 200 marks. The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes & there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer. 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Structure 2025

Subjects

General Awareness

English Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

General Intelligence and Reasoning

No. of Questions

25

25

25

25

Marks

50

50

50

50

Exam Duration

60 minutes (1 hour)

 

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

In the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam, the Quantitative Aptitude section evaluates a candidate’s ability to work with numbers and apply number sense effectively. This section is included in both Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams, with several overlapping topics. Therefore, preparing these chapters thoroughly at the initial stage will help save time during the next phase of preparation. The topics for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude, as prescribed by the Commission, are as follows

  1. Computation of whole numbers
  2. Decimals
  3. Fractions
  4. Relationships between numbers
  5. Profit and Loss
  6. Discount
  7. Partnership Business
  8. Mixture and Alligation
  9. Time and distance
  10. Time & Work
  11. Percentage
  12. Ratio & Proportion
  13. Square roots
  14. Averages
  15. Interest
  16. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
  17. Graphs of Linear Equations
  18. Triangle and its various kinds of centres
  19. Congruence and similarity of triangles
  20. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
  21. Triangle
  22. Quadrilaterals
  23. Regular Polygons
  24. Right Prism
  25. Right Circular Cone
  26. Right Circular Cylinder
  27. Sphere
  28. Heights and Distances
  29. Histogram
  30. Frequency polygon
  31. Bar diagram & Pie chart
  32. Hemispheres
  33. Rectangular Parallel piped
  34. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
  35. Trigonometric ratio
  36. Degree and Radian Measures
  37. Standard Identities
  38. Complementary angles

General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

The SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning includes both verbal and non-verbal topics. This section plays a crucial role in assessing a candidate’s presence of mind, problem-solving ability, and sharpness in various situations. The topics to be covered under General Intelligence and Reasoning are as follows:

  1. Analogies
  2. Similarities and differences
  3. Space visualization
  4. Spatial orientation
  5. Problem-solving
  6. Analysis
  7. Judgment
  8. Blood Relations
  9. Decision making
  10. Visual memory
  11. Discrimination
  12. Observation
  13. Relationship concepts
  14. Arithmetical reasoning
  15. Figural classification
  16. Arithmetic number series
  17. Non-verbal series
  18. Coding and decoding
  19. Statement conclusion
  20. Syllogistic reasoning

English Language Syllabus

Among all the sections in SSC CGL Tier-1, the English Language section will be conducted exclusively in English. This part of the exam is designed to assess a candidate’s understanding of the language, along with their basic comprehension and writing skills. A strong command over the following topics will help candidates secure a high score in this section.

  1. Idioms and Phrases 
  2. One word Substitution
  3. Sentence Correction
  4. Error Spotting
  5. Fill in the Blanks
  6. Spellings Correction
  7. Reading Comprehension
  8. Synonyms-Antonyms
  9. Active Passive
  10. Sentence Rearrangement
  11. Sentence Improvement
  12. Cloze test

General Awareness Syllabus

This section would help test the candidate's awareness about General Knowledge and General Science and their application to society. Though the syllabus of this section is vast in terms of the following topics. 

  1. India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
  2. Science
  3. Current Affairs
  4. Books and Authors
  5. Sports
  6. Important Schemes
  7. Important Days
  8. Portfolio
  9. People in News
  10. Static GK

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic-wise Weightage

The topic-wise weightage for SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 has been outlined below, based on the analysis of previous years’ trends. The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) Tier-1 examination is conducted in online mode and consists of four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Each section comprises 25 questions carrying 2 marks each, making the exam a total of 100 questions and 200 marks.

Reasoning Ability Topic-wise Weightage

Topics

No. of Questions

Analogy

2 to 4

Coding-Decoding

3 to 4

Number Series/Alpha-Numeric Series

2 to 3

Seating Arrangement

2 to 3

Non-Verbal Reasoning

1 to 2

Blood Relations

1 to 2

Mathematical Operations

1 to 2

Syllogism

1 to 2

Direction Sense

1 to 2

Venn Diagram

1 to 2

Odd One Out

1 to 2

Miscellaneous (e.g., word formation, dictionary sequence, counting figures)

1 to 3

 

General Awareness Topic-wise Weightage

Topics

No. of Questions

Current Affairs

5 to 7

History

2 to 3

Geography

2 to 3

Polity

2 to 3

Economics

1 to 2

General Science

4 to 6

Static GK

3 to 5

Miscellaneous (Computer Basics, Abbreviations)

1 to 2 

 

Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage

Topics

No. of Questions

Profit & Loss

2 to 3

Time and Work

1 to 2

Percentages

1 to 2

Simple & Compound 

1 to 2

Time, Speed & Distance

1 to 2

Averages

1 to 2

Ratio & Proportion 

1 to 2

Algebra

2 to 3

Geometry

2 to 3

Mensuration

1 to 2

Trigonometry

1 to 2

Data Interpretation

1 to 2

Number System

1 to 2

Miscellaneous (e.g., simplification, surds, indices)

1 to 2

 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

Once the preliminary exam is completed, candidates must shift their focus towards the Tier-2 exam. The Mains will be conducted online in an objective multiple-choice format, except for Module II (Data Entry Speed Test) of Section III of Paper-I, which is skill-based. The detailed SSC CGL Tier-2 syllabus and exam pattern are provided below.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Paper-I will be held in two sessions—Session I and Session II—on the same day, and it is compulsory for all candidates who qualify for this stage. Session I will cover Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III, while Session II will be dedicated to Module II of Section III. Candidates must qualify in all sections of Paper-I to be considered for further selection.

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 x 3 = 180

1 hour

23%

Module-II

Reasoning and General Intelligence

30

23%

Section II

Module-I

English Language and Comprehension

45

70 x 3 = 210

1 hour

35%

Module-II

General Awareness

25

19%

Section III

Module-I

Computer Knowledge Test

20

20 x 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

 

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

The primary objective of this section is to assess a candidate’s ability to use numbers accurately and demonstrate strong number sense. While Quantitative Aptitude is also included in the Tier-1 exam, the difficulty level and type of questions in Tier-2 will be set at a slightly higher and more moderate standard. Therefore, candidates should strengthen their preparation and focus thoroughly on the topics listed below.

Topics

Sub-topics

Number Systems
  1. Computation of Whole Number
  2. Decimal and Fractions
  3. Relationship between numbers

Fundamental arithmetical operations
  1. Percentages
  2. Ratio and Proportion
  3. Square roots
  4. Averages
  5. Interest (Simple and Compound)
  6. Profit and Loss
  7. Discount
  8. Partnership Business
  9. Mixture and Alligation
  10. Time and distance
  11. Time and work

Algebra
  1. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
  2. Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry
  1. Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres
  2. Congruence and similarity of triangles
  3. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.

Mensuration
  1. Triangle
  2. Quadrilaterals
  3. Regular Polygons
  4. Circle
  5. Right Prism
  6. Right Circular Cone
  7. Right Circular Cylinder
  8. Sphere
  9. Hemispheres
  10. Rectangular Parallelepiped
  11. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.

Trigonometry
  1. Trigonometry
  2. Trigonometric ratios
  3. Complementary angles
  4. Height and distances (simple problems only)
  5. Standard Identities

Statistics and probability
  1. Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart
  2. Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation
  3. Calculation of simple probabilities

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. These will include questions on 

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)
  1. Semantic Analogy
  2. Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends
  3. Figural Analogy
  4. Space Orientation
  5. Semantic Classification
  6. Venn Diagrams
  7. Symbolic/ Number
  8. Classification
  9. Drawing inferences
  10. Figural Classification
  11. Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
  12. Semantic Series
  13. Figural Pattern folding and completion
  14. Number Series
  15. Embedded figures
  16. Figural Series
  17. Critical Thinking
  18. Problem-Solving
  19. Emotional Intelligence
  20. Word Building
  21. Social Intelligence
  22. Coding and de-coding
  23. Numerical operations
  24. Other sub-topics, if any.

 

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension):

This section of the SSC CGL Tier-2 syllabus assesses a candidate’s fluency in the English language. A solid understanding of the following topics is essential to score well in this section. Although the syllabus does not specify reading comprehension in detail, it is included to evaluate a candidate’s ability to respond quickly and accurately to various situations.

 

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension)
  1. Vocabulary
  2. English Grammar
  3. Sentence structure
  4. Spot the Error
  5. Fill in the Blanks,
  6. Synonyms/Homonyms
  7. Antonyms
  8. Spellings/ Detecting miss spelt words
  9. Idioms & Phrases
  10. One word substitution
  11. Improvement of Sentences,
  12. Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
  13. Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
  14. Shuffling of Sentence parts
  15. Shuffling of Sentences in a passage,
  16. Cloze Passage
  17. Comprehension Passage- To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.

 

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

Questions in this section are designed to assess a candidate’s general awareness of their surroundings and the application of this knowledge in society. They also evaluate awareness of current events and understanding of everyday phenomena from a scientific perspective, as expected of an educated individual. Additionally, the test will include questions related to history, geography, polity, economy, and culture to provide a comprehensive assessment of the candidate’s general knowledge.

 

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)
  1. India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
  2. Science
  3. Current Affairs
  4. Books and Authors
  5. Sports
  6. Important Schemes
  7. Important Days & Dates
  8. Portfolio
  9. People in News

 

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

Topics

Sub-Topics

Computer Basics
  1. Organization of a computer
  2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  3. Input/ output devices
  4. Computer memory
  5. Memory organization
  6. Back-up devices
  7. PORTs
  8. Windows Explorer
  9. Keyboard shortcuts

Software

Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc

Working with the Internet and e-mails

Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking

Basics of networking and cyber security

Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)

For some candidates, this section might be tough & difficult to understand. The basic tip is to get the concept clear and repetitive revision of the concepts would be beneficial to grab good marks in this section too. The SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for Statistics is described as follows-

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)

Subject

Topics

1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data

Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.

2. Measures of Central Tendency 

Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

3. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion

range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.

4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis

Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

5. Correlation and Regression

Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).

6. Probability Theory

Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.

7. Random Variable and Probability Distributions

Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).

8. Sampling Theory

Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution (statement only); Sample size decisions.

9. Statistical Inference

Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moment’s method, Maximum likelihood method, least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.

10. Analysis of Variance

Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

11. Time Series Analysis

Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

12. Index Numbers

Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 3(General Studies-Finance and Economics)

This section of the SSC CGL Tier-2 syllabus is divided into two parts: Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance. The subtopics for each part are detailed below

 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 3(General Studies-Finance and Economics)

Part

Subject

Topics

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)

Financial Accounting
  1. Nature and scope
  2. Limitations of Financial Accounting
  3. Basic concepts and Conventions
  4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Basic concepts of accounting
  1. Single and double entry
  2. Books of Original Entry
  3. Bank Reconciliation
  4. Journal, ledgers
  5. Trial Balance
  6. Rectification of Errors
  7. Manufacturing
  8. Trading
  9. Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
  10. Balance Sheet
  11. Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
  12. Depreciation Accounting
  13. Valuation of Inventories
  14. Non-profit organisations Accounts
  15. Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
  16. Bills of Exchange
  17. Self-Balancing Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)

Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility

Finance Commission-Role and functions

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics
  1. Definition
  2. Scope and nature of Economics
  3. Methods of economic study
  4. Central problems of an economy
  5. Production possibilities curve

Theory of Demand and Supply
  1. Meaning and determinants of demand
  2. Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
  3. Price
  4. Income and cross elasticity
  5. Theory of consumer’s behaviour
  6. Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
  7. Meaning and determinants of supply
  8. Law of supply
  9. The elasticity of Supply

Theory of Production and cost
  1. Meaning and Factors of production
  2. Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
  1. Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition
  2. Monopoly
  3. Monopolistic Competition
  4. Oligopoly
  5. Price determination in these markets.

Indian Economy
  1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth.
  2. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
  3. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
  4. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
  5. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

Economic Reforms in India
  1. Economic reforms since 1991
  2. Liberalisation
  3. Privatisation
  4. Globalisation
  5. Disinvestment

Money and Banking
  1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
  2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
  3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

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