SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exams, Official PDF

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Candidates who are planning to appear for SSC CGL Exam 2025 for Group B and C posts in government ministries and departments, must be thorough with the SSC CGL Syllabus for Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam, the two stages of the CGL Exam. Knowing the exam pattern and syllabus first forms the base of your preparation plan and after completing the syllabus, you can solve previous year papers and mock tests, and analyse your preparation for upcoming exam.

SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus For Tier 1 and Tier 2

SSC is conducting the SSC CGL 2025 Exam for 14,582 vacancies and candidates have to qualify in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam stages. Tier 1 and 2 exams are computer based test, both are objective types tests and there is no descriptive paper. Tier 2 contains Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts where paper 2 is for Junior Statistical Officer post only. The subjects for both exam stages include: English Language, Maths, Reasoning & General Intelligence, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness.

SSC CGL Syllabus – Highlights

Particular	Details
Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level 2025
Vacancy	14,582
Category	Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Selection Process	Tier 1, Tier 2, Document Verification
Total Questions	Tier 1: 100 Tier 2: 150
Total Marks	Tier 1: 200 Tier 2: 450
Negative Marking	Tier 1: 0.50 for each wrong answer Tier 2: 1 Mark (Paper 1), 0.50 (Paper 2)

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 For Tier 1 and Tier 2- Click to Check

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025

Subject	Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	– Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning – Analogies (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural) – Classification (Semantic, Symbolic/Number, Figural) – Series (Semantic, Number, Figural) – Problem Solving & Word Building – Coding-Decoding – Numerical & Symbolic Operations – Trends & Space Orientation – Space Visualization & Venn Diagrams – Drawing Inferences – Punched hole/pattern folding & unfolding – Figural pattern folding & completion – Indexing & Address Matching – Date and City Matching – Classification of Centre Codes/Roll Numbers – Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding & Classification – Embedded Figures – Critical Thinking – Emotional Intelligence – Social Intelligence
General Awareness	– Current Events (National & International) – India & Neighboring Countries – History & Culture – Geography – Economic Scene – General Polity – Scientific Research – Everyday science and observations
Quantitative Aptitude	– Computation of whole numbers, decimals & fractions – Relationships between numbers – Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots – Averages, Interest (Simple & Compound) – Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership – Mixture and Alligation – Time & Distance, Time & Work – Algebraic Identities & Elementary Surds – Graphs of Linear Equations – Geometry (Triangles, Circle, Quadrilaterals, Polygons) – Mensuration (Prism, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Pyramid, etc.) – Trigonometry (Ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances) – Degree and Radian Measures, Complementary Angles – Data Interpretation (Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart)
English Comprehension	– Understanding of correct English – Basic Comprehension – Writing Ability

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

There are two papers in SSC CGL Exam. Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts and Paper 2 (Statistics) is for JSO Post only.

The questions in Part A of Section-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be based on Class 10 level.
The questions in Part A of Section-II (English Language and Comprehension) will be of Class 12 level
The questions in Paper-II (Statistics) will be of graduation level.

Check Module-wise syllabus below.

SSC CGL Tier 2: Paper 1- Section (Part A)- Mathematical Abilities

Topic	Subtopics
1. Number Systems	• Computation of Whole Numbers • Decimals and Fractions • Relationship between Numbers
2. Fundamental Arithmetical Operations	• Percentages • Ratio and Proportion • Square Roots • Averages • Simple and Compound Interest • Profit and Loss • Discount • Partnership Business • Mixture and Alligation • Time and Distance • Time and Work
3. Algebra	• Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra • Elementary Surds (Simple Problems) • Graphs of Linear Equations
4. Geometry	• Elementary Geometric Figures and Facts • Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centres • Congruence and Similarity of Triangles • Circle and its Chords • Tangents • Angles Subtended by Chords • Common Tangents to Two or More Circles
5. Mensuration	• Triangle • Quadrilaterals • Regular Polygons • Circle • Right Prism • Right Circular Cone • Right Circular Cylinder • Sphere • Hemispheres • Rectangular Parallelepiped • Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base
6. Trigonometry	• Trigonometric Ratios • Complementary Angles • Heights and Distances (Simple Problems Only) • Standard Identities (e.g., sin²θ + cos²θ = 1)
7. Statistics and Probability	• Use of Tables and Graphs (Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart) • Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation) • Simple Probability Calculations

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper-I, Section-I (Part B): Reasoning and General Intelligence

Topics	Sub-topics
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	• Semantic Analogy • Symbolic/Number Analogy • Figural Analogy • Semantic Classification • Symbolic/Number Classification • Figural Classification • Semantic Series • Number Series • Figural Series
Analytical Reasoning	• Symbolic Operations • Trends • Drawing Inferences • Critical Thinking • Problem Solving • Word Building • Coding and Decoding • Numerical Operations
Spatial and Visual Reasoning	• Space Orientation • Venn Diagrams • Punched Hole / Pattern Folding & Unfolding • Figural Pattern Folding and Completion • Embedded Figures
Emotional & Social Intelligence	• Emotional Intelligence • Social Intelligence
Other Areas	• Other sub-topics, if any (as per exam authority discretion)

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper-I, Section-II (Part A): English Language and Comprehension

Topic	Sub-topics
Vocabulary & Grammar	• Synonyms • Antonyms • Homonyms • One Word Substitution • Idioms & Phrases • Spelling/Detecting Mis-spelt Words
Sentence Structure & Usage	• Sentence Formation • Sentence Improvement • Fill in the Blanks • Spot the Error
Voice & Narration	• Active and Passive Voice • Direct and Indirect Speech
Sentence Arrangement	• Shuffling of Sentence Parts • Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
Passages & Cloze Test	• Cloze Passage • Comprehension Passage • Based on 3 or more paragraphs: • At least 1 simple paragraph (from a book/story) • 2 paragraphs based on current affairs, report, or editorial

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper-I, Section-II (Part B): General Awareness

Topic	Sub-topics
General Awareness of Environment & Society	• Everyday observations and experiences • Application of knowledge to societal context • General scientific aspects relevant to daily life
Current Affairs	• National and International Events • Recent Developments in Science & Technology • Important Government Schemes and Policies
India and Its Neighboring Countries	• History • Culture • Geography • Economic Scene • General Policy • Scientific Research

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper-I, Section-III: Computer Knowledge/Proficiency

Topic	Sub-topics
Computer Basics	• Organization of a Computer • Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Input/Output Devices • Computer Memory & Memory Organization • Backup Devices • PORTs • Windows Explorer • Keyboard Shortcuts
Software	• Windows Operating System (Basics) • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft PowerPoint
Internet and E-mails	• Web Browsing and Searching • Downloading and Uploading • Managing an E-mail Account • E-Banking
Networking and Cyber Security	• Networking Devices and Protocols • Cyber Security Threats (Hacking, Virus, Worms, Trojan, etc.) • Preventive Measures for Information Security

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper-II: Statistics Syllabus

Topics	Sub-topics
1. Collection, Classification & Presentation of 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	• Mean, Median, Mode • Quartiles • Deciles • Percentiles
3. Measures of Dispersion	• Range • Quartile Deviation • Mean Deviation • Standard Deviation • Relative Measures of Dispersion
4. Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis	• Types of Moments and Their Relationships • Meaning of Skewness and Kurtosis • Measures of Skewness and Kurtosis
5. Correlation & Regression	• Scatter Diagram • Simple Correlation Coefficient • Simple Regression Lines • Spearman’s Rank Correlation • Association of Attributes • Multiple Regression • Multiple and Partial Correlation (Three Variables Only)
6. Probability Theory	• Meaning and Definitions of Probability • Conditional & Compound Probability • Independent Events • Bayes’ Theorem
7. Random Variable & Probability Distributions	• Random Variable • Probability Functions • Expectation and Variance • Higher Moments • Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential Distributions • Joint Distribution of Two Discrete Random Variables
8. Sampling Theory	• Population and Sample Concepts • Parameters and Statistics • Sampling and Non-sampling Errors • Sampling Techniques (Simple, Stratified, Multistage, Cluster, Systematic, etc.) • Sampling Distribution (Statement Only) • Sample Size Decisions
9. Statistical Inference	• Point and Interval Estimation • Properties of a Good Estimator • Estimation Methods (Moments, MLE, Least Squares) • Hypothesis Testing Basics • Tests: Z, t, Chi-square, F-statistic • Confidence Intervals
10. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)	• One-way Classified Data • Two-way Classified Data
11. Time Series Analysis	• Components of Time Series • Determining Trend Component • Measuring Seasonal Variations
12. Index Numbers	• Meaning & Types of Index Numbers • Construction Problems • Various Formulae • Base Shifting & Splicing • Cost of Living Index Numbers • Uses of Index Numbers

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 PDF Download

Candidates can download the SSC CGL Syllabus PDF here which contains the official syllabus as released by the Staff Selection Commission. Syllabus of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 is covered in this PDF.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 PDF Download