Preparing for SSC CGL 2025? The first step to cracking the exam is understanding the complete and updated SSC CGL Syllabus 2025. The syllabus is divided into Tier 1 and Tier 2, both held as computer-based tests (CBT). While Tier 1 covers general subjects like English, Quant, Reasoning, and General Awareness, Tier 2 goes deeper into topics and has a higher difficulty level. Knowing the subject-wise syllabus for both tiers is essential for planning your preparation effectively.
In this article, we’ve shared the detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 Syllabus 2025, exam pattern, and a downloadable PDF to help you study smart and stay exam-ready.
The SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus is designed to test your speed, accuracy, and understanding of basic concepts. Each subject checks a different skill, like math tests your calculations, Reasoning checks your common sense and how you think, English focuses on grammar and reading, and GK tests your awareness of the world around you. Your preparation needs to be strategy-driven. Instead of treating all topics equally, start by identifying the areas that carry more weight and demand deeper understanding, especially in Tier 2.
There are 2 stages in the SSC CGL Exam: Tier 1 and Tier 2. The Commission will conduct the Tier 1 Exam from the 13th to 30th of August 2025. So, it’s essential to fully understand the SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1 and 2. Check important highlights of the syllabus and exam pattern below:
SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 | |
Organisation | Staff Selection Commission |
Exam Name | |
Category | Syllabus |
Selection Process | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
Exam Mode | Online |
Question Type | MCQ-based |
Tier 1 Exam |
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Tier 2 Exam | Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 |
Negative Marking | Yes (0.50 Mark) |
Candidates should know the SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 before proceeding to the syllabus topics. You can check subject-wise marking, negative marking, total marks, total questions, mode of exam, etc. in the table below.
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025 |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Total Sections | 4 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Section Names | 1. English Comprehension - 25 Qs 2. General Awareness - 25 Qs 3. General Intelligence and Reasoning - 25 Qs 4. Quantitative Aptitude - 25 Qs |
| Marks per Section | 50 marks per section |
| Total Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Duration for Scribe Candidates | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Exam Type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 for one wrong answer |
The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam covers a wide range of topics designed to test a candidate’s overall abilities in reasoning, general knowledge, quantitative skills, and the English language. Check the SSC CGL Exam Syllabus and important chapters below:
| Section | Topic |
| Number System & Arithmetic | Whole Numbers |
| Decimals | |
| Fractions | |
| Relationships Between Numbers | |
| Percentage | |
| Ratio & Proportion | |
| Square Roots | |
| Averages | |
| Interest (Simple and Compound) | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Discount | |
| Partnership Business | |
| Mixture and Alligation | |
| Time and Distance | |
| Time and Work | |
| Algebra | Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra |
| Elementary Surds | |
| Graphs of Linear Equations | |
| Geometry | Triangle and Its Various Kinds of Centres |
| Congruence and Similarity of Triangles | |
| Circle and Its Chords, Tangents | |
| Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle | |
| Common Tangents to Two or More Circles | |
| 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 | |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric Ratios |
| Degree and Radian Measures | |
| Standard Identities | |
| Complementary Angles | |
| Heights and Distances | |
| Data Interpretation | Histogram |
| Frequency Polygon | |
| Bar Diagram | |
| Pie Chart |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| 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 (Simplification, Surds, Indices) | 1 to 2 |
| Profit & Loss | 2 to 3 |
| Time and Work | 1 to 2 |
| Percentages | 1 to 2 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1 to 2 |
| Time, Speed & Distance | 1 to 2 |
| Averages | 1 to 2 |
| Section | Topic |
| Analogy | Semantic Analogy |
| Symbolic/Number Analogy | |
| Figural Analogy | |
| Classification | Semantic Classification |
| Symbolic/Number Classification | |
| Figural Classification | |
| Series | Semantic Series |
| Number Series | |
| Figural Series | |
| Reasoning & Problem Solving | Problem Solving |
| Decision Making | |
| Judgment | |
| Analysis | |
| Syllogistic Reasoning | |
| Statement and Conclusion | |
| Drawing Inferences | |
| Coding-Decoding | Coding and Decoding |
| Small & Capital Letters/Numbers – Coding, Decoding and Classification | |
| Mathematical & Symbolic Operations | Arithmetical Reasoning |
| Numerical Operations | |
| Symbolic Operations | |
| Trends | |
| Visualization & Orientation | Space Visualization |
| Space Orientation | |
| Visual Memory | |
| Observation | |
| Discrimination | |
| Venn Diagrams | Venn Diagram based Questions |
| Classification of Centre Codes/Roll Numbers | |
| Folding & Patterns | Punched Hole/Pattern – Folding & Unfolding |
| Figural Pattern – Folding and Completion | |
| Embedded Figures | |
| Matching Concepts | Indexing |
| Address Matching | |
| Date & City Matching | |
| Word Building | |
| Other Concepts | Critical Thinking |
| Emotional Intelligence | |
| Social Intelligence | |
| Relationship Concepts |
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| Topics | Questions |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Miscellaneous (Word Formation, Dictionary Sequence, etc.) | 1 to 3 |
| Topic | Definition |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding and answering questions based on a given passage. |
| Synonyms-Antonyms | Identifying words with the same or opposite meanings. |
| Active Passive | Changing sentences from active to passive voice and vice versa. |
| Sentence Rearrangement | Arranging jumbled sentences to form a meaningful paragraph. |
| Idioms and Phrases | Understanding the meaning of common expressions. |
| One Word Substitution | Replacing a phrase with a single word. |
| Sentence Correction | Correcting grammatical errors in a sentence. |
| Error Spotting | Identifying mistakes in grammar, spelling, or usage. |
| Fill in the Blanks | Completing sentences by filling in the missing words. |
| Spellings Correction | Identifying and correcting wrongly spelled words. |
| Sentence Improvement | Improving sentence structure and grammar. |
| Cloze Test | Filling in blanks in a passage to complete the meaning. |
| Topic | Definition |
| Current Affairs | Latest events and happenings of national and international importance. |
| Important Days | Knowledge of significant national and international days and dates. |
| General Awareness of Environment Around and its Application to Society | Understanding of environmental issues and how they affect society. |
| Important Schemes | Key government schemes and programs for public welfare. |
| India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research | Awareness of India’s and its neighbors’ historical, cultural, geographical, economic, political, and scientific aspects. |
| People in News | Notable personalities recently in the news for various reasons. |
| Portfolio | Current ministers and their respective ministries in the government. |
| Science | Basic scientific concepts and recent developments. |
| Books and Authors | Famous books and their authors. |
| Sports | Important sports events, players, and achievements. |
| Static GK | Fixed general knowledge facts, like capitals, currencies, national symbols, etc. |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Current Affairs (National and International) | 5 to 7 |
| History of India and World | 2 to 3 |
| Geography of India and World | 2 to 3 |
| Polity and Constitution | 2 to 3 |
| Economics | 1 to 2 |
| General Science | 4 to 6 |
| Static GK | 3 to 5 |
| Miscellaneous (Computer Basics, Abbreviations, etc.) | 1 to 2 |
There are two papers in the Tier 2 Exam: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is compulsory for all Posts, whereas Paper 2 is only for Junior Statistical Officer post. Check details of both papers in the table below.
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Section I | Module 1: Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour |
| Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | ||
| Section II | Module 1: English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 1 Hour |
| Module 2: General Awareness | 25 | 75 | ||
| Section III | Module 1: Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Minutes |
| Module 2: Data Entry Speed Test | 1 Task | - | 15 Minutes |
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper II (For JSO) | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
The SSC CGL Tier-II exam is conducted online with two papers:
| Part Name | Topic Name | Subtopics/Details |
| Paper 1: Section 1: Part A | Number Systems |
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| Fundamental Arithmetical Operations |
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| Algebra |
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| Geometry |
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| Mensuration |
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| Trigonometry |
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| Statistics & Probability |
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| Part Name | Topic Name | Sub Topics |
| Paper 1: Section 1: Part B | Reasoning (Verbal & Non-Verbal) | - Semantic Analogy - Symbolic/Number Analogy - Figural Analogy - Semantic/Number/Figural Classification - Semantic Series - Number Series - Figural Series - Problem Solving - Word Building - Coding-Decoding - Numerical Operations - Symbolic Operations - Trends - Space Orientation - Space Visualization - Venn Diagrams - Drawing Inferences - Punched Hole/Figure Folding & Unfolding - Figural Completion - Indexing - Address & Date Matching - Classification of Roll Numbers - Small/Capital Letter Coding & Classification - Embedded Figures - Critical Thinking - Emotional Intelligence - Social Intelligence |
| Part Name | Topic Name | Subtopics |
| Paper 1: Section II: Part A | English Language | - Vocabulary - Grammar - Sentence Structure - Synonyms/Antonyms & Usage - Spot the Error - Fill in the Blanks - Homonyms - Spelling Errors - Idioms & Phrases - One Word Substitution - Sentence Improvement - Active/Passive Voice - Direct/Indirect Speech - Sentence Reordering - Cloze Test - Reading Comprehension (3+ Passages on literature & current affairs) |
| Part Name | Topic Name | Subtopics |
| Paper 1: Section II: Part B | General Awareness | - India & Neighboring Countries - History - Culture - Geography - Economic Scene - General Policy - Scientific Research - Current Events - Daily Observations & Practical Knowledge |
| Part Name | Topic Name | Subtopics |
| Paper 1: Section 3 | Computer Basics | - Computer Organization - CPU, I/O Devices - Memory & Storage - Backup Devices - Ports - Windows Explorer - Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Software | - Windows OS Basics - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint | |
| Internet & Email Usage | - Web Browsing & Searching - File Downloading/Uploading - Email Account Management - e-Banking Basics | |
| Networking & Cyber Security | - Network Devices & Protocols - Information Security Threats (Viruses, Worms, Trojan, etc.) - Prevention Measures |
| Subjects | Topics |
| Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data |
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| Measures of Central Tendency |
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| Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion |
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| Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
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| Correlation and Regression |
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| Probability Theory |
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| Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
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| Sampling Theory |
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| Statistical Inference |
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| Analysis of Variance | Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data |
| Time Series Analysis |
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| Index Numbers |
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You can download the SSC CGL syllabus PDF from the link given below. The syllabus includes detailed topics for all exam tiers, covering sections like Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and English. Downloading the PDF helps in focused preparation for this competitive examination.