The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) examination is one of the most popular competitive exams in India for graduates seeking prestigious government jobs. Conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission, SSC CGL recruits candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments, and organizations. The exam offers opportunities for posts such as Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, Accountant, and Junior Statistical Officer, among others. SSC CGL is known for its transparent selection process and nationwide competition, attracting lakhs of aspirants every year. The selection process generally includes Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based examinations, followed by document verification. With attractive salary structures, job security, and career growth, SSC CGL remains a preferred choice for candidates aiming for a stable and respected career in the central government sector.
SSC CGL : Overview Table
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Notification Release Date | 09-06-2025 |
| Application Dates | 09-06-2025 to 04-07-2025 (23:00) |
| Correction Window | 09-07-2025 to 11-07-2025 |
| Tier-II Exam Date | 18 – 19 January 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 14,582 |
| Selection Process | Tier-I (Qualifying) & Tier-II (Merit-based) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
SS CGL Exam Pattern
The Examination will be conducted in two tiers: Tier-I and Tier-II. Both will be Computer Based Examinations.
Tier-I Exam Pattern (Qualifying Nature)
Tier-I consists of Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions. The marks scored in Tier-I are normalized and used to shortlist candidates for Tier-II, but they are not added to the final merit list.
- Time Duration: 1 Hour.
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.
| Section | Subject | Questions | Max Marks |
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Tier-I Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding-Decoding, Statement & Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning |
| General Awareness | Knowledge of the environment and its application to society, Current Events, India and its Neighbours covering History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, and Scientific Research |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Basic Algebraic Identities, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangles (centres, congruence, similarity), Circles (chords, tangents), Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone & Cylinder, Sphere, Hemisphere, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid, Trigonometry (ratios, degree/radian measure, identities, heights & distances), Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart |
| English Comprehension | Understanding of correct English, Basic Comprehension, Writing Ability |
Tier-II Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)
Tier-II is the game-changer. It includes Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts) and Paper-II (Specific to JSO/Statistical Investigator).
Paper-I Pattern (Compulsory for All)
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes total.
- Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Section-III.
| Section | Module | Subject | Qs | Marks | Time |
| Section-I | Mod-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 Hour |
| Mod-II | Reasoning & Gen. Intel. | 30 | 90 | ||
| Section-II | Mod-I | English Lang. & Comp. | 45 | 135 | 1 Hour |
| Mod-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | ||
| Section-III | Mod-I | Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 | 15 Mins |
| Section-IV | Mod-II | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | – | Qual. | 15 Mins |
Paper-II Pattern (For JSO/Stat. Inv. Only)
- Subject: Statistics
- Qs/Marks: 100 Questions, 200 Marks.
- Duration: 2 Hours.
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks.
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern | ||||
| Papers | Sections | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Tier-II Syllabus
| Section | Topics Covered |
| Mathematical Abilities | Number Systems; Fundamental Arithmetical Operations – Percentages, Ratio, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture, Time & Distance, Time & Work; Algebra – Identities, Surds, Linear Equations; Geometry – Triangles, Circles, Common Tangents; Mensuration – Prism, Cone, Cylinder, Sphere, Pyramid; Trigonometry; Statistics & Probability – Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Simple Probabilities |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Punched Hole / Pattern Folding, Coding-Decoding, Numerical Operations, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence |
| English Language & Comprehension | Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms & Antonyms, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentence Parts, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passages (at least one from a book/story and two based on current affairs/editorials) |
| General Awareness | India and its Neighbours – History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research; General awareness of the environment |
| Computer Proficiency | Basics: CPU, Input/Output Devices, Memory, Backup, Windows Explorer, Shortcut Keys; Software: Windows OS, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Internet: Web Browsing, E-mail, E-banking; Networking & Security: Protocols, Security Threats (Hacking, Virus, Worms, Trojan) and Preventive Measures |
| Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | Key Depression Speed Test of 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes |
Candidates must qualify in all sections of Paper-I separately. The final merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance in Tier-II Examination only.
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