SSC CGL 2025 Selection Procedure (New Pattern)

SSC CGL 2025 selection process takes place in four stages, which are described below-

Tier 1: The first phase of SSC CGL 2025 is Tier 1 which is compulsory for all and is a Computer Based Assessment (Qualifying in nature).

Tier 2: After qualifying in the Tier 1 exam students have to appear for the Tier 2 exam which is post specific. Paper I (Obligatory for all posts), Paper-II for applicants who apply for the posts of Junior Measurable Official (JSO) in the Service of Measurements and Program Execution, and Paper III for competitors who apply for the posts of Collaborator Review Official/Aide Records Official.

All competitors who have applied effectively for the SSC CGL test will be doled out Roll numbers and Concede Cards for showing up in the PC Based Assessment (Level I).
In light of the imprints scored in Level I, applicants will be shortlisted, class-wise, to show up in Level II and Level III Assessments.
Separate shorts will be delivered independently for Paper-II of Level II (for example for the post of Junior Factual Official (JSO), Paper-III of Level II (for example for the posts of Aide Review Official and Right-hand Records Official), and Paper-I of Level II (for example for any remaining posts).
Level II Assessments will be led for every one of the applicants qualified in Level I.
In Level II, every one of the applicants will be expected to show up in Paper-I, II, and Paper-III. Nonetheless, only unambiguous up-and-comers shortlisted for the posts of Junior Measurable Official (JSO) and Partner Review Official/Collaborator Records Official will be expected to separately show up in Paper II and Paper III.

SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL 2025 exam pattern has four stages known as Tier. In the SSC CGL 2025 exam, we have four tiers. Let’s talk about them in detail.

Tier -1

The tier-1 exam is the first stage of the SSC CGL 2025 exam and is compulsory for all candidates.
It is qualifying in nature with multiple choice questions.
Tier 1 has 100 questions of 200 marks.
Tier 1 comprises four subjects – General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Comprehension. There are 25 questions from each section.
The duration to solve the question paper is 60 minutes and 80 minutes for VH (visually handicapped) candidates.

Tier-2

The tier-2 exam has four papers. These papers are post-specific. Given below is a detailed description of all the papers for Tier 2 of the SSC CGL 2025 exam.

Paper I is compulsory for all the posts.
Paper II is for candidates who apply for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programmed Implementation.
Paper III is for candidates who apply for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

Skill Test (On The Same Day)

Skill test required for some government posts. Candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the examination (Tier I, II) can appear in the Skill Test.There are two test (depending on the post)-

Data Entry speed test for the post of Tax Assistants.
Computer Proficiency Test for the post of Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines.

SSC CGL 2025 -Exam pattern (Tabular Form)

Exam pattern for Tier 1

Name of Subject	Total No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

Exam pattern for Tier 2

Name of papers	Time
Paper-1: (Compulsory for all posts)	2 hours 30 minutes
Paper-2: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	2 hours
Paper-3: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer	2 hours

Exam pattern for Tier 2 – Paper -1

Sections	Module	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90
Section I	Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90
Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	135
Section II	Module-II	General Awareness	25	75
Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	60
Section III	Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	One Data Entry Task

Exam pattern for Tier 2 – Paper – 2 and 3

Event	Paper 2	Paper 3
Section	Statistics	General Studies (Finance and Economics)
No. of question	100	100
Maximum Marks	200	200
Duration	2 hours	2 hours

SSC CGL 2025 syllabus

The syllabus for SSC CGL 2025 is vast. An in-depth knowledge of the syllabus will help candidates prepare for the exam with a good strategy. SSC CGL is a national exam and holds a tough competition, therefore, you must have a good strategy and be aware of the syllabus. Every tier has a different syllabus, so read the article thoroughly to know the SSC CGL 2025 detailed syllabus.

SSC CGL 2024 Detailed Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 1 detailed Syllabus

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is a qualifying exam in online mode. When preparing for the exam, candidates are advised to prepare for the exam in an orderly manner according to the study materials. Below are some brief facts about the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.

The primary stage is objective PC-based assessment.
SSC CGL 2025 Level 1 comprises 100 questions, containing 25 questions each from 4 subjects’ -Quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness general intelligence, and reasoning.
The questions are from the prospectus of the sixth to the tenth norm.

SSC CGL Tier 1

SSC CGL Syllabus: General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus

This section comprises Series (Numbers, Metaphors), Similarities and Differences, Analogies, Spatial Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem-Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discernment, Observation, Orientation Tests, Relationship Problems, Logical Reasoning, Chart Classification, Arithmetic Series of Numbers, Non-verbal series, coding, conclusions of statements, syllogisms in reasoning.
Semantic Analogy, Symbol/Number Analogy, Graphical Analogy, Ranking Test, Semantic Classification, Symbol/Number Classification, Graphical Classification, Input-Output Problems, Problem Solving, Word Formation, Seating Order, Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations, Dice Problems, Clocks, Calendars.
Trends, spatial direction, spatial visualization, Venn diagrams. Drawing Inference, Stamping/Pattern Folding and unfolding, Graphic Patterns – Folding and finishing, Indexing, Address Matching, Date and city Matching, Centre Code/Volume Number Sorting, Lowercase and uppercase Letters/Number Encoding, Decoding and sorting, Embedded Numbers, Critical Thinking. Emotional intelligence, social intelligence, etc.

SSC CGL Syllabus: General Awareness

This section is on ancient history (Harappa civilization, Buddhism and Jainism, Maura dynasty, post-Mauryan dynasty, Vedic culture, Gupta period), medieval history (establishment and expansion of Delhi Sultanate, XV and XVI centuries), The Mughals, later Mughals, Marathon) and modern history (British rule and Gandhi era, British conquest, battles, social and cultural awakening in India, uprisings of 1857, Indian National Congress, nationalist movements 1905-1918, and Neighboring Important, for Swaraj, Governor of India, Industrialization.
Geography (India, Neighbor’s, Earth’s, Famous, of, Wind, Earth, Earth, Earth’s Department), Earth’s Department Internal, Ocean and Current, Indian, Latitude and Volcanic, Indian, Habitat, Mineral, Atmospheric, Indian, Physical, World, Indian, Various Geographic), chemistry, general politics, and scientific research, economic activities
Physics work, pressure, units of measurement, sound, heat, magnetism), chemistry (of matter, chemical reactions, gasses, daily life, definition, application, name and name of Calvary, alloy, SI unit, change and physical change), biological kingdom (plant, animal kingdom, human body, and disease, disease and cure, nutrition and wide, Environmental Studies).
Indian Culture and History, Modern History of India, Current Affairs (National and International), Statistics- Mean, Mode, Median, and Derivation, Graphs- Line, Bar, and Pie charts, Indian Politics, State Politics, Indian Geography, The Indian constitution, and economy, Developments in the field of Science and Technology
Computer Facts, Recent TT Technology, Input Output, Memory, View Important Microcosm, Population, Depersonalization, and Economic Economy, Business Books and Census Institute) Award Winning Games (Olympics, and Airports, Airports) Animals and Representatives, and Important figures in Indian and world art (BRIC institutions, location organizations, international funds, State Bank of India, etc.) have been awarded in India and culture, awards and awards, and winners and their fields.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Computation of whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Relationships between numbers
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture
Time and distance
Time & Work
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centers
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
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Heights and Distances
Histogram
Frequency polygon
Bar diagram & Pie chart
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Trigonometric ratio
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities
Complementary angles

English syllabus

Antonyms, Homonyms, and synonyms
Direct and Indirect speech
Active and passive voice
Sentence correction and reconstruction
Theme Detection
Vocabulary and Spelling Test
Spotting errors
Word Substitution
Phrases and idioms
Deriving conclusions from sentences
Sentence completion
Fill in the blanks
Types of sentences
Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Linkers
Paragraph Completion
Passage correction
Comprehension

SSC CGL Tier 2 Detailed Syllabus

Paper-I (Quantitative Aptitude):

Computation of whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Relationships between numbers
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Allegation
Time and distance
Time & Work
Basic algebraic identities of
Elementary surds Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centers
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
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Cylinder, Sphere
Hemispheres
Rectangular
Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Trigonometric ratio
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities
Complementary angles
Heights and Distances
Histogram
Frequency polygon Bar
Diagram pie chart

Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

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
Emotional Intelligence
Word Building
Social Intelligence
Coding and de-coding
Numerical operations
Other sub-topics, if any.

Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension)

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Spot the Error
Fill in the Blanks,
Synonyms/Homonyms
Antonyms
Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words
Idioms and Phrases
One word substitution
Improvement of Sentences,
Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
Shuffling of Sentence parts
Shuffling of Sentences in a passage,
Cloze Passage
Comprehension Passage

Section 2 Paper-I (General Awareness)

India and its Neighboring Countries, their History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
Science
Current Affairs
Books and Authors
Sports
Important Schemes
Important Days and Dates
Portfolio
People in News

Section 3 Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), computer memory, memory organization, backup devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, and Keyboard shortcuts.
Software:
Windows Operating system
Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel PowerPoint, 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, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.)
Preventive measures.

Paper II (Statistics)

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.
Measures of Central Tendency – Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion-
Range
quartile deviations, mean, and standard deviation
Relative dispersion
Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis –
Different types of moments and their relationship
the meaning of skewness and kurtosis
Measures of skewness and kurtosis.
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 correlations (For three variables only).

Probability Theory –

Meaning of probability
Different definitions of probability
Conditional probability
Compound probability
Independent events
Bayes‟ theorem
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 variables (discrete)

Sampling Theory –

Concept of population and sample;
Parameter and statistics,
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.

Statistical Inference –

Point estimation and interval estimation,
Properties of a good estimator,
Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method),
Testing of hypothesis,
The basic concept of testing,
Small and large sample tests,
Tests based on Z, t,
Chi-square and F statistic,
Confidence intervals.

Analysis of Variance –

Analysis of one and two-way classified data

Time Series Analysis –

Components of time series,
Determinations of trend components by different methods,
Measurement of seasonal variation

Index Numbers –

Meaning of Index Numbers
Problems in the construction of index numbers
Types of index numbers
Different formulae
Base shifting and splicing of index numbers
Cost of Living Index Numbers
Uses of Index Numbers

Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics)

Financial Accounting

Nature and scope
Limitations of Financial Accounting
Basic Concepts and Conventions
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Basic concepts of accounting

Single and double-entry
Books of Original Entry
Bank Reconciliation
Journal, ledgers
Trial Balance
Rectification of Errors
Manufacturing
Trading
Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
Balance Sheet
The distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
Depreciation Accounting
Valuation of Inventories
Non-profit organizations Accounts
Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
Bills of Exchange
Self-Balancing Ledger
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role, and responsibility.
Finance Commission-Role and functions

Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to Micro Economics

Definition
Scope and Nature of Economics
Methods of economic study
Central problems of an economy
Production possibilities curve

Theory of Demand and Supply

Meaning and determinants of demand
Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
Price
Income and cross-elasticity
Theory of consumer behavior
Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
Meaning and determinants of supply
Law of supply
Elasticity (of Supply)

Theory of Production and Cost

Meaning and Factors of Production
Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

Various forms of markets
Monopoly
Monopolistic Competition
Oligopoly
Price determination in these markets.

Indian Economy:

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

Economic Reforms in India

Economic reforms since 1991
Liberalization
Privatization
Globalization
Disinvestment
Money and Banking
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.

Section 3, Module-II

Data Entry Speed Test

In the data entry speed test, the candidates type 2000 words in 15 minutes in English. This test calculates the typing skills of the candidates.

They get an article in English and have to type the same on the computer.

Some Tips and strategies to prepare for the SSC CGL 2025 exam

Tips 1- Be aware of the Exam pattern.

The first and foremost thing to start with your preparation is knowing your exam pattern. Exam pattern will help you know the subjects, total number of questions, weightage of subjects, and maximum marks.

Tip 2- Be aware of the Syllabus.

Another tip for the 2025 aspirants is to understand the SSC CGL syllabus. It will make you focus only on the crucial topics and save you time from learning unwanted things.

Tip 3– SSC CGL Exam Analysis

It is the most crucial thing to do before stepping in for preparation. Before starting your SSC CGL preparation you must do an exam analysis as it will help you know the difficulty level of subjects, crucial topics, and difficulty level of each section. It’s the best way to prepare your strategy as you can allot time to each section as per the difficulty level of that section.

Tip 4– Invest in good study material

Good study material is the best investment. In today’s market, you will find hundreds of study materials, both online and offline, and that’s why you must be careful while choosing one. Your books and solutions should be error-free and provide sufficient information about the subject/topic.

Tip 5- Avoid too much study material

Candidates collect study material from different sources and then get confused about choosing one. Studying from too many books/ sources will only make it worse. Therefore, one must hook to one study material and practice through it.

Tip 6- Solve Mocks and Previous year’s question paper

Solving the previous year’s question paper will show a mirror of your preparation. You will know how much preparation/hard work you need to do to get the desired result. Always write mocks and solve the previous year’s question paper.

Subject wise Preparation tips for the SSC CGL 2025 exam

Preparation Tips for Reasoning

Reasoning is a little simpler than quantitative aptitude. The questions from reasoning take less time to solve. You will find questions from judgment, visual memory, etc. Here are some tips to excel in your Reasoning preparation.

Concentrate on logical deductions and general logic implementations.
Read the questions carefully to avoid silly mistakes.
Candidate must practice enough questions to spot the patterns in problems.
If a question is taking too long then it’s better to jump to the next question.

Preparation Tips for English

English revolves around three components- vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar.Therefore candidates must focus on these components to improve their score in English. Here are some tips to improve your score in English

Develop a habit of reading a newspaper daily and paying attention, especially to the editorials. Make a notebook /diary of difficult words, and writer their meanings, synonyms, and antonyms.
Practice at least 2-3 sets of reading comprehension on a daily basis.
Start learning fundamentals of grammar and practice them.
Solve the previous year’s paper to know the difficulty level.
While reading comprehension, try identifying the tone of the article and the author’s idea. It will help you solve questions.

Preparation Tips for General Awareness

General Awareness is a scoring section because it does not involve any computations, it takes the least time. Here are some tips to improve your score in General Awareness –

Check out the SSC CGL previous year’s question to get an idea of the nature of the questions.
Prepare well for the static segment because it covers around 60% of the GA section. It involves the Indian Economy, History, Geography, Biology, Computer and Technology, Physics, etc.
Be aware of themes such as Union Budgets, Economic Surveys, Oscar winners, national and international events, noble seaports and airports, important institutions of India and the world (IMF, RBI, BRCS, and G-20), Demonetization, etc.
Read and learn important topics from class 6 to class 10 Ncert in Science and Social Science and Class 11 and 12 for Geography and History.
Regularly revise the content.

Preparation Tips for Mathematics

Mathematics or Quantitative Aptitude is the most vital section of SSC CGL exam. It carries the maximum weightage in determining the merit list of the candidate. One can easily score 40-45 marks if they are aware of the fundamentals of mathematics. The level of questions is confined to class 10. Here are some tips to improve your score in General Awareness –

Geometry holds the core of the SSC CGL mathematics exam. There are many questions on the properties of 2D and 3D figures. Learn and review the properties and theories of lines, angles, triangles, etc.
You will find the majority of the data interpretation questions on percentages, interests, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, and averages. Prepare for arithmetic as the questions are easy and take less time to solve.
Algebra is another crucial topic in SSC CGL. Prepare factorization, polynomial simplification, algebraic identities, etc. Practicing all types of questions in Algebra.

SSC CGL Frequently Asked Question

Q- What is the salary of SSC CGL?

The salary of SSC CGL varies by grade. The salary for level 4 ranges from INR 25,550 to INR 81,100. Profiles for this salary grade include tax assistants, deputy inspectors, and senior department clerks. The salary range for level 5 is INR 29,200 to 92,300. Salary for band 6, including Deputy Inspector (NIA), Department Accountant, Statistical Investigator II, and Assistant/Supervisor is INR 35400-112400. The salary range for Year 7 is INR 44,900-142,400, whereas the salary range for Year 8 is INR 47,600-151,100.

Q- What is the SSC CGL qualification?

Every position has different qualification requirement but the minimum requirement is that a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from any university.

Q -What is the highest position in SSC CGL?

The top jobs at SSC CGL are:
- Income Tax Auditor.
- Assistant Law Enforcement Officer in the Emergency Department.
- ASO to MEA.
- Deputy Inspector of the CBI.
- GST Inspector.
- Deputy Auditor of CAG.
- District Accountant.

Q –What is the expected difficulty level of SSC CGL 2025 exam?

A- SSC CGL is one of the mist competitive exam in the country. The syllabus us vast and lakhs of students compete to achieve their result. The difficulty level of exam is expected to be moderate to difficult.

Q- Can I apply for SSC CGL on the 12th pass?

Candidates who complete 12th place can sit for various state exams such as RRB ALP, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC Shorthand, SSC GD, Indian Coast Guard, etc. However, do not apply for the SSC CGL.

Q- What is the age limit for SSC CGL?

The SSC CGL age limit for the various positions is a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 32. In addition, there are some age relaxation standards for the candidate retention circle.

Q-What is the number of attempts for SSC CGL?

A- There is no fixed number of attempts for SSC CGL exam. The candidate must check the eligibility criteria such as qualification, age limit and nationality before appearing for the exam.

Q- What is the minimum percentage required for SSC CGL?

A-To apply for SSC CGL, you must hold a bachelor degree. There is nothing like minimum percentage but if you apply for the post of statistics Supervisor, you must have at least 60% in Mathematics at Standard Level 12. There are no minimum requirements. A candidate must have at least 60% in Mathematics at Standard Level 12. There are no minimum requirements.