SSC CGL Syllabus 2025
Complete syllabus for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 examinations
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 60 minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions: 25 Marks: 50
Important Topics
Analogies, Similarities and differences
Space visualization, Spatial orientation
Problem solving, Analysis, Judgement
Decision making, Visual memory
Discrimination, Observation
Relationship concepts, Arithmetical reasoning
Verbal and Figure classification
Arithmetic number series
Non-verbal series, Coding and decoding
Statement conclusion, Syllogistic reasoning
Preparation Tips
- Practice daily with at least 50 questions
- Focus on pattern recognition
- Time management is crucial - allocate 30 seconds per question
- Master basic concepts before attempting complex problems
General Awareness
Questions: 25 Marks: 50
Important Topics
Current Affairs - National and International
History - Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History
Geography - Physical, Human, Economic Geography of India and World
Indian Polity and Constitution
Economic Scene in India
General Science and Scientific Research
Sports, Awards and Honours
Books and Authors
Important Days and Dates
Art and Culture
Preparation Tips
- Read newspapers daily for current affairs
- Focus on last 6 months current affairs
- Make notes of important facts and figures
- Revise monthly current affairs compilations
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions: 25 Marks: 50
Important Topics
Number Systems - HCF, LCM, Divisibility Rules
Simplification and Approximation
Percentage, Ratio and Proportion
Average, Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Time and Work, Time and Distance
Mensuration - 2D and 3D figures
Data Interpretation - Tables, Charts, Graphs
Algebra - Basic algebraic identities
Geometry - Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles
Trigonometry - Basic ratios, Heights and Distances
Statistics - Mean, Median, Mode
Preparation Tips
- Master basic arithmetic and shortcuts
- Practice mental math for faster calculations
- Learn important formulas and their applications
- Focus on accuracy over speed initially
English Comprehension
Questions: 25 Marks: 50
Important Topics
Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary - Synonyms, Antonyms
Grammar - Parts of Speech, Tenses
Sentence Structure and Correction
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech
Idioms and Phrases
One Word Substitution
Fill in the blanks
Spelling Test
Error Spotting
Para jumbles
Preparation Tips
- Read English newspapers and magazines daily
- Build vocabulary with 10 new words daily
- Practice grammar rules regularly
- Focus on reading comprehension skills
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
Tier 2 consists of four papers. Paper I and II are compulsory for all posts, while Paper III and IV are for specific posts only.
Paper I - Quantitative Abilities
Duration: 2 Hours Questions: 100 Marks: 200
Advanced level questions from Tier 1 Quantitative Aptitude syllabus
Detailed Syllabus
Number System
Computation of Whole Numbers
Decimal and Fractions
Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Allegation
Time and distance
Time and work
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra
Linear equations in one variable
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle
Areas of triangle, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circle
Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere
Heights and Distances
Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart
Paper II - English Language & Comprehension
Duration: 2 Hours Questions: 200 Marks: 200
Advanced level questions from Tier 1 English syllabus
Detailed Syllabus
Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms, Antonyms
Sentence completion
Phrases and Idioms
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
Paper III - Statistics
Duration: 2 Hours Questions: 100 Marks: 200
For Statistical Investigator Grade-II & Compiler posts only
Detailed Syllabus
Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
Correlation and Regression
Probability Theory
Random Variable and Probability Distributions
Sampling Theory
Statistical Inference
Analysis of Variance
Time Series Analysis
Index Numbers
Paper IV - General Studies (Finance & Economics)
Duration: 2 Hours Questions: 100 Marks: 200
For Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts only
Detailed Syllabus
Finance and Accounts - Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting
Financial Accounting
Basic concepts of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics
Theory of Demand and Supply
Production and cost
Forms of Market and price determination
Indian Economy
Economic Reforms in India
Money and Banking
Role of Information Technology in Governance
SSC CGL Tier 3 Syllabus
Type: Pen and Paper mode (offline)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Exam Components
Essay Writing (200-250 words)
Letter/Application Writing
Precis Writing
Important Topics
Essay Topics: Social Issues, Economic Issues, Political Issues, Environmental Issues
Letter Writing: Formal and Official letters
Precis: Comprehension and summary writing
Preparation Tips
- Practice writing daily
- Improve handwriting and presentation
- Read editorials for idea development
- Time management is crucial
SSC CGL Preparation Study Plan
A comprehensive 6-9 months study plan to crack SSC CGL examination with proper time allocation for each subject.
Phase 1: Foundation (2-3 months)
2-3 months Building basic concepts
Quantitative Aptitude
2 hours daily
Start with NCERT books (6th-10th), practice basic arithmetic
English
1 hour daily
Focus on grammar rules, vocabulary building
Reasoning
1 hour daily
Learn basic patterns and concepts
General Awareness
1 hour daily
Read NCERT books for history, geography, polity
Phase 2: Practice (3-4 months)
3-4 months Intensive practice and speed building
Quantitative Aptitude
2.5 hours daily
Solve previous year questions, learn shortcuts
English
1.5 hours daily
Practice comprehension, error detection
Reasoning
1.5 hours daily
Advanced level questions, pattern recognition
General Awareness
1.5 hours daily
Current affairs focus, monthly magazines
Phase 3: Mock Tests & Revision (1-2 months)
1-2 months Test taking strategy and final revision
Mock Tests
2 hours daily
Full-length tests, analyze performance
Weak Areas
2 hours daily
Focus on identified weak topics
Current Affairs
1 hour daily
Last 6 months current affairs revision
Quick Revision
1 hour daily
Formula revision, important facts
Additional Preparation Tips
đ Study Materials
- NCERT books (6th-12th) for basic concepts
- Previous year question papers (last 10 years)
- Current affairs monthly magazines
- Standard reference books for each subject
â° Time Management
- Allocate specific time slots for each subject
- Take regular breaks to avoid burnout
- Practice mock tests in timed conditions
- Maintain consistency in study schedule
đ Performance Tracking
- Keep track of daily study hours
- Analyze mock test performance regularly
- Identify and work on weak areas
- Maintain error log for revision
đ¯ Exam Strategy
- Attempt easier questions first
- Avoid random guessing due to negative marking
- Keep calm and manage exam stress
- Revise important formulas before exam