SSC CGL Recruitment 2025–26 – Tier I, Tier II Syllabus & Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Recruitment 2025–26 – Tier I, Tier II Syllabus & Exam Pattern – Staff Selection Commission had issued a notification for new vacancy. This time vacancies were released for 14582 posts for Group D and Group C posts. Have you applied for it? So let us tell you that there are a lot of talks going on about the SSC CGL exam, but the exam is going to be held soon. The exam date has been released on the official website.

If you are also going to participate in the exam, then let us tell you that you must have complete information about the new syllabus exam pattern. To pass an exam successfully, it is most important to have complete knowledge of its exam pattern and how to give the exam. Let’s get information about it.

The Tier-I (Computer-Based Examination) is scheduled from 12th to 26th September 2025 as per the SSC Calendar 2025. 

📌 SSC CGL Recruitment 2025–26 Selection Process

  1. Tier I (Qualifying nature)
  2. Tier II (Final Merit based on marks)
  3. Document Verification

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be conducted through online mode. Four subjects are given for the exam and the exam is of 200 marks. 100 questions are asked and for this you are given 60 minutes. So let’s know about it in detail, what is the exam pattern –

  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
  2. General Awareness
  3. Quantitative Aptitude
  4. English Comprehension
S.No.SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksTime Allotted
1General Intelligence and Reasoning2550A cumulative time of 60 minutes 
2General Awareness2550
3Quantitative Aptitude2550
4English Comprehension2550
Total100200

✅ Tier-I (Preliminary Exam)

  • Mode: Online (CBT)
  • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Negative Marking: –0.50 per wrong answer

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025

S.No.PapersTime Allotted
1Paper I: (Compulsory for all posts)2 hours 30 minutes
2Paper II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Gr. II2 hours
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 1]
SessionsSectionsModulesSubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksWeightageDuration
Session ISection IModule-IMathematical Abilities309023%1 hour
Module-IIReasoning and General Intelligence309023%
Section IIModule-IEnglish Language and Comprehension4513535%1 hour
Module-IIGeneral Awareness257519%
Section IIIModule-IComputer Knowledge Test2060Qualifying15 minutes
Session IIModule-IIData Entry Speed Test One Data Entry TaskQualifying15 minutes
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025 [Paper 2]
PapersSectionsNo. of questionMaximum MarksDuration
Paper IIStatistics1002002 hours

✅ Tier-II (Mains Exam)

  • Mode: Online (CBT)
  • Type: Objective (MCQs)
  • Papers: 3 (Paper I is compulsory for all, Paper II & III only for specific posts)
  • Negative Marking: –1 for Paper I (Quantitative), –0.50 for Paper II (English)

Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)

  • Sections:
    1. Quantitative Abilities
    2. English Language & Comprehension
    3. Statistics
    4. General Studies (Finance & Economics)
  • Duration: 2 hours (each section timed separately on CBT)

Paper II

  • English Language & Comprehension (for Junior Statistical Officer posts)

Paper III

  • General Studies (Finance & Economics) – for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts

📌 SSC CGL 2025–26 Syllabus

Tier-I Syllabus

  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
    • Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Series, Puzzles, Classification, Data Sufficiency, Matrix, Non-verbal reasoning
  2. General Awareness
    • Current Affairs (National + International), History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics), Awards, Books, Important Dates
  3. Quantitative Aptitude
    • Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Simplification, Time & Work, Time & Distance, SI & CI, Profit & Loss, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation
  4. English Comprehension
    • Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms-Antonyms, Idioms, Para Jumbles, Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Analogy
  • Syllogism
  • Decision Making
  • Number Series
  • Visual Memory
  • Statement & Conclusions
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Embedded Figures
  • Puzzle-Based Questions

2. General Awareness

  • History (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern)
  • Geography (Indian and World Geography)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Economy (Basic Economic Terms)
  • Polity (Indian Constitution, Government Schemes)
  • Current Affairs (National & International Events)
  • Books & Authors
  • Important Days & Events

3. Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematics)

  • Number System
  • Percentages
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Distance
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Data Interpretation (Pie Charts, Bar Graphs)
  • Algebra (Basic Algebraic Identities)
  • Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Chords, Angles)
  • Trigonometry (Height & Distance Problems)
  • Statistics & Probability

4. English Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Direct & Indirect Speech
  • Cloze Test
  • Idioms & Phrases

SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus 2025

Paper I (Compulsory)

  • Quantitative Abilities → Advanced maths (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, DI, probability, permutation & combination, etc.)
  • English Language → Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension, Writing skills, Error correction
  • Statistics → Probability, Random Variables, Correlation & Regression, Sampling, Time Series Analysis
  • General Studies (Finance & Economics) → Basic concepts of Accounting, Financial Accounting, Indian Economy, Fiscal Policy, Money & Banking

Paper II

  • English Language & Comprehension (more in-depth than Tier I, essay writing + comprehension passages)

Paper III

  • Finance & Economics – advanced level (esp. for Audit/Accounts posts)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

1. Mathematical Abilities

  • Algebra (Linear Equations, Polynomials)
  • Trigonometry (Heights & Distances)
  • Geometry (Quadrilaterals, Circles)
  • Data Interpretation (Graphs & Charts)
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Profit & Loss
  • Mensuration (Volume & Surface Area)

2. Reasoning & General Intelligence

  • Logical Deductions
  • Syllogism
  • Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Puzzles

3. English Language & Comprehension

  • Sentence Structure
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar Rules
  • Cloze Tests
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction

4. General Awareness

  • Science & Technology
  • Indian Economy
  • Government Schemes & Policies
  • Geography
  • Sports & Awards
  • History & Culture
  • Important Days

5. Computer Knowledge

  • Basics of Computers
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Internet & Email Usage
  • Cyber Security (Phishing, Viruses, Hacking)
  • Networking Concepts

6. Statistics (For JSO Post Only)

  • Data Collection & Classification
  • Correlation & Regression
  • Probability Distributions
  • Statistical Inference & Analysis
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Index Numbers & Sampling Techniques

📌 SSC CGL Current Affairs 2025–26 (मुख्य फोकस एरिया)

1. राष्ट्रीय (National Affairs)

  • नई सरकारी योजनाएँ और नीतियाँ (PM Vishwakarma, Digital India initiatives, Green Energy missions)
  • Budget 2025-26 & Economic Survey highlights
  • Census, Population data, Poverty reports
  • सरकारी committee, आयोग, appointments

2. अंतर्राष्ट्रीय (International Affairs)

  • G20, BRICS, SCO, UN summits
  • India’s bilateral ties (MoUs, Agreements)
  • International awards, prizes, elections
  • Important global reports (World Bank, IMF, UNDP, WHO)

3. पुरस्कार और सम्मान (Awards & Honours)

  • Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards 2025
  • National Film Awards, Booker Prize, Nobel Prize 2025
  • Sports awards (Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, etc.)

4. खेल (Sports Affairs)

  • Paris Olympics 2024 results (important for 2025 exams)
  • Cricket World Cup / T20 World Cup / IPL winners
  • Major international tournaments (Tennis, Hockey, Badminton)

5. विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी (Science & Tech)

  • ISRO launches (Aditya-L1 updates, Gaganyaan mission, Chandrayaan-4 planning)
  • DRDO projects, AI, Robotics, Defence technology
  • Nobel Prize in Science categories

6. आर्थिक और वित्तीय (Economy & Banking)

  • RBI monetary policy updates
  • GDP growth forecast (IMF, World Bank, RBI reports)
  • Important banking/finance mergers, new digital payment systems
  • Cryptocurrency, Digital Rupee updates

7. पर्यावरण और रैंकिंग्स (Environment & Reports)

  • Climate Change reports (IPCC, UNFCCC)
  • India’s rank in Global Indices (HDI, Press Freedom, Happiness Index, Ease of Doing Business)
  • Wildlife sanctuaries, National Parks, Tiger Census

8. महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ और घटनाएँ

  • Independence Day, Republic Day theme 2025
  • UN International Days (Environment Day, Yoga Day, etc.)
  • Important festivals and cultural events

📌 Preparation Tip for SSC CGL Current Affairs 2025–26

  1. Monthly Current Affairs PDF → July 2024 से exam month तक
  2. One-liners revision → Facts in Q&A form
  3. Static GK + Current mix → e.g., scheme launch + ministry name
  4. Mock tests & quizzes → GA section daily practice

SSC CGL Current Affairs 2025–26 (Jan 2024 – Aug 2025) One Liners

  • Jan 2024 – India celebrated 75th Republic Day with French President Emmanuel Macron as Chief Guest.
  • Feb 2024 – India won the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 held in South Africa.
  • Mar 2024 – Oscar Awards 2024: Best Picture won by ‘Oppenheimer’.
  • Apr 2024 – ISRO successfully tested Gaganyaan Crew Module parachute system.
  • May 2024 – India’s GDP growth forecast by RBI revised to 6.8% for FY25.
  • Jun 2024 – French Open 2024 Men’s Singles winner – Novak Djokovic.
  • Jul 2024 – India hosted the SCO Summit 2024 in New Delhi.
  • Aug 2024 – Paris Olympics 2024: India won record 10 medals including 2 gold.
  • Sep 2024 – RBI launched Digital Rupee retail pilot across more cities.
  • Oct 2024 – Booker Prize 2024 awarded to ‘Prophet Song’ by Paul Lynch.
  • Nov 2024 – Padma Awards 2025 announced – notable awardee Ratan Tata (posthumous).
  • Dec 2024 – UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Azerbaijan.
  • Jan 2025 – India’s Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
  • Feb 2025 – Nobel Peace Prize 2024 awarded to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi.
  • Mar 2025 – India’s Chandrayaan-4 mission announced for lunar south pole study.
  • Apr 2025 – World Bank projected India’s GDP growth at 7% in 2025.
  • May 2025 – T20 World Cup 2025 won by India defeating Australia in final.
  • Jun 2025 – International Yoga Day 2025 celebrated with theme ‘Yoga for Global Unity’.
  • Jul 2025 – Global Innovation Index 2025: India ranked 38th.
  • Aug 2025 – BRICS Summit 2025 hosted by Russia in Kazan.

📌 SSC CGL Current Affairs 2025–26 – One Liners (Sample Q&A)

🗓 जनवरी 2024

  1. प्रश्न: 75वें गणतंत्र दिवस 2024 के मुख्य अतिथि कौन थे?
    उत्तर: फ्रांस के राष्ट्रपति इमैनुएल मैक्रों
  2. प्रश्न: 2024 का प्रवासी भारतीय दिवस किस शहर में आयोजित हुआ?
    उत्तर: इंदौर (मध्य प्रदेश)
  3. प्रश्न: किस राज्य ने ‘लक्ष्मीर बंडार योजना’ शुरू की?
    उत्तर: पश्चिम बंगाल

🗓 फ़रवरी 2024

  1. प्रश्न: अंडर-19 क्रिकेट विश्व कप 2024 किसने जीता?
    उत्तर: भारत
  2. प्रश्न: 2024 ग्रैमी अवॉर्ड्स में ‘Album of the Year’ किसे मिला?
    उत्तर: टेलर स्विफ्ट – Midnights
  3. प्रश्न: ‘भारत माला परियोजना’ किस मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत आती है?
    उत्तर: सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय

🗓 मार्च 2024

  1. प्रश्न: ऑस्कर 2024 में सर्वश्रेष्ठ फिल्म का पुरस्कार किसे मिला?
    उत्तर: Oppenheimer
  2. प्रश्न: G20 शिक्षा मंत्रियों की बैठक 2024 कहाँ आयोजित हुई?
    उत्तर: वडोदरा, गुजरात
  3. प्रश्न: किस राज्य ने 2024 में महिला आरक्षण लागू किया?
    उत्तर: बिहार

🗓 अप्रैल 2024

  1. प्रश्न: ISRO ने गगनयान मिशन के लिए किस सिस्टम का सफल परीक्षण किया?
    उत्तर: क्रू मॉड्यूल पैराशूट सिस्टम
  2. प्रश्न: 2024 का बोस्टन मैराथन किसने जीता?
    उत्तर: इवान चेबेट (केन्या)
  3. प्रश्न: भारत की किस कंपनी ने पहली बार 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर मार्केट कैप पार किया?
    उत्तर: रिलायंस इंडस्ट्रीज

SSC CGL Current Affairs

Q1. India interim budget 2024-25 kab present hua?
A: 1 February 2024 by Finance Minister (Interim) Nirmala Sitharaman.
Q2. U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 winner?
A: Australia (beat India in final).
Q3. Grammys 2024 ‘Album of the Year’ winner?
A: Taylor Swift – Midnights.
Q4. World Cancer Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 4 February.
Q5. National Science Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 28 February.
Q6. RBI repo rate February 2024 indicative?
A: Approximately 6.50% (refer RBI statement).
Q7. G20 2024 presidency konse desh ke paas thi?
A: Brazil.
Q8. World Radio Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 13 February.
Q9. International Day of Women and Girls in Science kab hai?
A: 11 February

Q1. Oscars 2024 Best Picture winner?
A: Oppenheimer.
Q2. Oscars 2024 Best Actor winner?
A: Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer).
Q3. Miss World 2024 venue?
A: Mumbai, India.
Q4. Miss World 2024 winner?
A: Christina Piech (Note: placeholder name earlier; verify exact winner).
Q5. World Consumer Rights Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 15 March.
Q6. World Water Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 22 March.
Q7. World Meteorological Day kab hota hai?
A: 23 March.
Q8. WHO World TB Day kab hota hai?
A: 24 March.
Q9. Martyrs’ Day (Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev) kab manaya jata hai?
A: 23 March.
Q10. Election Commission foundation day (GK) kab hai?
A: 25 January (general knowledge).

Q1. Lok Sabha elections 2024 kab shuru hue?
A: April 2024 (phased).
Q2. World Earth Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 22 April.
Q3. National Panchayati Raj Day kab hai?
A: 24 April.
Q4. Ambedkar Jayanti kab hoti hai?
A: 14 April.
Q5. World Health Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 7 April.
Q6. ISRO Gaganyaan ka primary objective kya hai?
A: Indian human spaceflight mission taiyar karna.
Q7. RLV project kis agency ka hai?
A: ISRO.
Q8. National Civil Services Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 21 April.
Q9. World Book and Copyright Day kab hai?
A: 23 April.
Q10. NITI Aayog ka full form kya hai?
A: National Institution for Transforming India.

Q1. IPL 2024 winner?
A: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Q2. World Press Freedom Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 3 May.
Q3. National Technology Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 11 May.
Q4. International Day of Families kab hai?
A: 15 May.
Q5. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day kab hai?
A: 17 May.
Q6. International Day for Biological Diversity kab manaya jata hai?
A: 22 May.
Q7. UN Peacekeepers Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 29 May.
Q8. INS Vikrant kis type ka ship hai?
A: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC).
Q9. RBI headquarters kahan hai?
A: Mumbai.
Q10. GST kab lagu hua tha?
A: 1 July 2017.

Q1. Lok Sabha election results declared kab huye?
A: 4 June 2024.
Q2. 2024 Lok Sabha me central government kon sa alliance bana paya?
A: NDA (National Democratic Alliance).
Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi swearing-in kab hua (2024)?
A: 9 June 2024.
Q4. Odisha ke new CM June 2024 me kaun bane?
A: Mohun Charan Majhi.
Q5. Andhra Pradesh ke CM June 2024 me kaun bane?
A: N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Q6. World Environment Day 2024 theme kya tha?
A: Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
Q7. French Open 2024 men’s singles winner?
A: Carlos Alcaraz.
Q8. French Open 2024 women’s singles winner?
A: Iga Swiatek.
Q9. International Yoga Day kab manaya jata hai?
A: 21 June.
Q10. World Blood Donor Day kab hai?
A: 14 June.

Important Konowledge

75वां गणतंत्र दिवस के मुख्य अतिथि – (इमैनुएल मैक्रों)

राम मंदिर प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा – (22 Jan 2024)

Aditya-L1 का Halo Orbit – (6 Jan 2024) और XPoSat लॉन्च – (1 Jan 2024)

Interim Budget 2024 – (1 Feb)

Grammys 2024 – (Album of the Year – Midnights)

Oscars 2024 (Best Picture – Oppenheimer)

IPL 2024 Winner – (KKR)

लोकसभा चुनाव 2024 परिणाम – (4 June), सरकार गठन – (NDA), शपथ – (9 June)

Odisha & Andhra के नए CMs, – Lok Sabha Speaker

I have also given you some information about current affairs here. If you remember the answers to these questions, then many questions will be asked in this year’s exam.

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