By OSSP Editorial Team • Last Updated: 21 August 2025
SSC CGL Syllabus 2025: SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 और Exam Pattern को यहाँ simple English में पूरी detail के साथ दिया गया है ताकि आप बिना confusion के तैयारी शुरू कर सकें. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam दो stages में conduct होता है—Tier-I (CBT) और Tier-II (CBT). Tier-II में Paper-I सभी candidates के लिए compulsory होता है,
जबकि Paper-II (Statistics) केवल Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) के लिए और Paper-III (Finance & Economics) Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) के लिए conduct होता है. नीचे आप section-wise topics, no. of questions, marks, time, negative marking, qualifying modules (Computer & DEST) और How to download official PDF सब कुछ एक ही जगह पर देख पाएँगे. जैसे ही SSC CGL 2025 Notification release होगा, इसी पेज पर dates/changes अपडेट कर दिए जाएँगे.
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- Overview & Scheme of Examination
- Tier-I Exam Pattern
- Tier-II Exam Pattern (Paper-I compulsory; Paper-II for JSO; Paper-III for AAO)
- Detailed Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics
- How to Download SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 PDF
- Important Links
- FAQs
Overview & Scheme of Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2025 |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Stages | Tier-I and Tier-II |
| Tier-II Paper Structure | Paper-I (Compulsory for all); Paper-II (JSO); Paper-III (AAO) |
| Medium | Bilingual (English/Hindi; select regional languages as notified) |
| Normalization | Marks are usually normalized if shifts vary |
| Final Selection | Based on Tier-II performance (post-wise), document verification & other criteria as per SSC |
Note: Exact dates/language options/cut-off policy will be as per the official SSC CGL 2025 notification.
Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | ||
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (PwBD extra time as per rules) | –0.50 per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | ||
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes | –0.50 / question |
Tier-II Exam Pattern (CBT)
Paper-I (Compulsory for All Posts)
Paper-I has three sections, each section has two modules.
| Section | Module | Questions | Marks | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Module-I: Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 hour (for Section-I) | |
| Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |||
| Section-II | Module-I: English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 1 hour (for Section-II) | |
| Module-II: General Awareness | 25 | 75 | |||
| Section-III | Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | Scoring |
| Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | — | Qualifying | 15 minutes | DEST qualifying; no marks | |
| Paper-I Total | 150 MCQs | 450 | 2 hr 30 min + 15 + 15 = 3 hr | Negative Marking: –1 per wrong answer in scoring modules |
Paper-II — Statistics (for JSO only)
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-II (Statistics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | –1 per wrong answer |
Paper-III — Finance & Economics (for AAO only)
| Paper | Parts | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-III (AAO) | Part-A: Finance & Accounts | 80 | 120 | 2 hours | –1 per wrong answer |
| Part-B: Economics & Governance | 40 | 80 | |||
| Total | 120 | 200 | 2 hours |
Important: Computer Knowledge Module (Section-III, Paper-I) is scoring; DEST is qualifying only. Cut-offs are fixed post-wise by SSC based on vacancies.
Detailed Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics
Tier-I (and Paper-I of Tier-II)
| Subject | Topic Coverage (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogy (verbal/non-verbal), Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Directions & Distance, Order & Ranking, Syllogism (basic), Venn Diagrams, Blood Relations, Matrix, Word Building, Statement–Conclusion, Decision Making, Non-verbal (mirror/water, paper folding/cutting, embedded figures), Data Sufficiency (basic). |
| General Awareness | Current Events, India & World History, Geography, Economy, Polity & Constitution, Scientific Research, Everyday Science, Environment & Ecology, Important Schemes, Budget highlights, Sports, Books & Authors, Awards, Important Days, Computer Basics. |
| Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities | Number System, Divisibility, LCM/HCF, Simplification, Surds & Indices, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, SI/CI, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time–Speed–Distance, Boat–Stream, Mixture–Alligation, Mensuration 2D/3D, Permutation–Combination–Probability (basics), Algebra (linear/quadratic), Geometry & Trigonometry (basic identities), Data Interpretation (tables/graphs). |
| English Language & Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para-jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech (basics), Vocabulary: Synonyms/Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Collocations, Spelling. |
| Computer Knowledge (Paper-I, Section-III) | Fundamentals of Computers, Hardware/Software, OS basics, MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Internet, Email, Networking basics, Cyber Security basics, Keyboard shortcuts, File management. |
| DEST (Qualifying) | English typing speed test on computer; typically 2000 key-depressions in 15 minutes (as per SSC guidelines). |
Paper-II (Statistics – for JSO)
| Area | Topics (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| Statistics | Collection & Presentation of Data, Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion, Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis, Correlation & Regression, Probability Theory, Random Variables & Distributions (Binomial/Poisson/Normal), Sampling Theory, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses, Analysis of Variance, Time Series Analysis, Index Numbers, Statistical Inference & Applications in Economics/Commerce. |
Paper-III (Finance & Economics – for AAO)
| Part | Topics (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| Part-A: Finance & Accounts | Fundamental Principles & Basic Concepts of Accounting, Financial Accounting, Double Entry System, Books of Original Entry, Ledger, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Bank Reconciliation, Depreciation, Provision & Reserves, Bills of Exchange, Balance Sheet & P/L, Accounting Standards (basics), Cost & Management Accounting fundamentals. |
| Part-B: Economics & Governance | Basic Economics & Introduction to Micro/Macro, Demand & Supply, Market Structures, National Income & Accounting, Money & Banking, Fiscal & Monetary Policy, Indian Economy overview, GDP, Inflation, Unemployment, Economic Reforms, Public Finance, Budgeting, Taxation (basics), Comptroller & Auditor General role, Finance Commission, FRBM (basics), Government Accounting System, Constitutional provisions related to finance, and current policy highlights. |
How to Download SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 PDF (official)
- Visit ssc.gov.in.
- Open “Notices/Latest News” → choose CGL.
- Click “SSC CGL 2025 – Notification / Scheme & Syllabus”.
- Download the PDF and save it.
- Check Annexures for paper-wise detailed topics and any language/DEST rules.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| OSSP – Syllabus Category | https://ossp.in/category/syllabus/ |
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FAQs
Q1. SSC CGL 2025 में कितने tiers हैं?
Ans: Two – Tier-I and Tier-II. Tier-II में Paper-I सभी के लिए, Paper-II केवल JSO, और Paper-III केवल AAO के लिए होता है.
Q2. Tier-I में negative marking कितनी है?
Ans: प्रति wrong answer 0.50 mark की negative marking.
Q3. Tier-II Paper-I में कौन-कौन से sections होते हैं?
Ans: Section-I: Maths & Reasoning, Section-II: English & General Awareness, Section-III: Computer Knowledge (scoring) + DEST (qualifying).
Q4. JSO/AAO के लिए extra papers क्या हैं?
Ans: JSO: Paper-II (Statistics); AAO: Paper-III (Finance & Economics) — दोनों 200 marks each.
Q5. Official syllabus PDF कहाँ मिलेगा?
Ans: ssc.gov.in पर CGL notices में—“Scheme & Syllabus/Notification” PDF.