Dear Candidate

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination is one of the most sought-after competitive exams for jobseekers across India. A gateway to prestigious government positions, SSC CGL draws thousands of aspirants every year. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or seeking a career change, understanding the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam patterns and syllabus is essential for cracking this exam. Here’s an in-depth look at what to expect in 2025.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2025

There will be a total of 100 questions, amounting to 200 marks. The total time allotted for the exam is 60 minutes. It is an all-India level competitive examination divided into four sections, each carrying 25 questions, contributing to the total marks of 50 per section.

You may refer to the SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier-1 and Tier-2 post to understand complete exam pattern

SSC CGL Tier 1 English Language Syllabus 2025:

• Reading Comprehension
• Idioms and Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Sentence Correction
• Active Passive
• Spellings Correction
• Fill in the Blanks
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Synonyms-Antonyms
• Cloze Test
• Sentence Improvement
• Error Spotting

SSC CGL Tier 1 General Awareness Syllabus 2025:

• Important Days
• Science
• India and its neighboring countries (History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research)
• People in News
• Sports
• Static GK
• Important Schemes
• Portfolio
• Books and Authors
• Current Affairs

SSC CGL Tier 1 General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus 2025:

• Observation
• Coding and Decoding
• Arithmetic Number Series
• Relationship Concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Figural Classification
• Statement Conclusion
• Syllogistic Reasoning
• Similarities and Differences
• Space Visualization
• Spatial Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Non-verbal Series
• Judgment
• Blood Relations
• Decision Making
• Visual Memory
• Analogies

SSC CGL Tier 1 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2025:

• Percentage
• Partnership Business
• Time and Distance
• Time & Work
• Mixture and Alligation
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Quadrilaterals
• Regular Polygons
• Right Prism
• Right Circular Cone
• Interest
• Sphere
• Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Relationships between Numbers
• Ratio and Proportion
• Square Roots
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Right Circular Cylinder
• Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centres
• Graphs of Linear Equations
• Averages
• Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
• Circle and its Chords, Tangents, Angles subtended by Chords of a Circle, Common Tangents to Two or More Circles
• Complementary Angles
• Bar Diagram & Pie Chart
• Triangle
• Frequency Polygon
• Degree and Radian Measures
• Hemispheres
• Histogram
• Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base
• Trigonometric Ratio
• Heights and Distances
• Standard Identities
• Rectangular Parallelepiped

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2025

Paper I: This paper is compulsory for all candidates, regardless of the post they are applying for.

Paper II: This paper is for applicants sitting for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post. And an optional segment aimed at candidates interested in General Studies (Finance and Economics).

PAPER -I

This is compulsory for everyone and is conducted in two sessions (Session I and Session II) on the same day. It covers a wide range of topics including Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Data Entry Speed Test. Every section has varying numbers of questions and weightage.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Mathematical Abilities Syllabus 2025:

Number Systems:

• Computation of Whole Number
• Decimal and Fractions
• Relationship between numbers

Fundamental arithmetical operations:

• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest (Simple and Compound)
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Partnership Business
• Mixture and Alligation
• Time and distance
• Time and work

Algebra:

• Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
• Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry:

• Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres
• Congruence and similarity of triangles
• Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

Mensuration:

• Right Prism
• Triangle
• Quadrilaterals
• Regular Polygons
• Circle
• Right Circular Cone
• Right Circular Cylinder
• Sphere
• Hemispheres
• Rectangular Parallelepiped
• Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base

Trigonometry:

• Trigonometric ratios
• Complementary angles
• Height and distances (simple problems only)
• Standard Identities

Statistics and Probability:

• Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart
• Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation
• Calculation of simple probabilities

SSC CGL Tier 2 General Intelligence Syllabus 2025:

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 decoding
• Numerical operations
• Other subtopics, if any

SSC CGL Tier 2 English Language Syllabus 2025:

English Language and Comprehension:

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

SSC CGL Tier 2 General Awareness Syllabus 2025:

General Awareness:

• Portfolio
• India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
• Science
• Current Affairs
• Books and Authors
• Sports
• Important Schemes
• Important Days & Dates
• People in News

SSC CGL Tier 2 Computer Syllabus 2025:

Computer Basics:

• Organization of a computer
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Input/Output devices
• Computer memory
• Memory organization
• Backup devices
• PORTs
• Windows Explorer
• Keyboard shortcuts

Software:

• Windows Operating System
• Basics of Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)

Working with 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 (hacking, virus, worms, Trojan, etc.)
• Preventive measures

PAPER -II

SSC CGL Tier 2  Statistics Syllabus 2025:

Exclusively for aspiring Junior Statistical Officers (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II candidates. This paper comprises 100 questions in Statistics, carrying a maximum of 200 marks, and the duration is 2 hours.

1. 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.
2. Measures of Central Tendency: Common measures of central tendency – mean, median, and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
3. Measures of Dispersion: Common measures of Dispersion – Range, quartile deviations, mean deviation, and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
4. Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis: Different types of moments and their relationship; The meaning of skewness and kurtosis; Different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
5. 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 correlation (For three variables only).
6. Probability Theory: Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
7. 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).
8. Sampling Theory: Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability 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.
9. 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, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square, and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
10. Analysis of Variance: Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
11. Time Series Analysis: Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
12. 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.

SSC CGL Tier 2 General Studies-Finance and Economics Syllabus 2025:

An optional segment aimed at candidates interested in General Studies (Finance and Economics). Covering Finance and Economics, this paper also has 100 questions and 200 marks, with a 2-hour duration.

Part A: Finance and Accounts (80 Marks)

• 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
  • 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 Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance (120 Marks)

• 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‟s 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- Perfect Competition, 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
  • The concept of national income, Different methods of measuring national income
  • Population-Its size, rate of growth 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
  • Liberalisation
  • Privatisation
  • Globalisation
• Money and Banking:
  • Monetary/Fiscal policy: Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial banks, regional rural banks (RRBs), and payment banks.
  • Budget and Fiscal deficits: Analyzing budgetary components, fiscal deficits, and balance of payments.
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003: Understanding its significance and implementation.
• Role of Information Technology in Governance:
  • Exploring the impact and applications of IT in modern governance.

To better understand the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 Syllabus 2025 and their structures, you can refer to the official notification available on the Old SSC or at Newly Launched SSC portal

Preparation Tips for SSC CGL Exam 2025

1. Understand the Syllabus: Thoroughly go through each section’s topics. Prioritise areas where you’re less confident.
2. Create a Study Plan: Dedicate specific time slots for each subject, ensuring balanced preparation.
3. Practice Mock Tests: Simulate exam conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
4. Revise Regularly: Keep revisiting important topics and stay updated with general awareness.
5. Stay Positive: Maintain a positive mindset and believe in your preparation.

By familiarising yourself with both tiers of the SSC CGL exam, you’re better positioned to strategise your study approach, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all essential topics.