SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 – Tier-Wise Explained with Latest Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the SSC CGL Exam in June-July 2025 for graduate level. Yearly, lakhs of applicants or candidates prepare for this exam to get selected and have a job. The most important thing while preparing for the exam is to understand the syllabus or topics of a particular subject that are included in the exam. A clear understanding of the syllabus helps to stay focused on preparation.

The SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 summarizes the topics and subjects covered in the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 includes topics from the following subjects, table listed below in detail.

📘 SSC CGL 2025 Syllabus – Tier-wise Topics Overview

Exam Tier	Subject/Section	Topics/Subtopics
Tier 1	General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagram, Statement & Conclusion, Non-verbal Reasoning
	General Awareness	Static GK, Current Affairs, Science, Books & Authors, Awards, Govt Schemes, Important Days, Sports, National & International Events
	Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation
	English Comprehension	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One Word Substitution, Voice, Narration
Tier 2	Paper I – Mathematical Abilities	Same as Tier 1 Quant (Advanced Level)
	Paper I – Reasoning & Intelligence	Same as Tier 1 Reasoning (Advanced Level)
	Paper I – English Language	Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Writing Skills
	Paper I – Computer Knowledge Module	MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email Basics
	Paper I – Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)	Typing Test: 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes
	Paper II – Statistics (Optional)	Data Collection, Central Tendency, Dispersion, Probability, Sampling, Inference, Time Series, Index Numbers
	Paper III – Finance & Economics (Optional)	Basics of Accounting, Financial Statements, Micro & Macro Economics, Indian Economy, Economic Reforms, Budget System, Finance Commission

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 (Tier 1) Subject Wise

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam contains Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness and English subjects, includes the following topics subject-wise listed below:

1. Subject – English

1. Synonyms-Antonyms
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Active Passive
4. Idioms and Phrases
5. Sentence Rearrangement
6. One word Substitution
7. Sentence Correction
8. Error Spotting
9. Fill in the Blanks
10. Sentence Improvement
11. Spelling Correction
12. Cloze test

2. Subject – General Intelligence and Reasoning

1. Statement Conclusion
2. Coding and Decoding
3. Non-verbal Series
4. Arithmetic Number Series
5. Visual Memory
6. Decision Making
7. Blood Relations
8. Judgment
9. Analysis
10. Discrimination
11. Observation
12. Relationship Concepts
13. Arithmetical Reasoning
14. Figure Classification
15. Analogies
16. Similarities and Differences
17. Space Visualization
18. Spatial Orientation
19. Problem-Solving
20. Syllogistic Reasoning

3. Subject – Mathematics

1. Trigonometric Ratio
2. Degree and Radian Measures
3. Standard Identities
4. Complementary Angles
5. Decimals
6. Computation of Whole Numbers
7. Fractions
8. Relationship Between Numbers
9. Profit and Loss
10. Partnership Business
11. Mixture and Allegation
12. Time and Distance
13. Circles and its Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended by Chords of Circle, Common Tangent to Two or More Circles
14. Triangle
15. Discount
16. Time and Work
17. Percentage
18. Ratio and Proportion
19. Square and Roots
20. Averages
21. Interest
22. Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds
23. Graphs and Linear Equations
24. Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centers
25. Congruence and Similarity
26. Quadrilaterals
27. Regular Polygons
28. Right Prism
29. Right Circular Cone
30. Right Circular Cylinder
31. Sphere
32. Heights and Distances
33. Histogram
34. Frequency Polygon
35. Bar Diagram and Pie Chart
36. Hemispheres
37. Rectangular Parallelepiped
38. Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base

4. Subject – General Awareness

1. Sports
2. Books and Authors
3. Static GK
4. Science
5. Portfolio
6. People in News
7. India and its Neighboring Countries Especially Pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research
8. Important Schemes
9. Important Days
10. Current Affairs

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 (Tier 2)

The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam consists of three papers – Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III. Paper I is compulsory for all the applicants or candidates, Paper II is for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions, and Paper III is for candidates applying for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts.

Paper I will be conducted in two sessions (Session I and Session II) on the same day and is compulsory for all the applicants and the candidates qualifying in Paper I.

Session I – Contains Section I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III.
Session II – Contains Module-II of Section III.

Module – I of Session-I of Paper I (Mathematical Abilities)

Number System

1. Computation of Whole Number
2. Decimal and Fractions
3. Relationship Between Numbers

Fundamental Arithmetical Operations

1. Percentages
2. Ratio and Proportion
3. Square Roots
4. Averages
5. Interest (Simple and Compound)
6. Profit and Loss
7. Discount
8. Partnership Business
9. Mixture and Allegation
10. Time and Distance
11. Time and Work

Algebra

1. Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds (Simple Problems)
2. Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry

1. Similarity with Elementary Geometric Figures and Facts: Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centres
2. Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
3. Circles and its Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle, Common Tangents to Two or More Circles

Trigonometry

1. Trigonometry
2. Trigonometric Ratios
3. Complementary Angles
4. Height and Distances (Simple Problems Only)
5. Standard Identities

Mensuration

1. Quadrilaterals
2. Triangle
3. Circle
4. Regular Polygons
5. Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base
6. Rectangular Parallelepiped
7. Hemispheres
8. Right Circular Cylinder
9. Right Circular Cone
10. Right Prism
11. Sphere

Statistics and Probability

1. Calculation of Simple Probabilities
2. Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation
3. Uses of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart

Module – II of Session-I of Paper I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

1. Numerical Operations
2. Coding and De-coding
3. Social Intelligence
4. Emotional Intelligence
5. Word Building
6. Problem-Solving
7. Critical Thinking
8. Figural Series
9. Number Series
10. Semantic Series
11. Figural Pattern Folding and Completion
12. Punched Hole/Pattern-Folding & Unfolding
13. Figural Classification
14. Symbolic/Number
15. Venn Diagrams
16. Semantic Classification
17. Space Orientation
18. Figural Analogy
19. Symbolic Operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends
20. Semantic Analogy
21. Drawing Inferences
22. Classification
23. Embedded Series
24. Other Sub-topics, if included.

Module – I of Session-II of Paper I (English Language and Comprehension)

1. Vocabulary
2. Sentence Structure
3. Spotting the Error
4. English Grammar
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Synonyms/Homonyms
7. Antonyms
8. Idioms & Phrases
9. One Word Substitution
10. Cloze Passage
11. Improvement of Sentences
12. Active or Passive Voice of Verbs
13. Conversion into Direct/Indirect Narration
14. Shuffling of Sentence in Parts
15. Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
16. Comprehension Passage
17. Spelling/Detecting Misspelled Words

Module – II of Session-II of Paper I (General Awareness)

1. India and its Neighboring Countries Especially Pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
2. People in News
3. Current Affairs
4. Books and Authors
5. Important Schemes
6. Important Days & Dates
7. Sports
8. Science
9. Portfolio

Computer Basics

1. Windows Explorer
2. Memory Organization
3. Organization of a Computer
4. Computer Memory
5. Input/Output Devices
6. Ports
7. Keyboard Shortcuts
8. Backup Devices
9. CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Software

1. Windows Operating System Including Basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc.

Working with the Internet and Emails

1. Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an Email Account, e-Banking

Basics of Networking and Cyber Security

1. Networking Devices and Protocols, Network and Information Security Threats (like Hacking, Virus etc.) and Preventive Measures

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 (Tier 2) Paper II (Statistics)

Subject

1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
2. Measures of Central Tendency
3. Index Numbers
4. Time Series Analysis
5. Statistical Inference
6. Sampling Theory
7. Probability Theory
8. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
9. Correlation and Regression
10. Measures of Dispersion – Common Measures of Dispersion
11. Random Variable and Probability Distributions
12. Analysis of Variance

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 (Tier 2) Paper III (General Study – Finance and Economics)

PART-A – Finance and Accounts (80 Marks)

1. Financial Accounting
2. Basic Concepts of Accounting

PART-B – Economics and Governance (120 Marks)

1. Role of Information Technology in Governance
2. Money and Banking
3. Economic Reforms in India
4. Theory of Production and Cost
5. Theory of Demand and Supply
6. Finance Commission – Role and Functions
7. Comptroller & Auditor General of India – Constitutional Provisions, Role and Responsibility
8. Indian Economy
9. Forms of Market and Price Determination in Different Markets

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Note: Tier-1 exam is compulsory for all the candidates for all posts mentioned in SSC CGL Notification 2025. Candidates will have to prepare for both the exams – Tier-1 and Tier-2.

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