SSC CGL 2025 Complete Guide | Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Preparation
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level) is one of the most popular and competitive government exams in India. it is conducted to recruit candidates for Group B and Group C posts in various ministries, departments, and organizations under the Government of India
📌 Objective of the Exam
The main aim of SSC CGL is to select graduate-level candidates for clerical, assistant, inspector, and officer-level posts
in different central government departments.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelors Degree from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 years (varies by post) |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per rules |
✏️ Tier-I (Objective – Online CBT)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer
✏️ Tier-II (Objective – Online CBT)
| Paper | Subject | Compulsory? | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Paper-I | Math + Reasoning | For all candidates | 60 (30+30) | 180 |
| Paper-II | English Language | For all candidates | 45 | 135 |
| Paper-III | Statistics | For JSO post | 25 | 75 |
| Paper-IV | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | For AAO post | 25 | 75 |
🔹 Tier-II Syllabus
- Paper-I: Advanced Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) + Logical Reasoning
- Paper-II: English Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting
- Paper-III: Probability, Correlation, Sampling Theory, Statistical Tools
- Paper-IV: Economics basics, Indian Economy, Budgeting, Finance
📄 Selection Process
- Tier-I (CBT)
- Tier-II (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test (for selected posts)
👨💼 Popular Posts under SSC CGL
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Income Tax Inspector | Level 7 |
| Assistant Enforcement Officer | Level 7 |
| Sub-Inspector (CBI) | Level 6 |
| Auditor | Level 5 |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Level 6 |
📅 Important Dates (Tentative for 2025)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|
| Notification Release | April/May 2025 |
| Online Application | April/May 2025 |
| Tier-I Exam | July 2025 |
| Tier-II Exam | October 2025 |
| Final Result | Early 2026 |
📚 Recommended Books
| Subject | Book |
|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | R.S. Aggarwal, Kiran SSC Maths |
| Reasoning | Lucent Reasoning, Kiran Reasoning |
| General Awareness | Lucent GK, NCERT Books (Class 6–10) |
| English | S.P. Bakshi, Plinth to Paramount, Objective English |
🔑 Preparation Tips
- Make a daily timetable and follow it strictly.
- Solve previous year question papers.
- Attempt mock tests regularly.
- Focus on weak areas and revise frequently.
- Prepare handwritten short notes for last-minute revision.
- Read newspapers and monthly magazines for current affairs.
📥 Useful Links
- 🔗 SSC Official Website
- 📄 Online Application Form (available after notification)
- 🎫 Admit Card & Results on SSC Portal