Introduction
अगर आप SSC CGL Exam 2025 की तैयारी कर रहे हैं, तो सबसे पहले आपको SSC CGL Syllabus और Exam Pattern की सही जानकारी होना ज़रूरी है। यह परीक्षा देशभर के लाखों छात्रों के लिए सबसे बड़ा अवसर है क्योंकि इससे Income Tax Inspector, Auditor, Assistant Section Officer, CBI Sub Inspector जैसी प्रतिष्ठित नौकरियां मिलती हैं। इस आर्टिकल में हम आपको SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 (Tier 1 और Tier 2) विस्तार से बताएंगे, ताकि आप अपनी तैयारी को सही दिशा दे सकें।
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025
SSC CGL परीक्षा तीन चरणों में आयोजित होती है:
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Tier 1 – Objective MCQ (Computer Based Test)
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Tier 2 – Advanced MCQ Papers (Subject-wise)
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Tier 3 – Skill Test / CPT / Document Verification
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 1 Hour |
SYLLABUS TIER-I OF THE EXAMNATION :
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
Note: If necessary, the SSC CGL examination may be conducted in two shifts for different batches of candidates. All questions will be Objective Multiple Choice type. The paper will be set in Hindi and English for Parts A, B, and C, while Part D will be in English only.
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section will include both verbal and non-verbal type questions. Topics include:
- Analogies, similarities and differences
- Spatial visualization and orientation
- Problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making
- Visual memory, discrimination, observation
- Relationship concepts and arithmetical reasoning
- Figural classification and number series
- Coding-decoding, statement & conclusion, syllogistic reasoning
B. General Awareness
The General Awareness section is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the environment and its application to society. Key areas include:
- Current events (national & international)
- Everyday observations with a scientific aspect
- India and its neighbouring countries
- Sports, History, Culture, Geography
- Economic scene and General Polity
- Indian Constitution and Scientific Research
These questions will not require specialized study of any discipline, but general knowledge is essential.
C. Numerical Aptitude
This section will test the candidate’s ability to use numbers and number sense effectively. Topics include:
- Computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Relationships between numbers
- Sense of order and magnitude
- Estimation and prediction of outcomes
- Appropriate operations for real-life problem solving
- Alternative computation methods
The level of questions will be based on 10+2 standard mathematics, focusing more on concepts rather than lengthy calculations.
D. English Comprehension
This section will test a candidate’s ability to:
- Understand correct English
- Basic comprehension skills
- Grammar and writing ability
The difficulty level of General Intelligence, General Awareness, and English sections will be in line with the graduation-level qualification prescribed for SSC CGL posts.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Tier 2 में अलग-अलग पोस्ट के अनुसार Papers होते हैं:
Paper-I: Arithmetic Ability
This paper will test quantitative aptitude with focus on mathematical problem-solving. Topics include:
- Number Systems
- Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
- Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount
- Use of Tables and Graphs
- Mensuration (Area, Volume, Surface)
- Time and Distance, Time & Work, Ratio & Time
Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension
Designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Key areas include:
- Error recognition
- Fill in the blanks (verbs, prepositions, articles)
- Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar rules
- Sentence structure, Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence completion, Phrases and Idioms
- Passage-based comprehension
Standard of questions: 10+2 level.
Paper-III: Commerce/Mathematics/Statistics/Economics
This paper applies to Investigator Grade-II, Compiler, and specific Ministry posts. It covers four main streams:
A. Statistics
- Probability & Probability Distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Exponential)
- Compilation, Classification & Tabulation of Data
- Graphical presentation of data
- Measures of central tendency & dispersion
- Correlation & Regression, Scatter diagram, Rank correlation
- Sampling (random, stratified, systematic) & Errors
- Hypothesis testing (Z, t, F, Chi-square tests)
- Index Numbers, Time Series Analysis
B. Economics
General Economics:- Demand and Supply Analysis
- Production Function and Laws of Returns
- Commodity Pricing under different Market Forms
- Theory of Factor Pricing – Rent, Wage, Interest, Profit
- Theory of Employment (Classical & Neo-classical)
- Keynesian Theory of Employment – Effective Demand, Multiplier Effect
- Money – Value, Functions, Inflation, Deflation, Monetary Policy
- International Trade – Free Trade, Protection, Theories of Trade
- Foreign Exchange & Balance of Payment Theory
- Public Finance & Taxation Principles
- Deficit Financing & Fiscal Policy
- Statistical Investigation & Data Collection
- Sampling Methods & Questionnaires
- National Income – Estimation, Trends, Structural Changes
- Agricultural Development, Rural Credit & Price Policy
- Industrial Policy & Development
- Problems of Economic Development & Five-Year Plans
- Population, Poverty, Unemployment & Labour Issues
- New Economic Policy & Welfare Schemes
- Indian Public Finance, Revenue & Banking System
C. Mathematics
- Algebra: Sets, Relations, Complex Numbers, De Moivre’s Theorem, Polynomials
- Matrices: Determinants, Rank, Inverse, Solutions of Linear Equations
- Series: Convergence, Ratio & Root Tests
- Analytic Geometry: Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
- Differential Equations: First & higher-order linear equations
- Differential & Integral Calculus: Limits, Continuity, Differentiability, Maxima & Minima
- Integration: Definite Integrals, Areas & Volumes, Curvature
- Statistics: Frequency distributions, Skewness, Kurtosis, Random Variables
- Distributions: Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Exponential
- Tests of significance: t-test, F-test, Chi-square
D. Commerce
This section will cover all major B.Com level subjects:
- Accountancy: Final Accounts, Partnership, Corporate Accounting
- Business Organisation: Objectives, Environment, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies
- Management: Planning, Organising, Leading, Controlling
- Microeconomics: Price Mechanism, Consumer Behaviour, Production Costs, Market Structures
- Indian Economics: Agriculture, Industry, Foreign Trade
- Business Statistics: Correlation, Regression, Index Numbers, Probability
- Business Law: Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Negotiable Instruments Act
- Company Law: Incorporation, Shares, Management, Meetings, Winding Up
- Cost Accounting: Marginal Costing, Budgetary Control, Standard Costing
- Auditing: Types of Audit, Audit Process
- Income Tax: Residence, Tax Liability, Heads of Income
Important Notes for SSC CGL Tier-II
- Note 1: For visually handicapped candidates with 40%+ disability opting for a scribe, Numerical Aptitude paper will exclude graphs, diagrams, and figures.
- Note 2: SSC has discretion to fix different minimum qualifying marks for each category and subject.
- Note 3: Tier-I marks will be counted in final ranking along with Tier-II for interview/selection.
FAQs on SSC CGL Syllabus 2024
What are the subjects in SSC CGL Tier 1?
Tier 1 consists of General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes, 0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in Tier 1.
Source: SSC Official CGL Syllabus PDF