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The SSC CGL 2025 exam consists of two tiers: Tier 1 with 100 questions across four sections (Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness) totaling 200 marks, and Tier 2 with three papers focusing on Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a Data Entry Speed Test totaling 390 marks. Each section in Tier 1 has specific topics and question weightage, while Tier 2 includes compulsory and optional papers based on the post. A strategic focus on key areas such as Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General Awareness is recommended for effective preparation.

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The SSC CGL 2025 exam consists of two tiers: Tier 1 with 100 questions across four sections (Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness) totaling 200 marks, and Tier 2 with three papers focusing on Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a Data Entry Speed Test totaling 390 marks. Each section in Tier 1 has specific topics and question weightage, while Tier 2 includes compulsory and optional papers based on the post. A strategic focus on key areas such as Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General Awareness is recommended for effective preparation.

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SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern & Important Topics with

Weightage
Tier 1 (100 Questions – 200 Marks – 1 hr)

Each section has 25 questions (50 marks).

1. Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs – 50 Marks)

 Arithmetic (Simplification, Percentage, Ratio, Average, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Speed
& Time, Work, Time & Distance, Mixtures) – 8–10 Qs
 Algebra (Linear equations, basic identities) – 2–3 Qs
 Geometry & Mensuration (Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere)
– 4–5 Qs
 Trigonometry (Heights & Distances, basic formulas) – 3–4 Qs
 Data Interpretation (Pie chart, Bar graph, Table) – 4–5 Qs

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs – 50 Marks)

 Verbal Reasoning (Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Series, Odd one out) –


8–10 Qs
 Non-Verbal (Mirror, Water image, Paper folding, Figure completion) – 4–5 Qs
 Blood Relation, Direction, Venn Diagram, Syllogism – 3–4 Qs
 Puzzle, Seating Arrangement – 3–4 Qs
 Miscellaneous (Alphabet/Number series, Missing number, Mathematical operations)
– 3–4 Qs

3. English Language (25 Qs – 50 Marks)

 Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution, Idioms & Phrases) – 6–7


Qs
 Grammar (Error spotting, Fill in the blanks, Sentence correction, Voice, Narration) –
7–8 Qs
 Reading Comprehension/Passage – 5–6 Qs
 Cloze Test – 4–5 Qs
 Para jumbles – 1–2 Qs

4. General Awareness (25 Qs – 50 Marks)

 Current Affairs (last 6–8 months) – 6–8 Qs


 Static GK (Important Days, Books & Authors, Awards, Polity, Geography, Economy)
– 6–7 Qs
 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basics up to 10th std) – 6–7 Qs
 History & Culture – 2–3 Qs
 Computer Awareness & Miscellaneous – 1–2 Qs

Tier 2 (3 Papers – 6 sections – 390 Marks)


👉 All papers are MCQ + Online.
👉 Paper 1 is compulsory for all; Paper 2 (Statistics) & Paper 3 (Finance & Accounts) only for
specific posts.

Paper 1: Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs – 90 Marks)

 Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio, SI/CI, Average, Speed & Time, Work,
Mixture) – 8–10 Qs
 Algebra (Equations, Identities) – 2–3 Qs
 Geometry & Mensuration – 5–6 Qs
 Trigonometry – 3–4 Qs
 DI (Pie chart, Bar graph, Table) – 4–5 Qs
 Number System, Simplification – 2–3 Qs

Paper 1: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Qs – 90 Marks)

 Verbal Reasoning (Analogy, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Series) – 8–10 Qs


 Non-Verbal (Mirror, Embedded figures, Paper folding) – 4–5 Qs
 Puzzles, Seating Arrangement – 3–4 Qs
 Syllogism, Venn Diagram – 3–4 Qs
 Miscellaneous (Blood Relation, Directions, Mathematical operations) – 5–6 Qs

Paper 1: English Language & Comprehension (45 Qs – 135 Marks)

 Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One-word substitution) – 10–12 Qs


 Grammar (Error spotting, Voice, Narration, Sentence improvement) – 12–14 Qs
 Reading Comprehension/Passage – 8–10 Qs
 Cloze Test – 6–8 Qs
 Para jumbles – 3–4 Qs

Paper 1: General Awareness (25 Qs – 75 Marks)

 Current Affairs – 7–8 Qs


 Static GK (Polity, Economy, Geography, History, Awards) – 6–7 Qs
 Science – 6–7 Qs
 Miscellaneous (Sports, Books, Important Days, Computer basics) – 3–4 Qs

Paper 1: Computer Knowledge (20 Qs – 60 Marks)


 Basics of Computers (Input-Output devices, MS Office, Internet, Networking) – 6–7
Qs
 Software & Hardware basics – 4–5 Qs
 Cyber Security, Virus, Hacking, Firewalls – 3–4 Qs
 Computer Abbreviations, Shortcuts – 3–4 Qs

Paper 1: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)

 Qualifying in nature (typing 2000 key depressions in 15 min).

✅ Quick Strategy

 Tier 1: Focus more on Quant (DI, Trigonometry, Arithmetic), English (Grammar +


Vocab), Reasoning (Verbal + Puzzles), and GA (Current Affairs + Science).
 Tier 2: Heavier weightage is in English (135 marks) and Maths (90 marks), so
prioritize them.

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