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SSC CGL 2025

Combined Graduate Level — Group B & C Posts in Central Govt
Graduate Required ~25,000 Vacancies Age: 18–32 4-Tier Exam
₹25,500
Starting Pay
4 Tiers
Selection Stages
200 Marks
Tier I Total
~50 Posts
Post Types

Eligibility

EducationAny Graduation
Age (General)18–32 years
OBC+3 years relaxation
SC/ST+5 years relaxation
PWD+10 years relaxation
NationalityIndian Citizen

Exam Pattern

Tier ICBT, 200 marks, 1hr
Tier IICBT, 3 papers, 2hrs each
Tier IIIDescriptive, 100 marks
Tier IVSkill Test / CPT (posts)
Negative Marking0.50 per wrong
LanguageEnglish & Hindi

Top Posts

Inspector (IT/CBI)₹44,900–1,42,400
Assistant Audit Officer₹47,600–1,51,100
Income Tax Inspector₹44,900–1,42,400
Preventive Officer₹44,900–1,42,400
Sub Inspector (CBI)₹44,900–1,42,400
Upper Division Clerk₹25,500–81,100

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS₹100
SC / ST / Ex-SMNil
Female (all categories)Nil
PWDNil
Payment ModeOnline (Net Banking/UPI)

Selection Stages

1

Tier I — CBT

100 MCQs · 200 marks · 60 min · Qualifying + merit

2

Tier II — CBT

Paper I (all), Paper II (JSO), Paper III (AAO) · 3 hours each

3

Tier III — Descriptive

Essay / Letter / Precis in English or Hindi · 60 min · 100 marks

4

Tier IV — Skill Test

Data Entry Speed / CPT for specific posts · Qualifying nature

Tier I — Preliminary (100 Qs · 200 Marks · 60 Min)

4 Sections▼

Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs)

  • Number System & HCF/LCM
  • Percentage, Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time, Work & Distance
  • Algebra & Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Data Interpretation
  • Mensuration

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs)

  • Analogies & Classification
  • Series (Number/Alphabet)
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction & Distance
  • Syllogism & Venn Diagrams
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Matrix & Puzzles

English Language (25 Qs)

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Spellings / Cloze Test
  • Phrase / Idioms
  • One Word Substitution
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Active / Passive Voice
  • Direct / Indirect Speech

General Awareness (25 Qs)

  • History of India & World
  • Geography (India & World)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • Science & Technology
  • Current Affairs (6 months)
  • Sports & Awards
  • Books & Authors

Tier II — Mains (Paper I · All Candidates)

3 Modules · 390 Qs▼

Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs)

  • Number Systems (Advanced)
  • Algebra (Quadratic / Linear)
  • Geometry (Triangles, Circles)
  • Trigonometry (Heights & Distances)
  • Mensuration (2D & 3D)
  • Statistics & Probability
  • Data Sufficiency

Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Qs)

  • Logical Reasoning
  • Figural Classification
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Word Building
  • Semantic Series
  • Number Ranking

English Language & Comprehension (45 Qs)

  • Vocabulary & Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension (2 passages)
  • Error Spotting
  • Para Jumbles
  • Cloze Test
  • Sentence Completion

General Awareness (25 Qs)

  • Same as Tier I GA
  • Higher Difficulty Level
  • Focus on Recent Events
  • Science in Daily Life

Computer Knowledge (20 Qs)

  • Computer Fundamentals
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Internet Basics
  • Input/Output Devices
  • Memory & Storage
  • Operating Systems

Tier III — Descriptive Paper (100 Marks · 60 Min)

English / Hindi▼

Essay Writing (50 marks)

  • 200–250 words
  • Social / Economic / Political topics
  • Science & Environment
  • Focus on structure & coherence

Letter / Application (50 marks)

  • Formal Letter format
  • Official Application
  • Precis writing
  • 150–200 words

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Week 1 — Number System & Percentage

Days 1–7▼

Week 2 — Ratio, SI/CI & Reasoning Basics

Days 8–14▼

Week 3 — Time/Work/Distance & Indian History

Days 15–21▼

Week 4 — Geometry, Polity & English Vocab

Days 22–28▼
Weeks 5–13 follow the same pattern: Trigonometry → Algebra → DI → Statistics → Full-length mocks → Revision sprints. Switch to the MCQ tab to practice anytime.
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Percentage
A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above cost price and gives a 25% discount. His profit percent is:
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%
MP = 1.4·CP, SP = 0.75·MP = 1.05·CP → Profit = 5%. Answer: A
Q2 · Time & Work
A can do a work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Working together, they finish in:
A) 6.5 days
B) 7.2 days
C) 7.5 days
D) 8 days
LCM(12,18)=36. A does 3/day, B does 2/day → Together 5/day → 36/5 = 7.2 days. Answer: B
Q3 · Ratio & Proportion
If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then A:B:C is:
A) 8:12:15
B) 6:9:10
C) 2:3:5
D) 4:6:5
B common: A:B=2:3=8:12, B:C=4:5=12:15 → A:B:C = 8:12:15. Answer: A
Q4 · Compound Interest
₹8,000 at 10% CI per annum for 2 years. Amount is:
A) ₹9,600
B) ₹9,680
C) ₹9,700
D) ₹9,800
A = 8000×(1.1)² = 8000×1.21 = ₹9,680. Answer: B
Q5 · Speed & Distance
A train 180m long passes a pole in 9 seconds. Its speed in km/h is:
A) 60 km/h
B) 70 km/h
C) 72 km/h
D) 80 km/h
Speed = 180/9 = 20 m/s = 20×3.6 = 72 km/h. Answer: C
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Analogy
Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
A) School
B) University
C) College
D) Library
Doctor works in a Hospital; Teacher works in a School. Answer: A
Q2 · Number Series
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A) 40
B) 42
C) 44
D) 46
Pattern: n(n+1) → 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6 = 30, 6×7 = 42. Answer: B
Q3 · Coding-Decoding
If MANGO = NZMHP, then APPLE = ?
A) BQQMF
B) ZOOKD
C) BAOOF
D) BOQMF
Each letter shifted: M+1=N, A→Z(reverse+1), N+1=O... Pattern is +1 for odd positions, reverse alphabet for even. A→B, P→Q, P→Q, L→M, E→F = BQQMF. Answer: A
Q4 · Blood Relations
Pointing to a man, a woman says "His mother is the only daughter of my mother." How is the woman related to the man?
A) Grandmother
B) Mother
C) Daughter
D) Sister
"Only daughter of my mother" = the woman herself. So the woman is the man's mother. Answer: B
Q5 · Direction Sense
Ravi walks 10km North, turns right 5km, turns right 10km. Which direction is he facing?
A) North
B) South
C) East
D) West
N→(turn right)→E→(turn right)→S. He is facing South. Answer: B
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Error Spotting
Find the error: "Neither of the boys (A) have completed (B) their homework (C). No error (D)"
A) Neither of the boys
B) have completed
C) their homework
D) No error
"Neither" takes a singular verb. Should be "has completed". Error in Part B. Answer: B
Q2 · Idiom / Phrase
"To burn the midnight oil" means:
A) To waste resources
B) To work or study late into the night
C) To start a fire
D) To be very angry
The idiom refers to working or studying very hard late at night. Answer: B
Q3 · One Word Substitution
A person who is unable to pay their debts:
A) Bankrupt / Insolvent
B) Miser
C) Spendthrift
D) Creditor
Insolvent/Bankrupt = unable to pay debts. Answer: A
Q4 · Fill in the Blank
The committee _______ unable to reach a decision yesterday.
A) were
B) was
C) are
D) is
"Committee" is a collective noun treated as singular. "Yesterday" = past → "was". Answer: B
Q5 · Antonym
Antonym of LOQUACIOUS:
A) Talkative
B) Reticent
C) Verbose
D) Garrulous
Loquacious = very talkative. Antonym = Reticent (reserved, not speaking much). Answer: B
Score: 0 / 0
Q1 · Indian Polity
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 17
D) Article 21
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and its practice in any form is forbidden. Answer: C
Q2 · History
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British and:
A) Tipu Sultan
B) Siraj-ud-Daulah
C) Haider Ali
D) Nizam of Hyderabad
Battle of Plassey was between Robert Clive (British EIC) and Siraj-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Bengal). Answer: B
Q3 · Science
Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?
A) Nitrogen
B) Oxygen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Helium
CO₂ displaces oxygen, smothering the fire. It is the primary gas used in fire extinguishers. Answer: C
Q4 · Geography
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram. Answer: C
Q5 · Economy
India's first Five Year Plan was launched in:
A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1951
D) 1956
India's First Five Year Plan was launched in 1951 under PM Jawaharlal Nehru, focusing on agriculture. Answer: C

SSC CGL 2024 Notification

Official notification released on ssc.nic.in

24 Jun 2024

Application Window

Online registration open at ssc.nic.in

24 Jun – 24 Jul 2024

Tier I Exam

Computer Based Test across centres

9–26 Sep 2024

Tier I Result

Result and cut-off released

Dec 2024

Tier II Exam

Mains examination for qualified candidates

Jan–Feb 2025

SSC CGL 2025 Notification

Expected annual notification cycle

Expected Jun–Jul 2025

SSC CGL 2025 Exam

Tier I expected window

Expected Sep–Oct 2025

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