SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 0.50 Mark |
| Part B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 0.50 Mark |
| Part C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 0.50 Mark |
| Part D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 0.50 Mark |
| Total Tier-1 (Composite Time: 60 Mins) | 100 Qs | 200 Marks | Screening Test | |
Tier-1 Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus
1 General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 Questions | 50 MarksVerbal Reasoning Topics:
Analogies
Similarities & Differences
Blood Relations
Coding & Decoding
Arithmetic Number Series
Syllogistic Reasoning
Statement & Conclusion
Direction Sense
Judgment & Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Non-Verbal Reasoning Topics:
Venn Diagrams
Paper Folding & Cutting
Embedded Figures
Figural Classification
Spatial Orientation & Visualization
Visual Memory & Discrimination
2 General Awareness & Current Affairs
25 Questions | 50 MarksStatic General Knowledge:
Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History
Indian National Freedom Struggle
Indian Art, Festivals & Classical Dances
Physical, Indian & World Geography
Environment, Ecology & Biosphere Reserves
Indian Polity, Economy & Science:
Indian Constitution & Major Amendments
Fundamental Rights, Duties & Directive Principles
Indian Economy & Five Year Plans
Union Budget & Fiscal Policy
General Science: Physics, Chemistry & Biology (10th Level)
Scientific Inventions & Space Missions
Current Affairs (Last 8 to 12 Months):
National & International Summits
Sports Tournaments, Cups & Medals
Major Government Welfare Schemes
National & International Awards
Important Books, Authors & Appointments
3 Quantitative Aptitude
25 Questions | 50 MarksArithmetic Topics:
Number Systems & Divisibility
Decimals & Fractions
Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Square Roots & Surds
Averages
Simple & Compound Interest
Profit, Loss & Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture & Alligation
Time & Distance / Trains
Time & Work / Pipes & Cisterns
Advanced Mathematics Topics:
Algebraic Identities & Linear Equations
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle Centres & Congruence
Circles, Chords & Common Tangents
2D & 3D Mensuration
Trigonometric Ratios & Identities
Heights & Distances
Data Interpretation (Histograms, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts)
4 English Comprehension
25 Questions | 50 MarksGrammar & Sentence Construction:
Spotting Errors in Sentences
Fill in the Blanks (Prepositions & Articles)
Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement
Active & Passive Voice Transformation
Direct & Indirect Speech Conversion
Sentence Shuffling / Para Jumbles
Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension:
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitution
Spellings & Misspelt Words Detection
Cloze Test Passages
Reading Comprehension Editorial Passages
Tier-2 Paper-I Specialized Modules & Topics
Tier-2 Paper-I is compulsory for all posts and determines your final merit ranking. Below is the official module-wise syllabus:
| Module / Subject | Questions | Detailed Topics & Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Module-I: Mathematical Abilities | 30 Qs (90 Marks) | Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, and Statistics & Probability (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Calculation of Simple Probabilities). |
| Module-II: Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 Qs (90 Marks) | Advanced Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning, Critical & Emotional Thinking, Statement Assumptions, Syllogisms, Course of Action, Cause & Effect, Coding-Decoding, and Matrix. |
| Module-I: English Language & Comprehension | 45 Qs (135 Marks) | Advanced vocabulary, complex grammatical structures, voice and narration transformations, sentence reshuffling, and 3+ in-depth editorial/current event comprehension passages. |
| Module-II: General Awareness | 25 Qs (75 Marks) | In-depth Indian Polity, Modern History, National & International Current Affairs, Science & Technology innovations, Economic Policies, and Environment & Ecology. |
| Module-I (Section III): Computer Knowledge | 20 Qs (60 Marks) (Qualifying) |
Computer Basics: CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O devices, Windows OS, Keyboard Shortcuts. Software: MS Word, MS Excel (Formulas & Charts), MS PowerPoint. Internet & Networking: Web Browsing, Search Engines, E-mail, WAN, LAN. Cyber Security: Viruses, Malware, Trojan, Ransomware, Phishing & Preventive Measures. |
| Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | 1 Task (15 Mins) | Typing speed of 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes on a computer (Qualifying in nature for all posts). |
Download SSC CGL Official Syllabus PDF
Refer to the official Staff Selection Commission notification for the complete examination syllabus.