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SSC CGL — General Awareness
GK · History · Polity · Economy · Science
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SSC CGL — Reasoning
Analogy · Series · Coding · Syllogism · Directions
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SSC CGL — Quantitative Aptitude
Arithmetic · Algebra · Geometry · DI
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Min (combined) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Min |
Negative marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer. No negative marking for unattempted questions.
SSC CGL Syllabus — Key Topics
General Awareness (25 questions)
- Current Affairs: National and international events of last 6-12 months
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History and Freedom Movement
- Geography: Indian and World Geography, climate, rivers, mountains
- Polity: Indian Constitution, Parliament, Panchayati Raj, elections
- Economy: GDP, Budget, banking, RBI, Five Year Plans, poverty
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology — class 10 level concepts
- Sports, Awards, Books, Persons in News
General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 questions)
- Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualisation
- Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making
- Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification
- Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Seating Arrangement
Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions)
- Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions
- Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss
- Time and Work, Time and Distance, Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry
- Trigonometry, Statistical Charts (Bar, Pie, Line)
All SSC Exams Covered
- SSC CGL — Combined Graduate Level (Group B and C posts)
- SSC CHSL — Combined Higher Secondary Level (LDC, DEO, PA, SA)
- SSC GD Constable — BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, NIA, SSF
- SSC MTS — Multi Tasking Staff (Group C non-technical)
- SSC CPO — Central Police Organisations (SI in CAPF, ASI in CISF)
- SSC Stenographer — Grade C and D stenographers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are in SSC CGL Tier 1?
SSC CGL Tier 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes across 4 sections: Reasoning (25), General Awareness (25), Quantitative Aptitude (25) and English (25). Negative marking is 0.5 marks per wrong answer.
What is the SSC CGL 2025 exam date?
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 is typically held between September and November. The official notification is released around April-May. Check ssc.gov.in for confirmed dates.
What is the SSC CGL cutoff?
SSC CGL Tier 1 General category cutoff typically ranges between 140-160 out of 200 marks. It varies by post and category. Aim for 160+ to be safe for most Group B posts.
Is SSC CGL practice on ExamBharat free?
Yes. All SSC CGL, CHSL, GD, MTS, CPO and Stenographer practice questions on ExamBharat are 100% free with no registration required.
What is the educational qualification for SSC CGL?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. For some specific posts like Statistical Investigator Grade II, a degree in Statistics or Mathematics is required.
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