SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025, Check for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exams

As per the official SSC CGL paper pattern 2025, the examination will be conducted in 2 stages – Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams will be conducted in Computer-based Online mode. The Tier 1 exam comprises 100 questions for a total of 200 marks, with each question carrying 2 marks each. The questions will be objective-type MCQs. There will be 3 papers in Tier 2 – Paper I (Compulsory for All Posts), Paper II (For Junior Statistical Officer - JSO). Candidates interested in the various positions under the Central Government through the Staff Selection Commission must be aware of the detailed exam pattern for the SSC CGL exam. In this article, we will provide you with the complete SSC CGL exam pattern for the upcoming session. 

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SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier 1

As per the SSC CGL pattern for Tier 1, the paper consists of 4 sections – General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language & Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. The exam will be conducted online for a total of 200 marks for 100 questions. The total cumulative duration of the exam is 60 minutes or 1 hour. There is no sectional time limit in the Tier 1 exam. The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will be of qualifying nature and marks will not be counted in the final selection.

The 4 sections in SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern are –

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
2. General Awareness
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. English Comprehension

Note – There will be a negative marking of ½ mark for every incorrect answer in Tier 1. 

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SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier 2 

The SSC CGL Tier-2 exam will be conducted in 2 phases – Paper 1, and Paper 2.

1. Paper I which is compulsory for all posts
2. Paper-II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

According to the SSC CGL Pattern, the Tier 2 exam is conducted in multiple stages. Paper I will be conducted in 2 sessions – Session I and Session II on the same day in two shifts. The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern has been provided in detail below along with the revisions made by SSC –

Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts
of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation and Statistical Investigator Grade-II in the office of Registrar
General of India (M/o Home Affairs) 

Also read – SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation Strategy

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025

Now that you are aware of the SSC CGL exam pattern, it is also crucial to know the subject-wise important topics in the SSC CGL Syllabus. Knowing the syllabus not only ensures that the candidates are familiar with the important topics and concepts which they need to cover, but will also help them to devise a systematic preparation plan that will allow them to divide their time in order to cover all these topics. Candidates must refer to the revised syllabus for the SSC CGL exam and the updated exam pattern in order to prepare effectively.

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We hope that this article could provide you with the detailed information on the official SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025. We have provided the detailed SSC CGL paper pattern for Tier 1 and Tier 2 for your easy reference. Now download the Testbook App to access similar exam resources for SSC CGL and other competitive government exams.