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SSC CGL 2025: Complete Guide to Syllabus, Exam Dates & Admit Card

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  • By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
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  • Everything you need to know about the SSC CGL 2025 exam, including the SSC CGL syllabus, SSC CGL admit card details, exam dates, salary, and expert preparation tips. Updated as of March 3, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Indian citizens or specific exemptions (Nepal/Bhutan).
  • Age Limit:18–27 years (e.g., Tax Assistant)20–30 years (e.g., Assistant Section Officer)Up to 32 years (e.g., Inspector)Relaxations: OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), PwD (+10 yrs)
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree; specialized degrees for JSO/AAO posts.

SSC CGL Posts & Salary

PostGrade PayIn-Hand Salary
Assistant Audit Officer4800 / Level-8₹92,000/-Click for full details
Assistant Section Officer4600 / Level-7₹87,000/-Click for full details
Assistant4200 / Level-6₹70,000/-Click for full details
Auditor2800 / Level-5₹58,000/-Click for full details
Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerks2400 / Level-4₹52,000/-Click for full details
  • Explore salaries for all SSC CGL posts. Calculate salaries based on Grade Pay or Pay Level using our 7th CPC Salary Calculator.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2025

  • The SSC CGL syllabus for 2025 covers essential topics to prepare candidates for government jobs. Below is the detailed syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Tier 1 Syllabus

SectionTopics
General Intelligence & ReasoningVerbal:AnalogiesCoding-DecodingSeries (Number/Letter)Blood RelationsSyllogismNon-Verbal:Figure PatternsMirror ImagesPaper FoldingSpatial Visualization
General AwarenessStatic GK:History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)Geography (Physical, Indian)Polity (Constitution, Governance)Economy (Budget, Taxes)Current Affairs:Prepare Daily Current Affairs for SSC CGLNational/International EventsSportsAwardsGovernment SchemesScience:PhysicsChemistryBiology (up to 10th level)
Quantitative AptitudeArithmetic:PercentagesRatio-ProportionProfit/LossSimple/Compound InterestTime/WorkSpeed/DistanceAdvanced:Algebra (Equations, Identities)Geometry (Triangles, Circles)TrigonometryMensurationData Interpretation (Charts, Tables)
English ComprehensionGrammar:TensesPrepositionsArticlesVoiceNarrationVocabulary:SynonymsAntonymsOne-Word SubstitutionsIdiomsComprehension:Reading PassagesCloze TestsSentence Correction
  • Chart illustrating the equal distribution of questions in the SSC CGL syllabus for Tier 1: Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English.

Tier 2 Syllabus

PaperSections & Topics
Paper IMathematical Abilities: Same as Tier 1 Quant but tougher (e.g., advanced DI, coordinate geometry)Reasoning & General Intelligence: Complex puzzles, logical deductions, non-verbal reasoningEnglish Language & Comprehension: Spotting errors, para jumbles, advanced comprehension, sentence improvementGeneral Awareness: Deeper focus on current affairs (last 6–12 months), economic surveys, government policiesComputer Knowledge: Operating systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet basics, email, hardware/software conceptsDEST: Typing speed and accuracy (practice on standard keyboards)
Paper II (Statistics)Collection/Classification of DataMeasures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)Dispersion (Variance, Standard Deviation)ProbabilitySampling TheoryTime Series Analysis
Paper III (General Studies - Finance & Economics)Finance:Fundamentals of AccountingFinancial StatementsAuditingEconomics:Indian EconomyFive-Year PlansBudgetEconomic ReformsGST

How to Download SSC CGL Admit Card

  • Visit ssc.gov.in or the regional SSC website.
  • Click on the "Admit Card" section and select "SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1."
  • Enter your registration number, password, and captcha code.
  • Download and print your SSC CGL admit card for exam day.
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