📘 SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025 – Tier 1 & Tier 2 Details
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam for recruitment into various Group B & C government posts. Here’s the updated SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern for Tier 1 & Tier 2 including subject-wise marks, duration, and negative marking details.
📑 SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
The Tier 1 exam will be conducted in online mode. It is qualifying in nature and the marks will not be considered in the final selection.
- 💯 Total Marks: 200
- 📝 Total Questions: 100
- ⏰ Duration: 60 minutes (No sectional timing)
- ❌ Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
📘 SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Tier 2 will consist of multiple papers with Paper I mandatory for all candidates and Paper II only for JSO applicants.
📋 Paper I: Compulsory for All Posts
| Session | Section | Module | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 1 hour each |
| Session I | Section I | Module-II | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | |
| Session I | Section II | Module-I | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | |
| Session I | Section II | Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | |
| Session I | Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 mins |
| Session II | Section III | Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | 1 Task | Qualifying | 15 mins |
📊 Paper II: Only for JSO Applicants
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
🚫 SSC CGL 2025 – Negative Marking
| Exam Tier | Negative Marking |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | −0.50 marks per wrong answer |
| Tier 2 – Paper I | −1 mark in Section I, II & Module I of Section III |
| Tier 2 – Paper II | −0.50 marks per wrong answer |
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