The SSC CGL Syllabus is divided into Tier 1 (Prelims) and Tier 2 (Mains). Tier 1 is a computer-based test of 200 marks with 100 questions to be attempted in 60 minutes. Tier 2 consists of Paper I (Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning — 390 marks) and Paper II or III depending on the post.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25 Qs50 Marks
AnalogiesClassificationCoding-DecodingPuzzleStatement-ConclusionSyllogistic ReasoningBlood RelationsDirection SenseOrder & RankingVenn DiagramsMatrixPaper FoldingWater ImageMirror Image

General Awareness

25 Qs50 Marks
Indian HistoryGeographyPolityEconomicsGeneral ScienceCurrent AffairsStatic GKArt & Culture

Quantitative Aptitude

25 Qs50 Marks
Number SystemsPercentageRatio & ProportionAverageProfit & LossSI & CITime & WorkSpeed Distance TimeAlgebraGeometryTrigonometryMensurationData Interpretation

English Language

25 Qs50 Marks
Reading ComprehensionFill in the BlanksSpellingsPhrases & IdiomsOne Word SubstitutionSentence CorrectionError SpottingCloze TestSynonyms & AntonymsActive/Passive VoiceDirect/Indirect Speech