SSC CGL

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149 topics, each explained 12 units

SSC CGL is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for candidates with a Bachelor's degree, and has two tiers, both computer-based (online). Tier 1 is only a screening stage, while in Tier 2 the main Paper-I is compulsory for everyone, and Paper-II and Paper-III apply only to candidates shortlisted for specific posts (Junior Statistical Officer and Statistical Investigator Grade-II for Paper-II; Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer for Paper-III). Put most of your preparation effort into the four core subjects — reasoning, maths, English and general awareness — since these repeat across both Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Exam Pattern

Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Eligibility: Bachelor's degree. Two tiers, both Computer-Based (online). CONFIRMED against the official SSC CGL 2025 notice (ssc.gov.in), clauses 13.8-13.9.

TIER 1 (screening/qualifying; marks NOT counted in final merit): 4 sections x 25 questions = 100 questions, 200 marks total. (A) General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 Q/50; (B) General Awareness 25 Q/50; (C) Quantitative Aptitude 25 Q/50; (D) English Comprehension 25 Q/50. Each question = 2 marks. Duration 1 hour (1 hr 20 min for scribe-eligible). Negative marking 0.50 per wrong answer. Objective MCQ, set in English & Hindi except English Comprehension.

TIER 2 (merit-deciding). Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III are held in separate shifts/days.

PAPER-I (compulsory for ALL posts), conducted in two sessions on the same day:

Session-I (2 hours 15 minutes total):
Section-I: Module-I Mathematical Abilities (30 Q) + Module-II Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Q) = 60 Q x 3 = 180 marks, 1 hour.
Section-II: Module-I English Language & Comprehension (45 Q) + Module-II General Awareness (25 Q) = 70 Q x 3 = 210 marks, 1 hour.
Section-III: Computer Knowledge Module — 20 Q x 3 = 60 marks, 15 minutes.
Session-II: Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) — one data-entry task, 15 minutes.
Each MCQ = 3 marks. Negative marking = 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Paper-I (official clause 13.9.8). It is mandatory to qualify each section of Paper-I separately.
Section-III (Computer Knowledge Test) is MANDATORY but QUALIFYING in nature — its marks are not added to the merit score (clause 13.9.9); higher qualifying standards apply for posts requiring Computer Proficiency (ASO in CSS/MEA/AFHQ, CBIC Inspectors, Postal/Sorting Assistants, etc.).
Section-IV (DEST) is qualifying in nature (clause 13.9.10).

PAPER-II — Statistics: ONLY for candidates who applied and are shortlisted for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II. 100 questions, 100 x 2 = 200 marks, 2 hours. Negative marking 0.50 per wrong answer.

PAPER-III — General Studies (Finance and Economics): ONLY for candidates who applied and are shortlisted for Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer. 100 questions, 100 x 2 = 200 marks, 2 hours. Negative marking 0.50 per wrong answer.

Final merit is based on Tier-2 marks (Paper-I merit sections, plus Paper-II/III for those specific posts). Vacancy/post lists change each cycle — always confirm on the year-specific notice at ssc.gov.in.

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Full Syllabus

1 TIER 1 — General Intelligence & Reasoning (verbal & non-verbal)

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
analogies	Analogies — spot the relationship in one pair and apply the same logic to find the matching pair; practise daily to train pattern recognition.
similarities & differences	Odd-one-out type — first find what links most of the items, then the one that breaks the pattern stands out.
space visualization	Mentally rotating and viewing shapes in space — practise by physically folding paper cut-outs, not just imagining.
spatial orientation	Understanding direction and position — which object is left, right, above or below; sketch a rough diagram to solve.
problem solving	Working out the answer from given conditions — eliminate options step by step, starting with the surest clue.
analysis	Breaking down information carefully — don't jump to conclusions, check each condition separately before deciding.
judgement	Recognising the sound decision in a given situation — check the answer against both common sense and logic.
decision making	Choosing the most appropriate action among options — stay within what the question states, don't add personal opinion.
visual memory	Remembering a figure after viewing it briefly — study the image carefully first, then answer from memory; practice sharpens recall speed.
discrimination	Spotting fine differences between similar-looking items — compare part by part instead of glancing quickly.
observation	Noticing fine details in a given picture or passage — questions usually target exactly what a quick glance misses.
relationship concepts	Working out relationships (like who is whose brother or sister) — draw a family tree to solve rather than guessing.
arithmetical reasoning	Solving maths puzzles given in words — first frame the equation from the statement, then solve it.
figural classification	Grouping figures that share a common property — focus on one feature at a time, like number of sides or shading.
arithmetic number series	Finding the next number in a numeric series — first check addition/subtraction patterns, then try multiplication or squares.
non-verbal series	Identifying the next figure in a picture series — look for one repeating change like rotation, growth or shading.
coding & decoding	Spotting the rule that converts letters or numbers into a code — derive the rule from the given example, then apply it.
statement conclusion	Deciding which conclusion validly follows a statement — stick strictly to what's stated, don't mix in outside knowledge.
syllogistic reasoning	Syllogism — deciding what must follow from given statements; draw the circles on paper, because holding three overlapping sets in your head is where errors come from.
semantic/symbolic/number/figural analogy & classification	Analogy and classification across words, symbols, numbers and figures — practise each type separately since the logic differs.
venn diagrams	Showing how groups overlap using circles — make a habit of drawing the diagram, don't try to answer purely by imagination.
drawing inferences	Drawing logical inferences from given information — accept only what is directly provable, avoid personal assumption.
punched-hole/pattern folding-unfolding	Predicting the unfolded pattern after a folded paper is punched — practise by actually folding and cutting paper, it builds intuition fast.
embedded figures	Spotting a smaller shape hidden inside a complex figure — trace the smaller shape's lines one by one within the bigger figure.
critical thinking	Evaluating an argument logically — check whether the reason given truly supports the conclusion.
emotional & social intelligence	Recognising the sensible, socially-aware response in a situation — pick the option that is fair and considerate to everyone involved.
word building	Forming a new word from the letters of a given word — check that every letter used is actually present in the original word.
numerical & address matching	Quickly matching numbers or addresses across two lists and spotting mismatches — check digit by digit, not by guessing.

2 TIER 1 — General Awareness

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
current events of national & international importance	Recent national and international news — read a good newspaper or news app daily and jot down key points; cramming in the last week doesn't work.
India and its neighbouring countries — History	History of India and neighbouring countries (Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc.) — remember the main eras, movements and the sequence of independence-related events.
Culture	Culture of India and its neighbours — make a short list of festivals, art forms, dance, architecture and languages to memorise.
Geography	Geography of India and neighbouring countries — learn rivers, mountains, borders and capitals by looking at a map, not by rote-listing names.
Economic Scene	The current economic scene of India and neighbours — build a basic understanding of the budget, major schemes and common economic terms.
General Polity (Indian Constitution)	The Indian Constitution — understand the basic structure, fundamental rights, key articles and constitutional posts; don't just memorise article numbers.
Scientific Research	Scientific research and achievements in India and neighbouring countries — follow recent news from ISRO and other major research bodies.
static GK	Static general knowledge (facts that don't change yearly) — compile lists like awards, books-and-authors, firsts/biggest, and revise them repeatedly.
everyday science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics)	Everyday-life Physics, Chemistry and Biology — focus on school-level basics (elements, forces, the human body); no need to go into advanced depth.

3 TIER 1 — Quantitative Aptitude

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
whole numbers	Whole numbers — practise basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division fast and error-free; this is the foundation for every other topic.
decimals	Decimals — practise keeping the decimal point in the right place during addition, multiplication and division; this is where most mistakes happen.
fractions & relationships between numbers	Fractions and relationships between numbers — get fast at converting fractions to decimals and percentages, it saves time in every calculation-based question.
percentage	Percentage — how much of a quantity a given share represents; memorise the percentage value of common fractions (1/2, 1/4, 1/5...) to calculate faster.
ratio & proportion	Ratio and proportion — comparing two or more quantities against each other; practise reducing a ratio to its simplest form quickly.
square roots	Square roots — memorise squares and square roots up to 30, it lets you solve many questions directly without long calculation.
averages	Averages — sum of all values divided by their count; also practise weighted-average questions, they appear often.
interest (simple & compound)	Simple and compound interest — remember both formulas separately and understand the difference; questions often compare the two.
profit & loss	Profit and loss — comparing cost price with selling price; learn the shortcut for profit/loss percentage to save calculation time.
discount	Discount — calculations on the marked price; for successive discounts, don't simply add the percentages, solve them step by step.
partnership business	Partnership — profit-sharing in the ratio of capital and time invested; remember to multiply both before finding the ratio.
mixture & alligation	Mixture and alligation — working out mixtures of items with different price or concentration; learning the alligation cross-rule saves a lot of time.
time & distance	Time and distance — the speed-time-distance formula; practise train problems and boat-and-stream problems separately, they follow their own logic.
time & work	Time and work — how long a job takes; get into the habit of finding one day's work (1/n) first, it makes the rest of the problem simple.
algebra (basic identities, elementary surds, linear equations)	Algebra — basic identities, surds and linear equations; memorising the key identities is essential, otherwise the questions become slow to solve.
geometry (triangles, congruence, circles, tangents, angles)	Geometry — triangles, congruence, circles, tangents and angle rules; understand each theorem with a diagram rather than rote-learning it.
mensuration (triangle, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, circle, prism, cylinder, sphere, cone, hemisphere)	Mensuration — area, perimeter and volume of various 2D and 3D shapes; make one formula table and revise it daily.
trigonometry (ratios, identities, heights & distances)	Trigonometry — ratios, identities and heights-and-distances problems; memorise the standard values table for 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° by heart.
statistical charts (histogram, bar diagram, pie chart, frequency polygon)	Statistical charts — reading histograms, bar diagrams, pie charts and frequency polygons; practise reading data straight off the chart carefully, without rushing the count.

4 TIER 1 — English Comprehension

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
spot the error	Spotting the grammatical error in a sentence — break the sentence into parts and check subject-verb agreement and tense separately.
fill in the blanks	Filling the correct word into a blank — read the whole sentence for meaning first, then pick the word that fits that meaning.
synonyms & antonyms	Synonyms and antonyms — learn 5-10 new words daily with their meaning, and revise by using them in a sentence.
spellings/detecting misspelt words	Detecting the misspelt word — keep a list of commonly confused spellings and revise it often.
idioms & phrases	Idioms and phrases — direct translation doesn't work here; learn both the meaning and an example sentence together.
one-word substitution	Replacing a phrase with one word — learn a few new ones daily; grouping them by theme (law, types of people) makes them stick better.
improvement of sentences	Improving a sentence — first identify the error, then pick the option that fixes it with the smallest necessary change.
active/passive voice	Active and passive voice — converting a sentence between the two; remember the correct verb form and the use of 'by'.
conversion into direct/indirect narration	Direct-to-indirect narration — converting a quoted sentence into reported speech; remember the rules for changing tense and pronouns.
shuffling of sentence parts	Rearranging jumbled parts of a sentence into the correct order — first locate the subject, then fit the rest logically.
shuffling of sentences in a passage	Reordering jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph — the sentence that introduces the topic comes first, the rest follow that thread.
cloze passage	Cloze passage — read the whole passage once to grasp the overall meaning before filling in each blank.
comprehension passage	Reading a passage and answering questions on it — base every answer strictly on what the passage states, don't add outside knowledge.

5 TIER 2 PAPER-I, Section-I Module-I — Mathematical Abilities

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
number systems	Number systems — integers, prime numbers, divisibility rules; this builds on Tier 1 but is tested at a slightly tougher level here.
fundamental arithmetic operations	Fundamental arithmetic operations — speed and accuracy in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; practise fast mental maths daily without a calculator.
percentage	Percentage — same core concept as Tier 1, but here questions tend to be longer and combined with profit/interest topics.
ratio & proportion	Ratio and proportion — here it's often combined with algebra and partnership problems, so practise them together.
average	Average — combined and weighted average questions are more common at this level, so build extra practice alongside the formula.
interest	Interest — both simple and compound; questions involving instalment payments can also appear at this level.
profit & loss	Profit and loss — beyond Tier 1, expect questions mixing successive transactions with discount here.
discount	Discount — successive discount and mark-up problems; solve each step separately as shortcuts here are more error-prone.
partnership	Partnership — profit-sharing by capital and time ratio; write down each partner's ratio separately in complex problems.
mixture & alligation	Mixture and alligation — mixtures with more than two components can appear here too; practise the alligation chain rule.
time-speed-distance	Time, speed and distance — besides trains and boats, relative-speed questions also feature at this level.
time & work	Time and work — pipes-and-cistern type extended problems are included here too; use the same one-unit-of-work method.
algebra	Algebra — solid practice needed on identities, factorisation and quadratic equations at this level.
elementary surds	Elementary surds — simplifying surds and rationalisation; memorise the rules and solve 5-10 questions daily.
graphs of linear equations	Graphs of linear equations — plotting two-variable equations; understand slope and intercept, don't just memorise the line's shape.
geometry	Geometry — theorems on triangles, circles and quadrilaterals; tested at a deeper level than Tier 1, understanding the proof helps.
mensuration	Mensuration — area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes; make sure to practise combined-shape problems too.
trigonometry	Trigonometry — ratios and identities; two-step heights-and-distances problems involving two angles also appear here.
statistics & probability (measures of central tendency, dispersion, basic probability)	Statistics and probability — mean/median/mode, measures of dispersion and basic probability; keep a formula table and revise it repeatedly.

6 TIER 2 PAPER-I, Section-I Module-II — Reasoning & General Intelligence

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
verbal & non-verbal reasoning	Verbal and non-verbal reasoning — reasoning based on words and reasoning based on figures; practise both types equally.
semantic/symbolic/figural analogy	Analogy based on meaning, symbols and figures — the way to spot the relationship differs in each type, so practise them separately.
classification & series	Classification and series — picking the odd one out of a group and finding the next term in a sequence; the same pattern-spotting habit helps in both.
coding-decoding	Coding-decoding — the rule for converting letters and numbers into code; keep the letter-to-number table (A=1, B=2...) memorised by heart.
numerical/word operations	Numerical and word operations — transforming a number or word by an applied rule; apply the rule step by step without skipping any.
venn diagrams	Venn diagrams — showing overlap between groups; draw the circles yourself, guessing the answer increases the chance of error.
problem solving	Problem solving — working out the answer from given conditions; write each condition down and solve in order, don't hold it all in your head.
space orientation	Space orientation — understanding direction and position; get into the habit of sketching a small arrow diagram to solve these.
drawing inferences	Drawing inferences — logical conclusions from given facts; accept only what is directly proved by the statement.
punched-hole/pattern folding	Punched-hole pattern folding — how the pattern looks when a folded, punched paper is unfolded; try it on actual paper to build the concept fast.
emotional & social intelligence	Emotional and social intelligence — recognising the appropriate, considerate response in a social situation.
critical thinking	Critical thinking — judging whether the reasoning in an argument is sound or weak; check the conclusion and its basis separately.

7 TIER 2 PAPER-I, Section-II Module-I — English Language & Comprehension

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
vocabulary	Vocabulary — learn new words daily and use them in a sentence; just memorising meanings without usage doesn't stick.
grammar	Grammar — strengthen rules like tense, number and case agreement; this is the base for every other sub-topic that follows.
sentence structure	Sentence structure — recognising the correct order of subject, verb and object; break complex sentences into smaller parts to understand them.
synonyms/antonyms	Synonyms and antonyms — learn a few new ones daily with meaning; grouping them by theme helps retention.
error spotting	Error spotting — split the sentence into parts and check the grammar of each part individually, rather than reading it all at once.
fill in the blanks	Fill in the blanks — read the full sentence for meaning first, then choose the word that fits that sense.
spellings	Spellings — keep a list of commonly confused spellings and revise it often; visual familiarity builds recognition.
idioms & phrases	Idioms and phrases — literal translation doesn't work; learn each idiom's meaning along with an example sentence.
one-word substitution	One-word substitution — replacing a phrase with a single word; group them by theme (law, types of people) to memorise better.
sentence improvement	Sentence improvement — identify the error and pick the option that fixes it with the smallest necessary change.
active/passive	Active and passive voice — converting between the two; remember the rule for the correct verb form and the use of 'by'.
direct/indirect narration	Direct and indirect narration — converting a quoted sentence into reported speech; strengthen the rules for changing tense and pronouns.
para jumbles	Para jumbles — the sentence that introduces the topic comes first, then fit the remaining sentences into that logical thread.
cloze test	Cloze test — read the whole passage once to grasp the overall meaning before filling in each blank.
comprehension passages	Comprehension passages — base every answer strictly on what the passage states, don't bring in outside knowledge.

8 TIER 2 PAPER-I, Section-II Module-II — General Awareness

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
History	History — ancient, medieval and modern Indian history; tested at a slightly deeper level than Tier 1, so keep the sequence of events solid.
Geography	Geography — physical and human geography of India and the world; learn rivers, mountains and states by looking at a map.
Polity	Polity — build a deeper understanding of the Constitution, fundamental rights, Parliament and the machinery of governance; tested at a higher level than Tier 1.
Economics	Economics — understanding of the Indian economy, budget and key economic terms; connect them with recent schemes while reading.
Science	Science — basic principles of Physics, Chemistry and Biology; read a bit beyond school level and follow recent scientific news too.
Current Affairs and Static GK (broadly as in Tier 1, at a higher standard)	Current affairs and static GK — broadly the same subject area as Tier 1 but pitched at a tougher difficulty; daily reading is the best preparation.

9 TIER 2 PAPER-I, Section-III — Computer Knowledge Module (qualifying)

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
computer basics (organisation, CPU, input/output devices, memory)	Computer basics — the organisation of a computer, the CPU, input/output devices and memory; these are things you already see daily, understand them rather than rote-learning.
software (operating systems, MS Office basics)	Software — basics of operating systems and MS Office (Word, Excel); if you get access to a computer, actually try the features yourself, it sticks better than reading.
internet & networking basics (WWW, web browsers, email, internet services)	Internet and networking basics — WWW, web browsers, email and internet services; connect these everyday tools with their proper names and functions.
cyber security basics (viruses, hacking, firewalls, safe browsing)	Cyber security basics — viruses, hacking, firewalls and safe browsing; understand the clear meaning of each term rather than just memorising the word.

10 TIER 2 PAPER-I, Section-IV — Data Entry Speed Test / DEST (qualifying)

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
typing/data-entry speed test on computer, one data-entry task, 15 minutes; evaluated separately	Typing/data-entry speed test on computer — practise typing fast and accurately on the keyboard without looking at it every day; accuracy matters just as much as speed here.

11 TIER 2 PAPER-II — Statistics (only for JSO / Statistical Investigator Gr-II posts)

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
collection, classification & presentation of statistical data	Collection, classification and presentation of statistical data — gathering data, grouping it and presenting it as tables or charts; get the basic definitions solid first, then practise by building tables.
measures of central tendency	Measures of central tendency — mean, median and mode; practise applying the formulas on both grouped and ungrouped data.
measures of dispersion	Measures of dispersion — range, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation; understand both the formula and what each measure actually tells you.
moments, skewness & kurtosis	Moments, skewness and kurtosis — techniques to measure how skewed or peaked a data distribution is; build a clear picture of the normal distribution first.
correlation & regression	Correlation and regression — measuring the relationship between two variables and predicting one from the other; practise the coefficient formula thoroughly.
probability theory	Probability theory — measuring the likelihood of an event occurring; understand the basic addition and multiplication rules through worked examples.
random variables & probability distributions	Random variables and probability distributions — standard distributions like binomial, Poisson and normal; understand when each applies rather than just memorising formulas.
sampling theory	Sampling theory — drawing conclusions about a population from a sample; understand the difference between sampling methods like random and stratified.
statistical inference	Statistical inference — drawing conclusions about the whole population from sample data; understand the basic concept of hypothesis testing.
analysis of variance	Analysis of variance (ANOVA) — a technique to compare the averages of several groups at once; understand when it's used, not just the formula.
time series analysis	Time series analysis — identifying trends in data that changes over time; understand the difference between trend, cyclical and seasonal movement.
index numbers	Index numbers — a way to measure change in price or quantity over time; practise the formulas for common index numbers like price indices.

12 TIER 2 PAPER-III — General Studies (Finance and Economics) (only for Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer posts)

What the syllabus lists	What it means and how to prepare
Finance and Accounts — Fundamental principles & basic concepts of accounting: financial accounting (nature, scope, limitations, generally accepted accounting principles)	Fundamental principles of financial accounting — its nature, scope, limitations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); learn each principle's plain definition first, then understand it through an example.
basic concepts of accounting (single & double entry, books of original entry, bank reconciliation, journal, ledgers, trial balance, rectification of errors, manufacturing/trading/profit & loss/appropriation accounts, balance sheet, capital vs revenue expenditure, depreciation accounting, valuation of inventories, non-profit organisations' accounts, receipts & payments and income & expenditure accounts, bills of exchange, self-balancing ledgers)	Core accounting practice — everything from single and double entry to the balance sheet and depreciation accounting; this is a large area, so work through practical problems on each sub-topic separately rather than only reading theory.
Economics and Governance — Comptroller & Auditor General of India (constitutional provisions, role & responsibility)	Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) — the constitutional provisions behind the post, and its role and responsibility; read the relevant constitutional articles for context.
Finance Commission (role & functions)	Finance Commission — its role and functions, especially in dividing revenue between the Centre and states; also understand how it is constituted.
basic concept of economics & introduction to micro-economics	Basic concept of economics and an introduction to micro-economics — the part that deals with individual markets and consumer choices; get the basic terminology solid first.
theory of demand and supply	Theory of demand and supply — how demand and supply respond to changing prices; understand the demand and supply curves through graphs.
theory of production and cost	Theory of production and cost — how cost behaves as production is scaled up; keep the distinction between fixed and variable cost clear.
forms of market and price determination	Forms of market and price determination — from perfect competition to monopoly, and how price is set differently under each market form.
Indian economy (national income, agriculture/industry/services, economic reforms since 1991)	Indian economy — national income, the agriculture/industry/services sectors, and economic reforms since 1991; understand the reform timeline while reading.
money and banking (monetary/fiscal policy, RBI functions)	Money and banking — monetary and fiscal policy, and the functions of the RBI; understand policy tools like the repo rate rather than just naming them.
role of Information Technology in governance	Role of Information Technology in governance — how e-governance makes government work simpler and more transparent; stay aware of recent digital initiatives.

Not covered in this pack — where to find it

Cut-off / qualifying percentage	Not stated in this pack — check the official notice
Vacancy / post count	Not stated in this pack — changes every year, check ssc.gov.in
Exam dates (Tier 1 / Tier 2)	Not stated in this pack
Application fee	Not stated in this pack
Age limit	Not stated in this pack

Free practice — 22 questions

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How many total questions are there in SSC CGL Tier-1?
- A 100
- B 80
- C 120
- D 200
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A — 100

Tier-1 has 4 sections of 25 questions each = 100 questions in total (200 marks), as confirmed against the official SSC CGL notice.

Tier 1 exam pattern
How many sections does SSC CGL Tier-1 have?
- A 3
- B 4
- C 5
- D 6
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B — 4

Tier-1 has 4 sections — general intelligence and reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension — 25 questions each.

Tier 1 exam pattern
In SSC CGL Tier-1, how many marks does each correct answer carry?
- A 1 mark
- B 1.5 marks
- C 2 marks
- D 3 marks
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C — 2 marks

The official notification states Tier-1 is 100 questions for 200 marks total, so each question carries 200/100 = 2 marks.

Tier 1 exam pattern
How many marks are deducted for each wrong answer in SSC CGL Tier-1?
- A 0.25
- B 0.33
- C 1.00
- D 0.50
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D — 0.50

The official notification states negative marking in Tier-1 is 0.50 marks per wrong answer.

Tier 1 exam pattern
What is the total duration of SSC CGL Tier-1 (for a general candidate)?
- A 1 hour
- B 45 minutes
- C 1.5 hours
- D 2 hours
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A — 1 hour

The official notification states Tier-1 duration is 1 hour (1 hour 20 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates).

Tier 1 exam pattern
In SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-I, how many marks does each MCQ carry?
- A 1 mark
- B 3 marks
- C 2 marks
- D 4 marks
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B — 3 marks

The official notification states each MCQ in Tier-2 Paper-I carries 3 marks (Section-I: 60 questions x3 = 180; Section-II: 70 questions x3 = 210; Section-III: 20 questions x3 = 60).

Tier 2 Paper-I exam pattern
In SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-I (Section-I, Section-II and Section-III), how many marks are deducted per wrong answer?
- A 0.50
- B 1.5
- C 1
- D 3
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C — 1

The official notification states negative marking in Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Tier-2 Paper-I is 1 mark for each wrong answer, per the official notice.

Tier 2 Paper-I exam pattern
In Session-I, Section-I of Tier-2 Paper-I, Module-I (Mathematical Abilities, 30 questions) and Module-II (Reasoning & General Intelligence, 30 questions) together make how many questions?
- A 45
- B 70
- C 90
- D 60
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D — 60

The official notification states Module-I has 30 questions and Module-II has 30 questions, so Section-I total = 30 + 30 = 60 questions (180 marks).

Tier 2 Paper-I exam pattern
How many questions and total marks does SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-II (Statistics) carry?
- A 100 questions, 200 marks
- B 50 questions, 100 marks
- C 100 questions, 100 marks
- D 150 questions, 300 marks
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A — 100 questions, 200 marks

The official notification states Paper-II has 100 questions, each worth 2 marks, i.e. 100 x2 = 200 marks total, in 2 hours.

Tier 2 Paper-II exam pattern
Are Tier-1 marks counted towards SSC CGL's final merit list?
- A Yes, fully counted
- B No, Tier-1 is only qualifying/screening
- C Only 50% is counted
- D Only for Paper-II posts
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B — No, Tier-1 is only qualifying/screening

The pack explicitly states Tier-1 is only a qualifying/screening test whose marks are not counted in the final merit — final selection is based only on Tier-2 marks.

Tier 1 exam pattern
What is 35% of 240?
- A 74
- B 80
- C 84
- D 94
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C — 84

35% of 240 = (35/100) x240 = 84.

percentage
Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If their sum is 96, find the smaller number.
- A 30
- B 40
- C 45
- D 36
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D — 36

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Then 3x + 5x = 96, so 8x = 96, x = 12. The smaller number = 3x = 36.

ratio & proportion
The average of 5 numbers is 42. If one number is removed, the average of the remaining 4 numbers becomes 40. Find the removed number.
- A 50
- B 40
- C 45
- D 55
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A — 50

Sum of 5 numbers = 5 x42 = 210. Sum of remaining 4 numbers = 4 x40 = 160. Removed number = 210 - 160 = 50.

averages
Find the simple interest on Rs 8000 at 6% per annum for 3 years.
- A Rs 1200
- B Rs 1440
- C Rs 1350
- D Rs 1500
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B — Rs 1440

Simple Interest = (Principal x Rate x Time) / 100 = (8000 x6 x3) / 100 = 1440.

interest (simple & compound)
Find the compound interest on Rs 5000 at 10% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
- A Rs 1000
- B Rs 1100
- C Rs 1050
- D Rs 1150
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C — Rs 1050

Final amount = 5000 x (1 + 10/100)^2 = 5000 x1.21 = 6050. Compound Interest = 6050 - 5000 = 1050.

interest (simple & compound)
A shopkeeper buys an article for Rs 400 and sells it for Rs 460. Find the profit percentage.
- A 10%
- B 12%
- C 20%
- D 15%
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D — 15%

Profit = 460 - 400 = 60. Profit% = (Profit / Cost Price) x100 = (60/400) x100 = 15%.

profit & loss
A can finish a work in 12 days and B can finish the same work in 24 days. Working together, in how many days will they finish it?
- A 8 days
- B 6 days
- C 10 days
- D 16 days
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A — 8 days

A's one-day work = 1/12, B's one-day work = 1/24. Together = 1/12 + 1/24 = 2/24 + 1/24 = 3/24 = 1/8, so they finish the work in 8 days.

time & work
A train travels 300 km in 5 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
- A 50 km/h
- B 60 km/h
- C 55 km/h
- D 65 km/h
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B — 60 km/h

Speed = Distance / Time = 300 / 5 = 60 km/h.

time & distance
Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
- A 36
- B 40
- C 42
- D 44
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C — 42

The differences between consecutive terms are 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 (increasing by 2 each time). So the next term = 30 + 12 = 42.

arithmetic number series
In a certain code, CAT is written as DBU. How is DOG written in the same code?
- A EPG
- B DPH
- C FPH
- D EPH
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D — EPH

Each letter is shifted forward by 1: C to D, A to B, T to U gives CAT to DBU. Applying the same rule to DOG: D to E, O to P, G to H gives EPH.

coding & decoding
Pointing to a photograph, Ravi said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the girl related to Ravi?
- A Sister
- B Daughter
- C Niece
- D Cousin
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A — Sister

Ravi's grandfather's only son must be Ravi's own father (since he has only one son). The daughter of Ravi's father is Ravi's sister.

relationship concepts
Rahul walks 5 km towards North, then turns right and walks 3 km, then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far is he from his starting point?
- A 5 km
- B 3 km
- C 8 km
- D 13 km
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B — 3 km

Plot the path on a grid: start, 5 km north, then right (east) 3 km, then right again (south) 5 km. The south leg cancels the north leg, leaving only the 3 km east leg between start and finish.

spatial orientation

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