SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentages, ratio & proportion, averages
- Profit & loss, discount, simple & compound interest
- Time & work, time-speed-distance, mixtures
- Number system, simplification, algebra
- Geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, data interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, classification, series (number & letter)
- Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense
- Syllogism, Venn diagrams, matrix
- Mirror & water images, paper folding, cubes & dice
English Comprehension
- Error spotting, sentence improvement, fill in the blanks
- Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms & phrases
- Cloze test, reading comprehension, para jumbles
- Active/passive voice, direct/indirect speech, spellings
General Awareness
- Indian polity & constitution, modern history
- Geography, economics, general science
- Static GK — awards, books, days, institutions
- Current affairs of national & international importance
Frequently asked questions
How many subjects are there in the SSC CGL Tier-I syllabus?
Four: Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Comprehension, and General Awareness.
How many questions come from each subject?
Tier-I splits its 100 questions evenly — 25 questions (50 marks) from each of the four subjects.
Is General Awareness limited to current affairs?
No — it mixes static GK (polity, history, geography, economics, general science) with current affairs of national and international importance.
Does the SSC CGL syllabus change every year?
The core Tier-I syllabus and section-wise structure have stayed consistent across recent years — always cross-check specifics against the official notification before applying.
Know the syllabus — now sequence it. Our SSC CGL Preparation Strategy covers what to study first, how to split time across these four sections, and when to move from concepts to timed practice.