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SSC CGL — Syllabus & Practice
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination. SSC CGL Tier I is a single 100-question paper split evenly across four sections, so quantitative aptitude alone is worth 50 of the 200 marks. Since 2025 each section runs on its own 15-minute timer within the hour, so time can't be shifted between sections. Work through the topics below, each with solved questions and full step-by-step explanations.
- 38 syllabus topics
- Official exam pattern
- Exam FAQs
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 min |
Quantitative Aptitude topics for SSC CGL
Data Interpretation topics for SSC CGL
Logical Reasoning topics for SSC CGL
Non Verbal Reasoning topics for SSC CGL
SSC CGL FAQs
How many quantitative aptitude questions are asked in SSC CGL Tier I?
SSC CGL Tier I has 25 quantitative aptitude questions worth 50 marks, out of 100 questions and 200 marks overall in the tier.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier I?
Yes — 0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer, applied uniformly across all four sections including quantitative aptitude.
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