📌 Quick Summary
- SSC CGL 2025 notification expected in April 2025
- Major changes in Tier 2 exam pattern
- Negative marking reduced from 0.50 to 0.25 marks
- New computer-based skill test introduced
📖 Table of Contents
1. SSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern Changes
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced significant changes in the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination pattern for 2025. These changes aim to make the examination more comprehensive and aligned with current job requirements.
| Tier | Mode | Duration | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Computer Based | 60 minutes | 100 | 200 |
| Tier 2 | Computer Based | 120 minutes | 150 | 450 |
| Tier 3 | Descriptive | 60 minutes | - | 100 |
| Tier 4 | Skill Test | As per post | - | Qualifying |
Key Changes:
- Reduced Negative Marking: From 0.50 marks to 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Tier 1
- New Sections in Tier 2: Introduction of Computer Literacy section (50 marks)
- Skill Test Changes: DEST (Data Entry Skill Test) replaced with Computer Proficiency Test
2. Updated Syllabus for All Tiers
The syllabus has been revised to include current topics and remove outdated content. Here's a breakdown of the updated syllabus:
Tier 1 - General Intelligence
- • Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning
- • Analogy & Classification
- • Coding-Decoding
- • Series Completion
- • Venn Diagrams
Tier 1 - Quantitative Aptitude
- • Number Systems
- • Algebra & Geometry
- • Trigonometry
- • Data Interpretation
- • Mensuration
3. Important Dates & Schedule
Notification Release
Expected: April 2025
Online Application
April - May 2025
Tier 1 Exam
July - August 2025
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Rahul Sharma
March 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Thanks for the detailed information! The reduced negative marking is a relief. When will the official notification be released?
Priya Patel
March 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Great article! The computer literacy section is new. Do you have any practice tests for this section?