SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 14 Sep 2025, Shift 3

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• Quantitative Aptitude26
• English25
• Reasoning24
• General Awareness23
• General Science2

Topics include Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Average, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Current Affairs, Dance & Music, Data Sufficiency, Defence & Military, Economy, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, One-Word Substitution, Partnership, Percentages & Interest, Physics and more.

Sample questions

A few questions from this paper. Answers and explanations are revealed after you attempt it.

1. Q1Reasoning· Word FormationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Which letter in the word "TREATMENT" is equidistant from both ends?

   • A.A
   • B.T
   • C.E
   • D.M
2. Q2Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. P R T, O Q S, N P R, ?

   • A.GAS
   • B.MJS
   • C.GHA
   • D.MOQ
3. Q3Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. XJL,YMK,ZPJ,?

   • A.ASI
   • B.ZOO
   • C.AAP
   • D.ZMP
4. Q4Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Which one is different from the rest?

   • A.Rose
   • B.Guava
   • C.Banana
   • D.Papaya
5. Q5Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Complete the series: 24,120, 720, 5040, 40320,________?

   • A.461291
   • B.362880
   • C.242880
   • D.162770
6. Q6Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   What will come at the place of question mark? 1, 9, 31, 73, 141, ?

   • A.241
   • B.398
   • C.49
   • D.155
7. Q7Reasoning· Data SufficiencyPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Smoking is prohibited in public places as per the new law. Conclusions: I. People can smoke in private spaces. II. Smoking harms public health.

   • A.Only Conclusion I follows
   • B.Only Conclusion II follows
   • C.Both I and II follow
   • D.Neither I nor II follows
8. Q8Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: The Himalayas act as a natural barrier that prevents the monsoon winds from reaching the northern plains, thereby creating a dry region in the rain shadow area. Assumptions: I. The Himalayas prevent monsoon winds from reaching certain areas. II. The rain shadow effect leads to dry conditions in specific regions. III. Monsoon winds are the sole cause of rainfall in the northern plains.

   • A.Only I and II are implicit
   • B.Only II and III are implicit
   • C.Only I is implicit
   • D.All assumptions are implicit
9. Q9Reasoning· Word FormationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Each of the letters in the word LAPTOP is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is fourth from the left and the one that is first from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

   • A.Two
   • B.Four
   • C.Three
   • D.One
10. Q10Reasoning· Word FormationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

    Each of the letters in the word HARMONIOUS is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is first from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

    • A.12
    • B.13
    • C.15
    • D.11

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 14 Sep 2025, Shift 3?

100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, split across 4 sections. The timer starts when you begin and submits the paper automatically when it runs out.

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 14 Sep 2025, Shift 3?

No marks are deducted for a wrong answer in this test, so it is worth attempting every question.

Which subjects does SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 14 Sep 2025, Shift 3 cover?

It covers Quantitative Aptitude (26 questions), English (25 questions), Reasoning (24 questions), General Awareness (23 questions), General Science (2 questions), with topics such as Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Average, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors.