SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 1

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• Quantitative Aptitude26
• English25
• General Awareness24
• Reasoning24
• General Science1

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Current Affairs, Dance & Music, Direct-Indirect Speech, Economy, Error Detection, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, One-Word Substitution, Order & Ranking, Para Jumbles, Percentages & Interest, Polity & Constitution, Ratio & Proportion and more.

Sample questions

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

1. Q1Reasoning· 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. B E K, D G M, F I O, H K Q, ?

   • A.KSA
   • B.JAS
   • C.JMS
   • D.KJS
2. Q2Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. No. 44, Hillcrest Villas,Shimla,Himachal Pradesh - 171001

   • A.No. 44, Hillcrest Villas, Shimla, Uttarakhand - 171001
   • B.No. 44, Hillcrest Villas, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171001
   • C.No. 44, Hillcrest Villas, Shimla, Punjab - 171001
   • D.No. 44, Hillcrest Villas, Shimla, Delhi - 171001
3. Q3Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Identify the relation between Statement I and Statement II. Statement I. The bank’s net profit increased significantly in the last quarter. Statement II. The bank implemented cost-cutting measures and improved loan recovery.

   • A.I is the cause and II is the effect.
   • B.II is the cause and I is the effect.
   • C.Both are independent effects.
   • D.No relation.
4. Q4Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation? 18 + 6 × 4 − 12 ÷ 3 = 17

   • A.+ and ×
   • B.× and ÷
   • C.+ and −
   • D.− and ÷
5. Q5Reasoning· Order & RankingPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   The given statements are followed by two conclusions. Find out which conclusion is TRUE based on the given statements. Statements: J > K = L, M ≥ N < K, O < J < P, N > Q > R Conclusions: I. P > M II. N < P

   • A.Only conclusion I is true
   • B.Only conclusion II is true
   • C.Neither conclusion I nor II is true
   • D.Both conclusion I and II are true
6. Q6Reasoning· Blood RelationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   A is the brother of B. C is the sister of B. D is the father of C. How is D related to A?

   • A.Father
   • B.Uncle
   • C.Brother
   • D.Grandfather
7. Q7Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   What comes next: 3, 6, 18, 108, ?

   • A.1290
   • B.1944
   • C.648
   • D.432
8. Q8Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   What will come at the place of question mark? 5, 9, 17, 33, 65, ?

   • A.129
   • B.120
   • C.130
   • D.127
9. Q9Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: The government has announced a reduction in LPG subsidies. Conclusions: I. Citizens will now have to pay more for LPG. II. The government has no money left.

   • A.Only Conclusion I follows
   • B.Only Conclusion II follows
   • C.Both I and II follow
   • D.Neither I nor II follows
10. Q10Reasoning· 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: While technological advancements in energy production have made renewable sources more cost-competitive, their intermittent nature means that large-scale adoption will require significant investments in energy storage technologies to stabilize the grid. Assumptions: I. Renewable energy sources are not continuous and need energy storage solutions. II. The high cost of renewable energy production makes its adoption difficult without subsidies. III. Energy storage technologies are a necessary component of a stable energy grid with high renewable energy input.

    • A.Only I and III are implicit
    • B.Only II and III are implicit
    • C.Only I is implicit
    • D.All assumptions are implicit

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 1?

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 — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 1?

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 — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 1 cover?

It covers Quantitative Aptitude (26 questions), English (25 questions), General Awareness (24 questions), Reasoning (24 questions), General Science (1 questions), with topics such as Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification.