SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 2

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• English25
• Reasoning25
• Quantitative Aptitude25
• General Awareness23
• General Science2

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Average, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Current Affairs, Dance & Music, Data Sufficiency, Dictionary Order, Direct-Indirect Speech, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, One-Word Substitution, Partnership and more.

Sample questions

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

1. Q1Reasoning· Coding-DecodingPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   If each letter is coded as its position in reverse (Z=1, Y=2,...A=26), what is ROAD?

   • A.10, 12, 25, 23
   • B.9, 12, 25, 23
   • C.9, 13, 25, 23
   • D.9, 12, 26, 23
2. Q2Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below. A-5, Lotus Enclave, Patliputra Colony, Patna, Bihar - 800013

   • A.A-5, Lotus Enclave, Patliputra Colony, Patna, Biharr - 800013
   • B.A-5, Lotus Enclave, Patliputra Colony, Patna, Bihar - 800013
   • C.A5, Lotus Enclave, Patliputra Colony, Patna, Bihar - 800013
   • D.A-5, Lotus Enclave, Patliputra Colonny, Patna, Bihar - 800013
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. DAC, GWH, JSM, MOR, ?

   • A.PKW
   • B.QKV
   • C.PWK
   • D.PJV
4. Q4Reasoning· 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: DAPR, FESU, HIVX, JMYA ?

   • A.ZBCX
   • B.QCTR
   • C.PYSB
   • D.LQBD
5. Q5Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Find the two signs to interchange to correct the equation. 30 - 12 ÷ 3 × 2 + 4 = 122

   • A.÷ and -
   • B.- and ×
   • C.× and +
   • D.÷ and +
6. Q6Reasoning· Blood RelationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   X is the daughter of Y. Y is the son of Z. W is the wife of Z. How is W related to X?

   • A.Mother
   • B.Grandmother
   • C.Aunt
   • D.Sister
7. Q7Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Find the missing term: 7, 22, 89, _______, 2677, 18740

   • A.446
   • B.436
   • C.448
   • D.457
8. Q8Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Find the odd one out:

   • A.6 # 2 = 12
   • B.5 # 3 = 15
   • C.4 # 4 = 16
   • D.7 # 1 = 21
9. Q9Reasoning· Data SufficiencyPYQ • 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 discovery of gravitational waves has provided strong evidence for Einstein's theory of general relativity, but it also opens up new possibilities for understanding the universe's most extreme phenomena, such as black holes and neutron stars. Assumptions: I. Gravitational waves offer new insights into the nature of the universe. II. Einstein's theory of general relativity has been conclusively proven by the discovery of gravitational waves. III. The study of gravitational waves will lead to new breakthroughs in astrophysics.

   • A.Only I and II are implicit
   • B.Only II and III are implicit
   • C.Only I is implicit
   • D.All I, II, and III are implicit
10. Q10Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Fewer people applied for teaching posts this year. Conclusions: I. Teaching is losing popularity. II. Applicants may be seeking better-paying jobs.

    • A.Only Conclusion I follows
    • B.Only Conclusion II follows
    • C.Both I and II follow
    • D.Neither I nor II follows

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 2?

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 2?

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 2 cover?

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