SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 3

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

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

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Dance & Music, Data Sufficiency, Defence & Military, Economy, Error Detection, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, Number System, One-Word Substitution, Order & Ranking, Percentages & Interest, Polity & Constitution 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. MNO, JKL, GHI, DEF, ?

   • A.ASD
   • B.CGF
   • C.ABC
   • D.JHB
2. Q2Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. 10, Rani Ghat Road,Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh - 226003

   • A.10, Rani Ghat Road, Lucknow, Delhi - 226003
   • B.10, Rani Ghat Road, Lucknow, Rajasthan - 226003
   • C.10, Rani Ghat Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226003
   • D.10, Rani Ghat Road, Lucknow, Bihar - 226003
3. Q3Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. Villa No. 204, Lake View Estate,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad,Telangana - 500034

   • A.Villa No. 204, Lake View Estate, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500034
   • B.Villa 204, Lakeview Estate, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500034
   • C.Villa No. 204, Lake View Estates, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500034
   • D.Villa No. 240, Lake View Estate, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500034
4. Q4Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Consider the following statement and choose the option that follows. Problem: Frequent breakdown of ATM machines in remote areas. Course of: Action I. Banks should deploy mobile ATMs in these areas. Action II. Banks should shut down ATMs that face regular issues.

   • A.Only I follows
   • B.Only II follows
   • C.Both follows
   • D.Neither follows
5. Q5Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   If 3 @ 2= 7 6 @ 3=21 8 @ 2=22 Then 5@4=?

   • A.21
   • B.15
   • C.30
   • D.20
6. Q6Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   If ‘P’ denotes ‘addition’, ‘D’ denotes ‘subtraction’, ‘S’ denotes ‘multiplication’, and ‘V’ denotes ‘division’, then what will be the value of the following expression? (48 V 8 P 25 D 6 S 4 P 3) D (25 V 5 S 3 D 4 S 3)

   • A.4
   • B.5
   • C.6
   • D.7
7. Q7Reasoning· 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: S > T = U, V ≥ W < T, O = S = P, W > Q > R Conclusions: I. T = O II. T > O

   • A.Only conclusion I is true
   • B.Only conclusion II is true
   • C.Both conclusion I and II are true
   • D.Neither conclusion I nor II is true
8. Q8Reasoning· Blood RelationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   P is the son of Q. Q is the brother of R. R is the son of S. How is P related to S?

   • A.Son
   • B.Nephew
   • C.Grandson
   • D.Uncle
9. Q9Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Complete the series: 1331, 10648, 35937, 85184, ?

   • A.15478
   • B.189384
   • C.166375
   • D.136789
10. Q10Reasoning· 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 Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they cannot be enforced by the courts. However, they serve as guidelines for the government to formulate policies that promote social justice, economic welfare, and the overall well-being of the citizens. Assumptions: I. The DPSPs serve as instructions to the government to create policies aimed at promoting welfare. II. Since the DPSPs are not enforceable by courts, they have limited significance in real governance. III. The incorporation of DPSPs in the Constitution reflects the importance of social justice and welfare in Indian governance.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 17 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 — 17 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 — 17 Sep 2025, Shift 3 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, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors.