SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 18 Sep 2025, Shift 1

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

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

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Awards & Honours, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Current Affairs, Dance & Music, Data Sufficiency, Defence & Military, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, One-Word Substitution, Percentages & Interest, Physics, 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. C F J, F I M, I L P, ?

   • A.LKN
   • B.LOS
   • C.NHS
   • D.KIS
2. Q2Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   A statement is given followed by two conclusions. Find which conclusion is TRUE based on the given statement. Statement: C ≥ T ; A = D ≥ O; G ≥ D < S; T ≥ A Conclusions: I: A ≤ O II: C ≥ G

   • A.Either I or II
   • B.Only II
   • C.Only I
   • D.Neither I nor II
3. Q3Reasoning· Blood RelationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   A is the wife of B. B is the son of C. D is the daughter of A. How is D related to C?

   • A.Granddaughter
   • B.Daughter
   • C.Sister
   • D.Niece
4. Q4Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Solve: LEAF : ? :: TIME : EMIT

   • A.FEAL
   • B.FAEL
   • C.LFAE
   • D.FELA
5. Q5Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   What comes next: 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ?

   • A.720
   • B.504
   • C.840
   • D.600
6. Q6Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All citizens must abide by traffic laws. Conclusion I: Citizens who disobey traffic laws must be punished. Conclusion II: Obeying traffic laws shows civic responsibility.

   • A.Only I
   • B.Only II
   • C.Both follow
   • D.Neither follows
7. Q7Reasoning· 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: To reduce traffic congestion in urban areas, cities should invest in public transportation infrastructure, even though it requires significant initial investments. Assumptions: I. Public transportation can effectively reduce traffic congestion. II. The initial cost of building transportation infrastructure is high. III. People are willing to shift from private vehicles to public transportation.

   • A.Only I and II are implicit
   • B.Only II and III are implicit
   • C.All I, II and III are implicit
   • D.Only I is implicit
8. Q8Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Thousands of students appeared for the entrance exam conducted across the country. Conclusions: I. The exam is popular and competitive. II. All students who appeared will get admission.

   • A.Only Conclusion I follows
   • B.Only Conclusion II follows
   • C.Both I and II follow
   • D.Neither I nor II follows
9. Q9Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All circles are shapes. Some shapes are squares. All squares are polygons. Conclusions: I. Some shapes are polygons. II. Some polygons are circles.

   • A.Only I follows
   • B.Only II follows
   • C.Both I and II follow
   • D.Neither I nor II follows
10. Q10Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

    Find the odd one out: Rose, Lotus, Sunflower, Oak, Tulip

    • A.Rose
    • B.Lotus
    • C.Oak
    • D.Tulip

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 18 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 — 18 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 — 18 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, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Awards & Honours, Blood Relations, Books & Authors.