SSC CGL 2025 Tier-I — 18 Sep 2025, Shift 3

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

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

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Dance & Music, Direct-Indirect Speech, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, One-Word Substitution, Para Jumbles, Percentages & Interest, Physics, 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. D I N, I N S, N S X, S X C, ?

   • A.LKA
   • B.JNA
   • C.GVA
   • D.XCH
2. Q2Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   If 6 @ 2 = 9, 15 @ 3 =125, then 8 @ 4 = ?

   • A.4
   • B.8
   • C.16
   • D.10
3. Q3Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Choose the correct signs to swap. 40 ÷ 8 + 10 − 5 × 2 = 5

   • A.÷ and ×
   • B.+ and −
   • C.÷ and +
   • D.− and ×
4. Q4Reasoning· Blood RelationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

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

   • A.Sister
   • B.Aunt
   • C.Niece
   • D.Can't say
5. Q5Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Solve: FD : KH :: QM : ?

   • A.VP
   • B.WT
   • C.VQ
   • D.UW
6. Q6Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   What comes next: 13, 16, 21, 30, 45, ?

   • A.70
   • B.66
   • C.67
   • D.68
7. Q7Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Rising noise pollution in urban areas is affecting children’s concentration. Conclusion I: Urban children can’t study well. Conclusion II: Controlling noise pollution may improve children’s concentration.

   • A.Only I follows
   • B.Only II follows
   • C.Both follow
   • D.Neither follows
8. Q8Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

   Identify the odd one out:

   • A.121
   • B.131
   • C.444
   • D.544
9. Q9Reasoning· 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 introduction of Artificial Intelligence into healthcare systems can enhance diagnostic accuracy, but its widespread implementation may lead to ethical dilemmas in patient care. Assumptions: I. AI can improve healthcare diagnostics. II. The ethical concerns surrounding AI in healthcare are significant. III. AI will eventually replace human healthcare professionals.

   • 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
10. Q10Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2025

    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All metro stations are under CCTV surveillance. Conclusions: I. Activities at metro stations are being monitored. II. No criminal activity can happen in metro stations.

    • 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 — 18 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 — 18 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 — 18 Sep 2025, Shift 3 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, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Classification.