SSC Exam Pattern 2025: Latest CGL, MTS, CHSL, GD, JE, CPO Paper Pattern Here
Staff Selection Commission 2025 ( SSC )
SSC Exam Pattern 2025: The Staff Selection Commission prescribes the pattern for all the recruitment exams, SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, JE, CPO, Stenographer and others. The SSC exams are conducted online based on the pattern and structure notified in the official notification of the exam. Any change in the SSC paper pattern is notified by the Commission in the exam notification. The SSC exam pattern 2025 informs the candidates about the number of questions, marking scheme, exam duration and names of subjects.
We have shared below the latest exam pattern for the various exams conducted by the Commission, such as SSC CGL Exam Pattern, SSC GD Exam Pattern, and others. Understanding the SSC exam 2025 Pattern will help candidates in exam preparations.
Also Read: SSC Exam Syllabus 2025
- SSC Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
- SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025
- SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025
- SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025
- SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
- SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025
SSC Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Have a look at the highlights of the SSC Exam Pattern 2025 for the major exams below:
| Exam Name |
Exam Level |
Total Questions & Marks |
Exam Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Tier 1 |
100 Question 200 Maximum Marks |
Mathematical Abilities Reasoning and General Intelligence English Language and Comprehension General Awareness |
| Tier 2 |
350 Questions 850 Maximum Marks |
Paper 1: Section I: Mathematical Abilities Section II: English Language and Comprehension Section III: Computer Knowledge General Studies - Finance and Economics |
|
| Computer-Based Exam (CBE) |
80 Questions 160 Maximum Marks |
General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge and General Awareness Elementary Mathematics English/Hindi |
|
| Computer-Based Exam (CBE) |
90 Questions 270 Maximum Marks |
Numerical and Mathematical Ability Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving General Awareness English Language and Comprehension |
|
| Tier 1 |
100 Questions 200 Maximum Marks |
English General Intelligence Quantitative Aptitude General Awareness |
|
| Paper 1 (CBE) |
200 Questions 200 Maximum Marks |
General Intelligence & Reasoning General Awareness General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical) |
|
| Paper 2 (CBE) |
100 Questions 300 Maximum Marks |
General Engineering (Civil & Structural/Electrical/Mechanical) |
|
| Paper 1 (CBE) |
100 Questions 100 Maximum Marks |
General Intelligence and Reasoning General Knowledge and General Awareness Quantitative Aptitude English/ Hindi |
|
| Paper 2 (CBE) |
200 Questions
|
English Language and Comprehension |
Also Read: SSC Calendar 2025-26
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC CGL exam is conducted at two levels – Tier 1 and Tier 2. The SSC CGL exam pattern of both the tiers is different. Have a look at the details SSC CGL paper pattern of Tier 1 exam below:
| Sections & Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A: General Intelligence Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
| B: General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| C: Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
| D: English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
Also Read:
| SSC CGL notification 2025 | SSC CGL recruitment 2025 | SSC CGL eligibility 2025 | SSC CGL vacancies 2025 |
SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC GD exam is conducted online. There are a total of 80 questions of 2 marks each. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025 below:
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A - General Intelligence and Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
| Part B - General Knowledge and General Awareness |
20 |
40 |
| Part C - Elementary Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
| Part D- English/Hindi |
20 |
40 |
| Total |
80 |
160 |
Also Read:
| SSC GD Constable 2026 | SSC GD Cut Off 2025 | SSC GD Eligibility Criteria 2025 | SSC GD Marks 2025 |
SSC CHSL Exam Pattern 2025
Knowing the SSC CHSL exam pattern is the first step for exam preparation. Have a look at the latest SSC CHSL paper pattern for Tier 1 exam below:
| SSC CHSL Tier 1 Subjects |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Number of Questions |
SSC CHSL Tier 1 Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
25 |
50 |
| General Intelligence |
25 |
50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) |
25 |
50 |
| General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
Also Read:
| SSC CHSL eligibility criteria 2025 | SSC CHSL notification 2025 | SSC CHSL exam 2025 | SSC CHSL Posts and Salary |
SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025
The latest SSC CPO Exam Pattern 2025 is shared below for Paper 1. Candidates should plan their preparations accordingly, as per the given structure:
| Part |
Subject |
Number of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I |
General Intelligence and Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
| II |
General Knowledge and General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| III |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
| IV |
English Comprehension |
50 |
50 |
Also Read: SSC CPO application form 2025
SSC JE Exam Pattern 2025
The SSC JE 2025 exam is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The SSC JE Paper 1 contains Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Have a look at the SSC JE paper pattern below.
| SSC JE Paper-I Sections/Subjects |
Number of Questions in SSC JE Paper-I |
Total Marks in SSC JE Paper-I |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
50 |
50 |
| General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
| General Engineering (Civil & Structural or Electrical or Mechanical) |
100 |
100 |
| Total |
200 |
200 |
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The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) will conduct the Andhra Pradesh SSC exams 2026 between March 16 and April 1, 2026. The Andhra Pradesh board revised the Andhra Pradesh SSC Date sheet 2026. As per the rescheduled dates, English exam will be held on March 21, 2026.
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