SSC Exam Pattern 2025: Latest CGL, MTS, CHSL, GD, JE, CPO Paper Pattern Here

Staff Selection Commission 2025 ( SSC )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on May 19, 2025 17:09 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

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

Table of content
  • 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
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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

SSC CGL

 

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
Reasoning and General Intelligence

Section II:

English Language and Comprehension
General Awareness

Section III:

Computer Knowledge

Statistics

General Studies - Finance and Economics

SSC GD Constable Exam

Computer-Based Exam (CBE)

80 Questions

160 Maximum Marks

General Intelligence and Reasoning

General Knowledge and General Awareness

Elementary Mathematics

English/Hindi

SSC MTS

Computer-Based Exam (CBE)

90 Questions

270 Maximum Marks

Numerical and Mathematical Ability 

Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

General Awareness

English Language and Comprehension

SSC CHSL

Tier 1

100 Questions

200 Maximum Marks

English

General Intelligence

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

SSC JE

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)

SSC CPO

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

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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
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SSC GD Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC GD exam is conducted online. There are a total of 80 questions of 2 marks each. The SSC GD total marks are 160 and 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
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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 
(Basic Knowledge)

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
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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

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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 Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC CHSL exam dates in its official SSC exam calendar. The candidates should note that the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam will be held in September 2025. The SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam dates are September 8 to 18, 2025. The SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 2 exam dates will

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The Staff Selection Commission has introduced new SSC normalization formula for all the exams including- SSC CGL, CHSL, GD, MTS, JE, CPO, etc. This SSC normalization of marks formula is valid for exams notified from June 2025. Here is the SSC marks normalization formula:

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Every year, over 15 Lacs students appear for Maharashtra SSC exams. In 2025, a total of 15,46,579 students appeared in the exam and 14,55,433 of them passed, bringing the overall pass percentage to 94.10%. 

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The Maharashtra SSC Supplementary exams 2025 will be conducted between June 24 and July 8, 2025 in pen and paper format. 

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TS SSC supplementary result 2025 was released on June 27, 2025 on the official website. Students can check their TS SSC supply result 2025 using roll number and date of birth. To check the TS SSC supplementary result, click here.

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Pallavi Chatterjee

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The previous year question papers for Andhra Pradesh SSC Class 10 hold significant importance for students preparing for their exams. Let us know why:

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The upcoming Andhra Pradesh SSC 10th board exams have led to considerable stress for both students and parents, with the pressure to perform at their best. To reduce this stress, students can interact with  trained counselors and receive advice on topics such as how to prepare for the exams, which t

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Salviya Antony

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Answered 4 weeks ago

No, it is not mandatory to pass the pre-board exams to get the Andhra Pradesh SSC 10th admit card. The pre-board exams are meant for students to be familiar with the board exam format. Clearing them is not a criteria for obtaining the Andhra Pradesh SSC Class 10th hall ticket.

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Salviya Antony

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Students are advised to correct the errors even if it as a minor mistake. They must inform the school authorities about the error in the Andhra Pradesh SSC 10th admit card. School authoroities will help you in getting the new hall ticket without any mistakes. 

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Salviya Antony

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It is mandatory to have 75% attendance to get hall ticket for the 10th grade board examinations. However, you may submit a medical certificate in case you were not well or due to any other medical condition to get a waiver.

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