SSC CGL Study Material 2025, Get Tier-1 and Tier-2 Resources

Preparing for SSC CGL 2025? This comprehensive guide brings you the best SSC CGL study material for both Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams. From subject-wise PDF eBooks to previous year question papers, General Awareness notes, Quantitative Aptitude practice sets, and English language resources—everything you need is available in one place to boost your preparation and crack the exam with confidence.

SSC CGL Study Material 2025

The SSC CGL Exam, or Combined Graduate Level Exam, is conducted to fill officer and assistant positions in various ministries and departments of the Central Government. It is one of the most competitve government exams in India, with lakhs of candidates applying each year.

To succeed in the SSC CGL, regular practice is key. Oliveboard offers high-quality study resources to help candidates prepare effectively. In this blog, candidates will find complete study material for both Tier-1 and Tier-2 of the SSC CGL exam.

SSC Books PDF for SSC CGL Tier-2 and Tier-1

Free Study Materials for SSC CGL including SSC CGL Books Tier-2 and Tier-1 are given below. Click on the links provided to download the PDFs.

General Awareness E-books for SSC CGL

Below is the list of Ebooks on General Awareness:

Sr.no	Ebook	Link
2	General Awareness Questions	Click here
3	Last 5 years’ History Questions with Solutions	Click here
4	Top 50 SSC CGL General Awareness Questions Part 1	Click here
5	Top 50 SSC CGL General Knowledge Questions Part 2	Click here
6	SSC CGL Previous Year General Awareness Questions	Click here
7	Chemistry Questions asked in SSC CGL	Click here
8	Computer Awareness Questions for SSC CGL	Click here
9	General Awareness Memory-Based Questions	Click here
10	Polity Questions asked from 2014 to 2017 in SSC CGL	Click here
11	General Science notes for SSC CGL	Click here
12	Last 5 years Geography Questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1	Click here
13	Biology MCQs for SSC CGL	Click here
14	Geography MCQs for SSC CGL	Click here
15	Mughal Empire MCQs for SSC CGL	Click here
16	Frequently Asked GK Questions in SSC CGL	Click here
17	Indian Art & Culture notes for SSC	Click here
18	The scientific name of fruits and plants	Click here
19	The scientific name of animals	Click here
20	Indian Government Schemes for Competitive Exams	Click here

Quantitative Aptitude E-books for SSC CGL

Below is the list of Ebooks on Quantitative Aptitude:

Sr.no	Ebook	Link
1	Previous Year Quantitative Aptitude Questions	Click here
2	Simple and Compound Interest Questions	Click here
3	Quantitative Aptitude Questions – Part 1	Click here
4	Ratio and Proportion Questions	Click here
5	Number System Questions	Click here
6	Memory-Based Questions for Quant	Click here
7	Average Problems for SSC CGL	Click here
8	SSC CGL Tier-2 Preparation Tips for Quantitative Ability	Click here
9	Profit and Loss concept for SSC CGL	Click here
10	Algebra Practice Questions with Answers	Click here
11	Mensuration Questions for SSC CGL Tier-2	Click here
12	Mensuration Practice Questions for SSC CGL	Click here
13	Trigonometry Questions for SSC CGL	Click here
14	Geometry Practice Questions for SSC CGL	Click here
15	Geometry & Triangle Notes for SSC CGL	Click here
16	Formulas for Geometry	Click here
17	Time, Speed, and Distance Questions	Click here
18	Important Algebra Questions for SSC CGL	Click here

General English E-books for SSC CGL

Below is the list of Ebooks on General English. Check out SSC CGL English Syllabus:

Sr.no	Ebook	Link
1	Previous Year Questions for Tier -2	Click here
2	English Questions for Tier – 2	Click here
3	Sentence Improvement Questions	Click here
4	One Word Substitution Questions	Click here
5	Tier 2 English Memory-Based Questions	Click here
6	Important SSC CGL English Questions With Answers	Click here
7	100+ important Verbal Phrases for SSC CGL	Click here
8	SSC CGL 2022 English Previous Year Paper	Click here
9	Reading Comprehension for SSC CGL	Click here
10	SSC CGL Tier-2 preparation tips for English	Click here
11	Error Spotting Questions for SSC CGL Tier-2	Click here
12	Important English Questions for SSC CGL	Click here
13	Synonyms for SSC CGL	Click here

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier – 1 and Tier 2 are mentioned below :

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

The details of the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern are as follows:

• Questions: 25 questions per section.
• Total Marks: 200 marks (100 questions, 2 marks each).
• Exam Type: Computer-based multiple-choice.
• Languages: English and Hindi (except the English section).
• Total Time: 1 hour.
• For Scribe-Eligible Candidates: 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Marks per Question: 2 marks.
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.

Subject	Total Questions	Total Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Language	25	50
Total	100	200

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is a crucial stage in the SSC CGL Selection Process. It plays a key role in determining the final selection of candidates.

• Paper 1 is conducted in two sessions on the same day.
• Session 1 covers Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III.
• Session 2 includes Module II of Section III (DEST).
• Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.
• Paper 2 is only for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post.
• All questions are multiple choice (MCQs), except Module II of Section III in Paper 1.
• The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi, except the English Language module which is in English only.
• There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section II, and Module I of Section III in Paper 1.
• There is a negative marking of 0.50 mark for each wrong answer in Paper 2.
• Module I of Section III in Paper 1 is qualifying in nature and not counted in the merit.
• Module II of Section III (DEST) is also qualifying and not included in the merit list.
• DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) requires 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes.

Following table represents the paper pattern in a clear manner:

Paper/Session	Section/Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper I	(Common for all posts)			2 hours 15 minutes
	Section I (1 hour)
	Module I – Mathematical Abilities	30	90 (30×3)
	Module II – Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90 (30×3)
	Total (Section I)	60	180
	Section II (1 hour)
	Module I – English Language Comprehension	45	135 (45×3)
	Module II – General Awareness	25	75 (25×3)
	Total (Section II)	70	210
	Section III			15 minutes
	Module I – Computer Knowledge Module	20	60 (20×3)
	Module II – Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)	1 Task	Qualifying	15 minutes
Paper II	(Only for JSO Candidates)	100	200 (100×2)	2 hours

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