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SSC CGL English Syllabus 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the SSC CGL Exam to recruit candidates for the Group B and C posts. Candidates who are planning to appear in the SSC CGL 2025 Exam must go through the SSC CGL Syllabus 2025. The SSC CGL involves two tiers of exam, tier 1 and tier 2. In this blog, we have provided the detailed SSC CGL English Syllabus 2025 for tier 1 and 2. Also, we have provided topic-wise weightage for tier 1 and 2 exams. It will help candidates in creating a strategy and a study plan for the exam preparation.

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SSC CGL English Exam Pattern 2025

Before starting the preparation of the exam, candidates must be familiar with the SSC CGL English exam pattern 2025. For the SSC CGL English Tier 1 exam, candidates will get a total of 25 questions. Each question carries 2 marks. For the Tier 2 exam, they will get 45 questions for 135 marks. The English section consists of 35% of the weightage of the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam weightage.

SSC CGL 2025 English Language Syllabus for Tier 1 Exam

Here we have provided a detailed SSC CGL 2025 English Language Syllabus for the Tier 1 Exam. With the help of the syllabus, candidates can categorize the topics into weak and strong as per their requirements. By which they can focus and divide their time accordingly. Also, they can make a good approach to their exam preparation.

Category	Topics
Vocabulary	Synonyms & Antonyms
	Fill in the blanks/ Cloze Test
	Spelling Test
	Idioms and Phrases
	One-word substitution
	Sentence or Phrase Improvement
Grammar	Sentence correction/ Spotting the error
	Fill in the blanks
	Sentence or Phrase Improvement
Comprehension	Reading Comprehension

SSC CGL 2025 English Language Syllabus for Tier 2 Exam

Below we have provided a detailed SSC CGL 2025 English Language Syllabus for the Tier 2 Exam.

Reading Comprehension
Fillers
Sentence Rearrangement / Jumbles
Cloze Test
Synonyms or Antonyms
Error Spotting
Voice
Phrase Replacement / Sentence Improvement
Speech
Correct/Incorrect Spelling
One Word Substitution

SSC CGL English Topic Wise Weightage for Tier 1 Exam

The SSC CGL English Topic Wise Weightage for Tier 1 Exam is provided below. The English weightage we have provided is from the previous year’s exam analysis. With the help of this data, candidates will be able to take out the important topics for the exam preparation. As we can see some important topics are classification, analogy, coding-decoding, puzzles, non-verbal reasoning, etc.

SSC CGL English Comprehension Weightage
Topic	Weightage
Error Spotting	3-4
Vocab (Antonyms, Synonyms, One-word Substitution, Phrases and Idioms, Spellings)	5-6
Cloze test	5
Reading Comprehension	5
Sentence Improvement	3-4
Grammar (Voice, Narration, Conjunction, Adverb, Fill in the blanks etc.)	3-4
Para Jumbles	1-2

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SSC CGL English Topic Wise Weightage for Tier 2 Exam

Candidates who pass the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be eligible to appear in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. Below we have provided the SSC CGL English Topic Wise Weightage for Tier 2 Exam. With the help of it, candidates can categorize the important topics for the Tier 2 exam. Some important topics include error spotting, synonyms and antonyms, fillers, reading comprehension, etc.

Topics	Weightage
Error Spotting	2-4
Phrase Replacement / Sentence Improvement	1-4
Voice	2-3
Speech	1-3
Correct/Incorrect Spelling	1-2
Synonyms or Antonyms	3-5
Fillers	3-6
One Word Substitution	1-2
Cloze Test	4-5
Reading Comprehension	11-14
Sentence Rearrangement / Jumbles	3-6

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SSC CGL English Preparation Tips

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Analyze SSC CGL Tier I Exam Syllabus

The first and foremost thing is to do an exam syllabus analysis. Check out the topics to be covered in the English Language section. Then, move to the next step preparing a realistic and executable study plan to cover those topics.

Make a study plan to cover English Language topics

Once you are done with the detailed analysis of the syllabus. You are well aware of the exam pattern and syllabus. Make an effective study plan to cover English topics and get time to solve free topic tests to assess your preparation levels.

Prepare Notes Covering Important Concepts

Develop a habit of preparing notes covering the most important concepts and tricks useful for last-minute revision. Add such essential things in your notes and compile them for last-minute revisions.

Basic Grammar Knowledge

Start your English Language preparation by covering the grammar concepts and developing understanding. You begin with the English section and start first with the grammar section covering tenses, nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

Develop a Habit of Reading Newspapers

Develop a habit of reading popular newspapers Times of India and The Hindu. Reading newspapers can help to analyze different news articles.

Try to read 1-2 novels monthly

Read at least 1-2 novels in a month to improve your reading abilities. Take up novels of your choice and finish them in a month. You will come across different new words and note them down in your notebook with meanings to build your own vocabulary for the exam.

Solve 1-2 Reading Comprehension Daily

Practice solving 1-2 reading comprehension passages daily. Following such a habit can boost your speed and accuracy in attempting reading comprehension during exams.

Improve your Vocabulary Knowledge

Do you want to enhance your vocabulary knowledge? So, get our free resource of Hindu Editorial useful for you to learn new words regularly.

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Attempt Mock Tests & Previous Year’s Papers

Solve mock tests online and previous year’s papers to get through exams and question patterns. Assess your preparation levels by attempting mock test challenges before the Tier I examination to kill your D-day nervousness.

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What is the syllabus of SSC CGL English?

Read our blog completely to know the syllabus of SSC CGL English.

What are the most important topics of English in SSC CGL?

The most important topics in English include Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings Correction, Reading Comprehension, etc

Which book is best for SSC CGL English preparation?

As per the experts, Objective General English by S.P Bakshi is the best book for the SSC CGL Exam.

Which English newspaper is best for SSC CGL?

The Hindu is considered the best English newspaper for the SSC CGL exam.

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