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SSB will release the detailed notification for the SSB SI recruitment process. The SSB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 has been released by Sashastra Seema Bal along with the detailed notification of SSB SI. Some important points that candidates must remember regarding the SSB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 are: -

The selection of the candidates depends on their performance in the Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Standard Test, Written Examination, Document Verification & Medical Examination.
The written examination is conducted for 150 marks. Each question carries one mark. As of now, there is no notification regarding the negative marking in the examination.
The minimum qualifying marks for For Gen, EWS, OBC and Ex-SM is 50% and for For SC and ST is 45%.

Interested candidates are advised to go through SSB SI Recruitment 2025 to get all the details regarding the syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, best books, selection process, and preparation tips for the SSB Sub Inspector post.

SSB SI Syllabus 2025

The candidates should refer only to the officially released SSB SI syllabus to plan a preparation strategy accordingly.

SSB SI Syllabus 2025 - Written Examination

The topics that are included in the SSB SI Syllabus 2025 for each subject are: -

Subject	Topics
General Knowledge	Human rights Basics of Computer English Hindi Arithmetic General Science Current Events History Geography General Science Polity Constitution of India
General English	Direct & Indirect speech Articles Noun Pronouns Prepositions Verbs Tenses Active and Passive voice Subject-verb Agreement Connectors Types of sentences Essay Writing Letter Writing Comprehension of Unseen Passage
General Hindi	Idioms and phrases. Taddhita and Krudanta Punctuation marks Sandhi Samasa Antonyms and Synonyms Correction of common errors in words
Reasoning	Analogies Differences Similarities Problem Solving Space visualization Decision-making Analysis and Judgment Discrimination Visual memory Relationship Observation Arithmetical Reasoning Concepts Arithmetical Number Series Verbal & Figure Classification
Mathematics	Number Systems Simplification Average Percentage Time & Work Profit & Loss Area Simple & Compound Interest Time & Speed HCF LCM Problem On Ages Algebra Trigonometry Geometry Mensuration

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SSB SI Exam Pattern 2025

The details of the exam pattern of the written examination are as follows: -

Written Examination

The written examination will be the first step in the SSB SI Selection Process 2025. The detail of the Written Examination is as follows: -

The duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
A total of 150 questions are asked, carrying one mark each.
The minimum qualifying marks for For Gen, EWS, OBC and Ex-SM is 50% and for For SC and ST is 45%.

Part	Subject	Total Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
Part A	General Knowledge	50	50	3 hours
	Mathematics
	Reasoning
	General English/General Hindi
Part B	Technical Subject	100	100
Total		150	150	3 hours

How to Prepare for SSB SI Exam?

In order to achieve the desired SSB SI Results, candidates must ensure that they have a good preparation strategy. Here are some tips for a good preparation strategy: -

Devote at least 6 to 8 hours of study regularly.
Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly to start your preparation.
Refer to the previous year's solved question papers to understand the type of questions asked in the examination.
Stay updated about recent events by regularly reading newspapers.
Practice for the Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, and Skill Test accordingly to get selected for the post of Sub Inspector.
Take regular breaks, which will help to increase focus.

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Best Books for SSB SI Exam 2025

It is important for candidates to choose the books that are best for them to prepare for the SSB SI Exam 2025. Here is a list of the best SSB SI Books that candidates may go through to help them prepare for the SSB SI Exam, as suggested by experts: -

Topics	Books	Highlights
General Knowledge	Lucent’s General Knowledge by Binary Karn General Knowledge by Arihant Publications	Offer detailed information regarding the latest and important events
General English	Perfect Competitive English by V.K. Sinha Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi, Arihant Publication High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin	Helps improve the grammar and comprehension understanding.
Reasoning	Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey A New Approach to Reasoning by Arihant Publications.	Helps prepare an approach for answering different questions
General Hindi	Lucents Samanya HIndi: Pratiyogi Pariksha Ke Liye Arihant’s General Hindi for All types of Exam	Helps brush up on Hindi language knowledge for competition exams

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Latest SSB SI Updates

Last updated on Jun 18, 2025

-> SSB SI 2025 Notification will be released soon on the official website. A detailed notification announcing application dates, exam dates, selection process will be notified.

-> Previously, the exam was held on 22nd January 2024. A total of 111 vacancies were released for Sub Inspector Post for the 2023 Cycle.

-> The selection of the candidates depends on their performance in the Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Standard Test, Written Examination, Document Verification & Medical Examination.

-> The selected candidates for the post of Sub Inspector will get an SSB SI Salary range between Rs. 35400 to Rs. 1,12,400. Candidates should refer to the best recommended SSB SI Books to score well in the examination.

SSB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 - FAQs

How many questions will be there in SSB SI Exam 2025?

The total number of questions in the SSB SI exam will be 150.

What is the total time duration of the SSB SI 2023 exam?

Candidates will be allotted a total of 3 hours to complete the examination.

How to prepare for SSB SI posts in 2023?

Candidates can prepare for the SSB SI posts by studying the syllabus and exam pattern of the examination, practising previous years' question papers, and preparing for the physical fitness test and personal interview.

For how many marks the SSB SI exam 2023 will be conducted?

The SSB SI 2023 will be conducted for a total of 150 marks.

When will the SSB SI Exam 2023 be held?

The date for the SSB SI Exam 2023 is yet to be released on the official website. The details regarding the same will be released once the officials decide it.

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