SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in Central Government departments and offices. The SSC CGL 2026 examination is conducted in Tier-I and Tier-II stages.
Tier-I covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension, while Tier-II includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Data Entry Speed Test, along with additional papers for specific posts. Candidates should check the official SSC notification for the latest syllabus, exam pattern and post-wise requirements.
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SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) : Exam Pattern & Syllabus Details
Important Dates
- • Online Application Start Date : 21 May 2026
- • Last Date to Apply : 22 June 2026
- • Last Date for Online Fee Payment : 23 June 2026
- • Application Correction Window : 29 June to 01 July 2026
- • Tier-I Examination : August–September 2026 (as per original notification)
- • Tier-II Examination : December 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
- •General / UR : ₹100/-
- •SC / ST / PwBD : ₹ 00/-
Payment Mode (Online): You Can Make The Payment Using The Following Methods:
Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern : Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 Minutes |
Tier-I Marking Scheme
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- 0.50 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Tier-I consists of objective multiple-choice questions.
- A sectional timer of 15 minutes applies to each subject.
- Candidates eligible for a scribe receive the prescribed additional time.
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
Paper-I – Compulsory for All Posts
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes |
| Section-I | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes |
| Section-I Total | 60 | 180 | 60 Minutes | |
| Section-II | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 40 Minutes |
| Section-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 20 Minutes |
| Section-II Total | 70 | 210 | 60 Minutes | |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 Minutes |
| Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | 15 Minutes |
Paper-I total objective questions: 150
Objective marks: 450
Paper-I is conducted in two sessions. Section-I, Section-II and Section-III are conducted in Session-I, while DEST is conducted in Session-II.
Paper-II – Statistics
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable For | JSO / Statistical Investigator Grade-II candidates shortlisted for Paper-II |
| Subject | Statistics |
| Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 mark per wrong answer |
Paper-III – General Studies
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable For | Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer candidates shortlisted for Paper-III |
| Subject | General Studies – Finance & Economics |
| Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 mark per wrong answer |
Paper-II and Paper-III apply only to the candidates specified in the official notification.
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern : Syllabus
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
| Subject | Detailed Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Figural Series, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research, India and Neighbouring Countries |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Graphs and Charts |
| English Comprehension | Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
| Paper / Subject | Detailed Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | Analogy, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagram, Space Orientation, Problem Solving, Drawing Inferences, Critical Thinking, Figural Classification, Embedded Figures, Emotional & Social Intelligence |
| English Language & Comprehension | Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms & Antonyms, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Voice, Narration, Cloze Test, Comprehension |
| General Awareness | Current Events, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, Scientific Research, India and Neighbouring Countries |
| Computer Knowledge | Computer Basics, CPU, Input/Output Devices, Memory, Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, Networking, Cyber Security |
| Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | Data Entry Task, Typing/Data Entry Speed, Computer-based practical test; qualifying in nature |
| Statistics – Paper II | Collection & Presentation of Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis, Correlation & Regression, Probability, Sampling, Statistical Inference, Analysis of Variance, Time Series, Index Numbers |
| General Studies – Finance & Economics – Paper III | Financial Accounting, Basic Accounting Concepts, Journal & Ledger, Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation, Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Inventory, Economics, Microeconomics, Demand & Supply, Indian Economy, National Income, Money & Banking, Monetary & Fiscal Policy, Budget, Balance of Payments, Economic Reforms |
Note: Tier-II Paper-II and Paper-III apply only to the candidates/posts specified in the official SSC CGL notification.
How to Download Official SSC CGL Syllabus
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Open the For Candidates section.
- Select the Combined Graduate Level Examination.
- Open the official SSC CGL 2026 examination page/notification.
- Open the CGL 2026 notification PDF.
- Go to the Scheme of the Examination for the Tier-I and Tier-II exam pattern.
- Go to the Indicative Syllabus for the detailed subject-wise syllabus.
- Download and save the official notification PDF for future reference.
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern : Important Links
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SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern : FAQs
Q. Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 1?
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A. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier 1.
Q. What is the total duration of SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?
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A. The total duration of Tier 1 examination is 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribe).
Q. How many questions are asked in SSC CGL Tier 1?
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A. A total of 100 questions (25 questions each from Reasoning, GA, Quant, and English) carrying 200 marks are asked.
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