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SSC CGL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

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SSC CGL Tier-I syllabus covers four sections of 25 questions each (Reasoning, GA, Quant, English) at graduation level. Tier-II adds advanced Quant, English, Statistics (JSO) and Finance & Economics (AAO) papers per the latest notification.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026

  • Tier-I: 60 minutes total · 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer
  • Tier-II merit is based on Paper-I (+ Paper-II/III for specific posts)
  • Sectional timing: 15 minutes per section in Tier-I
Section / SubjectQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550

Selection Stages

  1. Tier-I CBT — 4 sections × 25 Q (200 marks, 60 min); qualifying
  2. Tier-II CBT — Paper-I compulsory; Paper-II for JSO; Paper-III for AAO (Finance & Economics)
  3. Computer Knowledge Test & DEST (qualifying modules in Paper-I Session-II)
  4. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Syllabus Highlights

  • Tier-I: 100 Q · 200 marks · 60 min · 0.50 negative marking
  • Tier-II Paper-I compulsory for all; Paper-II (Stats) for JSO; Paper-III (Finance) for AAO
  • DEST / Computer Knowledge modules qualifying within Tier-II

Subject-wise Syllabus

Topic list compiled from official notification pattern and prep portals — verify any change on the conducting body website before the exam.

General Intelligence & Reasoning (Tier-I)(50 marks)

  • Analogies & classification
  • Coding-decoding & matrix
  • Series, blood relations, direction
  • Venn diagrams, syllogism
  • Non-verbal & embedded figures
  • Word formation & dictionary order

General Awareness (Tier-I)(50 marks)

  • Ancient, medieval & modern history
  • Indian & world geography
  • Polity, constitution & governance
  • Economy, budget & banking basics
  • Physics, chemistry, biology basics
  • Current affairs (last 6–12 months)

Quantitative Aptitude (Tier-I & II)(50 marks)

  • Simplification, surds & indices
  • Percentage, ratio, partnership
  • Profit & loss, SI/CI, averages
  • Time & work, pipes, time & distance
  • Mensuration 2D/3D, algebra
  • Geometry, trigonometry, DI

English Comprehension(50 marks)

  • Reading comprehension
  • Cloze test & para jumbles
  • Error spotting & sentence improvement
  • Active/passive, narration
  • Synonyms, antonyms, idioms
  • One word substitution & spelling

How to Prepare

  • Start with NCERT Maths (Class 6–10) and Lucent GK for Tier-I foundation.
  • Solve previous year papers from 2019 onwards — question style repeats.
  • Practice Tier-III descriptive writing weekly (200-word essay + formal letter).
  • Use our free Tier-I mock test to build speed under 60-minute pressure.
📄 Previous Year Papers → SSC CGL Hub →

Syllabus FAQs

Is SSC CGL 2026 notification out?
Yes — the 2026 CGL notification was released on ssc.gov.in with application window in April–May 2026 and Tier-I expected from September 2026.
What is the SSC CGL age limit?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 32 years as on 1 January 2027. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years, PwD gets 10 years relaxation.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes — 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer in Tier-I and Tier-II CBT papers.

Syllabus & pattern compiled from Testbook , Testbook , Testbook and Adda247 . Always verify against the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in .

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