SSC CGL Syllabus 2026: Tier 1 in addition to Tier 2 Subject Wise Topics Syllbus along with Examination format
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The SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 covers four key sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (Maths), English Comprehension, along with General Awareness with the latest Tier 1 & Tier 2 assessment pattern along with detailed topic-wise subjects.
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2026
Candidates should note that, The SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 follows the latest two-tier Computer-Based Test (CBT) pattern introduced by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Tier 1 serves as a qualifying stage to shortlist applicants for Tier 2, while Tier 2 is the scoring/merit-determining stage.
The syllabus covers Quantitative Aptitude/Mathematical Abilities, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge (qualifying), Data Entry Speed Test (DEST, qualifying), in addition to post-specific papers like Statistics (for JSO) as well as Finance & Economics (for AAO).
As per the official update, The pattern aligns with the departmental SSC scheme (as stated in the latest notifications along with reliable sources like ssc.gov.in, careerpower.in, as well as pw.live). No major changes are indicated for 2026 compared to recent years.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 Exam Pattern (Qualifying)
The department has confirmed that, Tier 1 is objective (MCQ), 60 minutes duration, with negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
Section
Questions
Marks
Duration
Candidates should note that, General Intelligence & Reasoning
25
50
60 minutes (total)
General Awareness
25
50
-
Interested applicants should know that, Quantitative Aptitude
25
50
-
The conducting body has announced that, English Comprehension
25
50
-
Total
100
200
60 mins
Tier 2 Exam Pattern (Scoring)
Tier 2 is compulsory Paper 1 for all posts (divided into sessions/modules), with additional papers for specific posts. Negative marking applies (typically 1 mark in certain modules as per SSC).
Paper 1 (Compulsory for All Posts) – Conducted in two sessions on the same day.
Session
Section
Module
Subject
The department has confirmed that, No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Session I
Section I
Module-I
The department has confirmed that, Mathematical Abilities
30
90 (3 marks each)
The department has confirmed that, 1 hour (total for Section I)
Session I
Section I
Module-II
Reasoning in addition to General Intelligence
30
90
-
Session I
According to the latest notice, Section II
Module-I
Interested applicants should know that, English Language & Comprehension
45
135 (3 marks each)
Candidates should note that, 1 hour (total for Section II)
Session I
Section II
Module-II
General Awareness
25
75
-
The department has confirmed that, Session II
Section III
Module-I
The conducting body has announced that, Computer Knowledge Test
20
60 (3 marks each)
It is informed that, 15 minutes
Session II
Section III
Module-II
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
1 Task (2000 key depressions)
Qualifying
15 minutes
Paper 2: Statistics – 100 questions, 200 marks (for Junior Statistical Officer - JSO posts only).
Paper 3: General Studies (Finance & Economics) – For Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer posts (details in department notice).
DEST is qualifying along with mandatory for most posts (exemptions for certain PwBD aspirants ).
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus (Subject-wise)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Verbal as well as non-verbal questions on:
It is informed that, Analogies, Similarities & Differences
Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation
According to the latest notice, Problem-Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making
Blood Relations, Direction Sense
Coding-Decoding, Number/Alphabet Series
Candidates should note that, Syllogism, Statement-Conclusion
Venn Diagrams, Non-Verbal Series (Mirror/Water Images, Embedded Figures)
Classification, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles (basic)
General Awareness
As per the official update, Current + Static GK:
Current Affairs (National & International)
History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India)
Indian Polity & Constitution
According to the latest notice, Geography (India & World), Environment & Ecology
The official notification states that, Economy, Budget, Basic Finance
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to 10+2)
As per the official update, Static GK: essential Days, Books & Authors, Sports, Awards, Schemes, Organizations
Quantitative Aptitude
The official notification states that, Arithmetic & Basic Advanced Maths (10+2 level):
Number System, Decimals, Fractions, Simplification
Interested applicants should know that, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Discount, Interest (SI/CI)
Ratio & Proportion, Average, Mixture & Alligation
Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Pipes & Cisterns
Algebra (Basic Identities, Linear Equations)
Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals)
Mensuration (2D/3D: Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, etc.)
Trigonometry (Ratios, Heights & Distances)
Candidates should note that, Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
English Comprehension
Basic to intermediate English:
The conducting body has announced that, Reading Comprehension
Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement/Correction
Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test
Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitution
Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech
Para Jumbles, Spelling Errors
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
Mathematical Abilities (Paper 1, Section I, Module I)
Deeper application of Tier 1 Quant:
Number Systems, Percentages, Ratio, Interest, Profit & Loss
Aspirants are advised that, Algebra (Identities, Surds, Graphs of Equations)
The conducting body has announced that, Geometry (Triangles congruence/similarity, Circles, Polygons)
Mensuration (Prism, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Pyramid)
Aspirants are advised that, Trigonometry (Ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances)
Statistics & Probability (Mean, Median, Mode, Graphs, Basic Probability)
Reasoning & General Intelligence (Paper 1, Section I, Module II)
Advanced reasoning:
Semantic/Symbolic/Figural Analogy & Classification
Series (Semantic, Number, Figural)
Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences
Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Emotional/Social Intelligence
Coding-Decoding (advanced), Embedded Figures, Pattern Folding
English Language & Comprehension (Paper 1, Section II, Module I)
As per the official update, Higher-level English:
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word, Idioms)
Grammar (Tenses, Voice, Narration, Error Spotting)
Reading Comprehension (Inference-based)
Interested applicants should know that, Sentence Structure, Cloze Passage, Para Jumbles
The department has confirmed that, Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect
General Awareness (Paper 1, Section II, Module II)
Aspirants are advised that, Deeper current + analytical:
The department has confirmed that, Economy (Growth, Inflation, Policies)
Government Schemes, Polity (Articles, Bodies)
Science & Tech, Environment, essential Reports/Indices
Current Affairs, Static GK (expanded)
Computer Knowledge (Paper 1, Section III, Module I – Qualifying)
Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, OS)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Shortcuts
Internet, Email, Networking, Cyber Security (Viruses, Phishing)
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST – Qualifying)
It is informed that, Typing speed/accuracy test (2000 key depressions in 15 mins) for relevant posts.
The department has confirmed that, For Paper 2 (Statistics) in addition to Paper 3 (Finance & Economics), refer to the departmental SSC notification for specialized topics.