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SSC CGL 2026: EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
SSC CGL 2026: EXAM PATTERN & SYLLABUS
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination in two main tiers. Below is the updated structure and syllabus for the 2026 recruitment cycle.
1. SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Tier 1 is a qualifying, computer-based objective test. Marks scored here are not counted toward the final merit list, but you must qualify to advance to Tier 2.
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Subject
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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Time
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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25
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50
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15 mins
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General Awareness
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25
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50
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15 mins
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Quantitative Aptitude
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25
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50
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15 mins
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English Comprehension
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25
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50
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15 mins
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Total
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100
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200
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60 mins
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Negative Marking: 0.50 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
| Subject | Major Topics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Series, Mirror Images, Paper Folding, Spatial Orientation. |
| General Awareness | History, Geography, Indian Polity (Constitution), Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Current Affairs (National/International), Awards & Honors. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple/Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics/Probability. |
| English Comprehension | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms/Synonyms, Spelling Correction, Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution, Voice, Narration, Reading Comprehension. |
2. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Tier 2 is the merit-deciding stage. Paper I is mandatory for all posts.
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Session
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Section
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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I
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Section I
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Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning
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60
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180
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I
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Section II
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English Language & General Awareness
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70
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210
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I
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Section III
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Computer Knowledge Module
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20
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60
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II
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Section IV
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Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
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1 task
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Qualifying
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-
Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer in Section I, II, and Module I of Section III.
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Specialized Papers: Paper II (Statistics) and Paper III (General Studies: Finance & Economics) are conducted only for specific posts (JSO and AAO/Assistant Accounts Officer, respectively).
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
The Tier 2 syllabus builds upon the foundations of Tier 1 but includes advanced modules required for final selection.
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Section
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Subject
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Detailed Syllabus
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Section I
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Mathematical Abilities
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Advanced Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics & Probability.
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Reasoning
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Advanced Logical Reasoning, Complex Puzzles, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Statement-Assumption/Conclusion.
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Section II
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English Language
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Advanced Vocabulary, Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Complex Reading Comprehension.
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General Awareness
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In-depth Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science, and current socio-economic issues.
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Section III
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Computer Knowledge
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Basics of Computer, CPU, Input/Output devices, Memory, Windows Explorer, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint functions.
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3. Specialized Papers (For Specific Posts Only)
If you are applying for posts like Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) or Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer (AAO), these additional papers are mandatory:
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Paper
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Subject
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Core Topics
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Paper II
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Statistics
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Collection & Classification of Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Moments, Skewness, Kurtosis, Correlation & Regression, Probability Theory, Sampling Theory.
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Paper III
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General Studies
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Financial Accounting, Basic Concepts of Economics, Indian Economy, Theory of Demand and Supply, Theory of Production and Cost.
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