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SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Exam Pattern

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Updated: 2 March 2026

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650 Marks

60 min (Tier 1), 2 hr 30 min (Tier 2 Paper I)

Negative: Yes

Exam Overview

Exam NameSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL)

OrganizationSSC

Total Marks650

Total Papers4

Duration60 min (Tier 1), 2 hr 30 min (Tier 2 Paper I)

Negative MarkingYes

Last UpdatedMarch 2026

Complete Syllabus

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Topic-wise Breakdown

SSC CGL ki taiyaari mein sabse pehla step hai syllabus samajhna. Is page pe tumhe SSC CGL 2026 ka complete syllabus milega - Tier 1 aur Tier 2 dono ka - subject-wise topic breakdown ke saath.

Ye syllabus SSC ki official notification pe based hai. Har saal syllabus mein major changes nahi hote, but minor adjustments ho sakte hain. Official website ssc.gov.in pe latest notification zaroor check karo jab release ho.

Quick Info

Detail	Information
Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2026
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Stages	Tier 1 (Qualifying) + Tier 2 (Merit)
Tier 1 Total Marks	200 (100 questions)
Tier 2 Paper I Marks	450 (150 questions)
Tier 2 Paper II Marks	200 (JSO only)
Tier 2 Paper III Marks	200 (AAO only)
Negative Marking	Tier 1: 0.50, Tier 2 P-I: 1.0, Tier 2 P-II/III: 0.50
Mode	Computer Based Examination (CBE)
Language	English & Hindi (except English section)
Official Website	ssc.gov.in

Exam Pattern Overview

Selection Process Flow

Tier 1 (200 marks, 60 min) - Qualifying Only
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Tier 2 Paper I (450 marks, 2h 30m) - All Candidates (Merit)
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Tier 2 Paper II (200 marks, 2h) - JSO Candidates Only
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Tier 2 Paper III (200 marks, 2h) - AAO Candidates Only
    |
DEST (2000 key depressions/15 min) - Tax Assistant Posts (Qualifying)
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Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	-
General Awareness	25	50	-
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	-
English Comprehension	25	50	-
Total	100	200	60 min

Key Points:

Har question 2 marks ka hai
Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Tier 1 sirf qualifying hai - final merit mein count nahi hota
PwBD candidates ko 80 minutes milte hain

Tier 1 Subject-wise Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Verbal Reasoning:

Analogy (Samananata)
Classification (Vargikaran)
Series (Number, Alphabet, Mixed)
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction & Distance
Ranking/Order
Syllogism (Nyayvakyam)
Statement & Conclusion
Puzzle
Seating Arrangement
Mathematical Operations
Word Arrangement

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

Figure Series
Pattern Completion
Mirror Image & Water Image
Paper Folding & Cutting
Embedded Figures
Dice & Cube
Counting Figures

High-weightage Topics: Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Blood Relations

2. General Awareness (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Static GK:

Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Indian Geography
Indian Polity & Constitution
Economics (Basic concepts)
Art & Culture
Books & Authors
Important Days & Events

Science:

Physics (Mechanics, Optics, Electricity basics)
Chemistry (Elements, Compounds, Reactions)
Biology (Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition)
Environmental Science

Current Affairs (Last 6-8 months):

National & International events
Awards & Honours
Sports events
Government schemes & policies
Appointments & Resignations
Summits & Conferences

High-weightage Topics: Polity, Modern History, Current Affairs, Science

3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Number System:

LCM & HCF
Divisibility Rules
Remainder Theorem
Fractions & Decimals

Arithmetic:

Percentage
Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Average
Mixture & Alligation
Partnership

Algebra:

Basic Algebraic Identities
Linear Equations
Quadratic Equations
Surds & Indices

Geometry:

Triangles (Properties, Similarity, Congruence)
Circles (Chord, Tangent, Secant)
Quadrilaterals
Coordinate Geometry basics

Mensuration:

Area & Perimeter (2D shapes)
Volume & Surface Area (3D shapes - Cylinder, Cone, Sphere)

Trigonometry:

Trigonometric Ratios (sin, cos, tan)
Heights & Distances
Standard Identities

Data Interpretation:

Bar Graph
Pie Chart
Table
Line Graph

High-weightage Topics: Percentage, Ratio, Geometry, Trigonometry, DI

4. English Comprehension (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Vocabulary:

Synonyms & Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Idioms & Phrases
Spelling Errors

Grammar:

Spot the Error / Sentence Correction
Fill in the Blanks
Active/Passive Voice
Direct/Indirect Speech
Parts of Speech

Reading Comprehension:

Passage-based Questions (1-2 passages)
Cloze Test (Fill in the blanks in passage)

Sentence Arrangement:

Para Jumbles
Sentence Improvement
Sentence Completion

High-weightage Topics: Error Detection, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary

Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Paper I (Compulsory - All Posts)

Module	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90	-
II	Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90	-
III	English Language & Comprehension	45	135	-
IV	General Awareness	25	75	-
V	Computer Knowledge	20	60	-
Total		150	450	2h 30m

Each correct answer: 3 marks
Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
This is the merit paper - final selection isi score pe hota hai

Paper II (Statistics - JSO Post Only)

Topic	Questions	Marks	Time
Statistics	100	200	2 hours

Each correct answer: 2 marks
Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Paper III (General Studies - AAO Post Only)

Topic	Questions	Marks	Time
Finance & Economics	100	200	2 hours

Each correct answer: 2 marks
Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Tier 2 Paper I - Subject-wise Syllabus

Module I: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions, 90 Marks)

Tier 1 ke saare topics + advanced level:

Advanced Topics:

Number System: Divisibility, LCM, HCF, Properties of Numbers
Algebra: Linear & Quadratic Equations, Progressions (AP, GP), Functions
Geometry: Circles, Triangles, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry (advanced)
Mensuration: Surface Area, Volume (complex shapes)
Trigonometry: Ratios, Heights & Distances, Identities
Data Interpretation: Bar, Pie, Line, Table (complex multi-set data)

Difficulty Level: Tier 1 se zyada hard. Questions lengthy aur calculation-heavy hote hain.

Module II: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Questions, 90 Marks)

Tier 1 ke saare topics + advanced level:

Advanced Topics:

Complex Puzzles (Floor-based, Box-based)
Advanced Coding-Decoding
Input-Output
Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning (Statements, Assumptions, Arguments)
Critical Reasoning
Advanced Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear)

Difficulty Level: Tier 1 se moderate increase. Focus on complex puzzles aur data sufficiency.

Module III: English Language & Comprehension (45 Questions, 135 Marks)

Grammar & Usage:

Error Detection (advanced)
Sentence Improvement
Active/Passive Voice (complex)
Direct/Indirect Narration (complex)
Fill in the Blanks (double/triple)

Vocabulary:

Synonyms & Antonyms (advanced level)
One Word Substitution
Idioms & Phrases
Spelling Correction

Reading Comprehension:

2-3 passages (350-500 words each)
Inference-based questions
Vocabulary in context

Composition:

Para Jumbles (5-6 sentences)
Cloze Test (advanced)
Sentence Completion

Difficulty Level: Graduate level. Vocabulary aur RC ka level higher hota hai.

Module IV: General Awareness (25 Questions, 75 Marks)

Tier 1 jaisa hi syllabus, but questions thode deeper hote hain:

Indian History, Polity, Geography (in-depth)
Economics (Budget, RBI policies, GDP concepts)
Science & Technology
Current Affairs (last 8-10 months)
Static GK (Awards, Books, Important dates)

Module V: Computer Knowledge (20 Questions, 60 Marks)

Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, Memory)
Operating System (Windows basics)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet & Networking basics
Database Management basics (DBMS concepts)
Computer Security (Virus, Firewall, Encryption basics)
Number System (Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal)
Shortcut Keys

Note: Ye section relatively easy hota hai. Basic computer knowledge se cover ho jaata hai.

DEST (Data Entry Speed Test)

Applicable for: Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC) posts only
Requirement: 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes
Nature: Qualifying only (marks merit mein nahi count hote)
Medium: English typing

Important Books & Resources

Subject	Recommended Book
Reasoning	Kiran's SSC Reasoning / RS Aggarwal Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude	Kiran's SSC Mathematics / Rakesh Yadav
English	SP Bakshi Objective English / Neetu Singh
General Awareness	Lucent GK + Monthly Current Affairs
Computer Knowledge	Kiran's Computer Awareness

Preparation Tips

Tier 1 focus: Speed aur accuracy dono zaroori - 60 minutes mein 100 questions
Tier 2 focus: Paper I mein English ka weightage sabse zyada hai (135 marks) - isko priority do
Previous papers: Last 5 saal ke papers zaroor solve karo - pattern samajh aayega
Mock tests: Weekly mock laga ke timing improve karo
Current affairs: Daily 30 minutes current affairs padho - newspaper ya app se

FAQs

Q: SSC CGL ka syllabus har saal badalta hai? A: Major changes nahi hote. Minor adjustments ho sakte hain. Official notification release hone pe exact syllabus confirm karo ssc.gov.in se.

Q: SSC CGL Tier 1 mein negative marking kitni hai? A: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. Matlab 4 galat = 2 marks minus. Tier 2 Paper I mein 1 mark per wrong answer (zyada strict).

Q: SSC CGL mein Hindi medium se de sakte hain? A: Haan. English section ke alawa baaki saare sections Hindi mein available hain. Exam bilingual hota hai.

Q: Tier 1 ke marks final merit mein count hote hain? A: Nahi. Tier 1 sirf qualifying hai. Final merit Tier 2 ke score pe based hoti hai.

Q: Computer Knowledge section kitna tough hota hai? A: Relatively easy. Basic computer concepts, MS Office, Internet se questions aate hain. 2-3 weeks ki focused preparation se cover ho jaata hai.

Q: SSC CGL aur BSSC CGL ka syllabus same hai? A: 70% overlap hai - Reasoning, Math, GK common hai. But SSC CGL mein Computer Knowledge alag section hai aur overall difficulty thodi zyada hoti hai. Dono saath mein prepare karo.