SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 – Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Short Information

Complete SSC CGL 2026 syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II with subject-wise topics, exam pattern and selection process.

Important Dates / 2026 Cycle

2026 examination cycle

Application Fee

Refer to the official notification for the applicable fee, exemptions and payment rules.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by examination. Refer to the official notification for educational qualification, age limit, nationality and other conditions.

Exam Pattern

Tier / Paper	Subject	Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Tier-I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	60 Minutes
Tier-I	General Awareness	25	50	60 Minutes
Tier-I	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	60 Minutes
Tier-I	English Comprehension	25	50	60 Minutes
Tier-II Paper-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90	1 Hour
Tier-II Paper-I	Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90	1 Hour
Tier-II Paper-I	English Language & Comprehension	45	135	1 Hour
Tier-II Paper-I	General Awareness	25	75	1 Hour
Tier-II Paper-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	15 Minutes
Tier-II Paper-I	Data Entry Speed Test	—	Qualifying	15 Minutes
Tier-II Paper-II	Statistics (for JSO)	100	200	2 Hours
Tier-II Paper-III	General Studies – Finance & Economics (for specified posts)	100	200	2 Hours

Complete Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding-decoding, statement conclusion, syllogism and Venn diagrams.
General Awareness: Current events; India and neighbouring countries; history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research; everyday scientific observations.
Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities: Number systems, decimals and fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, square roots, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, partnership, mixture and allegation, time and distance, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, charts and basic statistics.
English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage, comprehension and writing ability at the prescribed level.
Computer Knowledge: Computer basics, CPU, input/output devices, memory, Windows, MS Office, internet and e-mail, networking, cyber security and common computer terminology.
Statistics – JSO: Collection, classification and presentation of data; measures of central tendency; dispersion; moments, skewness and kurtosis; correlation and regression; probability theory; random variables; sampling; statistical inference; analysis of variance; time series and index numbers.
Finance & Economics: Fundamental principles of accounting, financial accounting, economics basics, Comptroller and Auditor General, finance commission, basic economic concepts, demand and supply, production and market forms, Indian economy, economic reforms, money and banking, public finance and government budget.

Selection Process

Tier-I → Tier-II → qualifying Computer/DEST requirements and post-specific modules → document verification → final allocation/merit as per SSC rules.

Important Note

This syllabus summary is prepared from the official examination scheme/notification sources. Candidates should always check the latest official notice for amendments, paper-wise marks, qualifying requirements and discipline-specific details.

How to Prepare / Apply

Read the official notification and syllabus carefully. Prepare each subject according to the latest official scheme, practise previous-year question papers, and follow the Commission/IBPS website for any corrigendum or change in examination pattern.

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