Post Date : 04 April 2026 | Author : Hindustan Result

Short Information

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination. The exam follows a two-tier Computer-Based Test (CBT) pattern. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature used to shortlist candidates for Tier 2, while Tier 2 is the scoring/merit-determining stage. The syllabus covers Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and post-specific papers for JSO and AAO posts.

Exam Overview

Details Information
Exam Name SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026
Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Mode Online – Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Type Objective (MCQ)
Tier 1 Questions / Marks 100 Questions / 200 Marks
Tier 1 Duration 60 Minutes
Tier 1 Negative Marking 0.50 Marks per wrong answer
Tier 2 Nature Scoring / Merit-based (Paper 1 compulsory for all posts)
Tier 2 Negative Marking 1 Mark per wrong answer (in certain modules)
Selection Process Tier 1 (Qualifying) → Tier 2 (Merit) → Document Verification
Official Website ssc.gov.in

Note: Tier 1 is qualifying – final merit is based on Tier 2 performance. DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) is qualifying and mandatory for most posts.

Subject-Wise Exam Pattern 2026

► Tier 1 Exam Pattern – Qualifying Stage

Section No. of Questions Marks Duration
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 50 60 Minutes (Total)
General Awareness 25 50
Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
English Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200 60 Minutes

► Tier 2 Exam Pattern – Paper 1 (Compulsory for All Posts)

Session Section Module Subject Questions Marks Duration
Session I Section I Module I Mathematical Abilities 30 90 1 Hour
Module II Reasoning & General Intelligence 30 90
Section II Module I English Language & Comprehension 45 135 1 Hour
Module II General Awareness 25 75
Session II Section III Module I Computer Knowledge Test 20 60 15 Minutes
Module II Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) 1 Task Qualifying 15 Minutes

► Tier 2 – Additional Papers (Post-Specific)

Paper Subject Questions Marks For Posts
Paper 2 Statistics 100 200 Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) only
Paper 3 General Studies (Finance & Economics) – – Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO)

Each question in Tier 2 carries 3 marks. Negative marking of 1 mark applies for wrong answers in applicable modules.

Detailed Syllabus 2026

► Tier 1 Syllabus

Subject Topics Covered
General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogies, similarities & differences, space visualization, spatial orientation; problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making; blood relations, direction sense; coding-decoding, number/alphabet series; syllogism, statement-conclusion; venn diagrams, non-verbal series (mirror/water images, embedded figures); classification, seating arrangement, puzzles (basic)
General Awareness Current affairs (national & international); history (ancient, medieval, modern India); Indian polity & constitution; geography (India & world), environment & ecology; economy, budget, basic finance; general science (physics, chemistry, biology up to 10+2); static GK: important days, books & authors, sports, awards, schemes, organizations
Quantitative Aptitude Number system, decimals, fractions, simplification; percentage, profit & loss, discount, 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); trigonometry (ratios, heights & distances); data interpretation (tables, graphs, charts)
English Comprehension 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

► Tier 2 Syllabus – Paper 1

Module / Subject Topics Covered
Mathematical Abilities
(Section I, Module I)		 Number systems, percentages, ratio, interest, profit & loss; algebra (identities, surds, graphs of equations); geometry (triangles congruence/similarity, circles, polygons); mensuration (prism, cylinder, cone, sphere, pyramid); trigonometry (ratios, identities, heights & distances); statistics & probability (mean, median, mode, graphs, basic probability)
Reasoning & General Intelligence
(Section I, Module II)		 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
(Section II, Module I)		 Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word, idioms); grammar (tenses, voice, narration, error spotting); reading comprehension (inference-based); sentence structure, cloze passage, para jumbles; active/passive, direct/indirect
General Awareness
(Section II, Module II)		 Economy (growth, inflation, policies); government schemes, polity (articles, bodies); science & tech, environment, important reports/indices; current affairs, static GK (expanded)
Computer Knowledge
(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
(Section III, Module II – Qualifying)		 Typing speed/accuracy test – 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes. Mandatory for most posts (exemptions for certain PwBD candidates)

Selection Process

Step Stage Details
1 Tier 1 – Qualifying 100 MCQ | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes | 0.50 Negative Marking | CBT Mode
2 Tier 2 – Scoring Paper 1 compulsory for all | Paper 2/3 for specific posts | Merit-based
3 Document Verification Verification of original certificates and documents

🔗 Important Links

Link Action
Download SSC CGL Syllabus PDF 2026 Click Here
Official Website ssc.gov.in