SSC CGL Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level
SSC CGL is conducted by SSC for recruitment to Group B and Group C posts in various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Organisations. The exam is held in two tiers followed by a document verification stage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
- Age Limit
- 18–32 years (post-wise relaxation applicable)
Selection Process
- 1Tier I — Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2Tier II — Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 3Document Verification
Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | 100 | 200 | 60 min | CBT — Objective MCQ |
| Tier II (Paper I) | 150 | 450 | 2 hr 30 min | CBT — Objective MCQ |
Detailed Syllabus
1
Tier I — General Awareness
50 Marks
History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)Indian Polity & ConstitutionGeography (India & World)Economics & FinanceGeneral Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)Current Affairs & Static GKSports & AwardsImportant Days & Schemes
2
Tier I — General Intelligence & Reasoning
50 Marks
AnalogyClassificationSeries (Number, Letter, Figure)Coding-DecodingDirection & DistanceBlood RelationsVenn DiagramsSyllogismStatement & ConclusionMatrixWord FormationMissing Number
3
Tier I — Quantitative Aptitude
50 Marks
Number SystemPercentageRatio & ProportionAverageProfit & LossSimple & Compound InterestTime & WorkSpeed, Distance & TimeMensuration (2D & 3D)TrigonometryGeometryData Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graph, Pie Chart)Algebra & Inequalities
4
Tier I — English Language
50 Marks
Reading ComprehensionFill in the BlanksError SpottingSentence ImprovementPara JumblesIdioms & PhrasesOne Word SubstitutionSynonyms & AntonymsSpelling CorrectionActive & Passive Voice
5
Tier II (Paper I) — Mathematical Abilities
180 Marks
All Tier I Quant topics at advanced levelAlgebraTrigonometryMensurationStatisticsData Interpretation
6
Tier II (Paper I) — Reasoning & General Intelligence
90 Marks
All Tier I Reasoning topics at advanced levelAnalytical ReasoningCritical Thinking
7
Tier II (Paper I) — English Language & Comprehension
120 Marks
Reading Comprehension (advanced)Para JumblesError DetectionCloze TestVocabularyGrammar
8
Tier II (Paper I) — General Awareness
60 Marks
Current AffairsStatic GKScience & TechnologyPolity & Economy
🎯 Must-Prepare Topics for SSC CGL
Number System & Simplification
Percentage & Profit-Loss
Trigonometry ratios
Reading Comprehension
Error Spotting
History — Medieval India
Indian Polity
Current Affairs (last 6 months)
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