Staff Selection Commission

SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus comprises two stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. The CGL Tier 1 exam includes Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and English subjects. The Tier 2 exam covers Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language, GK-GS, and Computer Awareness.

Before you start your preparation, you have to go through the latest SSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern, which covers the entire course for the exam. This article is a complete guide to the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabuses subject-wise, exam pattern, marking scheme, special statistics papers for JSO posts, and general studies (finance and economics) for AAO posts.

• The Tier 1 exam includes 100 questions for 200 marks, while Tier 2 includes 150+ questions for 450 marks. Negative marking is applicable for both stages.
• The Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature and the final selection will be done based on marks scored in Tier 2.

SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview

SSC CGL Selection Process 2026

There are two tiers of examination and document verification in the SSC CGL selection process. There is no interview round - your final selection is based only on marks scored in Tier 2.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2026

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

• Analogies, Similarities and differences, Space visualization, Spatial orientation.
• Problem-solving, Analysis, Judgment, Blood Relations, Decision-making.
• Visual memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship concepts.
• Arithmetical reasoning, Figural classification, Arithmetic number series, Non-verbal series.
• Coding and decoding, Statement conclusion, Syllogistic reasoning.

2. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Computation of whole numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Relationships between numbers.
• Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation.
• Time and distance, Time & Work, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest.
• Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations.
• Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles.
• Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
• Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base.
• Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
• Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles.

3. English Language Syllabus

• Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting.
• Fill in the Blanks, Spellings Correction, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms-Antonyms.
• Active Passive, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Improvement, Cloze test.

4. General Awareness Syllabus

• India and its neighbouring countries, especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
• Science, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days, Portfolio, People in the News, Static GK.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2026

Tier 2 is the merit-determining stage — your performance here decides which post you get. Paper I is compulsory for all candidates and is conducted in two sessions on the same day.

FAQs

1. Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes. In Tier 1, each wrong answer deducts 0.5 marks. In Tier 2, the negative marking is 1 mark per wrong answer.

2. Are Tier 1 marks counted in the final merit list?
No. Tier 1 marks are qualifying in nature.