SSC CGL Exam Structure
SSC CGL Selection Process
- Tier 1 (Qualifying)
- Tier 2 (Final Merit)
SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 comprises SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam pattern, syllabus for individual subjects.
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Total Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English | 25 | 50 |
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Time: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50
SSC CGL Tier 2 Full Syllabus
Tier 2 Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 90 |
| English | 45 | 135 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 |
Reasoning Complete Syllabus
Important Topics
- Verbal Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Direction
- Ranking Test
- Alphabet Test
- Syllogism
- Statement and Conclusion
- Decision Making
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Mirror Image
- Paper Folding
- Embedded Figure
- Figure Series
- Cubes & Dice
- Advance Topics
- Venn Diagram
- Spatial Visualization
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social Intelligence
Quantitative Aptitude Complete Syllabus
- Arithmetic
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Partnership
- Mixtures & Alligations
- Time and Work
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Boats and Streams
- Averages
- Algebra
- Linear Equations
- Identities
- Surds
- Geometry
- Triangle
- Circle
- Quadrilateral
- Polygon
- Congruency
- Similarity
- Mensuration
- Cylinder
- Cone
- Sphere
- Prism
- Pyramid
- Trigonometry
- Trigonometric Identities
- Heights and Distances
- Data Interpretation
English – Full Syllabus
- Grammar
- Detecting Errors
- Improving Sentences
- Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Speech
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Substituting One Word for Another
- Idioms & Phrases
- Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Reading Comprehension
- Para Jumbles
- Other
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spellings
General Awareness Complete Syllabus
- Static GK
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economics
- Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Current Affairs
- National
- International
- Sports
- Awards
- Government Schemes
Computer Knowledge Full Syllabus
- Computer Basics
- CPU
- Memory
- Input Output Devices
- Ports
- MS Office
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
- Browsing
- Upload/Download
- Networking
- LAN/WAN
- Protocols
- Cyber Security
- Virus
- Worm
- Trojan
- Hacking