Complete SSC CGL 2026 syllabus for Tier-I (CBT), Tier-II (CBT), and Tier-III (Descriptive Paper).
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus
Tier-I: Computer Based Test (200 marks, 60 minutes)
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs × 2 marks)
- Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization
- Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment
- Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discriminating Observation
- Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure Classification
- Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding-Decoding
- Statement Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning, Seating Arrangement
2. General Awareness (25 Qs × 2 marks)
- Current Affairs (last 6 months), Static GK
- Indian History, Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy, Indian Geography, World Geography
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Class 10 level)
- Computer Awareness, Sports, Awards & Honours
3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs × 2 marks)
- Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals
- Fractions and Relationships between Numbers, Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest (SI & CI)
- Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business
- Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work
- Basic Algebraic Identities, Geometry (Triangles, Circles)
- Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle
- Trigonometry, Statistical Charts, Histogram, Pie Chart
4. English Comprehension (25 Qs × 2 marks)
- Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms
- Spelling Correction, Phrases/Idioms, One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences, Active/Passive Voice
- Direct/Indirect Speech, Parajumbles, Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test, Para Completion
Tier-II: Computer Based Test
Paper-I: Compulsory for all posts
- Module-1: Mathematical Abilities (30 Qs, Class 10 level advanced)
- Module-2: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Qs)
- Module-3: English Language & Comprehension (45 Qs)
- Module-4: General Awareness (25 Qs)
- Module-5: Computer Knowledge (20 Qs)
Paper-II: For JSO posts only
- Statistics: Collection & Representation of Data, Measures of Central Tendency
- Measures of Dispersion, Moments & Skewness, Correlation & Regression
- Random Variables, Sampling Theory, Index Numbers, Time Series
Paper-III: For AAO posts only
- Finance & Economics: Fundamental Principles, Financial Accounting
- Basic Concepts of Economics & Introduction to Micro Economics
- Theory of Demand & Supply, Theory of Production & Cost
Tier-III: Descriptive Paper (100 marks, 60 minutes)
- Essay Writing (200-250 words)
- Letter/Application Writing (150-200 words)
- Precis Writing (100-150 words)