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SSC8 min read·20 June 2026

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Complete Tier I & Tier II Breakdown

Full SSC CGL 2026 syllabus for Tier I and Tier II — subject-wise topics, marks distribution, important chapters and free mock test links.

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SSC CGL 2026 notification is out with 12,256 vacancies. Before diving into preparation, knowing the exact syllabus is non-negotiable. This guide covers every topic from Tier I and Tier II so you don't waste a single day on out-of-syllabus content.

SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance

StageQuestionsMarksDurationNegative Marking
Tier I (CBT)10020060 min−0.5
Tier II Paper I (CBT)1503902 hrs 15 min−1 (Maths) / −0.25 (others)
Tier II Paper II — JSO1002002 hrs−0.25
Tier II Paper III — AAO1002002 hrs−0.25
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Note

Tier I is a screening test. Your Tier II score determines the final merit list. Focus 70% of your prep time on Tier II from Day 1.

Tier I Syllabus (100 Questions · 200 Marks · 60 Min)

General Intelligence & Reasoning (25Q · 50M)

  • Analogy (Word, Number, Letter)
  • Odd One Out
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction & Distance
  • Series (Number, Letter, Figure)
  • Venn Diagram
  • Syllogism
  • Matrix
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning (Pattern, Figure Completion)
  • Statement & Conclusion

General Awareness (25Q · 50M)

  • History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
  • Indian Geography (Physical, Economic)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Economy (Basic concepts, Budget, schemes)
  • General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Current Affairs (last 6 months)
  • Static GK (Sports, Awards, Books, Capitals)

Quantitative Aptitude (25Q · 50M)

  • Number System
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit, Loss & Discount
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time, Speed & Distance
  • Mensuration (2D & 3D)
  • Algebra (Basic)
  • Geometry & Trigonometry
  • Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Line, Table)

English Comprehension (25Q · 50M)

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Error Spotting
  • Para Jumbles (Sentence Ordering)
  • Cloze Test
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One Word Substitution
  • Narration & Voice

Tier II Paper I Syllabus (150Q · 390M)

Tier II Paper I is the most important paper — compulsory for all posts. It has three modules with different marking schemes.

ModuleSectionQuestionsMarksNegative
Module IMathematical Abilities3090−1
Module IReasoning & General Intelligence3060−0.25
Module IIEnglish Language & Comprehension4590−0.25
Module IIGeneral Awareness2550−0.25
Module IIIComputer Knowledge2060−0.25

Mathematical Abilities — High Priority Topics

  • Number System & HCF/LCM
  • Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
  • Profit/Loss, SI/CI
  • Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
  • Speed, Distance & Time (Trains, Boats)
  • Mensuration — 2D & 3D
  • Algebra — Polynomials, Linear Equations
  • Geometry — Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals
  • Trigonometry — Values, Heights & Distances
  • Data Interpretation & Statistics
  • Progression (AP, GP)
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Pro tip

Maths has −1 negative marking (vs −0.25 elsewhere in Paper I). Never guess in the Maths section. Attempt only what you're sure of.

Most Important Topics — Tier I

SubjectMost Important TopicsApprox. Weight
ReasoningPuzzles, Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding40%
GKHistory, Polity, Current Affairs35%
MathsDI, Percentage, Mensuration, Geometry40%
EnglishRC, Error Spotting, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles45%

How to Prepare for SSC CGL 2026

  1. 1Complete NCERT (6–10) for History, Geography, Polity, Science — forms 60% of GK
  2. 2Solve 50+ Maths questions daily — no shortcuts, build speed from accuracy
  3. 3Do 1 full Tier I mock every week from Day 1 to track your baseline
  4. 4Current Affairs: read daily (15 min). Last 6 months matter most for exam
  5. 5English RC practice daily — 2 passages minimum
  6. 6After 60 days, switch to Tier II Maths — it's harder and needs more time
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