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.
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
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.
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)
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
How to Prepare for SSC CGL 2026
- 1Complete NCERT (6–10) for History, Geography, Polity, Science — forms 60% of GK
- 2Solve 50+ Maths questions daily — no shortcuts, build speed from accuracy
- 3Do 1 full Tier I mock every week from Day 1 to track your baseline
- 4Current Affairs: read daily (15 min). Last 6 months matter most for exam
- 5English RC practice daily — 2 passages minimum
- 6After 60 days, switch to Tier II Maths — it's harder and needs more time
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