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Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level

SSC CGL at a glance

Tier I
Total Questions100
Total Marks200
Duration60 minutes
Negative Marking−0.5 per wrong
Sections4
StagesTier I + Tier II
ModeOnline (CBT)
Apply Start21 May 2026
Apply End25 Jun 2026 (extended)
Exam DateAug–Sep 2026 (Tier I) · Dec 2026 (Tier II)
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Overview

About SSC CGL

Conducted bySSC
CategorySSC
StagesTier I + Tier II
Total Marks200 marks
Duration60 min
Mock Tests48+

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates into Group B and Group C posts across central government departments. The Tier-I computer-based test has 100 questions across four sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension — to be solved in 60 minutes with 0.5 marks deducted for every wrong answer. MockBlast gives you the exact Tier-I interface, full-length mocks, real previous-year shifts and section-wise practice so you walk into the real exam already used to the pressure.

Key Details

Eligibility & notification

Eligibility
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline
Age Limit
18–32 years (18–27 for some posts) · SC/ST +5 yrs · OBC +3 yrs · PwD +10 yrs
Vacancies
2026: 12,256 · 2025: ~14,582 · 2024: ~17,727
App. Fee
₹100 · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen
Frequency
Once a year (notification usually Mar–Apr)

Difficulty

High

30–40 lakh applicants compete for ~17k posts — only ~0.05% reach final merit

Selection Process

1Tier I — CBT (100Q, 60 min)
2Tier II — CBT (Paper I + II/III)
3Document Verification & Medical
Posts & Salary

SSC CGL post list & pay scale

#Post NamePay LevelGross Salary (approx.)Ministry / Dept.
1Assistant Section Officer (ASO)Level 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400CSS / MEA / AFHQ / IB
2Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)Level 8₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100CAG / CGDA
3Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)Level 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400MoSPI
4Inspector of Income TaxLevel 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400CBDT
5Inspector (Central Excise / GST)Level 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400CBIC
6Inspector (Preventive Officer / Examiner)Level 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400CBIC
7Assistant Enforcement OfficerLevel 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400ED / NCB
8Sub Inspector (CBI)Level 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400CBI
9Inspector (Posts)Level 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400Dept. of Posts
10Divisional AccountantLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400CAG
11Junior Statistical Investigator (JSI)Level 5₹29,200 – ₹92,300Registrar General of India
12AuditorLevel 5₹29,200 – ₹92,300CAG / CGDA / others
13Accountant / Junior AccountantLevel 5₹29,200 – ₹92,300CAG / CGDA
14Tax AssistantLevel 4₹25,500 – ₹81,100CBDT / CBIC
15Upper Division Clerk (UDC) / CompilerLevel 4₹25,500 – ₹81,100Various ministries

Pay scales are as per the 7th Pay Commission. Actual in-hand salary varies by city (HRA) and allowances. Posts allotted based on Tier II score + preference.

Exam Pattern

SSC CGL exam pattern

Tier IOnline (CBT)60 min0.5 per wrong
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550
Total100200
Tier II — Paper I (All Posts)Online (CBT)120 min1 per wrong
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
Mathematical Abilities (Session I)3090
Reasoning & General Intelligence (Session I)3090
English Language & Comprehension (Session II)45135
General Awareness (Session II)2575
Computer Knowledge (Session II)2060
Total150450

Session I (1 hr): Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning. Session II (1 hr): English + GK + Computer. Each wrong answer: −1 mark.

Tier II — Paper II (JSO Posts Only)Online (CBT)120 min0.5 per wrong
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
Statistics100200
Total100200

Only for candidates applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) posts.

Tier II — Paper III (AAO Posts Only)Online (CBT)120 min0.5 per wrong
Section / PaperQuestionsMarks
General Studies — Finance & Economics100200
Total100200

Only for candidates applying for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) / Assistant Accounts Officer posts.

Syllabus

SSC CGL syllabus

1Tier I58 topics
1

General Intelligence & Reasoning

16 topics
1.Analogy
2.Classification
3.Number & Alphabet Series
4.Coding-Decoding
5.Blood Relations
6.Direction & Distance
7.Syllogism
8.Venn Diagram
9.Missing Number
10.Matrix
11.Word Formation
12.Ranking & Arrangement
13.Non-Verbal Reasoning
14.Paper Folding & Cutting
15.Mirror Image
16.Embedded Figure
2

General Awareness (GK)

14 topics
1.Ancient & Medieval History
2.Modern History
3.Geography (India & World)
4.Indian Polity & Constitution
5.Economy & Budget
6.Physics
7.Chemistry
8.Biology
9.Computer Basics
10.Static GK
11.Current Affairs
12.Sports & Awards
13.Books & Authors
14.Important Days
3

Quantitative Aptitude

16 topics
1.Number System & HCF/LCM
2.Percentage
3.Profit, Loss & Discount
4.Simple & Compound Interest
5.Ratio & Proportion
6.Mixture & Alligation
7.Average
8.Time & Work
9.Pipes & Cisterns
10.Speed, Distance & Time
11.Boat & Stream
12.Algebra
13.Geometry & Coordinate Geometry
14.Trigonometry & Height and Distance
15.Mensuration (2D & 3D)
16.Data Interpretation (Table, Bar, Pie, Line)
4

English Comprehension

12 topics
1.Error Detection / Spotting
2.Fill in the Blanks
3.Synonyms & Antonyms
4.One Word Substitution
5.Idioms & Phrases
6.Spelling Correction
7.Sentence Improvement
8.Para Jumbles
9.Cloze Test
10.Active & Passive Voice
11.Direct & Indirect Speech
12.Reading Comprehension
2Tier II Paper I32 topics
1

Mathematical Abilities

13 topics
1.Number System
2.Percentage
3.Profit & Loss
4.SI & CI
5.Ratio & Proportion
6.Average
7.Time & Work
8.Speed & Distance
9.Mensuration
10.Algebra
11.Geometry
12.Trigonometry
13.Data Interpretation
2

English Language & Comprehension

11 topics
1.Error Detection
2.Fill in the Blanks
3.Synonyms & Antonyms
4.One Word Substitution
5.Idioms & Phrases
6.Sentence Correction
7.Para Jumbles
8.Cloze Test
9.Active/Passive Voice
10.Direct/Indirect Speech
11.Reading Comprehension (Long Passages)
3

Computer Knowledge

8 topics
1.Computer Fundamentals
2.Hardware & Software
3.MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
4.Internet & Email Basics
5.Computer Memory & Storage
6.Networking & Protocols
7.Keyboard Shortcuts
8.Operating System Basics
3Tier II Paper II12 topics
1

Statistics (JSO Posts)

12 topics
1.Collection & Representation of Data
2.Measures of Central Tendency
3.Measures of Dispersion
4.Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis
5.Correlation & Regression
6.Probability Theory
7.Random Variable & Distributions
8.Sampling Theory
9.Statistical Inference
10.Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
11.Time Series Analysis
12.Index Numbers
4Tier II Paper III11 topics
1

Finance & Economics (AAO Posts)

11 topics
1.Financial Accounting Basics
2.Double Entry Bookkeeping
3.Depreciation
4.Preparation of Final Accounts
5.Self-Balancing Ledger
6.Demand & Supply Theory
7.Market Forms (Monopoly, Oligopoly)
8.Indian Economy & Five-Year Plans
9.Economic Reforms & Liberalisation
10.Money, Banking & RBI
11.Role of IT in Governance
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Previous-year papers

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the MockBlast SSC CGL mock test free?
Yes. You get 3 full SSC CGL Tier-I mock tests and unlimited chapter-wise practice for free, no card needed. Pro unlocks the full mock + previous-year library.
Does the mock test follow the real SSC CGL pattern?
Exactly. 100 questions across Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English, 60-minute timer and −0.5 negative marking — the same interface and rules as the official Tier-I CBT.
How much negative marking is there in SSC CGL Tier I?
0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Our mocks apply the same penalty so your practice score reflects your real exam score.
Can I practise a single subject like Quantitative Aptitude?
Yes. Apart from full mocks you can run chapter-wise practice on any topic — percentage, algebra, blood relations and more — with instant solutions.
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