The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases the SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 for candidates preparing for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam.
In this article, you can check the latest Tier 1 & Tier 2 syllabus, exam pattern, subject-wise topics, and PDF download details to boost your preparation.
SSC CGL 2026 Overview
- Exam Name: SSC CGL 2026
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission
- Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
- Selection Process: Tier 1 & Tier 2
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Time: 60 Minutes
Subjects:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
Tier 2 Exam Pattern (Paper 1 – Compulsory)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 450
Subjects:
- Mathematical Abilities
- Reasoning & General Intelligence
- English Language
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge
Paper 2 (Statistics) is only for specific posts.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 – Tier 1
Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogy
- Series
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Puzzle & Logical Reasoning
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- History, Geography, Polity
- Economy
- Science & Technology
- Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Algebra & Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Spotting
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Improvement
SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 – Tier 2
Mathematical Abilities
- Number System
- Algebra
- Geometry & Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistics & Probability
Reasoning
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding
- Data Sufficiency
- Venn Diagram
- Puzzle
English Language
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Correction
- Sentence Rearrangement
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Economy
- Polity
- Science
- History & Geography
Computer Knowledge
- Basics of Computer
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Internet & Email
- Cyber Security
Preparation Tips
- Understand complete syllabus before starting
- Focus more on weak subjects
- Practice mock tests daily
- Revise current affairs regularly
- Solve previous year papers
FAQs
Q1. How many tiers are in SSC CGL 2026?
2 Tiers (Tier 1 & Tier 2)
Q2. Is Tier 1 qualifying?
Yes
Q3. Is there negative marking?
Yes
Q4. What is the exam mode?
Online (CBT)
Q5. Where to download syllabus PDF?
From https://ssc.gov.in/
