SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern — Complete Guide

SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Tier-1 (Computer Based Exam)

| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |

|---------|-----------|-------|----------|

| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | - |

| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | - |

| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | - |

| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | - |

| **Total** | **100** | **200** | **60 min** |

Tier-2 (Computer Based Exam)

| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |

|-------|-----------|-------|----------|

| Paper I — Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning | 60 | 180 | 60 min |

| Paper II — English & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 60 min |

| Paper III — Statistics (for JSO only) | 50 | 150 | 60 min |

| Paper IV — General Studies (for AAO only) | 50 | 150 | 60 min |

Detailed Syllabus

Reasoning: Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Matrix, Word Formation, Venn Diagram, Direction, Blood Relations, Series, Non-verbal.

Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, HCF/LCM, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Data Interpretation.

English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms & Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Sentence Rearrangement.

General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Current Affairs, Static GK.

Preparation Tips

1. Start with NCERT books (Class 6-12)

2. Practice previous year papers

3. Take mock tests regularly

4. Focus on weak areas

5. Read newspaper daily for Current Affairs