Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level
SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus
Syllabus ID: ssc-cgl-2026
Stages
2
Total Sections
9
Difficulty
Moderate
1
Tier I (Preliminary Examination)
Stage 1 of 2
Exam Pattern
Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration
60 Minutes
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
200
Negative Marking: 0.50 mark per wrong answer
Sections
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions: 25Duration: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered:
- •Analogies
- •Coding-Decoding
- •Blood Relations
- •Series
Quantitative Aptitude
Questions: 25Duration: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered:
- •Percentage
- •Ratio & Proportion
- •Time & Work
- •Geometry
English Comprehension
Questions: 25Duration: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered:
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Error Spotting
- •Cloze Test
General Awareness
Questions: 25Duration: 15 Minutes
Topics Covered:
- •Current Affairs
- •History
- •Polity
- •Science
2
Tier II (Main Examination)
Stage 2 of 2
Exam Pattern
Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Marks
450
Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
Sections
Mathematical Abilities
Questions: 30
Topics Covered:
- •Algebra
- •Trigonometry
- •Mensuration
Reasoning & General Intelligence
Questions: 30
Topics Covered:
- •Logical Reasoning
- •Analytical Ability
English Language & Comprehension
Questions: 45
Topics Covered:
- •Grammar
- •Vocabulary
- •Comprehension
General Awareness
Questions: 25
Topics Covered:
- •Indian Economy
- •Environment
- •Government Schemes
Computer Knowledge
Questions: 20
Topics Covered:
- •Computer Basics
- •MS Office
- •Internet
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