SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Topic-wise Breakdown

Bhaiyon, SSC CGL ki taiyaari mein sabse pehla step hai syllabus samajhna. Is page pe tumhe SSC CGL 2026 ka complete syllabus milega - Tier 1 aur Tier 2 dono ka - subject-wise topic breakdown ke saath.

Ye syllabus SSC ki official notification pe based hai. Har saal syllabus mein major changes nahi hote, but minor adjustments ho sakte hain. Official website ssc.gov.in pe latest notification zaroor check karo jab release ho.

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Exam Pattern Kya Hai?

Selection Process Flow

Tier 1 (200 marks, 60 min) - Qualifying Only
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Tier 2 Paper I (450 marks, 2h 30m) - All Candidates (Merit)
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Tier 2 Paper II (200 marks, 2h) - JSO Candidates Only
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Tier 2 Paper III (200 marks, 2h) - AAO Candidates Only
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DEST (2000 key depressions/15 min) - Tax Assistant Posts (Qualifying)
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Tier 1 Exam Pattern

Key Points:

• Har question 2 marks ka hai
• Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
• Tier 1 sirf qualifying hai - final merit mein count nahi hota
• PwBD candidates ko 80 minutes milte hain

Tier 1 Subject-wise Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Verbal Reasoning:

• Analogy (Samananata)
• Classification (Vargikaran)
• Series (Number, Alphabet, Mixed)
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction & Distance
• Ranking/Order
• Syllogism (Nyayvakyam)
• Statement & Conclusion
• Puzzle
• Seating Arrangement
• Mathematical Operations
• Word Arrangement

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

• Figure Series
• Pattern Completion
• Mirror Image & Water Image
• Paper Folding & Cutting
• Embedded Figures
• Dice & Cube
• Counting Figures

High-weightage Topics: Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Blood Relations

2. General Awareness (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Static GK:

• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
• Indian Geography
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Economics (Basic concepts)
• Art & Culture
• Books & Authors
• Important Days & Events

Science:

• Physics (Mechanics, Optics, Electricity basics)
• Chemistry (Elements, Compounds, Reactions)
• Biology (Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition)
• Environmental Science

Current Affairs (Last 6-8 months):

• National & International events
• Awards & Honours
• Sports events
• Government schemes & policies
• Appointments & Resignations
• Summits & Conferences

High-weightage Topics: Polity, Modern History, Current Affairs, Science

3. Quantitative Aptitude (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Number System:

• LCM & HCF
• Divisibility Rules
• Remainder Theorem
• Fractions & Decimals

Arithmetic:

• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Mixture & Alligation
• Partnership

Algebra:

• Basic Algebraic Identities
• Linear Equations
• Quadratic Equations
• Surds & Indices

Geometry:

• Triangles (Properties, Similarity, Congruence)
• Circles (Chord, Tangent, Secant)
• Quadrilaterals
• Coordinate Geometry basics

Mensuration:

• Area & Perimeter (2D shapes)
• Volume & Surface Area (3D shapes - Cylinder, Cone, Sphere)

Trigonometry:

• Trigonometric Ratios (sin, cos, tan)
• Heights & Distances
• Standard Identities

Data Interpretation:

• Bar Graph
• Pie Chart
• Table
• Line Graph

High-weightage Topics: Percentage, Ratio, Geometry, Trigonometry, DI

4. English Comprehension (25 Questions, 50 Marks)

Vocabulary:

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One Word Substitution
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spelling Errors

Grammar:

• Spot the Error / Sentence Correction
• Fill in the Blanks
• Active/Passive Voice
• Direct/Indirect Speech
• Parts of Speech

Reading Comprehension:

• Passage-based Questions (1-2 passages)
• Cloze Test (Fill in the blanks in passage)

Sentence Arrangement:

• Para Jumbles
• Sentence Improvement
• Sentence Completion

High-weightage Topics: Error Detection, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary

Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Paper I (Compulsory - All Posts)

• Each correct answer: 3 marks
• Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
• This is the merit paper - final selection isi score pe hota hai

Paper II (Statistics - JSO Post Only)

• Each correct answer: 2 marks
• Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Paper III (General Studies - AAO Post Only)

• Each correct answer: 2 marks
• Negative marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Tier 2 Paper I - Subject-wise Syllabus

Module I: Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions, 90 Marks)

Tier 1 ke saare topics + advanced level:

Advanced Topics:

• Number System: Divisibility, LCM, HCF, Properties of Numbers
• Algebra: Linear & Quadratic Equations, Progressions (AP, GP), Functions
• Geometry: Circles, Triangles, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry (advanced)
• Mensuration: Surface Area, Volume (complex shapes)
• Trigonometry: Ratios, Heights & Distances, Identities
• Data Interpretation: Bar, Pie, Line, Table (complex multi-set data)

Difficulty Level: Tier 1 se zyada hard. Questions lengthy aur calculation-heavy hote hain.

Module II: Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 Questions, 90 Marks)

Tier 1 ke saare topics + advanced level:

Advanced Topics:

• Complex Puzzles (Floor-based, Box-based)
• Advanced Coding-Decoding
• Input-Output
• Data Sufficiency
• Logical Reasoning (Statements, Assumptions, Arguments)
• Critical Reasoning
• Advanced Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear)

Difficulty Level: Tier 1 se moderate increase. Focus on complex puzzles aur data sufficiency.

Module III: English Language & Comprehension (45 Questions, 135 Marks)

Grammar & Usage:

• Error Detection (advanced)
• Sentence Improvement
• Active/Passive Voice (complex)
• Direct/Indirect Narration (complex)
• Fill in the Blanks (double/triple)

Vocabulary:

• Synonyms & Antonyms (advanced level)
• One Word Substitution
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spelling Correction

Reading Comprehension:

• 2-3 passages (350-500 words each)
• Inference-based questions
• Vocabulary in context

Composition:

• Para Jumbles (5-6 sentences)
• Cloze Test (advanced)
• Sentence Completion

Difficulty Level: Graduate level. Vocabulary aur RC ka level higher hota hai.

Module IV: General Awareness (25 Questions, 75 Marks)

Tier 1 jaisa hi syllabus, but questions thode deeper hote hain:

• Indian History, Polity, Geography (in-depth)
• Economics (Budget, RBI policies, GDP concepts)
• Science & Technology
• Current Affairs (last 8-10 months)
• Static GK (Awards, Books, Important dates)

Module V: Computer Knowledge (20 Questions, 60 Marks)

• Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, Memory)
• Operating System (Windows basics)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet & Networking basics
• Database Management basics (DBMS concepts)
• Computer Security (Virus, Firewall, Encryption basics)
• Number System (Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal)
• Shortcut Keys

Note: Ye section relatively easy hota hai. Basic computer knowledge se cover ho jaata hai.

DEST (Data Entry Speed Test)

• Applicable for: Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC) posts only
• Requirement: 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes
• Nature: Qualifying only (marks merit mein nahi count hote)
• Medium: English typing

Important Books & Resources

Preparation Tips

• Tier 1 focus: Speed aur accuracy dono zaroori - 60 minutes mein 100 questions
• Tier 2 focus: Paper I mein English ka weightage sabse zyada hai (135 marks) - isko priority do
• Previous papers: Last 5 saal ke papers zaroor solve karo - pattern samajh aayega
• Mock tests: Weekly mock laga ke timing improve karo
• Current affairs: Daily 30 minutes current affairs padho - newspaper ya app se

FAQs

Q: SSC CGL ka syllabus har saal badalta hai? A: Major changes nahi hote. Minor adjustments ho sakte hain. Official notification release hone pe exact syllabus confirm karo ssc.gov.in se.

Q: SSC CGL Tier 1 mein negative marking kitni hai? A: 0.50 marks per wrong answer. Matlab 4 galat = 2 marks minus. Tier 2 Paper I mein 1 mark per wrong answer (zyada strict).

Q: SSC CGL mein Hindi medium se de sakte hain? A: Haan. English section ke alawa baaki saare sections Hindi mein available hain. Exam bilingual hota hai.

Q: Tier 1 ke marks final merit mein count hote hain? A: Nahi. Tier 1 sirf qualifying hai. Final merit Tier 2 ke score pe based hoti hai.

Q: Computer Knowledge section kitna tough hota hai? A: Relatively easy. Basic computer concepts, MS Office, Internet se questions aate hain. 2-3 weeks ki focused preparation se cover ho jaata hai.

Q: SSC CGL aur BSSC CGL ka syllabus same hai? A: 70% overlap hai - Reasoning, Math, GK common hai. But SSC CGL mein Computer Knowledge alag section hai aur overall difficulty thodi zyada hoti hai. Dono saath mein prepare karo.

Important Links

• SSC CGL Tier 1 result 2026 - kab aayega, nyuntam ank aur teen alag cut-off
• SSC CGL answer key 2026 Tier 1 - kab aayegi, aapatti Rs 100 prati prashn, score kaise nikaalein
• SSC CGL Tier-1 admit card 2026 - exam 30 September se 30 October
• SSC Official Website
• SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment
• SSC CGL Preparation Strategy
• SSC CGL Salary 2026 - Post-Wise In-Hand + Job Profile - ASO/AAO/Inspector salary, Rs 35K-85K, best posts
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