SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 - Official Exam Pattern & Subject-wise Topics
Staff Selection Commission · Syllabus · Posted: 09 Nov 2026 · Updated 09 Nov 2026
SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission) official syllabus and exam pattern - CGL Tier-I: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Negative marking, subject-wise topics and selection process from the official notification.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Syllabus - Full Details
This page gives the official exam pattern and syllabus of SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission). Every number and topic here is taken from the official notification or syllabus published by the exam body - the source links are given at the end. Always match with the latest official notification before the exam.
Exam pattern at a glance
- CGL Tier-I: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes
- CGL Tier-II Paper-I: 150 questions, 450 marks, 150 minutes
CGL Tier-I
- Pattern: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes
- Negative marking: 0.50 for each wrong answer
- Note: 15 minutes per section. Qualifying for Tier-II: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, others 20%.
Subject-wise split:
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 25 questions, 50 marks
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 50 marks
- English Comprehension: 25 questions, 50 marks
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- syllabus
- Analogy, classification, series
- Coding-decoding
- Space orientation, Venn diagrams
- Paper folding, embedded figures
- Critical thinking, syllogism, statement-conclusion
General Awareness
- syllabus
- Current events
- Everyday science
- History, culture, geography, economy and polity of India and neighbours
Quantitative Aptitude
- syllabus
- Number system, percentage, ratio, averages
- Interest, profit-loss, discount, partnership, mixture
- Time-distance, time-work
- Algebra, geometry, mensuration
- Trigonometry, heights and distances
- Charts and graphs
English Comprehension
- syllabus
- Correct English, basic comprehension and writing ability
CGL Tier-II Paper-I
- Pattern: 150 questions, 450 marks, 150 minutes
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer (Sections I-III)
- Note: Computer test and data entry speed test (DEST) are qualifying.
Subject-wise split:
- Mathematical Abilities: 30 questions, 90 marks
- Reasoning and General Intelligence: 30 questions, 90 marks
- English Language and Comprehension: 45 questions, 135 marks
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks
- Computer Knowledge (qualifying): 20 questions, 60 marks
Computer Knowledge (qualifying)
- syllabus
- Computer basics, Windows, MS Office
- Internet, e-mail, e-banking
- Networking and cyber security
Selection process
Tier-I (screening), Tier-II (Paper-I for all; Paper-II Statistics and Paper-III Finance for some posts), document verification.
Practise free
- Free mock tests and real previous year papers of this exam: https://www.publicnaukri.com/tests/exam/ssc-cgl
Official source
- https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_cgl_2026.pdf
Selection Process
Tier-I (screening), Tier-II (Paper-I for all; Paper-II Statistics and Paper-III Finance for some posts), document verification.
Important Links
All links go to official websites. PublicNaukri does not fill forms or charge any fee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many questions are there in SSC CGL?
CGL Tier-I: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, as per the official notification.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
CGL Tier-I: 0.50 for each wrong answer.
What is the selection process of SSC CGL?
Tier-I (screening), Tier-II (Paper-I for all; Paper-II Statistics and Paper-III Finance for some posts), document verification.
Where can I practise SSC CGL questions for free?
On PublicNaukri: https://www.publicnaukri.com/tests/exam/ssc-cgl - free mock tests and real previous year papers.
Prepare for this exam - free
Disclaimer: PublicNaukri is not a government website. This information is taken from the official notification - please verify on the official website before applying.