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SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern, Selection Process and Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC CGL 2026 Notification for various Group B and Group C posts. Candidates preparing for SSC CGL should thoroughly understand the latest exam pattern, marking scheme, sectional timing, and syllabus before starting their preparation. The SSC CGL 2026 examination will be conducted in two stages: Tier-I and Tier-II.

Organization Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is a premier government organization under the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, responsible for recruiting staff for various ministries and departments. The SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) examination is one of the most sought-after competitive exams for graduate-level posts in the central government.

SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 21/05/2026
  • Last Date Apply : 22/06/2026
  • Tier-I Exam : August-September 2026
  • Tier-II Exam : December 2026

Important Features

  • Tier-II Paper-I Compulsory
  • Sectional Timing Available
  • Computer Knowledge + DEST Included
  • DEST Mandatory
  • Final Merit Mainly Based On Tier-II

SSC CGL Selection Process 2026

TierModePurpose
Tier-ICBTShortlisting
Tier-IICBTFinal Selection

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning255015 Min
General Awareness255015 Min
Quantitative Aptitude255015 Min
English255015 Min
Total10020060 Min

SSC CGL Tier-II Important Sections

  • Mathematical Abilities : 30 Questions (90 Marks)
  • Reasoning : 30 Questions (90 Marks)
  • English : 45 Questions (135 Marks)
  • General Awareness : 25 Questions (75 Marks)
  • Computer Knowledge Test : 20 Questions (60 Marks)
  • DEST : Qualifying Nature

Negative Marking Details

  • Tier-I : 0.50 Marks
  • Tier-II Section-I & II : 1 Mark
  • Tier-II Section-III : 0.50 Marks

Subject Wise Syllabus

Mathematics

Percentage, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Ratio and Proportion, Data Interpretation.

Reasoning

Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Classification, Blood Relation, Syllogism.

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Economy, Polity.

English

Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze Test.

Computer Knowledge

Computer Basics, MS Office, Networking, Hardware, Software.

Preparation Tips

To excel in SSC CGL 2026, focus on understanding the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. Practice previous year papers and take mock tests regularly. Pay special attention to sectional timing and negative marking. For Tier-II, emphasize on Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, and English as they carry high weightage. Stay updated with current affairs for General Awareness.

Frequently Asked Questions

SSC CGL 2026 consists of two tiers: Tier-I (Computer Based Test) and Tier-II (Computer Based Test).
Yes, DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) is mandatory but it is qualifying in nature. It does not contribute to the final merit.
In Tier-I, 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Yes, Tier-II Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates who qualify Tier-I.
The final merit is mainly based on the performance in Tier-II examination.
Tier-I exam duration is 60 minutes (1 hour) for all four subjects combined.
Tier-II includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test, and DEST.
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