SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 (Tier 1 & Tier 2), Subject wise Weightage & Syllabus PDF
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Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL 2026 exam must check the latest syllabus and exam pattern to increase their chances of cracking it. Here we are providing the complete SSC CGL syllabus based on the latest notification for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams, including detailed topic-wise breakdowns, exam patterns, expected and past years' weightage, and syllabus pdf.
SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
SSC CGL exam is a Two-Tier recruitment process. The Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature. The final selection will be made based on the marks scored in the Tier 2 Exam only. The mode of all stages of the SSC CGL 2026 Exam is as follows-
| Tier | Type of Exam | Mode |
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II (Paper I, II) | Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper II [for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and | Computer-Based (online) |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2026
- SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 exam consists of 4 sections- Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language & General Awareness.
- The Tier 1 exam is conducted in online mode (Computer-Based Examination) and will be qualifying in nature.
- The Tier 1 consists of 4 sections, each with 25 questions, for a total of 100 questions and 200 marks.
- The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes & there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
Have a look at the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern:
| Subjects | General Awareness | English Comprehension | Quantitative Aptitude | General Intelligence and Reasoning |
| No. of Questions | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Marks | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes (1 hour) | |||
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
- Computation of whole numbers
- Decimals
- Fractions
- Relationships between numbers
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and distance
- Time & Work
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Interest
- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Triangle and its various kinds of centres
- Congruence and similarity of triangles
- Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
- Triangle
- Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons
- Right Prism
- Right Circular Cone
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere
- Heights and Distances
- Histogram
- Frequency polygon
- Bar diagram & Pie chart
- Hemispheres
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
- Trigonometric ratio
- Degree and Radian Measures
- Standard Identities
- Complementary angles
General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Space visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Problem-solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Blood Relations
- Decision making
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Figural classification
- Arithmetic number series
- Non-verbal series
- Coding and decoding
- Statement conclusion
- Syllogistic reasoning
English Language Syllabus
- Idioms and Phrases
- One word Substitution
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spellings Correction
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms-Antonyms
- Active Passive
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze test
General Awareness Syllabus
- India and its neighbouring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Important Schemes
- Important Days
- Portfolio
- People in News
- Static GK
SSC CGL Topic-wise Weightage
Below is the topic-wise weightage for SSC CGL Tier 1 2026, based on previous years' exams. The SSC syllabus is the same for this year, so most of the questions will be asked from these topics. Check the most important topics and their weightage below.
Reasoning Ability Topic-wise Weightage
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Analogy | 2 to 4 |
| Coding-Decoding | 3 to 4 |
| Number Series/Alpha-Numeric Series | 2 to 3 |
| Seating Arrangement | 2 to 3 |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | 1 to 2 |
| Blood Relations | 1 to 2 |
| Mathematical Operations | 1 to 2 |
| Syllogism | 1 to 2 |
| Direction Sense | 1 to 2 |
| Venn Diagram | 1 to 2 |
| Odd One Out | 1 to 2 |
| Miscellaneous (e.g., word formation, dictionary sequence, counting figures) | 1 to 3 |
Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Profit & Loss | 2 to 3 |
| Time and Work | 1 to 2 |
| Percentages | 1 to 2 |
| Simple & Compound | 1 to 2 |
| Time, Speed & Distance | 1 to 2 |
| Averages | 1 to 2 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 1 to 2 |
| Algebra | 2 to 3 |
| Geometry | 2 to 3 |
| Mensuration | 1 to 2 |
| Trigonometry | 1 to 2 |
| Data Interpretation | 1 to 2 |
| Number System | 1 to 2 |
| Miscellaneous (e.g., simplification, surds, indices) | 1 to 2 |
General Awareness Topic-wise Weightage
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Current Affairs | 5 to 7 |
| History | 2 to 3 |
| Geography | 2 to 3 |
| Polity | 2 to 3 |
| Economics | 1 to 2 |
| General Science | 4 to 6 |
| Static GK | 3 to 5 |
| Miscellaneous (Computer Basics, Abbreviations) | 1 to 2 |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2026
After the preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary to gear up for the Tier-2 Exam. The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective multiple-choice exam, except for Module II (Data Entry Speed Test) of Section III of Paper-I. The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus and exam pattern are discussed below.
Paper I will be conducted in two sessions - Session I & Session II, on the same day and is compulsory for all candidates who qualify in Paper 1. Session I will include conducting Section I, Section II and Module I of Section III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section III. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper I.
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern | ||||||
| Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Weightage |
| Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 60*3 = 180 | 1 hour | 23% |
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 23% | |||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 70*3 = 210 | 1 hour | 35% |
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 19% | |||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 20*3 = 60 | 15 minutes | Qualifying |
| Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | 15 minutes | Qualifying | ||
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern | ||||||
| Paper | Section | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration | ||
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | ||
Module I of Session I of Paper I (Mathematical Abilities):
The main focus of this section is to check the candidate's knowledge in terms f the appropriate use of numbers and the number sense of the candidate. Though the section is also asked in the Tier-1 Exam, however, the level and type of questions will be designed differently and slightly more moderate than in the 1st stage. So candidates must buckle up their preparation with the topics listed below-
| Topics | Sub-topics |
| Number Systems |
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| Fundamental arithmetical operations |
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| Algebra |
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| Geometry |
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| Mensuration | |
| Trigonometry |
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| Statistics and probability |
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Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. These will include questions on
| Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence) |
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Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension):
Fluency in the English Language will be tested based on this section of the SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus. Basic knowledge of the English language in terms of the following topics is necessary to get good marks in this section of the Tier-2 Exam. The syllabus for reading comprehension is not specific and is added in the syllabus to check candidates' quick responses to the situations.
| Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension) |
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Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):
Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating
| Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness) |
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Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
| Computer Basics |
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| Software | Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc |
| Working with the Internet and e-mails | Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking |
| Basics of networking and cyber security | Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)
For some candidates, this section might be tough & difficult to understand. The basic tip is to get the concept clear and repetitive revision of the concepts would be beneficial to grab good marks in this section too. The SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for Statistics is described as follows-
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics) | |
| Subject | Topics |
| 1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data | Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions. |
| 2. Measures of Central Tendency | Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. |
| 3. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion | range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. |
| 4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. |
| 5. Correlation and Regression | Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only). |
| 6. Probability Theory | Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem. |
| 7. Random Variable and Probability Distributions | Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete). |
| 8. Sampling Theory | Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions. |
| 9. Statistical Inference | Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals. |
| 10. Analysis of Variance | Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. |
| 11. Time Series Analysis | Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. |
| 12. Index Numbers | Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers. |
Important Pointers
Tier-I exam is compulsory for all posts. Candidates will have to prepare for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams simultaneously.
For SSC CGL Tier 2-
- Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)
- Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Penalty for wrong answers
- Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a deduction of 0.5 marks in the Tier–I exam.
- In Tier II, there will be a negative marking of 1 for each wrong answer in Paper I and Paper II.
SSC CGL Syllabus PDF
Candidates can download the official SSC CGL Syllabus PDF from here to prepare well for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.