SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Complete Tier 1 & Tier 2 Topic-Wise Guide

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Complete Tier 1 & Tier 2 Topic-Wise Guide

SSC CGL syllabus 2026 is the first thing every aspirant must master before starting preparation. The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC CGL 2026 notification with 12,256 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts. Knowing the complete SSC CGL syllabus 2026 helps you plan your study schedule efficiently — and with sectional timing newly introduced this year, a topic-wise approach is more important than ever.

What is SSC CGL 2026?

The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is conducted by SSC to recruit candidates for various posts in central government ministries, departments, and offices. Tier 1 (CBT) is scheduled for August–September 2026 and Tier 2 for December 2026.

Key Change for 2026: Sectional Timing

SSC has introduced sectional timing in both Tier 1 and Tier 2. You get a fixed time per section and cannot switch between sections during that window. This makes drilling each topic in isolation, under timed conditions, essential for 2026.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 1 (100 Questions | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes)

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization
• Arithmetic reasoning, figural classification, number series
• Coding–decoding, syllogistic reasoning, statement–conclusion
• Non-verbal series, blood relations, directions

2. General Awareness

• Indian History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy
• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
• Current affairs — national and international events
• Environmental issues, ecology, scientific research

3. Quantitative Aptitude

• Number systems, Decimals & Fractions, HCF & LCM
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Square roots
• Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount
• Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mixture & Allegation
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar charts, Pie charts, Line graphs
• Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry

4. English Language & Comprehension

• Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test
• Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting
• One-word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases
• Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary & Grammar

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 2

Tier 2 has 3 papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.

Paper 1 — All Posts (390 Marks)

• Module 1 — Mathematical Abilities: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Trigonometry
• Module 2 — Reasoning & General Intelligence: Logical reasoning, data sufficiency, visual reasoning
• Module 3 — English Language & Comprehension: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
• Module 4 — General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs
• Module 5 — Computer Knowledge: Hardware, Software, MS Office, Internet & Networking, OS basics

Paper 2 — Junior Statistical Officer (JSO): Statistics

Paper 3 (New for 2026) — AAO / Assistant Accounts Officer: Finance & Economics + Governance

Topic-Wise Priority for SSC CGL 2026

High Priority	Medium Priority
QA — Number System, Data Interpretation	Trigonometry, Geometry
English — RC, Cloze Test	One-word Substitution
Reasoning — Syllogism, Coding-Decoding	Non-verbal reasoning
GA — Polity, Economy, Current Affairs	Science basics

How to Prepare with FreePrep

• Take SSC mock tests topic by topic, starting with your weakest sections
• Use subject-wise quizzes for GA, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude
• Solve previous year SSC CGL papers (minimum 10 years) for pattern recognition
• With 2026 sectional timing, time yourself strictly — practice section-by-section

Start your SSC CGL 2026 preparation with free mock tests at FreePrep.in — no registration required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many vacancies are in SSC CGL 2026?
A: SSC CGL 2026 has 12,256 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts.

Q: When is SSC CGL Tier 1 2026?
A: Tier 1 is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026 as per the official SSC notification.

Q: What is new in SSC CGL 2026 exam pattern?
A: Sectional timing has been introduced — candidates cannot switch between sections. Tier 2 Paper 3 (Finance & Economics/Governance) is new for AAO posts.

Q: Is there negative marking in SSC CGL 2026?
A: Yes — 0.50 marks are deducted per wrong answer in Tier 1.