SarkariResultHome.comSSC CGL Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Ketan on 31 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Staff Selection Commission · State: All India
Students preparing for CGL can now see the syllabus from Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on its official website. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more SSC updates on the SSC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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SSC CGL Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Document Verification
CGL: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of CGL looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the topic lists.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
CGL: Important Points
Keep these points in mind for CGL.
- SSC Information
- Admit Card
- Exam Analysis
- Exam Dates
- Salary
- Eligibility Criteria
- Previous Year Cut Off
CGL: Exam Pattern and Marks
Check the exam pattern and marks for CGL in the table below.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| S. No | Events | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 2 | Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 2 hours |
| 3 | Paper-III: Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer | 2 hours |
CGL: Syllabus Topics
The list below is for CGL.
- SSC CGL Syllabus, Exam Pattern
- Mode of Selection:
- SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
- SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier 1
- SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
- SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier 2
- Final Selection
- Exam Language
- SSC CGL Marking Scheme
- SSS CGL Marking Scheme 2026
- SSC CGL Important Books
CGL: Mode of
Keep these points in mind for CGL.
- UR: 30%
- OBC/ EWS: 25%
- Others: 20%
CGL: Tier 1
Tier 1 of CGL:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Tier | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
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| Tier 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Tier 1 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Tier 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Tier 1 | English Language | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes |
CGL: Tier 1 Syllabus
Tier 1 Syllabus of CGL:
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-verbal Series, Coding And Decoding, Statement Conclusion, Syllogistic Reasoning, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & De-coding, Numerical Operations, Symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Punched Hole/ Pattern- Folding & Un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding And Completion, Indexing, Address Matching, Date & City Matching, Classification Of Centre Codes/ Roll Numbers, Small &Amp; Capital Letters/ Numbers Coding, Decoding and Classification, Embedded Figures, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence |
| General Awareness | Current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect, Questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Relationships Between Numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time & Work, 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, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid With Triangular or Square Base, Trigonometric Ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary Angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram,Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram & Pie Chart |
| English Comprehension | Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested |
| The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of 10th standard level. |
CGL: Tier 2
The table below gives the tier 2 of CGL, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Tier | Sections | Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
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| Paper-1 | Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section-I; Module-I: Mathematical Abilities; Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence. | Module 1: 30; Module 2: 30; Total = 60 | 180 | 1 hour (for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
| Paper-1 | Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section-II; Module-I: English Language and Comprehension; Module-II: General Awareness | Module 1: 45; Module 2: 25; Total = 70 | 70*3 = 210 | 1 hour (for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
| Paper-1 | Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section-III; Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module | 20 | 20*3 = 60 | 15 Minutes (for each module) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
| Paper-1 | Session-II (15 minutes) | Section-IV; Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module | One Data Entry Task | - | 15 Minutes (for each module) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
| Paper-2 | Statistics | 100 | 100*2 = 200 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe |
CGL: Tier 2 Syllabus
Tier 2 Syllabus of CGL:
| Paper | Section | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Module-I of Session-I; (Mathematical Abilities) | Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.; Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.; Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.; Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: 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.; Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.; Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities etc.; Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central 21 tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities |
| Paper 1 | Module-II of Section-I; (Reasoning and General Intelligence) | Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Patternfolding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any. |
| Paper 1 | Module-I of Section-II; (English Language And Comprehension): | Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling/ Detecting Misspelled Words, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect Narration, Shuffling of Sentence Parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage, Cloze Passage & Comprehension Passage |
| Paper 1 | Module-II of Section-II; (General Awareness): | Questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research. |
| Paper 1 | Module-I of Section-III; I (Computer Proficiency): | Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.; Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc..; Working with 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. |
| Paper 2 | Statistics | 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; Measures of Central Tendency - Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition Values- Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles.; Measures of Dispersion- Common Measures Dispersion – Range, Quartile Deviations, Mean Deviation and Standard Deviation; Measures of Relative Dispersion; Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their Relationship; Meaning of Skewness and Kurtosis; different measures of Skewness and Kurtosis.; 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).; Probability Theory – Meaning of Probability; Different Definitions of Probability; Conditional Probability; Compound Probability; Independent Events; Bayes’ Theorem.; 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).; 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.; 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.; Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way Classified Data and two way classified data.; Time Series Analysis - Components of Time Series, Determinations of Trend Component by Different Methods, Measurement of Seasonal Variation by Different Methods.; 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. |
| Paper 3 | Part A: General Studies; (Finance and Economics) | Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting:; Financial Accounting: Nature and Scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.; Basic Concepts of Accounting: Single and Double Entry, Books of Original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit Organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers. |
| Paper 3 | Part B: General Studies; (Economics and Governance) | Economics and Governance; Comptroller & Auditor General of India - Constitutional provisions, Role and Responsibility. Finance Commission - Role and Functions.; Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, Scope and Nature of Economics, Methods of Economic Study and Central Problems of an Economy and Production Possibilities Curve.; Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and Determinants of Demand, Law of Demand and Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross Elasticity; Theory of Consumer’s Behaviour Marshallian Approach and Indifference Curve Approach, Meaning and Determinants of Supply, Law of Supply and Elasticity of Supply.; Theory of Production and Cost: Meaning and Factors of Production; Laws of Production- Law of Variable Proportions and Laws of Returns to Scale.; Forms of Market and Price Determination in different Markets: Various Forms of Markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price Determination in these Markets.; Indian Economy; Nature of the Indian Economy Role of Different Sectors Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their Problems and Growth; National Income of India-Concepts of National Income, Different Methods of Measuring National Income.; Population- Its Size, Rate of Growth and its Implication on Economic Growth.; Poverty and Unemployment- Absolute and Relative Poverty, Types, Causes and Incidence of Unemployment.; Infrastructure- Energy, Transportation, Communication.; Economic Reforms in India: Economic Reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.; Money and Banking; Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/ RRB/ Payment Banks.; Budget and Fiscal Deficits and Balance of Payments.; Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.; Role of Information Technology in Governance. |
| Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and Paper-III of Graduation Level. |
CGL: Important Books
Important Books of CGL:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| SSC CGL Subjects | Useful Books for SSC CGL | SSC CGL Exam Book’s Author |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | Objective Mathematics | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Mathematical Abilities | SSC Mathematics | Rakesh Yadav |
| Quantitative Aptitude | SSC Mathematics Chapterwise | Kiran Prakashan |
| Quantitative Aptitude | SSC Mathematics Previous Year Practice Set | Kiran Prakashan |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Objective Arithmetic | R.S. Aggarwal (for biginners) |
| General Awareness | Lucent General Science | Lucent Publication |
| General Awareness | General Knowledge | Arihant Publication |
| General Awareness | General Science | Kiran Publications |
| Reasoning | SSC Reasoning Chapterwise And Typewise | Kiran Prakashan |
| Reasoning | General Reasoning Ability for Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
| Reasoning | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Arihant Publication |
| Static GK/Current Affairs | Lucent G.K. | Lucent |
| Static GK/Current Affairs | Pratiyogita Darpan | SQ Sachdeva Mahendra Jain |
| English Comprehension | English Comprehension | Wren & Martin |
| English Comprehension | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Computer Awareness | Objective Computer Awareness | Arihant |
CGL: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
CGL: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Who can apply to SSC
Educational qualification depends on the post: Class 10 for MTS, Class 12 for CHSL and GD, and a bachelor's degree for CGL. The usual age band is 18 to 27 or 18 to 30 years, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities as per government rules. Always read the age and qualification cut-off date given in the notice.
Read more on the SSC company page or visit the official website at ssc.gov.in.
Earlier SSC Notifications
Earlier SSC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all SSC updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC Selection Post Phase 14 Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 15 Oct 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 09 Sep 2026 |
| SSC CHSL Exam Typing Test Preparation Guide Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| SSC GD Maths Topic-wise Weightage Expert Preparation Guide Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| SSC CPO Sectional Timing Details Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| SSC CGL For (Tier 1+Tier 2), Check Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
SSC CGL Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
| All SSC updates | Open SSC Recruitment |
| SSC latest jobs | View jobs |
| SSC admit cards | View admit cards |
| SSC results | View results |
SSC CGL Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official CGL syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of SSC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the CGL syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
Where can I get the latest Sarkari Result updates of SSC?
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Source and Credit
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