SSC CGL Examination 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests

Combined Graduate Level Examination for Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments, CAG, CBDT, CBIC, and central agencies.

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Examination Overview

Combined Graduate Level Examination for Group B and Group C posts in central ministries, departments, CAG, CBDT, CBIC, and central agencies.

Exam Name	SSC CGL Examination
Conducting Authority	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Annual
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination
Language of Exam	English, Hindi & State Regional Languages
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in ↗

Important Dates & Events

Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Event / Milestone	Important Date / Status
Tier 1 Examination	Annual Cycle
Tier 2 Examination	Following Tier 1 Results

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Tier 1 (Qualifying): 100 MCQs (200 Marks, 60 mins). Tier 2 (Merit): Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry.

Tier 1 Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Time	Negative Marking
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25 MCQs	50 Marks	60 Minutes (1 Hour)	-0.50 Mark per incorrect
General Awareness	25 MCQs	50 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude	25 MCQs	50 Marks
English Comprehension	25 MCQs	50 Marks
Total	100 Questions	200 Marks	60 Minutes	0.50 Negative

Selection Process & Stages

Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:

Stage 1

Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination

Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.

Stage 2

Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test

Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.

Stage 3

Document Verification & Medical

Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.

Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)

Bachelor Degree in any discipline. Age: 18-32 years depending on post.

Parameter	Eligibility Condition	Relaxation Norms
Educational Criteria	Bachelor Degree in any discipline. Age: 18-32 years depending on post.	Recognized Board / University required
Age Requirement	As specified in official notification (General Category)	SC/ST: +5 Years \| OBC: +3 Years \| PwD: +10 Years
Citizenship	Citizen of India	Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules
Language Proficiency	Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge	Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction

Detailed Syllabus by Subject

Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness.

📖 General Studies & Current Affairs

Current National & International Events
Indian History & Freedom Struggle
Indian & World Geography
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights

🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude

Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)

🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability

Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting

📝 Language Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Passages
Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check

Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends

Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for SSC CGL Examination based on competitive trends:

Category	Safe Target Percentage	Preparation Focus	Benchmark Accuracy
General (UR)	75% - 82%	Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant	90%+ Accuracy
OBC / EWS	70% - 76%	High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language	88%+ Accuracy
SC / ST	62% - 70%	Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers	85%+ Accuracy
PwD / Ex-SM	55% - 65%	Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy	82%+ Accuracy

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