The SSC CGL 2026 exam pattern consists of two CBT tiers. Tier I is a screening test, while Tier II determines the final merit.
Tier I – Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes (80 min for PwD) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Negative Marking: 0.5 marks deducted per wrong answer in Tier I.
Tier II – Pattern
| Paper | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Compulsory) | Module I: Mathematical Abilities + Module II: Reasoning & GI + Module III: English + Module IV: General Awareness | Module I: 30, Module II: 30, Module III: 45, Module IV: 25 | Module I: 90, Module II: 60, Module III: 135, Module IV: 75 | Session I: 1 hr, Session II: 1 hr |
| Paper II (JSO only) | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper III (AAO only) | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking Tier II: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer in Paper I; 0.5 marks in Paper II & III.
Tier II Paper I – Module-Wise Summary
| Module | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Module II | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 60 |
| Module III | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 |
| Module IV | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 130 | 360 | |