Understanding the SSC CGL 2026 syllabus is the first step to building a targeted preparation strategy. The syllabus is divided across Tier I (screening) and Tier II (merit-based), each testing different competencies.
Tier I Syllabus (Screening Test)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles, Matrix, Venn Diagrams |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Static GK, Awards & Honours, Sports |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Percentage, Ratio, Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Time-Work, Mensuration, Algebra, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Geometry |
| English Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement |
Tier II Syllabus (Main Examination)
Paper I – Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning (All Posts)
| Module | Topics |
|---|---|
| Module I: Mathematical Abilities | Arithmetic (Number System, HCF/LCM, Percentage, Profit-Loss), Advanced Maths (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry), Data Interpretation |
| Module II: Reasoning & General Intelligence | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Directions, Syllogisms |
Paper II – English Language & Comprehension (All Posts)
| Module | Topics |
|---|---|
| Module I: English Language & Comprehension | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling, One-word Substitution, Fill in the Blanks |
| Module II: General Awareness | Current Affairs (6 months), History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science & Technology, Environment |
Paper III – Statistics (JSO Post Only)
- Collection, Classification & Presentation of Statistical Data
- Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion
- Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis
- Correlation & Regression
- Probability Theory, Random Variables, Distributions
- Sampling Theory, Index Numbers, Time Series Analysis
Paper IV – General Studies Finance & Economics (AAO Post Only)
- Finance & Accounts: Financial Accounting, Basic Concepts, Government Accounting
- Economics & Governance: Demand-Supply, Indian Economy, Budget basics, Fiscal Policy