SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus (Tier 1 & 2 Exams) – Download PDF!
Section-wise weightage (Tier 1 & 2)
| Sr. No. | Section | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) | 25% | 23% |
| 2 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25% | 23% |
| 3 | English Language & Comprehension | 25% | 35% |
| 4 | General Awareness | 25% | 19% |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge Test | – | Qualifying |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
Chapter-wise weightage (Tier 1 & 2)
Each section has been detailed for important chapters in the following table:
1. Quantitative Aptitude (Maths)
| Sr. No. | Chapter | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geometry | 3% | 2% |
| 2 | Profit Loss | 3% | 2% |
| 3 | Mensuration | 3% | 2% |
| 4 | Ratio | 2% | 1% |
| 5 | Algebra | 2% | 3% |
| 6 | Trigonometry | 2% | 2% |
| 7 | Time and Work | 2% | 1% |
| 8 | Average and Mixture | 2% | 2% |
| 9 | Percentage | 2% | 2% |
| 10 | Simplification | 1% | 3% |
| 11 | Number System | 1% | 1% |
| 12 | Compound Interest | 1% | 1% |
| 13 | Speed, Distance, Time | 1% | 1% |
| 14 | Data Interpretation | 0% | 0% |
| 15 | Probability | 0% | 0% |
| 16 | Statistics | 0% | 0% |
| Total | 25% | 23% |
Points to note:
- 0% weightage indicates that the topic has been rarely tested in previous papers.
- Chapter-wise weightages are derived from an analysis of previous SSC CGL exam papers.
- Coordinate Geometry has been included under Geometry.
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning
| Sr. No. | Chapter | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analogy | 7% | 2% |
| 2 | Series | 6% | 1% |
| 3 | Blood relation | 4% | 1% |
| 4 | Coding Decoding | 3% | 2% |
| 5 | Visual reasoning | 2% | 5% |
| 6 | Verbal Reasoning | 1% | 7% |
| 7 | Puzzle | 1% | 3% |
| 8 | Direction | 1% | 1% |
| 9 | Seating Arrangement | 0% | 1% |
| Total | 25% | 23% |
Points to note:
- Verbal Reasoning includes Syllogism and Statement–Conclusion type questions.
- Visual Reasoning: Mirror Images, Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures, Figure Analogy, Figure Classification (Odd One Out), Figure Series, Pattern Completion, Counting Figures, Cube & Dice, Venn Diagrams, Matrix-Based Figures, and Figure Rotation/Transformation.
3. English Language & Comprehension
| Sr. No. | Chapter | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grammar | 10% | 10% |
| 2 | Vocabulary | 8% | 7% |
| 3 | Reading Comprehension | 5% | 7% |
| 4 | Parajumble | 2% | 5% |
| 5 | Cloze Test | 0% | 5% |
| 6 | Word Test | 0% | 1% |
| Total | 25% | 35% |
Points to note:
- Grammar: Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech, grammar-based Fill in the Blanks, and usage-based sentence correction
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases, Spellings, word usage, and vocabulary-based Fill in the Blanks
4. General Awareness
| Sr. No. | Sub-section | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 13% | 8% |
| 2 | Current Affairs | 8% | 5% |
| 3 | General Science | 4% | 6% |
| Total | 25% | 19% |
Points to note:
- General Knowledge (Static GK): History, Geography, Polity, Art & Culture, Important Places, Monuments, Books & Authors, Sports, Awards, Organizations, and Miscellaneous static facts
- General Science (GS): Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition, Environment & Ecology, Scientific Instruments, and Everyday Science concepts
- Current Affairs (CA): Recent national/international events, government schemes, appointments, summits, reports & indices, economy & banking updates, science & technology developments, sports events, awards, defense, and recent important days/events.
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Examples of each chapter
Quantitative Aptitude
Geometry: The area of a triangle is 120 cm² and its base is 15 cm. Find its height.
Profit & Loss: A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹920. Find the profit percentage.
Mensuration: Find the volume of a cylinder with radius 7 cm and height 10 cm.
Ratio: The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3. If there are 40 boys, how many girls are there?
Algebra: Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 25.
Trigonometry: If sinθ=53, find cosθ.
Time and Work: A can complete a work in 12 days and B in 18 days. In how many days can they complete the work together?
Average and Mixture: The average of five numbers is 24. If four numbers are 20, 22, 25, and 28, find the fifth number.
Percentage: A student’s marks increase from 400 to 460. Find the percentage increase.
Simplification: Simplify: (36 ÷ 6) × (15 − 8) + 4.
Number System: Find the HCF of 48 and 72.
Compound Interest: Find the compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years.
Speed, Distance & Time: A train travels 180 km in 3 hours. Find its speed.
Data Interpretation: A company’s sales in January, February, and March are 120, 150, and 180 units respectively. What is the average monthly sales?
Probability: A die is rolled once. What is the probability of getting an even number?
Statistics: Find the median of the data set: 5, 8, 10, 12, 15.
Logical Reasoning
Analogy: Book : Read :: Food : ?
Series: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Blood Relation: Pointing to a man, Riya said, “He is the son of my grandfather’s only son.” How is the man related to Riya?
Coding-Decoding: If APPLE is coded as BQQMF, how will MANGO be coded?
Visual Reasoning: Which figure completes the pattern? (Missing figure in a sequence of shapes)
Verbal Reasoning: All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red. Which conclusion definitely follows?
Puzzle: Five friends A, B, C, D, and E are sitting in a row. A is to the left of B, and C is between D and E. Find the seating arrangement.
Direction: Rahul walks 10 m north, then 5 m east, and then 10 m south. In which direction is he from the starting point?
Seating Arrangement: Eight people are sitting around a circular table facing the center. A sits opposite B. C sits immediate right of A. Who sits between A and B?
Verbal Ability
Grammar: Choose the correct sentence: “She don’t like coffee” / “She doesn’t like coffee.”
Vocabulary: What is the synonym of Abundant?
Reading Comprehension (RC): Read the passage and answer: Why did the author decide to change careers?
Parajumble: Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: A, B, C, D.
Cloze Test: Fill in the blank: “The manager _____ the meeting before noon.” (ended / ending / end / ends)
Word Test: Identify the correctly spelled word: Accomodation, Accommodation, Acommodation, Acomodation.
General Awareness
General Knowledge: What is the capital of Rajasthan?
Current Affairs: Which country hosted the most recent G20 Summit?
General Science: What is the chemical formula of water?
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