SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-I Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-I Examination is the first stage of the SSC CGL recruitment process. It is a Computer-Based Examination consisting of four objective sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension. Candidates must qualify Tier-I to become eligible for Tier-II. As per the latest exam pattern, each section has separate sectional timing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
60 Minutes
Marking
2 marks are awarded for every correct answer.
Negative marking
0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Embedded Figures, Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting
General Awareness
Current Affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Constitution, Economy, Scientific Research, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Art & Culture, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Sports, Important Days, Static General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple and Compound Interest, Partnership, Time and Work, Pipes and Cistern, Time, Speed and Distance, Mixture and Alligation, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Data Interpretation
English Comprehension
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles
Preparation Tips
- Complete NCERT basics before moving to advanced books.
- Practice sectional mock tests regularly.
- Solve previous 10 years' SSC CGL papers.
- Revise current affairs and static GK daily.
- Improve calculation speed for Quantitative Aptitude.
- Focus on accuracy to minimize negative marking.
- Attempt full-length mock tests every week.