SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-II Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-II Examination is the second and final stage of the SSC CGL selection process. Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates and consists of Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test, and Data Entry Speed Test (DEST). Paper-II (Statistics) is conducted only for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post, while Paper-III (General Studies – Finance & Economics) is applicable only for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) posts. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Duration
Paper-I: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Marking
3 marks are awarded for every correct answer in Paper-I objective sections. Paper-II and Paper-III follow the marking scheme prescribed by SSC. DEST is qualifying in nature.
Negative marking
1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer in Sections I, II, and Module I of Section III of Paper-I. Negative marking for Paper-II and Paper-III is as prescribed in the official notification.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 |
| Data Entry Speed Test (Qualifying) | 1 Task | Qualifying |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Mathematical Abilities
Number Systems, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Partnership, Time & Work, Pipes & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Statistics, Data Interpretation
Reasoning & General Intelligence
Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Alphabet & Number Series, Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Mirror & Water Images, Embedded Figures, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
English Language & Comprehension
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One Word Substitution, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles
General Awareness
Current Affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Constitution, Economy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Art & Culture, Awards & Honours, Books & Authors, Sports, Scientific Research, Static General Knowledge
Computer Knowledge Test
Computer Fundamentals, Computer Hardware, Software, Operating System, MS Office, Internet, Networking, Cyber Security, Memory Devices, Input & Output Devices, Computer Abbreviations
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Typing Test, Data Entry Accuracy, Speed Assessment
Paper-II (Statistics) – JSO Only
Collection & Classification of Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Correlation & Regression, Probability, Sampling Theory, Index Numbers, Time Series Analysis
Paper-III (Finance & Economics) – AAO Only
Financial Accounting, Basic Accounting Principles, Economics, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Indian Economy, Budget, Economic Reforms, Finance Commission, Banking System
Preparation Tips
- Strengthen Advanced Mathematics concepts.
- Practice high-level reasoning and puzzles regularly.
- Revise English grammar and vocabulary daily.
- Read current affairs and static GK consistently.
- Learn computer fundamentals for the Computer Knowledge Test.
- Improve typing speed for the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST).
- Solve previous years' SSC CGL Tier-II papers and full-length mock tests.