SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern - Tier-I and Tier-II

Published 12 Nov 2026 · Updated 12 Nov 2026

The official CGL 2026 notice (paragraph 13) has two computer-based tiers. Tier-I is a 1-hour paper (1 hour 20 minutes with a scribe) with four sections of 25 questions and 50 marks each: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension, with a 15-minute sectional timer and 0.50 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Questions are in English and Hindi except English Comprehension. The indicative Tier-I syllabus covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning, general awareness including India and neighbouring countries, and quantitative aptitude from arithmetic through basic geometry and data interpretation. Tier-II has Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III as described in the notice. Read the official notice for the full syllabus and qualifying marks. This site is not an official government website and does not re-host admit cards, keys or result PDFs. Always use the Commission’s website.

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