SSC CGL Syllabus 2026
Prepare systematically for the Staff Selection Commission CGL Exam. Review the complete Tier 1 and Tier 2 syllabus, and use the interactive checklist tracker below to monitor your study progress.
The subject-wise Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 1 is discussed here. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature and consists of four sections containing objective type multiple choice questions.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Whole numbers, Decimals, and fractions
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages
- Profit and Loss, Discount, Interest
- Partnership
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Distance
- Time & Work
- Square/Cube Roots
- Elementary Surds
- Arithmetic Number Series
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Triangle and its centres
- Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons
- Circle (chords, tangents, angles, common tangents)
- Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid
- Heights and Distances
- Trigonometric Ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary Angles
- Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart
Tier 2 Syllabus: Preparing for Tier 2 alongside Tier 1 is highly recommended due to the short timeframe between exams. Tier 2 tests advanced concepts across multiple sections.
Section 1: Mathematical Abilities
Number System & Arithmetic
- Whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
- Relationships between numbers
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Square roots
- Averages
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit, loss, and discount
- Partnership business
- Mixture and allegation
- Time and distance
- Time and work
Algebra
Geometry & Mensuration
- Triangles and their centres
- Congruence and similarity of triangles
- Quadrilaterals and polygons
- Circles (chords, tangents, angles, common tangents)
- 3D figures: Prism, Cone, Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Parallelepiped, Pyramid
Trigonometry
- Trigonometric ratios
- Complementary angles
- Standard identities (e.g., sin²θ + cos²θ = 1)
- Heights and distances
Data Interpretation & Statistics
Section 1: Reasoning & Intelligence
- Semantic analogy
- Number/symbolic analogy
- Figural analogy
- Semantic classification
- Number/symbolic classification
- Figural classification
- Semantic series
- Number series
- Figural series
- Letter and number coding-decoding
- Small & capital letter classification
- Symbolic operations
- Syllogism
- Statement and conclusion
- Drawing inferences
- Analytical reasoning
- Judgment and decision making
- Problem solving
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Numerical operations
- Trends and patterns
- Space visualisation and orientation
- Visual memory and observation
- Embedded figures
- Punched hole / paper folding & unfolding
- Figural completion and pattern folding
- Venn diagram-based questions
- Indexing
- Address, date, and city matching
- Classification of roll numbers/centre codes
- Word building
- Discrimination
- Relationship concepts
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Social intelligence
Section 2: English & Comprehension
- Passages based on literature and current affairs
- Inference and understanding-based questions
- Synonyms and antonyms
- One word substitution
- Idioms and phrases
- Homonyms
- Word usage
- Error spotting
- Sentence correction
- Fill in the blanks
- Spelling errors
- Sentence improvement
- Sentence rearrangement/reordering
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Passage-based fill-in-the-blanks
Section 2: General Awareness
Current Affairs
- National and international current events
- Important days and events
- People in news
- Recent government schemes
Static GK
Science & Research
- Basic science awareness
- Scientific research and developments
- Environmental awareness and its application to society
Miscellaneous
Section 3: Computer Knowledge and Proficiency
Computer Basics
Paper 2 (Statistics) focuses on Statistics and is applicable only to candidates who have applied for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post. It is an additional paper in Tier 2.
Core Statistics - Part A
1. Data Collection & Presentation
- Primary and Secondary data
- Methods of data collection
- Tabulation of data
- Graphs and charts
- Frequency distributions
- Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions
2. Measures of Central Tendency
3. Measures of Dispersion
4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
5. Correlation and Regression
- Scatter diagram
- Simple correlation coefficient
- Regression lines
- Spearman’s rank correlation
- Association of attributes
- Multiple regression
- Multiple and partial correlation (for 3 variables)
6. Probability Theory
Advanced Statistics - Part B
7. Random Variable and Probability Distributions
- Random variable
- Probability functions
- Expectation and variance
- Higher moments
- Binomial distribution
- Poisson distribution
- Normal distribution
- Exponential distribution
- Joint distribution of two discrete variables
8. Sampling Theory
- Population and sample & Parameter and statistic
- Sampling and non-sampling errors
- Simple random sampling & Stratified sampling
- Multistage sampling & Multiphase sampling
- Cluster sampling & Systematic sampling
- Purposive, Convenience & Quota sampling
- Sampling distribution (statement only)
- Sample size decisions
9. Statistical Inference
- Point estimation and interval estimation
- Properties of a good estimator
- Methods: Moments, Maximum likelihood, Least squares
- Hypothesis testing basics & Small and large sample tests
- Z-test, t-test, Chi-square test, F-test & Confidence intervals
10. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
11. Time Series Analysis
12. Index Numbers
Paper 3 (Finance & Economics) applies only to the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) post. The syllabus is provided below for comprehensive preparation.
Part A: Finance & Accounts (80 Marks)
- Nature and scope of Financial Accounting
- Limitations of Financial Accounting
- Basic concepts and Conventions
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Basic concepts of accounting
- Single and double entry
- Books of Original Entry
- Bank Reconciliation
- Journal, ledgers & Trial Balance
- Rectification of Errors
- Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
- Balance Sheet
- Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
- Depreciation Accounting
- Valuation of Inventories
- Non-profit organisations Accounts
- Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
- Bills of Exchange
- Self Balancing Ledgers
Part B: Economics & Governance (120 Marks)
1. Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India
2. Finance Commission
3. Basic Concepts of Economics and Micro Economics
- Definition, scope and nature of Economics
- Methods of economic study & Central problems of an economy
- Production possibilities curve
4. Theory of Demand and Supply
- Meaning and determinants of demand & Law of demand
- Elasticity of demand: Price, income and cross elasticity
- Theory of consumer behaviour: Marshallian & Indifference curve approach
- Meaning, determinants, Law and Elasticity of supply
5. Theory of Production and Cost
6. Forms of Market and Price Determination
- Perfect competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic competition, Oligopoly
- Price determination in different markets
7. Indian Economy
- Nature of the Indian economy & Role of Agri/Industry/Services
- National Income - concepts and methods of measurement
- Population - size, growth rate, impact on economic growth
- Poverty and unemployment - types, causes, extent
- Infrastructure - energy, transportation, communication
8. Economic Reforms in India
9. Money and Banking
- Monetary and fiscal policy & RBI functions
- Functions of commercial, Regional Rural & Payment Banks
- Budget, fiscal deficits, Balance of payments & FRBM Act, 2003
10. Role of Information Technology in Governance