SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus 2026 mein kya hai?

SSC CGL Tier 2 mein Paper I (Maths + Reasoning + English + GK, 390 marks) mandatory hai. Paper II Statistics aur Paper III General Studies Finance & Economics are post-specific.

SSC CGL 2026 mein negative marking hai?

Haan. Tier 1 mein 0.50 marks per wrong answer cut hote hain. Tier 2 Paper I mein bhi 1 mark penalty per wrong answer hai.

SSC CGL

COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL SYLLABUS 2026

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Tier 1 & Tier 2 Complete Subject-wise Topics

Q: SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 Tier 1 mein kaunse subjects hain?

SSC CGL Tier 1 mein 4 sections hain: General Intelligence and Reasoning (25 Qs, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 Qs, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs, 50 marks), aur English Comprehension (25 Qs, 50 marks). Total 200 marks, 60 minutes.

15,000+ Posts Tier 1: 200 Marks Tier 2: 390+ Marks Graduation Required Neg. Marking: –0.50

Complete SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations with subject-wise topics, exam pattern, marks distribution and a preparation strategy. Tier 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes. Tier 2 is a descriptive + objective exam for final merit. Posts include Income Tax Inspector, Excise Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Statistical Investigator and many more.

📄 Download Official Syllabus PDF — ssc.gov.in ↗

📌 Source: ssc.gov.in | SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment

Tier 1 Marks

200

Tier 1 Qs

100

Duration

60 Min

Neg. Marking

–0.50

TIER 1 — CBE (Online)100 Questions | 200 Marks | 60 Minutes | –0.50 Negative Marking

📘 General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs)

Analogy & Classification
Number Series & Letter Series
Coding – Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Sitting Arrangement
Syllogism & Venn Diagrams
Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figures)
Mirror & Water Image
Paper Folding / Cutting
Embedded Figures
Matrix-based Problems

📗 General Awareness (25 Qs)

Current Affairs — National & International
History of India
Indian Polity & Constitution
Geography — India & World
Indian Economy
General Science — Physics, Chemistry, Bio
Government Schemes & Policies
Sports, Awards & Honours
Books & Authors
Important Days & Events
Environment & Ecology
Science & Technology Developments

📙 Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs)

Number System & HCF/LCM
Profit, Loss & Discount
Simple & Compound Interest
Percentage & Ratio/Proportion
Time & Work / Pipes & Cisterns
Speed, Time & Distance — Trains, Boats
Mixture & Alligation
Average & Ages
Mensuration — 2D & 3D
Trigonometry (Basic)
Algebra — Equations, Identities
Data Interpretation — Charts, Tables

📕 English Comprehension (25 Qs)

Reading Comprehension Passage
Spotting Errors in Sentences
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms & Antonyms
One Word Substitution
Sentence Improvement
Active & Passive Voice
Direct & Indirect Speech
Idioms & Phrases
Spelling Correction
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles

TIER 2 — CBE (Online)

Tier 2 consists of Paper I (mandatory for all posts), Paper II (for JSO/Statistical posts), and Paper III (for AAO posts).

📋 Paper I — Mandatory for ALL Posts (390 Marks)

Module	Subject	Questions	Marks
Module 1 — Section 1	Mathematical Abilities (Advanced Maths)	30	90
Module 1 — Section 2	Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90
Module 2 — Section 1	English Language & Comprehension	45	135
Module 2 — Section 2	General Awareness	25	75
Module 3 — Section 1	Computer Knowledge (Qualifying)	20	60
Total (Merit Marks — Paper I)		130	390

📊 Paper II — Statistics (for JSO Posts)

100 questions, 200 marks — Probability, Statistics, Regression, Index Numbers, Time Series, Sampling Theory.

📈 Paper III — General Studies Finance & Economics (for AAO Posts)

100 questions, 200 marks — Finance, Accounting, Economics, Indian Economy, Budget, Financial Market.

Tier	Mode	Questions	Marks	Duration	Neg. Marking
Tier 1 — CBE	Online (Objective)	100	200	60 Min	–0.50 per wrong
Tier 2 — Paper I	Online (Objective)	130 + 20	390 + 60	2 Hrs 30 Min	–1 per wrong
Tier 2 — Paper II (JSO)	Online (Objective)	100	200	2 Hours	–0.50 per wrong
Tier 2 — Paper III (AAO)	Online (Objective)	100	200	2 Hours	–0.50 per wrong

⚠️ Final merit is based on Tier 2 marks only. Tier 1 is used only for shortlisting candidates for Tier 2.

Post Name	Ministry / Dept	Pay Level	Salary (approx)
Assistant Section Officer (MEA)	Ministry of External Affairs	Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Income Tax Inspector	CBDT	Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Central Excise Inspector	CBIC	Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Preventive Officer (Customs)	CBIC	Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Sub-Inspector (CBI)	CBI	Level 7	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Junior Statistical Officer	M/o Statistics	Level 6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Auditor / Accountant	CAG / CGA	Level 5 / 6	₹29,200 – ₹1,12,400
Tax Assistant (CBDT)	CBDT	Level 4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100

* Salary includes DA, HRA, TA and other allowances. Actual in-hand salary will be higher. Check SSC CGL notification for complete post list.

🗓 90-Day SSC CGL Preparation Plan

Month 1

Quantitative Aptitude — Cover all basic to advanced topics. Practice 50 questions daily. Focus on accuracy first, then speed. Use R.S. Aggarwal and Rakesh Yadav.

Month 1

General Awareness — Read The Hindu / Indian Express daily. Make GK notes on schemes, sports, current affairs. Use Lucent's GK book for static GK.

Month 2

English — Cover all grammar topics. Practice comprehension passages daily. Use Plinth to Paramount / SP Bakshi. Attempt 40 English questions daily.

Month 2

Reasoning — Practice all Tier 1 topics daily. Focus on non-verbal reasoning and coding-decoding. Give chapter-wise tests.

Month 3 — Tier 1 Finisher

Give 2 full Tier 1 mock tests daily. Analyze errors. Revise weak areas. Practice speed — target 100 questions in 50 minutes.

Post Tier 1 — Tier 2 Prep

Advanced Maths (Trigonometry, Geometry, DI) + Advanced English + Tier 2 specific topic — Statistics or Finance (as per post targeted).

📚 Best Books for SSC CGL 2026:

Maths: R.S. Aggarwal, Rakesh Yadav · English: SP Bakshi, Plinth to Paramount · GK: Lucent's GK, Current Affairs Monthly · Reasoning: Kiran's SSC Reasoning · Previous Papers: Kiran's SSC CGL

A. 4 sections hain: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Qs, 50 marks), General Awareness (25 Qs, 50 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs, 50 marks), English Comprehension (25 Qs, 50 marks). Total 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes.

A. Tier 1 sirf shortlisting ke liye hai — 100 Qs, 200 marks, 60 minutes. Final merit Tier 2 marks se banti hai. Tier 2 Paper I (390 marks) sabke liye mandatory hai.

A. Haan. Tier 1 mein 0.50 marks per wrong answer cut hote hain. Tier 2 Paper I mein 1 mark penalty per wrong answer hai.

A. Haan. SSC CGL ke liye Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) in any stream from a recognized university compulsory hai.

A. Post ke hisaab se different hoti hai. Income Tax Inspector, CBI SI: Pay Level 7 — ₹44,900/month basic pay. Total in-hand (with DA+HRA+TA) approximately ₹65,000–₹75,000/month in metro cities.

A. Maths: R.S. Aggarwal, Rakesh Yadav. English: SP Bakshi. GK: Lucent's. Reasoning: Kiran's SSC. Previous Papers: Kiran's SSC CGL Solved Papers. Plus daily newspaper for current affairs.

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