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SSC CGL 2026

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination

Your gateway to Group B & C government positions. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack SSC CGL.

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Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree from
Age Limit
18-32 years (varies by post)
Frequency
Annual
Salary
₹25,500 - ₹1,51,100 per month
Vacancies
7,000 - 15,000+ annually

Why Prepare for SSC CGL?

  • 1Access to prestigious Group B & C government posts across India
  • 2Salary range of ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 with 7th Pay Commission benefits
  • 3Job security with pension, medical benefits, and annual increments
  • 4Posts include Tax Assistant, Auditor, Inspector, Sub-Inspector, and more
  • 5Same syllabus overlaps 80%+ with SSC CHSL and SSC MTS — prepare for 3 exams at once

SSC CGL Syllabus 2026

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25%
AnalogiesClassificationCoding-DecodingPuzzlesBlood RelationsDirection SenseSyllogismSeriesStatement & Conclusion
Practice General Intelligence & Reasoning →

General Awareness

25%
HistoryGeographyPolityEconomicsScienceCurrent AffairsStatic GK
Practice General Awareness →

Quantitative Aptitude

25%
Number SystemPercentageRatio & ProportionProfit & LossTime & WorkGeometryAlgebraTrigonometryData Interpretation
Practice Quantitative Aptitude →

English Language

25%
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestError SpottingSentence ImprovementSynonyms & AntonymsIdioms & PhrasesOne Word Substitution
Practice English Language →

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026

Tier-I (Prelims)

100 questions200 marks60 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
Total100200

Negative marking: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer

Tier-II (Mains)

150 questions390 marks150 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
Mathematical Abilities3090
Reasoning & General Intelligence3090
English Language & Comprehension45135
General Awareness2575
Computer Knowledge2060
Total150390

Negative marking: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (Maths/Reasoning), 0.25 for others

Preparing for the first stage? Read the full SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 guide — pattern, section-wise strategy, and how to use mocks.

Selection Process

Tier-I (Computer Based)→
Tier-II (Computer Based)→
Document Verification

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4 sample questions — test yourself before signing up

General Intelligence & ReasoningMedium
1 / 4

In a certain code language, COMPUTER is written as RFUVQNPC. How will MEDICINE be written in the same code?

0/4 attempted

Related Exams

These exams share significant syllabus overlap with SSC CGL — prepare for multiple exams simultaneously.

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SSC CHSL
₹19,900 - ₹63,200 per month
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SSC MTS
₹18,000 - ₹56,900 per month
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IBPS PO
₹36,000 - ₹63,840 per month

SSC CGL Preparation Guides

Expert strategy, syllabus breakdowns, and preparation tips to help you crack SSC CGL.

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 — Complete Subject-Wise Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC CGL exam?
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) is an exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit staff for various Group B and Group C posts in government ministries, departments, and organizations.
What is the SSC CGL 2026 exam date?
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I is scheduled for August - September 2026, with Tier-II expected in December 2026. The exact date-wise and shift-wise schedule is published by SSC at ssc.gov.in closer to the exam.
Is SSC CGL difficult to crack?
SSC CGL is moderately difficult with high competition (30-40 lakh applicants). With consistent practice of 4-6 months, it is definitely achievable. Focus on Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning for the best results.
What is the salary after clearing SSC CGL?
SSC CGL posts offer salaries ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹1,51,100 per month depending on the post and grade pay, along with DA, HRA, and other government benefits.
Can I prepare for SSC CGL and CHSL together?
Yes! SSC CGL and CHSL share approximately 80% of the same syllabus. The main difference is the difficulty level — CGL is slightly harder. Preparing for CGL automatically prepares you for CHSL.
What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?
SSC CGL Tier-I has 100 objective questions worth 200 marks across four sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension (25 questions / 50 marks each) — in 60 minutes. Tier-II is the scoring stage that decides the final merit and carries more weight than Tier-I.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?
Yes. In SSC CGL Tier-I, 0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Because of this, accuracy matters more than the number of attempts — only attempt a question when you can reasonably eliminate options.
How should I prepare for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude?
Quantitative Aptitude is one of the highest-scoring sections. Build fundamentals in arithmetic (percentage, ratio, profit & loss, time & work), then practise topic by topic with step-by-step solutions. Number System and Arithmetic alone contribute a large share of the Quant questions, so prioritise them.

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