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SSC CGL 2026: Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Study Plan

India · 4 subjects · 50 topics · Updated 2026-04-06

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam recruits for Group B and C posts in various ministries/departments of the Government of India. Popular posts include Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer, Sub-Inspector in CBI, and Statistical Investigator. Conducted in four tiers: Tier-I (online objective), Tier-II (online descriptive), Tier-III (descriptive English/Hindi), Tier-IV (skill test/DEST).

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Year: 2026
Subjects: 4
Topics: 50

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📋 Exam Pattern

Tier-I: 100 MCQs, 2 hours, 200 marks (GA, Math, Reasoning, English). Tier-II: 100 MCQs each for Papers I, II, III, 2 hours each. Tier-III: Descriptive Writing (English/Hindi), 100 marks.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age 18-32 for most posts (relaxation for reserved categories).

Subjects & Topics Covered — 50 topics across 4 subjects

Reasoning

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16 topics · Series· Analogy· Classification + more

Quantitative Aptitude

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15 topics · Percentage· Profit Loss· Discount + more

English

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11 topics · Error Detection· Fill in Blanks· Synonyms Antonyms + more

General Awareness

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8 topics · History· Geography· Polity + more

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Frequently Asked Questions — SSC CGL

Everything you need to know about SSC CGL. Scroll down for the complete study guide.

What is the expected SSC CGL 2026 exam date and application deadline?

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam is expected to be held in June–July 2026. The official notification (released on ssc.nic.in) typically opens online applications 1–2 months before the exam. The application fee is Rs. 100 for general category; SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt.

What is the age limit for SSC CGL 2026 posts?

The age limit for SSC CGL posts varies: Assistant Section Officer (18–27 years), Income Tax Inspector (18–27), Auditors/Tabulators (18–27), and Upper Division Clerk (18–27). Some posts like Assistant Section Officer in CSS allow 20–30 years. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST applies.

What is the exam pattern for SSC CGL Tier 1 2026?

SSC CGL Tier 1 is a Computer Based Test with 100 questions in 4 sections: Quantitative Aptitude (25), English Comprehension (25), General Intelligence and Reasoning (25), and General Awareness (25). Total time is 60 minutes. Each correct answer earns 2 marks; 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature — the Tier 2 score determines the final rank.

How many tiers does SSC CGL have and what are they?

SSC CGL has 4 tiers: Tier 1 — Online MCQ (100 questions, 200 marks, qualifying); Tier 2 — Online MCQ (3 papers: Quantitative Abilities, English Language, Statistics/Economics); Tier 3 — Descriptive (Essay/Letter/Application, 100 marks, offline); Tier 4 — Computer Proficiency Test/DEST (qualifying). Final selection is based on Tier 2 + Tier 3 marks combined.

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Exam Name	SSC CGL
Country	🇮🇳 India
Subjects	Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness
Total Topics	50
Official Source	https://ssc.nic.in
Last Updated	2026-04-06