SSC CGL 2026 important dates
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SSC CGL at a glance
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Some posts have additional requirements. |
| Age limit | 18–32 years, varying by post. Relaxations apply as per the official notification. |
| Selection | Tier 1 → Tier 2 |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL eligibility
Age limit
18–32 years, varying by post. Relaxations apply as per the official notification.
Educational qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Some posts have additional requirements.
Age relaxation for reserved categories and the exact cut-off date are given in each year's official notification.
SSC CGL selection process
- 1Tier 1
100 MCQs, 200 marks
- 2Tier 2
Paper I compulsory; Paper II/III post-specific
SSC CGL exam pattern
Tier 1
| Section | ప్రశ్నలు |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Tier 2
| Section | ప్రశ్నలు |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| English Language | 45 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 |
| Total | 150 |
SSC CGL syllabus 2026
General Intelligence & Reasoning15 topics
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Ranking & Order
- Statement & Conclusion
- Venn Diagrams
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Mathematical Operations
- Data Sufficiency
General Awareness14 topics
- Indian History
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian & World Geography
- Indian Economy
- General Science: Physics
- General Science: Chemistry
- General Science: Biology
- Static General Knowledge
- Books & Authors
- Awards
- Sports
- Current Affairs: National
- Current Affairs: International
- Current Affairs: Government Schemes
Quantitative Aptitude18 topics
- Number System
- Simplification & Approximation
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time
- Speed & Distance
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Algebra
- Data Interpretation
- Mixture & Alligation
- Permutation
- Combination & Probability
English Language12 topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Spelling Correction
Computer Awareness7 topics
- Computer Fundamentals
- Operating Systems
- MS Office
- Internet & Networking
- Cyber Security
- Database Basics
- Computer Abbreviations
How to apply for SSC CGL
- Go to the official website, ssc.gov.in. Applications are accepted nowhere else.
- Register (one-time registration where the body uses it) and log in.
- Fill in the application form for this exam and choose your exam centre preferences.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the size the notification asks for.
- Pay the application fee online if it applies to your category.
- Submit before the last date and save or print the confirmation page.
Recruitment to Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations, including Assistant Section Officer, Inspector (Income Tax), Assistant Audit Officer and Sub-Inspector.
Who can apply
- Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Some posts have additional requirements.
- Age: 18–32 years, varying by post. Relaxations apply as per the official notification.
Exam pattern
Tier 1
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration: 60 minutes. +2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong one.
Tier 2
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| English Language | 45 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Computer Awareness | 20 |
| Total | 150 |
Duration: 150 minutes. +3 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one.
Syllabus
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy · Classification · Series · Coding-Decoding · Blood Relations · Direction Sense · Syllogism · Seating Arrangement · Puzzles · Ranking & Order · Statement & Conclusion · Venn Diagrams · Non-verbal Reasoning · Mathematical Operations · Data Sufficiency
General Awareness
Indian History · Indian Polity & Constitution · Indian & World Geography · Indian Economy · General Science: Physics · General Science: Chemistry · General Science: Biology · Static General Knowledge · Books & Authors, Awards, Sports · Current Affairs: National · Current Affairs: International · Current Affairs: Government Schemes
Quantitative Aptitude
Number System · Simplification & Approximation · Percentage · Ratio & Proportion · Average · Profit & Loss · Simple & Compound Interest · Time & Work · Time, Speed & Distance · Mensuration · Geometry · Trigonometry · Algebra · Data Interpretation · Mixture & Alligation · Permutation, Combination & Probability
English Language
Reading Comprehension · Cloze Test · Error Spotting · Sentence Improvement · Fill in the Blanks · Para Jumbles · Synonyms & Antonyms · Idioms & Phrases · One Word Substitution · Active & Passive Voice · Direct & Indirect Speech · Spelling Correction
Computer Awareness
Computer Fundamentals · Operating Systems · MS Office · Internet & Networking · Cyber Security · Database Basics · Computer Abbreviations
Dates and notifications
Dates on this page are added only after they appear in an official notification. Always confirm on the official website before you apply: Staff Selection Commission.
SSC CGL: questions students ask
What is the age limit for SSC CGL?
18–32 years (varies by post). Relaxations apply for reserved categories as per the official notification.
What qualification do I need for SSC CGL?
Graduation from a recognised university.
When is the SSC CGL exam?
It has not been announced yet. This page is checked against the official notices every day and updated as soon as it is.
What is the last date to apply for SSC CGL?
Applications are not open right now, or the last date has not been announced. Follow this exam to be told when they open.
When will the SSC CGL admit card be released?
The admit card is published on the official website (ssc.gov.in) before the exam. No release date has been announced yet; this page will show it when it is.
When will the SSC CGL result be declared?
Results are published on the official website (ssc.gov.in). No result date has been announced yet.
What is the selection process for SSC CGL?
Selection is in stages: Tier 1 → Tier 2. Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next.
What is the exam pattern of SSC CGL?
Tier 1: 100 MCQs, 200 marks Duration 60 minutes. Tier 2: Paper I compulsory; Paper II/III post-specific Duration 150 minutes.
What is the syllabus for SSC CGL?
The exam covers: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, Computer Awareness. The full topic list is in the Syllabus section on this page.
How do I apply for SSC CGL?
Apply online on the official website (ssc.gov.in): register, fill in the application form, upload your photo and signature, pay the fee if it applies to you, and submit. Download and keep the confirmation page. Applications are not accepted anywhere else.
What is the official website for SSC CGL?
Staff Selection Commission publishes all notices, admit cards and results at https://ssc.gov.in/.
How can I prepare for SSC CGL?
Learn the syllabus and pattern above, practise previous year papers, and take full-length mock tests under exam timing. This site has free practice questions and mock tests for this exam that show your weak topics after each attempt.