The official URL ends in 2025, but the downloaded 132-page document is headed “Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026”. Do not infer the cycle from its filename.
Know the stages
Paper structure
| Component | What the source specifies |
|---|---|
| Tier I | 100 questions · 200 marks · 60 minutes |
| Tier I timer | 15 minutes per subject |
| Tier I wrong answer | −0.50 marks |
| Tier II | Paper I common; other papers depend on post |
Standard paper details shown. Read the official instructions for accommodations and exceptions.
Subject coverage
Tick an area after reviewing it. This is a compressed outline; the official document has the full subtopics.
Tier I · four subjects
Tier II · Paper I
Tier II · specified posts
Use the overview well
Planning your revision
Start with the tier and the post you are actually targeting. Shared arithmetic and language revision can support more than one SSC exam, but the timer and qualifying modules can differ. Add short data-entry sessions alongside theory rather than treating the skill stage as an afterthought. If you need Statistics or Finance and Economics, expand those official paper units into a second checklist.
Go back to the authority
Official sources & reference links
- SSC syllabus directory (opens in a new tab)
Select CGL and check notices
ssc.gov.in - Reviewed CGL notification · PDF (opens in a new tab)
Sections 13.8–13.11; PDF pages 25–40
ssc.gov.in
Reviewed as a research snapshot on 5 October 2026. Linked websites may change their documents after this date. We link to originals and do not rehost their PDFs.
Report a source or syllabus issueCommon questions
Is this the complete official SSC CGL syllabus?
No. It is an editorial overview for the labelled cycle. Open the official documents above for every subtopic, paper instruction and exception.
Can I use this for a different exam cycle?
Use it as a starting point, then compare it with the notification for your own attempt. A reviewed older reference does not establish that a later syllabus is unchanged.
Does ticking every topic mean I am exam-ready?
The checks track your review of broad areas on this device. They do not measure mastery, completion of official subtopics or eligibility.