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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 for recruitment to various Group "B" and Group "C" posts across Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. The exam is held in two tiers: Tier-I (Preliminary) and Tier-II (Mains). Below is the comprehensive, official syllabus for both tiers as per the SSC CGL 2026 notification.
Tier-I is an objective-type screening test conducted in English & Hindi. It has four sections, each carrying 25 marks (total 100 marks), to be completed in 1 hour.
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
Tier-II consists of three separate papers (Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III) conducted on different days. Paper-I is compulsory for all candidates. Paper-II is for statistical posts only, and Paper-III is for AAO/AyO posts only.
Conducted in two sessions (same day): Session-I (2 hr 15 min) + Session-II (15 min DEST).
| Section | Topic | No. of Questions | Marks | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | ||||
| Section-I (Part A) | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 60 | Matriculation (10th) Level |
| Section-I (Part B) | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 60 | Graduation Level |
| Section-II (Part A) | English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 210 | 10+2 Level |
| Section-II (Part B) | General Awareness | 70 (25 scored + 45 bonus?) | 70 | Graduation Level |
| Section-III | Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) | 20 | 20 | Qualifying – Computer Basics |
| Session-II | ||||
| Section-IV | Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) | — | Qualifying | 15 minutes / 2000 key depressions |
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| I | Collection, Classification & Presentation of Statistical Data – primary & secondary data, methods of data collection, tabulation, graphs & charts, frequency distributions, diagrammatic presentation. |
| II | Measures of Central Tendency – mean, median, mode; partition values – quartiles, deciles, percentiles. |
| III | Measures of Dispersion – range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation; measures of relative dispersion. |
| IV | Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis – different types of moments & their relationships; meaning & measures of skewness and kurtosis. |
| V | Correlation & Regression – scatter diagram, simple correlation coefficient, simple regression lines, Spearman's rank correlation, measures of association of attributes, multiple regression, multiple & partial correlation (for three variables only). |
| VI | Probability Theory – meaning, definitions, conditional probability, compound probability, independent events, Bayes' theorem. |
| VII | Random Variable & Probability Distributions – probability functions, expectation & variance, higher moments, Binomial, Poisson, Normal & Exponential distributions, joint distribution of two random variables (discrete). |
| VIII | Sampling Theory – population & sample, parameter & statistic, errors, sampling & non-sampling techniques (simple random, stratified, multistage, multiphase, cluster, systematic, purposive, convenience, quota), sampling distribution, sample size decisions. |
| IX | Statistical Inference – point & interval estimation, properties of estimators, methods of estimation (moments, MLE, least squares), hypothesis testing, Z/t/Chi-square/F tests, confidence intervals. |
| X | Analysis of Variance – one-way & two-way classified data. |
| XI | Time Series Analysis – components, determination of trend by different methods, measurement of seasonal variation. |
| XII | Index Numbers – meaning, problems in construction, types, formulae, base shifting & splicing, cost-of-living index numbers, uses. |
| Part | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Finance & Accounts (80 marks) Financial accounting: nature, scope, limitations, concepts & conventions, GAAP; single & double entry, books of original entry, bank reconciliation, journal, ledgers, trial balance, rectification of errors, manufacturing/trading/P&L appropriation accounts, balance sheet, capital vs revenue expenditure, depreciation, valuation of inventories, non-profit organisations accounts, receipts & payments, income & expenditure accounts, bills of exchange, self-balancing ledgers. | 80 |
| B | Economics & Governance (120 marks) CAG of India – constitutional provisions, role & responsibilities; Finance Commission – role & functions; Basic Economics (micro): definition, scope, methods, central problems, PPC; demand & supply theory (elasticity, consumer behaviour – Marshallian & indifference curve); production & cost theory (variable proportions, returns to scale); market forms (perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly); Indian Economy (sectors, national income, population, poverty & unemployment, infrastructure); Economic Reforms since 1991 (liberalisation, privatisation, globalisation, disinvestment); Money & Banking (RBI functions, fiscal/monetary policy, budget, fiscal deficit, BoP, FRBM Act 2003); Governance & Information Technology. | 120 |
| Total | 200 | |
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| SSC Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
| SSC CGL 2026 Notification | View on ssc.gov.in |
| Apply Online | ssc.gov.in → Apply Online |
This syllabus is based on the official SSC CGL 2026 notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official website for any updates or corrections.