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SSC CGL 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) · SSC CGL
Exam Overview
Combined Graduate Level is SSC's flagship examination for Group B and Group C posts across ministries, departments and constitutional bodies. Roughly 18,000 vacancies across hundreds of posts; the exam happens in three computer-based stages plus a descriptive paper.
Official previous year papers have not been published by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) yet, so there is nothing to link to here.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Age 18-32 years with category-wise relaxation.
Exam Pattern & Stages
Stage 1 — Tier 1 (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
- Mode
- Computer Based
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Total Questions
- 100
- Total Marks
- 200
- Negative Marking
- 0.50 per wrong answer
Stage 2 — Tier 2 (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Abilities | 30 | 90 |
| English Language | 45 | 135 |
| Statistics | 15 | 45 |
| General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 20 | 60 |
- Mode
- Computer Based
- Duration
- 3 x 60 minutes
- Total Questions
- 170
- Total Marks
- 390
- Negative Marking
- 0.50 per wrong answer
Stage 3 — Tier 3 (Descriptive)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Essay / Letter / Application / Precis | 2 | 100 |
- Mode
- Pen & Paper
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Negative Marking
- No
Full Syllabus & Preparation
Stage-wise subject & topic breakdown for this exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSC CGL conducted in Hindi as well?
Yes. Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 can be answered in English or Hindi, except the English Comprehension section. Candidates opting for the Hindi medium can still answer the English section in English.
What is the Tier 1 negative marking?
0.50 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the computer-based Tier 1. No deduction is made for unattempted questions.
Can final-year students apply for SSC CGL?
Yes. Final-year students can appear in Tier 1 and Tier 2, provided they produce proof of graduation before Tier 3 or document verification.