SSC CGL
Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level
Tier-1 and Tier-2 preparation for Group B and C posts in central government.
Exam pattern
Tier 1: 100 questions · 60 minutes · 200 marks. Tier 2: multiple papers, 2.5 hours each.
Marking
+2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong answer (Tier 1).
Eligibility
Graduate; age limit generally 18–32 with category relaxation. Check the official notice.
Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
- •Number system
- •Percentage, ratio & proportion
- •Profit, loss & discount
- •Time, work & distance
- •Simple & compound interest
- •Algebra & geometry
- •Mensuration & trigonometry
- •Data interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- •Analogy & classification
- •Series & coding-decoding
- •Blood relations & directions
- •Syllogism & Venn diagrams
- •Non-verbal reasoning
English Comprehension
- •Reading comprehension
- •Error spotting & sentence improvement
- •Cloze test & fill in the blanks
- •Vocabulary, idioms & one-word substitution
General Awareness
- •History, geography & polity
- •Economy & general science
- •Static GK & current affairs
Pattern and syllabus are compiled for reference from public sources. Always confirm against the official notice for your exam cycle.
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Questions
How many attempts are allowed?
There is no attempt limit; you can appear until you cross the age limit.
Where do I find the official dates?
On ssc.gov.in — we do not publish dates ourselves.