SSC CGL 2026 ÔÇö Complete Preparation Guide
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is one of the most popular government job exams in India. Lakhs of aspirants appear for it every year. This guide covers everything you need to know to crack SSC CGL 2026.
Exam Pattern
SSC CGL is conducted in two tiers:
- Tier 1: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes ÔÇö Quant, Reasoning, English & General Awareness
- Tier 2: Subject-specific papers with higher difficulty
Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system, simplification, percentage, ratio, average
- Time & work, time & distance, profit & loss
- Geometry, trigonometry, data interpretation
Reasoning
- Series, analogy, classification, coding-decoding
- Blood relations, direction sense, syllogism
- Non-verbal reasoning
English
- Reading comprehension, cloze test
- Error spotting, sentence improvement
- Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution
General Awareness
- Current affairs (last 6 months)
- History, geography, polity, economy
- General science, static GK
Preparation Strategy
- Start with a mock test ÔÇö understand your current level
- Focus on weak areas ÔÇö use subject-wise practice
- Attempt regular mock tests ÔÇö build speed and accuracy
- Revise regularly ÔÇö maintain a notebook of important formulas and facts
- Stay consistent ÔÇö 4-5 hours of daily study is enough
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