SSC CGL Syllabus
Combined Graduate Level · Group B & C posts
Last reviewed Oct 03, 2026
2 Stages
Selection process
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Graduation
Min. qualification
Sequential selection: SSC CGL is conducted in multiple stages. You must clear each stage before the next. Tier 1 is the screening stage — it shortlists candidates for Tier 2, which decides final merit and post allocation.
Syllabus by stage
Stage 1 · Qualifying + Merit
Tier 1 — Computer Based Test
Questions
100
Marks
200
Duration
60 min
Negative
-0.5
Screens all candidates. Four sections — GI & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension — 25 questions each with a 15-minute sectional limit.
Stage 2 · Merit-deciding
Tier 2 — Computer Based Test
Questions
150
Marks
450
Duration
150 min
Negative
-1.0 (Paper 1)
Decides final merit and post allocation. Paper 1 compulsory for all; Paper 2 (Statistics) for JSO posts; Paper 3 (Finance & Economics) for audit/accounts posts.
Detailed syllabus page coming soon.
Top posts & pay scale
Pay Level 8
Assistant Audit Officer
₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 / month
Pay Level 7
Income Tax Inspector
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 / month
Pay Level 7
Sub Inspector (CBI)
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 / month
Pay Level 6
Assistant Section Officer
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Eligibility
EducationGraduation from a recognised university
Age18–32 years (SC/ST +5 yrs · OBC +3 yrs · PwD +10 yrs)
NationalityIndian citizen
Application fee₹100 (General) · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD