📚 SSC CGL 2026 Tier-I Syllabus
The SSC CGL Tier-I Examination consists of four sections, with each section carrying 25 questions for 50 marks. Candidates should prepare all subjects equally to maximize their overall score.
🧠 1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
This section tests a candidate's logical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Topics Covered:
- Analogies
- Similarities & Differences
- Space Visualization
- Spatial Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Analysis & Judgment
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Number Series
- Non-Verbal Series
- Coding & Decoding
- Statement & Conclusion
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Figure Classification
- Figure Completion
- Embedded Figures
- Paper Folding & Cutting
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social Intelligence
🌍 2. General Awareness
This section evaluates the candidate's knowledge of current affairs and general knowledge.
Topics Covered:
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Indian Culture
- Indian Economy
- Indian Polity
- Constitution
- Scientific Research
- Environment
- Important National & International Events
- India & Neighbouring Countries
➗ 3. Quantitative Aptitude
This section tests numerical ability and mathematical concepts up to the prescribed level.
Arithmetic Topics
- Number System
- Decimals & Fractions
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Partnership
- Mixture & Alligation
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cisterns
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Boats & Streams
Algebra
- Basic Algebra
- Linear Equations
- Algebraic Identities
- Surds
Geometry & Mensuration
- Triangle
- Circle
- Quadrilaterals
- Polygons
- Prism
- Cone
- Cylinder
- Sphere
- Hemisphere
- Pyramid
Trigonometry
- Trigonometric Ratios
- Standard Identities
- Heights & Distances
- Degree & Radian Measure
Data Interpretation
- Bar Graph
- Pie Chart
- Histogram
- Frequency Polygon
📖 4. English Comprehension
This section checks a candidate's English language skills.
Topics Covered:
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence Improvement
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Spellings