SSC CGL 2026 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL 2026 examination scheme

The official CGL 2026 notice describes a computer-based Tier-I examination and a Tier-II examination. Tier I includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension, with 25 questions and 50 marks per section, one hour total, and 0.50 negative marks for each wrong answer.

Tier II includes compulsory Paper I, with multiple sections and sessions, and post-specific additional papers described in the notice. Paper I covers Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test. Separate Paper II (Statistics) and Paper III (General Studies—Finance and Economics) apply to the posts identified by SSC. The official notice controls detailed timing, qualifying status, marks and post eligibility.

Schedule stated in the notice

Tier I was tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026, and Tier II for December 2026. These are tentative windows, not confirmed dates. Check SSC's later notices for updates. These details apply to the 2026 cycle and do not establish a 2027 pattern.