SSC CGL 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern - Tier-I Details
SSC's CGL 2026 notice sets Tier-I as 100 questions for 200 marks in one hour, with negative marking of 0.50.
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Tier-I pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Rules
- Time: 1 hour, with 15 minutes per section (80 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates)
- Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer in Tier-I
- Questions in English and Hindi, except English Comprehension
Tier-II
Paper-I Session-I has Mathematical Abilities (30 questions) and Reasoning and General Intelligence (30 questions), for 180 marks in one hour. Check para 13.9 of the notice for the other sections and papers, and para 13 for the full topic list.
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