SSC CGL

Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level

Course Overview

SSC CGL 2026 has been notified for 12,256 vacancies across central government ministries and departments — Income Tax Inspector, Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Sub-Inspector, Auditor, Assistant, Tax Assistant and more. The exam is conducted in two tiers — Tier 1 is qualifying in nature while Tier 2 is scoring and decides final selection. Vedanti Academy's SSC CGL programme delivers complete Tier 1 + Tier 2 (Paper 1, 2 & 3) coverage with Vedic-Math shortcuts, sectional timing practice, daily quizzes and full-length mocks.

Eligibility

Graduate from a recognized university. Age: 18-32 years (varies by post — JSO 18-32, AAO 18-30, others 18-32). Relaxation: OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwD +10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen as per official notification.

Exam Pattern

Vacancies

12,256 (SSC CGL 2026 Notification)

Selection Process

Tier 1 (qualifying) → Tier 2 Paper 1 + Paper 2 (JSO only) / Paper 3 (AAO only) — final merit based on Tier 2 marks. Document verification follows.

Tier 1— 200 Marks (60 Mins)

Qualifying — marks NOT counted in final selectionMode: Online (Computer-based)Sectional Timing: Yes — 15 minutes per section (new for 2026)Negative: 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50	15 min
General Awareness	25	50	15 min
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50	15 min
English Comprehension	25	50	15 min
Total	100	200	60 Mins

Tier 2 Paper 1— 450 Marks (2 hr 30 min (Session I) + 15 min (Session II DEST))

Scoring & Compulsory for ALL posts — final selection based on thisMode: Online (Computer-based)Sectional Timing: Yes — module-wise timing (new for 2026)Negative: 1 mark for Section I, Section II & Module-I of Section III; 0.50 marks for Paper II

Section	Questions	Marks	Time	Weightage
Section I · Module I: Mathematical Abilities	30	90	30 min	23%
Section I · Module II: Reasoning & General Intelligence	30	90	30 min	23%
Section II · Module I: English Language & Comprehension	45	135	40 min	35%
Section II · Module II: General Awareness	25	75	20 min	19%
Section III · Module I: Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	15 min	Qualifying
Section III · Module II: Data Entry Speed Test (Session II)	1 task	Qualifying	15 min	Qualifying
Total	150	450	2 hr 30 min (Session I) + 15 min (Session II DEST)	100%

Tier 2 Paper 2

For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post onlyNegative: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Subject

Statistics

Questions

100

Marks

200

Duration

2 hours

Tier 2 Paper 3

For Assistant Audit Officer / Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) post onlyNegative: 0.50 marks per wrong answer

Subject

General Studies (Finance & Economics)

Questions

100

Marks

200

Duration

2 hours

Posts Offered

Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)Assistant Accounts OfficerInspector — Income TaxInspector — Central Excise / GSTSub-Inspector (CBI / NIA)Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)Assistant Section Officer (ASO)AuditorAccountantTax AssistantUpper Division Clerk

Complete Syllabus

Detailed topic-wise syllabus covered in our SSC CGL coaching program at Vedanti Academy

Quantitative Aptitude13 topics

Number System & Simplification

Percentage, Profit & Loss

Ratio & Proportion

Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns

Time, Speed & Distance (Trains, Boats & Streams)

Simple & Compound Interest

Algebra (Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations)

Geometry (Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons)

Coordinate Geometry (Distance, Section Formula)

Trigonometry (Identities, Heights & Distances)

Mensuration (2D & 3D - Area, Volume, Surface Area)

Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation)

Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Line, Table, Mixed)

General Intelligence & Reasoning11 topics

Analogy & Classification (Word, Number, Figure)

Coding-Decoding

Series (Number, Letter, Figure)

Matrix-based Reasoning

Blood Relations

Direction & Distance Sense

Syllogism & Logical Venn Diagrams

Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror/Water Image, Paper Folding/Cutting)

Embedded Figures & Pattern Completion

Statement & Conclusion / Assumption

Mathematical Operations & Word Building

English Language & Comprehension10 topics

Reading Comprehension (Passage-based Q&A, Inference)

Error Detection & Correction

Fill in the Blanks (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Synonyms & Antonyms

One Word Substitution

Idioms & Phrases

Sentence Improvement & Rearrangement

Cloze Test & Para Jumbles

Active/Passive Voice & Direct/Indirect Speech

Spelling & Vocabulary-based Questions

General Awareness7 topics

History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, Freedom Movement)

Geography (India & World - Physical, Climate, Agriculture, Resources)

Indian Polity (Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Governance)

Economics (Micro, Macro, Indian Economy, Budgeting)

Science & Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Space)

Current Affairs (Last 6-12 Months) & Static GK

Awards, Honours, Sports & Important Summits

Computer Knowledge6 topics

Computer Fundamentals (Hardware, Software, Memory, I/O)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Shortcut Keys

Database Management Basics (DBMS Concepts)

Internet, Email & Cyber Security Basics

Networking Fundamentals (LAN, WAN, Protocols)

Operating Systems (Windows, Linux Basics)

Why Vedanti Academy for SSC CGL?

Expert faculty with years of competitive exam coaching experience

Vedic Math & unique shortcut techniques for faster calculations

AC classrooms equipped with digital smart boards

360-degree hybrid doubt support (offline + WhatsApp/Zoom)

'Upto Selection Support' — we coach you until you crack it

Comprehensive mock test series simulating real exam conditions

In-house library with all reference books & previous papers

Regular performance tracking & personalized improvement plans

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