SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Particular

Details

Exam Name

SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026

Tier

Tier 2

Tentative Exam Month

December 2026

Mode

Computer-Based Examination

Paper-I

Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge and Data Entry Speed Test

Paper-II

Statistics

Paper-III

General Studies-Finance and Economics

Official Website

ssc.gov.in

Tier

Paper

Session

Subject

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Time Allowed

II

Paper-I

Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)

Section-I: A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning and General Intelligence

30 + 30 = 60

60 × 3 = 180

1 hour, with sectional timer of 30 minutes for each subject. For candidates eligible for scribe, 1 hour and 20 minutes with sectional timer of 40 minutes for each subject

II

Paper-I

Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)

Section-II: A: English Language and Comprehension B: General Awareness

45 + 25 = 70

70 × 3 = 210

1 hour, with sectional timer of 40 minutes for English Language & Comprehension and 20 minutes for General Awareness. For candidates eligible for scribe, 1 hour and 20 minutes with sectional timer of 55 minutes and 25 minutes respectively

II

Paper-I

Session-I / Session-II

Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test

20

20 × 3 = 60

15 minutes

II

Paper-I

Session-II (15 minutes)

Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test

One Data Entry Task

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15 minutes

Paper

Subject

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Time Allowed

Paper-II

Statistics

100

100 × 2 = 200

2 hours

Paper-III

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

100

100 × 2 = 200

2 hours

Section

Subject

Topics Covered

Part A of Section-I of Paper-I

Mathematical Abilities

Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.

Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.

Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.

Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.

Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.

Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 etc.

Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.

Part B of Section-I of Paper-I

Reasoning and General Intelligence

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and decoding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.

Section

Subject

Topics Covered

Part A of Section-II of Paper-I

English Language and Comprehension

Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage

Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution

Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage

Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage

Comprehension: To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.

Part B of Section-II of Paper-I

General Awareness

Questions are designed to test the candidates‟ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society.

Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person.

The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Section

Subject

Syllabus

Section-III of Paper-I

Computer Knowledge/Proficiency

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.

Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.

Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.

Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.

Section

Subject

Syllabus

Paper-II

Statistics

Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data: Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.

Measures of Central Tendency: Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

Measures of Dispersion: Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.

Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis: Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

Correlation and Regression: Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).

Probability Theory: Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.

Random Variable and Probability Distributions: Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).

Sampling Theory: Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution (statement only); Sample size decisions.

Statistical Inference: Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.

Analysis of Variance: Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

Time Series Analysis: Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

Index Numbers: Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

Section

Subject

Syllabus

Part A of Paper-III: Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks) 

Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting

Part A of Paper-III

Financial Accounting

Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Basic concepts of accounting

Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)

Part B of Paper-III

Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.

Finance Commission

Role and functions.

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics

Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.

Theory of Demand and Supply

Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer‟s behaviour- Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.

Part B of Paper-III

Theory of Production and cost

Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Part B of Paper-III

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.

Part B of Paper-III

Indian Economy 

Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors- Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth.

Part B of Paper-III

National Income of India- Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.

Part B of Paper-III

Population- Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.

Part B of Paper-III

Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.

Part B of Paper-III

Infrastructure- Energy, Transportation, Communication.

Part B of Paper-III

Economic Reforms in India

Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.

Part B of Paper-III

Money and Banking 

Monetary/ Fiscal policy

Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.

Part B of Paper-III

Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.

Part B of Paper-III

Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

Part B of Paper-III

Role of Information Technology in Governance

Role of Information Technology in Governance.

Section/Paper

Level

Mathematical Abilities

Matriculation Level

English Language and Comprehension

10+2 Level

Paper-II: Statistics

Graduation Level

Paper-III: General Studies-Finance and Economics

Graduation Level