SSC CGL Syllabus 2026

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
• Elementary surds (simple problems)
• Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry

• 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

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

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
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• PowerPoint

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 (hacking, virus, worms, Trojan)
• Preventive measures

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 of 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

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

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
• Central problems of an economy
• 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

Theory of Production and cost

• Meaning and Factors of production
• Laws of production – Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

• Perfect Competition
• Monopoly
• Monopolistic Competition
• Oligopoly
• Price determination in these markets

Indian Economy

• Nature of the Indian Economy; role of different sectors – Agriculture, Industry and Services, their problems and growth
• National Income of India – concepts, different methods of measuring national income
• Population – its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth
• Poverty and unemployment – absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment
• Infrastructure – Energy, Transportation, Communication

Economic Reforms in India

• Economic reforms since 1991
• Liberalisation
• Privatisation
• Globalisation
• Disinvestment

Money and Banking

• Monetary/Fiscal policy – role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks
• Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments
• Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003

Role of Information Technology in Governance

• Role of Information Technology in Governance