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The Staff Selection Commission has released the complete SSC CGL Selection Process 2026<\/strong> details in its latest SSC CGL notification<\/a>. Every year, lakhs of students apply for this exam to get high-paying Group B and Group C government jobs. But before starting your daily studies, you must clearly understand how the board selects the final winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep things simple, the SSC conducts the exam in two main stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2. After passing these written tests, you must clear the Document Verification round. In this post, we will explain all these stages in very simple language so you know exactly what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL Selection Process 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSC CGL Selection Process<\/strong> is created to check the basic knowledge and speed of the candidates. The board has removed the interview round completely. Now, your selection depends fully on the marks you score in the computer-based written exams. Let us look at a quick overview of the whole process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>SSC CGL 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SSC CGL Full Form<\/strong><\/td>Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level<\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td>Online (Computer Based Test)<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/strong><\/td>Tier 1 (Qualifying) and Tier 2 (Merit Making)<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/strong><\/td>ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL Tier 1 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tier 1 exam is the very first step. It is an online multiple-choice test. There will be 100 questions, and the total marks will be 200. You will get 2 marks for every right answer. But be careful, if you select a wrong answer, the board will deduct 0.50 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exam asks questions from four easy subjects: English, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Maths. You must pass this test to go to Tier 2. However, the marks you score here will not be added to your final job merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S.No.<\/strong><\/td>Sections<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>General Intelligence and Reasoning<\/td>25<\/td>50<\/td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>General Awareness<\/td>25<\/td>50<\/td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>25<\/td>50<\/td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>English Comprehension<\/td>25<\/td>50<\/td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>1 hour<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL Tier 2 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you pass Tier 1, you will get the admit card for the Tier 2 exam. This is the main exam of the SSC CGL selection process 2026 because your final job fully depends on the marks you score here. Tier 2 is also conducted online. It has two different papers: Paper I and Paper II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper I is compulsory for every single candidate. Paper II is only for those who applied for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post. Check the table below to understand the Tier 2 pattern clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sessions<\/strong><\/td>Sections<\/strong><\/td>Modules<\/strong><\/td>Subject<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td>Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Session I<\/td>Section I<\/td>Module I<\/td>Mathematical Abilities<\/td>30<\/td>90<\/td>30 Minutes<\/td>23%<\/td><\/tr>
Module II<\/td>Reasoning and General Intelligence<\/td>30<\/td>90<\/td>30 Minutes<\/td>23%<\/td><\/tr>
Section II<\/td>Module I<\/td>English Language and Comprehension<\/td>45<\/td>135<\/td>40 Minutes<\/td>35%<\/td><\/tr>
Module II<\/td>General Awareness<\/td>25<\/td>75<\/td>20 Minutes<\/td>19%<\/td><\/tr>
Section III<\/td>Module I<\/td>Computer Knowledge Test<\/td>20<\/td>60<\/td>15 Minutes<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr>
Session II<\/td>Module II<\/td>Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)<\/td>One Data Entry Task<\/td>Qualifying<\/td>15 Minutes<\/td>Qualifying<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Total Duration (Paper 1): 2 Hours 30 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026 (Paper 2)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Papers<\/strong><\/td>Sections<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper II<\/td>Statistics<\/td>100<\/td>200<\/td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026 (Paper 3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Papers<\/strong><\/td>Sections<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Paper III<\/td>General Studies (Finance and Economics)<\/td>100<\/td>200<\/td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

(Note: There is a heavy negative marking in Tier 2. The board will cut 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper 1 and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 2.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> SSC CGL Syllabus 2026<\/a> \u2013 Download Tier 1 and Tier 2 Syllabus PDF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL Document Verification (DV)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates who successfully clear the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are called for Document Verification. Candidates must produce both original and photocopies of essential educational certificates, category\/reservation proofs, and a valid photo-bearing ID proof matching the date of birth listed on their admit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documents Required for Photo ID Proof Verification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must show a valid original ID card. The date of birth on your ID must match exactly with your exam admit card. You can bring any one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n