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Lakhs of candidates prepare for the SSC CGL Exam, seeing it as a golden opportunity to build a career in the insurance sector. Those gearing up for the SSC CGL 2026 Exam must understand its Selection Process thoroughly. The SSC CGL Selection Process consists of multiple stages, including Tier 1 and Tier 2. In this post, we provide a comprehensive overview of all the SSC CGL selection stages and related details to help you prepare effectively.
SSC CGL Selection Process 2026
The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in two stages:
- Tier I: Computer-Based Examination
- Tier II: Computer-Based Examination
| Stage | Paper | Session | Sections/Modules Covered | Duration | Applicable For | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | – | – | Objective-type CBT (Reasoning, GA, Quant, English) | 60 Minutes | All Candidates | Qualifying Stage |
| Tier II | Paper I | Session I | Section I + Section II + Module I of Section III | 2 Hours 15 Minutes | All Candidates | Main exam (compulsory) |
| Paper I | Session II | Module II of Section III (Computer Knowledge Test) | 15 Minutes | All Candidates | Conducted on the same day | |
| Paper II | – | Statistics | As per the schedule | Only for JSO Post | Separate paper |
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier-1 exam will be conducted online and will consist of four sections, featuring a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. The maximum marks for the exam will be 200. The sections included in the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam are:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
| Serial No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier-2 exam will be conducted in three phases: Paper-I, Paper-II, and Paper-III.
- Paper-I is compulsory for all posts.
- Paper-II is specifically for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Paper-III is meant for candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer
| S. No. | Papers | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 2 | Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | 2 hours |
The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern has been discussed below along with the changes made by SSC this year.
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern | ||||||
| Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage | Duration |
| Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 23% | 1 hour |
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 23% | ||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 35% | 1 hour |
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 19% | ||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | Qualifying | 15 minutes |
| Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | 15 minutes | ||
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern | ||||
| Paper | Section | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Penalty of Wrong Answer: There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II.
SSC CGL Document Verification
After qualifying Tier 1 and Tier 2, candidates will have to appear for Document Verification, wherein their personal information will be verified. The SSC CGL Selection Process mandates candidates to present original documents for verification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar printout
- Voter ID Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Passport
- Official ID Card from School, College, or University
- Employer ID Card (Government/PSU)
- Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence
- Any other photo ID issued by the Central or State Government
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