SSC CGL Maths Syllabus 2026 2026
This article provides the detailed Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) syllabus for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026, including topic-wise breakdown, exam pattern, and preparation tips.
Short Information
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment for approximately 12,256 Group B and Group C posts. The exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode, consisting of Tier-I, Tier-II, and Document Verification stages.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes (Sectional) |
| Tier-II (Paper-I) | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 30 Minutes |
Important Points: Each correct answer carries 2 marks in Tier-I and 3 marks in Tier-II. Negative marking is 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I and 1 mark in Tier-II.
Subject-wise Syllabus
The Quantitative Aptitude (Maths) syllabus for SSC CGL 2026 covers the following topics:
- Arithmetic: Number System, Simplification, LCM & HCF, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Average, Partnership, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern, Time, Speed & Distance (Boat & Stream, Trains)
- Algebra: Basic Algebraic Identities, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Surds & Indices, Graphs of Linear Equations
- Geometry: Triangles, Congruence & Similarity, Circle & its Chords, Tangents, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry
- Mensuration: Area & Perimeter (Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Circle), Volume & Surface Area (Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere), Prisms, Pyramids, Hemisphere
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric Ratios, Heights & Distances, Complementary Angles, Trigonometric Identities
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Histograms, Caselets
- Statistics & Probability (Tier-II Specific): Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Probability, Permutation & Combination
How to Download Syllabus
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Notices” or “Syllabus” section.
- Look for the link titled “SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 PDF” or similar.
- Click the link to open/download the PDF.
- Save the PDF for offline reference.