SSC CGL 2026: Check Important Topics to Revise for Tier 1 exam
The SSC CGL Tier 1 is expected to be conducted in August-September 2026. This is the high time for revision and preparation. Here we are providing some of the important topics for SSC CGL Tier 1 that will help in the preparation.
SSC CGL 2026: Important Topics to Revise for Tier 1
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to conduct the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam in August-September. This is the time for revision, practice etc. Candidates who will appear for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam can check below some of the important topics that will help in the preparation. It is also recommended to the candidates to focus on the high weightage subjects and Reading Comprehension. Lakhs of candidates compete for the prestigious SSC CGL Group B and Group C positions. Therefore, it is crucial for a candidate to make proper strategy and focus on the high weightage topics. Scroll down for more details.
SSC CGL Tier 1 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates can check below the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern:
| SSC CGL Tier-I Sections & Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A: General Intelligence Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
| B: General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
| C: Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
| D: English Comprehension |
25 |
50 |
| Total |
100 |
200 |
Note: Now, the authority also introduced a sectional timings in both Tier 1 and Paper 1 of Tier 2. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates should prepare accordingly.
SSC CGL 2026: Important Topics to Revise for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam
Candidates can check below subject-wise some of the important topics to revise for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam that will help in the preparation:
English
Focus on Grammar, Vocabulary and sentence understanding. Topics in English that can be revised are mentioned below:
- Cloze test
- Error spotting
- One word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Spellings
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the blanks
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Improvement, etc.
Also Read: When will SSC GD Result 2026 be released?
Quantitative Aptitude
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss
- Trigonometry
- Ratio & proportion
- Percentage
- Time & Work
- Speed, Distance & Time
- Average
- Number System
- SI & CI
- Coordinate Geometry
- Mixture & Allegation, etc.
Reasoning
- Scroll down to know the important topics related to Reasoning.
- Analogy
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Series
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangement
- Mathematical Operations
- Figure Series
- Dice
- Classification
- Direction & Distance
- Ranking & Order
- Venn Diagram
- Puzzle, etc.
General Awareness
Commonly asked questions
The best way to prepare SSC CGL is to make an effective plan and second is to execute the same with honesty and consistency. Effective plans mean the candidate should prepare a study plan based on pragmatic considerations. The affinity of the candidates should be addressed in the plan. The plan should cover all the topics of the SSC CGL syllabus, its revision and the practice of mock test papers.
The second most important factor is honesty and consistency. Consistency will make the plan effective.
SSC CGL exam has no interview in the exam process. There are two tiers in the SSC CGL exam and the candidates need to appear and clear both tiers. After that, the document verification will be carried at the department of appointment. This reduced the time of the exam process and expedited the exam process.
The candidates can check the SSC CGL 2025 selection process in the official notification.
The candidates should note that the SSC CGL exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for the following posts:
- Group B gazette
- Group B non-gazette
- Group C
The highest salary is notified for the SSC CGL AAO post which is central pay level 8 having the INR 47,600-1,51,100.
Candidates can check below some of the important topics related to General Awareness.
- Polity: Fundamental Rights, Articles, parliament, etc.
- History: Revolutionary Movements, Modern History, INC Session, etc.
- Geography: Mountains, Rivers, Climate, etc.
- Economy: Planning, National Income, LPG Reforms, etc.
- Chemistry: Acids, Bases, Periodic Table, etc.
- Physics: Motion, Work & Energy
- Biology: Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition, etc.
- Current Affairs: National and International events, etc.
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