SSC CGL Selection Process 2026 for Tier 1 and Tier 2

SSC CGL Selection Process 2026: Tier 2 

• There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2 and Module 1 of Section 3 of Paper 1 and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 2.
• Candidates eligible for scribe will get an extra 20 minutes for 1 hour time. 
• Paper 1 is compulsory for all the posts. Paper 2 is for only JSO Post.
• Tier 2 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions except for DEST Test. 

SSC CGL Tier 2- Paper 1 Exam Pattern

For Session 1

There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module 2 of Section 3 of Paper 1 and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 2 and Paper 3.The exam pattern is given below: 

For Session 2

The exam pattern is given below: 

• Note 1: Module 2 of Section 3 of Paper 1 will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session 2 on the same day. 
• Note 2: The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. 
• Note 3: DEST will be mandatory for all the posts; however, it will be qualifying in nature.
• Note 4: It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper 1. 

Note-A: Paper 1 will include the following three sections, with two modules 

Section 1

• Module 1: Mathematical Abilities 
• Module 2: Reasoning and General Intelligence. 

Section 2

• Module 1: English Language and Comprehension 
• Module 2: General Awareness 

Section 3

•  Module 1: Computer Knowledge Test 
•  Module 2: Data Entry Speed Test

Note-B: Candidates eligible for scribe will get an extra 20 minutes for 1 hour time. 

Note-C: Paper 1 is compulsory for all the posts.

Note-D: The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension. 

Note-E: Paper 1 will be conducted in two sessions - Session 1 & Session 2, on the same day. Session 1 will include conducting of Section 1, Section 2 and Module 1 of Section 3. Session 2 will include conducting of Module 2 of Section 3. Therefore, duration of Session 1 will be 2 hours and 15 minutes and duration of Session 2 will be 15 minutes only.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern

For the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Note-1: 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

Note-2: Only those candiadtes will appear in Paper 2 who have applied for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and are shortlisted in Tier 1 exam.

After clearing all the tiers of selection, you have to appear for the Document Verification round. You must carry the originals and the photocopies of the following documents. Any candidate not bearing any of the required documents will be disqualified immediately. The candidates availing reservations must have adequate supportive documents or they will be considered under the General/ UR (Unreserved) criteria.

• 2 recent passport-sized photographs
• One original Photo-ID proof
• Copy of Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Caste/ Category Certificate (if any)
• Person with Disabilities Certificate (if any)
• Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (if any)
• Undertaking Certificate (Ex-servicemen) (if any)
• Discharge Certificate (if any)
• Relevant Certificate (if seeking age relaxation)
• Certificate by the Central Government Civilian Employees
• No Objection Certificate (if employed in Government/ Government undertakings)
• Documents relevant to change of name (if any)
• Any other document mentioned in the admission certificate/ call letter of Document Verification

Note: The candidates must check SSC CGL official notification for more details about the required documents.

Documents valid for Photo-ID Proof

The following documents are accepted for the identification of the candidates. They can carry the original copy of any one of the following.

• Aadhar Card
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Driving License
• Government School/ College ID Card
• Employer ID (Govt./ PSU)
• Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence
• Any other photocard issued by the Central/ State Government