The complete, official-notification-based Indicative Syllabus for SSC Selection Post Phase XIV/2026 — General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language, given separately for Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation & above levels.
SSC Selection Post Phase XIV/2026 Syllabus & CBE pattern at a glance
| Exam Stages | 1 Computer Based Examination (CBE) — conducted separately for 3 Educational Qualification levels |
| Subjects Tested | General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill), English Language (Basic Knowledge) |
| Total Sections | 4 Parts (A–D) — 25 questions & 50 marks per part = 100 questions / 200 marks |
| Duration | 60 minutes (sectional timer 15 min/part); 80 minutes (20 min/part) for scribe-eligible candidates |
| Negative Marking | 0.50 marks deducted per wrong answer (Para 15.2) |
| Levels Covered | Matriculation, Higher Secondary (10+2), Graduation & above — each with its own Indicative Syllabus |
| Medium of Exam | Hindi and English only (Para 15.4) |
| Topic-wise / Subject-wise Weightage | Information not specified in the official notification — each part carries equal 50 marks regardless of topic |
| Official Source | SSC Advertisement No. Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts, Para 15.9 — ssc.gov.in |
As per Para 15.9 of the official notification (Advertisement No. Phase-XIV/2026/Selection Posts), the Commission has published an "Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Examination (CBE)" — given separately for three Educational Qualification levels, since the CBE itself is conducted as three distinct examinations (Para 15.1).
Each of the three syllabi (Para 15.9.1 for Matriculation, Para 15.9.2 for Higher Secondary/10+2, and Para 15.9.3 for Graduation & above) is structured identically around the same four subjects, but with topic depth and question style that increases with the qualification level:
For posts requiring Graduation & above qualification, the notification specifies an important nuance: Parts A, B and D are set at Graduation level, while Part-C (Quantitative Aptitude) is kept at 10th standard (Para 15.9.3, final paragraph).
As per Para 15.1 of the official notification — same 4-part structure for all 3 levels
| Part | Subject | Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 60 Minutes total (sectional timer of 15 minutes per part); 80 minutes (20 min/part) for candidates eligible for scribes |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | |
| D | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
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25 Questions · 50 Marks · As per Para 15.9
The test paper consists of questions of non-verbal type only. It also includes questions designed to test the candidate's ability to deal with abstract ideas and symbols, and arithmetical computation (Para 15.9.1-A).
The test paper consists of questions of both Non-verbal and Verbal type (Para 15.9.2-A).
The test paper includes questions of both Verbal and Non-verbal type — analogies, arithmetical reasoning, syllogistic reasoning and statement conclusion are added at this level (Para 15.9.3-A).
25 Questions · 50 Marks · As per Para 15.9
Tests general awareness of environment and its application to society; current affairs/events; everyday observations in their scientific aspects, as expected of an educated person. Questions do not require special study of any discipline (Para 15.9.1-B).
Tests general awareness of environment and its application to society; current affairs/events; everyday observation and experience in scientific aspect, as expected of an educated person (Para 15.9.2-B).
Tests general awareness of environment and its application to society; current events; everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect, as expected of any educated person (Para 15.9.3-B).
25 Questions · 50 Marks · Basic Arithmetic Skill · As per Para 15.9
Covers problems relating to basic arithmetic operations (Para 15.9.1-C).
Expands into Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry and Statistical Charts (Para 15.9.2-C).
Tests appropriate use of numbers and number sense (Para 15.9.3-C). Note: for Graduation-level posts, Part-C questions are set at 10th standard, even though Parts A, B & D match the Graduation qualification.
25 Questions · 50 Marks · Basic Knowledge · As per Para 15.9
Tests understanding of the Basics of English Language, and writing ability (Para 15.9.1-D).
Detailed grammar and sentence-transformation focused topics (Para 15.9.2-D).
Tests the ability to understand correct English, basic comprehension, and writing ability (Para 15.9.3-D).
All 4 subjects × 3 levels in one scrollable reference table
| Subject | Level | Syllabus Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | Matriculation | Non-verbal only |
| Higher Secondary (10+2) | Verbal + Non-verbal | |
| Graduation & above | Verbal + Non-verbal (advanced) | |
| General Awareness | Matriculation | Environment, Current Affairs, India & Neighbours |
| Higher Secondary (10+2) | Same scope as Matriculation level | |
| Graduation & above | Same scope, educated-person standard | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Matriculation | Basic Arithmetic only |
| Higher Secondary (10+2) | + Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration | |
| Graduation & above | Same as 10+2, but questions set at 10th standard | |
| English Language | Matriculation | Basic grammar & vocabulary |
| Higher Secondary (10+2) | Detailed grammar-transformation topics | |
| Graduation & above | General comprehension & writing ability |
Information not specified in the official notification: The Commission does not assign extra marks or "high-weightage" status to any individual topic. Each Part (A, B, C, D) carries an equal 50 marks — 25 questions × 2 marks each — regardless of which topic within that part a question is drawn from (Para 15.1).
What the notification does make clear is which topics recur across all three levels for a given subject — these represent the core, consistently-tested areas as per the syllabus text itself:
A subject-by-subject approach mapped directly to the official Indicative Syllabus
Independent RajDailyTools study plans mapped to the official syllabus scope — not part of the SSC notification
Tips tied directly to what each subject's official syllabus actually tests
General, widely-used reference categories for the subjects named in the syllabus — not endorsed by SSC
Information not specified in the official notification. The Phase-XIV/2026 notification is a fresh recruitment cycle and does not carry previous-year cut-off, difficulty-level or question-trend data — such analysis would need to be sourced separately from previous phases' result/cut-off notices published on ssc.gov.in.
What the notification does confirm for this cycle is that the exam pattern (4 parts, 25 questions/50 marks each, 0.50 negative marking) and the Indicative Syllabus (Para 15.9) remain the basis for CBE preparation, regardless of past trends.
Tick off each topic as you complete it. Your progress is saved automatically in this browser, subject-wise and topic-wise, for your selected level.
A clean, print-friendly checklist of the full syllabus (Graduation & above level shown; use browser print for a physical copy)
Frequent syllabus-related errors candidates make
SSC Selection Post ka syllabus samajhna confusing ho jaata hai kyunki teen alag levels — Matriculation, 10+2 aur Graduation — ke liye teen alag "Indicative Syllabus" diye gaye hain, jo notification me alag-alag paragraphs me bikhre hote hain.
Isi wajah se maine 129-page ki official notification se sirf Para 15.9 (Indicative Syllabus) ko dhyan se padh kar, teeno levels ka syllabus subject-wise organize kiya hai — taaki aap apna exact level chunkar, sirf apna syllabus dekh sakein, bina confusion ke.
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