Official-notification-based syllabus
SSC Selection Post Syllabus 2026: Complete Topics & Exam Pattern
Understand the complete Selection Post Examination syllabus, exam pattern, subject-wise topics, qualifying stages and preparation plan in clear English. Always confirm final rules in the current SSC notification.
Exam pattern at a glance
Use this table as a preparation map. Marks, duration and negative marking are governed by the latest notification and corrigendum.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative marking / rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | 100 | 200 | 60 minutes | 0.50 per wrong answer |
| Skill Test · if prescribed | Post-specific | Qualifying | As prescribed | Qualifying standards apply |
| Document Verification | As prescribed | Qualifying | As prescribed | Post eligibility applies |
Complete subject-wise syllabus
Finish the topics below, then cross-check the current official notice for any post-specific additions.
General Intelligence
Practise these topics with SSC-pattern questions and timed revision.
- Analogy, classification and series
- Coding-decoding and directions
- Syllogism and Venn diagrams
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
General Awareness
Practise these topics with SSC-pattern questions and timed revision.
- Current events and static GK
- History, geography and polity
- Economy, science and environment
- India and neighbouring countries
Quantitative Aptitude
Practise these topics with SSC-pattern questions and timed revision.
- Level-appropriate arithmetic
- Percentage, ratio and averages
- Algebra, geometry and mensuration
- Data interpretation
English Language
Practise these topics with SSC-pattern questions and timed revision.
- Grammar and vocabulary
- Error detection and sentence improvement
- Synonyms, antonyms and idioms
- Cloze test and comprehension
The exact qualifying, skill, physical, medical or document requirements for SSC Selection Post depend on the notified post.
How to prepare
Match the syllabus to the post level—Matriculation, Higher Secondary or Graduation—and verify the post-specific qualification and skill test.
Map every topic to the latest notification.
Complete concept revision before intensive mock tests.
Solve timed sectional tests and record every error.
Take full mocks and revise weak topics every week.
Official source and final authority
SSCExam.in explains the syllabus in plain language. The current SSC notification and corrigendum are final for eligibility, marks, stages and dates.
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Frequently asked questions
What subjects are included in the SSC Selection Post syllabus?
SSC Selection Post covers the subjects listed above, with each stage following the current official examination scheme.
What is the SSC Selection Post exam pattern?
SSC Selection Post currently follows these main stages: Computer Based Exam, Skill Test · if prescribed, Document Verification. Verify the latest notice before applying.
Where should I confirm the latest SSC Selection Post syllabus?
Confirm the latest SSC Selection Post notification, scheme and corrigendum on ssc.gov.in.