Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination Recruitment 2026 Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern 2026
Subject-wise questions, maximum marks, and duration distribution
| Subject / Paper | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | 15 Minutes |
| Stage Total | 100 Qs | 200 Marks | 1 hour (60 mins) |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination Recruitment 2026 Topic-Wise Syllabus 2026
Detailed breakdown of topics and concepts asked in each subject
English Language (Tier-I & Tier-II)
Official CurriculumSpot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage.
General Intelligence / Reasoning and General Intelligence (Tier-I & Tier-II)
Official CurriculumVerbal and non-verbal type questions. Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.
Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities (Tier-I & Tier-II)
Official CurriculumNumber Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work. Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles. Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base. Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + Cos2𝜃=1 etc. Statistical Charts: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart.
General Awareness (Tier-I & Tier-II)
Official CurriculumQuestions are designed to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
Computer Knowledge Test (Tier-II)
Official CurriculumNo specific topics are detailed in the notification, only 'Computer Knowledge Test' is mentioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries regarding Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination Recruitment 2026 syllabus, pattern, and preparation
What is the exam pattern for Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination Recruitment 2026 2026?
The exam comprises 100 questions for 200 marks across key subjects with a time limit of 1 hour (60 mins). Check the table above for exact subject-wise distribution.
Is there negative marking in this exam?
Yes, standard recruitment guidelines apply negative marks (generally 1/3rd or 1/4th marks deducted per wrong answer). Candidates should only attempt questions they are confident about.
How can I download the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination Recruitment 2026 syllabus PDF?
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