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SSC CGL 2026 Revised Exam Pattern: Tier-II Now Single Day, GK Weight Increased
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) · 20 August 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has revised the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 exam pattern. Tier-II will now be conducted on a single day instead of two, and the General Knowledge & Current Affairs section weight has been increased from 25 to 40 marks in Paper-I.
Why it matters for exams
SSC CGL aspirants must realign their preparation strategy — more focus on GK and current affairs is now essential. The single-day Tier-II format reduces examination fatigue and changes time management strategy significantly.
Key facts for revision
- 01SSC CGL Tier-II 2026 will be a single-session exam of 3 hours covering all papers.
- 02Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning) will now carry 200 marks instead of 180.
- 03General Awareness section weight increased from 25 to 40 marks in Paper-I.
- 04English Language & Comprehension paper remains unchanged at 200 marks.
- 05SSC CGL 2026 notification is expected in September 2026 with 17,000+ vacancies.
- 06Negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer continues across all papers.
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