SSC Selection Post Syllabus 2026
Section-wise Topics & Exam Pattern
Every subject, section, and mark in one place — with free mock tests to practice each part of the SSC Selection Post paper.
What is the SSC Selection Post syllabus for 2026?
The SSC Selection Post syllabus covers 4 subjects: General Intelligence (Analogies, Similarities, Problem Solving, Space Visualization, Judgment, Decision Making, Coding-Decoding), General Awareness (Current Events, India and Neighboring Countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity), Quantitative Aptitude (Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Profit & Loss, Geometry), English Language (Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, Comprehension Passage). The exam has 100 questions across 4 sections in 60 minutes, with negative marking.
SSC Selection Post Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| English Language | 25 | 15 min | −0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 60 min |
Marking scheme: +2 correct · -0.5 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-06-01.
Subjects in the SSC Selection Post Syllabus
- General Intelligence (Analogies, Similarities, Problem Solving, Space Visualization, Judgment, Decision Making, Coding-Decoding)
- General Awareness (Current Events, India and Neighboring Countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity)
- Quantitative Aptitude (Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Profit & Loss, Geometry)
- English Language (Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms, Spellings, Idioms & Phrases, Comprehension Passage)
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in SSC Selection Post?
Yes. SSC Selection Post deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.25 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
How should I cover the SSC Selection Post syllabus?
Work section by section: master one subject at a time with topic-wise practice, then combine sections in full-length mock tests under the real 60-minute timer. Analytics from each mock show which syllabus areas leak marks, so your revision targets weak topics instead of re-reading everything.
Practice the full SSC Selection Post pattern — free
Unlimited full-length mock tests on the real exam interface, with instant section-wise analytics. No payment needed.
Start Mock Test