SSC CGL Coaching Classes in Chandigarh at IBT Institute

Why IBT is the No. 1 SSC CGL Coaching Center in Chandigarh?

IBT Chandigarh is a premier SSC coaching institute. It provides outstanding coaching for the SSC CGL exam. IBT Chandigarh firmly believes in providing the best coaching to the aspirants by making sincere efforts. The main concern of IBT Chandigarh is to enhance aspirants’ skills required to qualify for the exam with excellent marks. Aspirants’ success is IBT’s responsibility. To get the best SSC coaching in Chandigarh for the CGL exam, join IBT as it will assist you properly from Tier I to proficiency tests.

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What is SSC CGL?

SSC CGL is a national-level examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India.

If you are aspiring for a government job, the SSC CGL Exam can be a great opportunity for you. You only need to possess a bachelor's degree to be eligible for most posts. Qualifying for the SSC CGL Exam can help you build a secure and rewarding career. Join IBT Institute for the best SSC CGL Coaching in Chandigarh.

SSC CGL 2026 Important Dates

SSC CGL 2026 Exam Schedule
Activity	Tentative Dates
Notification Release Date	May 21, 2026
Online Registration Starts	May 21, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	June 22, 2026
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam	August to September 2026
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam	Expected in December 2026

SSC CGL 2026 VACANCIES

As we know, last year's total number of vacancies was 14,000+ to be filled by the SSC CGL 2025 exam. The number of vacancies released by the Staff Selection Commission for the SSC CGL 2026 exam. The notification was released on May 21, 2026. There were 12,256 vacancies released by the Staff Selection Commission of India. These vacancies have been created in different departments like Income Tax, Excise, and Customs, etc.

SSC CGL 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age Eligibility

The age limit for SSC CGL is from 18 to 32 years, and it varies according to the post.

Age Relaxation

The government provides age relaxation for some categories.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualifications vary according to the post for SSC CGL 2026 and are listed below:

SSC CGL Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The SSC CGL exam is mainly divided into two tiers. 

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern 

SSC CGL Tier I exam is going to be held in August 2026. IBT Chandigarh is providing online SSC CGL exam classes in Chandigarh. The exam pattern and syllabus for the SSC CGL 2026 exam are mentioned below in detail:

Penalty for wrong answer:

There is a negative marking of 1/4 Marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut-off. No point will be deducted if the question is left blank or unattempted by a candidate. For a visually handicapped person, the exam duration is 80 minutes.

SSC CGL Examination Tier-I Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning	Quantitative Aptitude	General Awareness	English Language
Classification	Simplification	Static GK	Reading Comprehension
Analogy	Interest	Science	Fill in the blanks
Coding and Decoding	Percentage	Current Affairs	Spellings
Puzzle	Ratio and Proportion	Geography	Phrase or idiom meaning
Matrix	Average	Finance and Economy	One word substitution
Word formation	Problems on Age	Polity	Phrase replacement/ Sentence correction
Arranging words in Logical order or Dictionary order	Time, Distance and Speed	History	Error Spotting
Venn Diagram	Profit and Loss		Close Test
Directions and Distance	Number Series		Rearrangment
Blood Relations	Number System		Direct-Indirect
Missing Number	Mensuration		Active-Passive
Non-Verbal Reasoning	Time and Work
	Algebra
	Trigonometry

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2026 will be conducted in 3 phases: Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, and Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026

 The detailed SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026 for Tier 2 Exam has been discussed below along with the changes made by SSC this year.

 SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026 [Paper 1]

Sessions	Sections	Modules	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Weightage	Duration
Session I	Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	90	23%	1 hour
		Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90	23%
	Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	135	35%	1 hour
		Module-II	General Awareness	25	75	19%
	Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	Qualifying	15 minutes
Session II		Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	One Data Entry Task		Qualifying	15 minutes

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2026 [Paper 2 & 3]

Papers	Sections	No. of questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper II	Statistics	100	200	2 hours
Paper III	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200	2 hours

 

Penalty for Wrong Answers

There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in Sections I and II of Paper I. For Paper II (JSO) and Paper III (Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer), 0.50 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.

Document Verification

Candidates who qualify the required stages of the SSC CGL Examination will be called for Document Verification (DV). Original documents will be verified to confirm eligibility, educational qualifications, age, and category, if applicable.

Final Selection

The final selection is based on the candidate's performance in Tier 2, subject to qualifying Tier 1, successful Document Verification, fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility criteria, and the candidate's post preferences. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not considered for the final merit list.

 

SSC CGL Examination Tier-II Syllabus

Tier II exam consists of the following sections - Quantitative Ability, English language, Statistics, and General Studies. Each section consists of 200 marks, and the time allotted for each section is 2 hours. As you can see, the syllabus of Tier I and Tier II is almost the same, but the Tier II exam is much more difficult to crack.
 

Statistics	Quantitative Aptitude	General Awareness	English Language
Collection and Representation of Data	Simplification	Finance and Accounting	Reading Comprehension
Measure of Dispersion	Interest	Fundamental Principles	Fill in the blanks
Measure of Central Tendency	Percentage	Basic Concepts of Accounting	Spellings
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis	Ratio and Proportion	Self-Balancing Ledger	Phrase or idiom meaning
Correlation and Regression	Average	Finance and Economy	One word substitution
Random Variables	Problems on Age	Polity	Phrase replacement/ Sentence correction
Sampling Theory	Time, Distance and Speed	Economic and Governance	Error Spotting
Analysis of Variance	Profit and Loss	Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Time Series Analysis	Number Series	Finance Commission
Index Number	Number System	Theory of Demand and Supply
	Mensuration
	Data Interpretation
	Time and Work
	Mixture Problems
	Algebra
	Geometry
	Trigonometry

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): The DEST is a qualifying test conducted as part of Tier 2 Paper I for specific posts, including Tax Assistant. Candidates are required to type 2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes on a computer to assess their data entry speed.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): The CPT is conducted for specific posts such as Assistant Section Officer (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant Section Officer (AFHQ), Assistant (SFIO), and Assistant (GSI). It tests a candidate's proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Slide Generation. The CPT is qualifying in nature.

Document Verification

Document Verification (DV): Candidates who qualify the required stages of the SSC CGL Examination will be called for Document Verification. Original documents related to educational qualifications, age, category, and other eligibility criteria will be verified before final selection. 

 

SSC CGL Cut off

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has not yet released the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 cut-off marks. Until the official cut-off is announced, candidates can refer to the SSC CGL 2025 cut-off to understand the expected qualifying marks and competition level.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Cut-Off 2025 (Previous Year)

SSC CGL Cut Off for Finance/Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer Posts

Category	SSC CGL AAO Cut-Off
General	169.67168
EWS	167.18331
OBC	166.28763
SC	154.29292
ST	148.98918
OH	147.95269
HH	126.86400
Others-PWD	109.82718

SSC CGL Cut Off for Statistics & Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) Post

Category	SSC CGL JSO Cut-Off
General	168.53975
EWS	166.06750
OBC	165.86857
SC	148.50911
ST	146.65109
OH	132.72381
HH	80.99998
VH	114.60998

SSC CGL Cut Off for Statistical Investigator Gr.II

Category	SSC CGL Statistical Investigator Gr.II Cut-Off
General	172.36025
OBC	152.42184
EWS	158.76802
SC	--
ST	127.32602
HH	49.14875
VH	82.56201
Others-PWD	40.00000

SSC CGL Cut Off for Posts Except for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer/ Junior Statistical Officer

Category	SSC CGL Cut-Off (Other Posts)
General	150.04936
EWS	143.44441
OBC	145.93743
SC	126.68201
ST	118.16655
ESM	100.29326
OH	115.98466
HH	77.72754
VH	121.59662
Other PWD	57.45303

Why Choose IBT for SSC CGL Classes in Chandigarh?

Some special features which make IBT Chandigarh distinctive are mentioned below:

Course Duration: For aspirants, the course duration is 3 – 4 months. In addition, aspirants get an LMC (Lifetime Membership Card) with the help of which he/she can get training until he/she qualifies the desired exam.

Language: SSC CHSL exam classes in Chandigarh are offered in both English and Hindi languages.

Classroom Hours: To aspirants, regular 3 – 4 hours of coaching is provided per session.

Course Content: The course content it provides is prepared by a highly experienced team. Moreover, it is upgraded from time to time as per the latest exam pattern and level.

Mock Tests: IBT Chandigarh conducts weekly mock tests to develop and enhance aspirants’ skills such as time management, etc which are required while attempting an actual exam. This also keeps them in touch with the latest patterns of the questions.

Study Material: Govt. job aspirants who join IBT Chandigarh are provided with special complimentary study material like Books, a monthly general awareness magazine, newspapers, Notes, Assignments, GK monthly capsule, Test Series, and video lectures. Aspirants can also take the help of the Make My Exam app for practice, as it provides all the study material and daily quizzes.

Batch Size: To pay attention to each student individually, trainers are given a batch of 15 to 20 students. In this way, students get the personal attention of the teacher and become able to ask queries freely.

Faculty: IBT hires well-qualified and experienced teachers. Every faculty member of IBT has qualified for one or the other govt exam, and thus they can guide the students very well. IBT also takes students’ feedback about the faculty as it never compromises on teaching quality. IBT firmly believes in providing the students with the best faculty.

Atmosphere: IBT provides well-lit, spacious AC classrooms, equipped with projectors, whiteboards, comfortable chairs, and desks to facilitate the students with comfort in the classroom.

Success Rate: A considerable number of students, i.e., 10,000, have succeeded in the last three years. Thus, we can confidently assure you of your success.

Special Features at IBT Chandigarh

More Reasons to Choose IBT Institute for SSC CGL Coaching in Chandigarh

In spite of the above features, look at the other reasons to choose IBT Institute for your next SSC CGL exam classes in Chandigarh. 

1. IBT offers unparalleled SSC study materials that are updated with the change in exam patterns of questions from time to time.
2. Aspirants can get guidance individually from subject experts in special doubt sessions. Every expert can guide the aspirants very well, as each of the faculty members in IBT has qualified for one or the other SSC examination.
3. Special doubt sessions decrease aspirants’ efforts and also make them comfortable asking their doubts.
4. Individual touch with trainers makes students study-conscious and committed to learn and understand the concepts.
5. SSC specialized trainers motivate aspirants in a good manner and also develop confidence amongst them.
6. IBT conducts group tests for SSC batches, which inspire aspirants to do well in the exam. Aspirants can compare their marks with other aspirants, which develops a sense of competition.
7. Aspirants can also discuss topics in which they lack compared to other aspirants and thus, can learn various concepts by studying in the group.

SSC CGL 2026 FAQ's

Q.1 What is the full form of SSC CGL Exam?   Ans: The full form of SSC CGL is Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination. CGL is the bellwether exam of the SSC. This exam is held for Group B and Group C posts.