SSC Selection Post Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 — Phase XII Guide
Complete SSC Selection Post (Phase exam) 2026 syllabus and pattern — Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduate level, single CBT breakdown and prep strategy.
SSC Selection Post — often called the 'Phase exam' — is one of the most accessible SSC exams because it advertises posts across three education levels in one go: Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduate. This guide covers the single-CBT syllabus and pattern.
SSC Selection Post 2026 Exam Pattern at a Glance
The same 100-question, 60-minute CBT is used for all three levels — Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduate — but candidates apply separately for posts matching their qualification.
CBT Syllabus (100 Questions · 200 Marks · 60 Min)
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy
- Odd One Out
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction
- Series
- Venn Diagram
- Matrix
- Figure Completion
- Embedded Figures
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mensuration
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility depends on the post you apply for — 10th pass (Matriculation), 12th pass (Higher Secondary) or Graduation. Selection is CBT followed by Document Verification, and a Skill Test for specific posts that require it.
How to Prepare for SSC Selection Post 2026
- 1The syllabus is nearly identical to SSC CGL Tier I but at a slightly easier difficulty — CGL prep transfers directly here
- 2Since posts vary widely by department, check your specific post's additional requirements (typing, domain test) early
- 3Attempt full 100-question mocks weekly to build speed under the 60-minute limit
- 4General Awareness is high-yield here — static GK and recent current affairs form the bulk of scoring questions
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