{"id":226952,"date":"2026-09-02T11:47:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T06:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226952"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T06:17:35","slug":"ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage Tier 1 For 2026, Find Most Important Chapters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#What_is_the_weightage_of_all_subjects_in_SSC_CGL_Tier_1_exam\" >What is the weightage of all subjects in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_Reasoning_section\" >Which are the high weightage topics for Reasoning section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_Quantitative_Aptitude_section\" >Which are the high weightage topics for Quantitative Aptitude section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_English_language_section\" >Which are the high weightage topics for English language section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_General_Awareness_section\" >Which are the high weightage topics for General Awareness section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#Which_are_the_section_wise_most_important_topics_for_SSC_CGL_Tier_1_exam_2026\" >Which are the section wise most important topics for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#How_Should_Candidates_Manage_the_SSC_CGL_Sectional_Timer\" >How Should Candidates Manage the SSC CGL Sectional Timer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#SSC_CGL_Tier_1_Exam_Pattern_2026\" >SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-weightage-tier-1-most-important-topics-chapters\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Candidates should focus on high-weightage topics to maximize scores in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each of the four sections carries equal weightage, with 25 questions per section and 50 marks each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key topics for Reasoning include coding-decoding and blood relations; for Quantitative Aptitude, focus on geometry and data interpretation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For English, prioritize reading comprehension and error detection; in General Awareness, concentrate on current affairs and history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To prepare effectively, practice previous years&#8217; papers and revise formulas daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is approaching, candidates must start focussing on high-weightage topics to maximize their scores. The SSC CGL topic wise weightage will help you find out the number of questions asked from a particular topic in previous years. Check out the complete blog to have a detailed information on the topic weightage for tier 1 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-weightage-of-all-subjects-in-ssc-cgl-tier-1-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_weightage_of_all_subjects_in_SSC_CGL_Tier_1_exam\"><\/span>What is the weightage of all subjects in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-notification\/?ref-=contmk-blogs\">SSC CGL Tier 1 exam<\/a> consists of four sections, each carrying equal weightage. Candidates should focus on all subjects equally while prioritizing high-scoring topics to maximize their overall score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language &amp; Comprehension<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/most-important-questions-asked-in-ssc-cgl-exam\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt SSC CGL Most Important Questions Live Quiz<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-are-the-high-weightage-topics-for-reasoning-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_Reasoning_section\"><\/span>Which are the high weightage topics for Reasoning section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasoning is scoring and often less time-consuming. Focus on important topics from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus<\/a> like coding-decoding, syllogism, puzzles, series, and blood relations, etc to improve speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Weightage (Qs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analogy &amp; Classification<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series (Number\/Alphabet)<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coding-Decoding<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood Relations<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Syllogism\/Logical Venn<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direction &amp; Ranking<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missing\/Wrong Number<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-Verbal (Mirror\/Pattern)<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Practice previous years\u2019 papers to master series and coding-decoding which are frequently repeated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-scrq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Reasoning Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-are-the-high-weightage-topics-for-quantitative-aptitude-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_Quantitative_Aptitude_section\"><\/span>Which are the high weightage topics for Quantitative Aptitude section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantitative Aptitude is often considered tough but carries 50 marks. Prioritize arithmetic and algebra-based topics from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-maths-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Maths syllabus<\/a> to maximize your score and improve accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Weightage (Qs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simplification\/Approximation<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Percentage &amp; Profit-Loss<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio, Average, Mixture<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simple &amp; Compound Interest<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed, Time &amp; Distance<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time &amp; Work\/Pipes<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra (Equations)<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geometry\/Trigonometry<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mensuration (2D &amp; 3D)<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation (DI)<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Geometry and DI together account for 10+ marks so you need to revise formulas daily and get a grasp of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-maths-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-scmq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL Maths Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-are-the-high-weightage-topics-for-english-language-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_English_language_section\"><\/span>Which are the high weightage topics for English language section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>English can be a game-changer if prepared smartly. Focus on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension topics from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-english-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL English syllabus <\/a>to boost your Tier 1 and Tier 2 scores<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Weightage (Qs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloze Test<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Detection<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sentence Improvement<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the Blanks<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Synonyms &amp; Antonyms<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idioms &amp; Phrases<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-word Substitution<\/td><td>1-2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Focus on Vocabulary + Grammar rules. Daily revision of idioms, phrasal verbs, and error spotting is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-english-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-sceq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt LIVE English Quiz for SSC CGL Today <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-are-the-high-weightage-topics-for-general-awareness-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_high_weightage_topics_for_General_Awareness_section\"><\/span>Which are the high weightage topics for General Awareness section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General Awareness is vast but with smart selection, you can score well. Focus on key topics from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-syllabus\/?ref=contmk-blogs\">SSC CGL General Awareness syllabus <\/a>like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Expected Weightage (Qs)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Affairs (6\u20138 months)<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History (Modern + Medieval)<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polity &amp; Constitution<\/td><td>3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography &amp; Environment<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economy (Basics + Budget)<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science (Physics, Chem, Bio)<\/td><td>4-5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Static GK (Books, Days, Awards)<\/td><td>2-3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: Revise Science &amp; Polity as they are consistently asked. Use short notes for Current Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-general-awareness-questions\/?ref=contmk-blog-cgaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SSC CGL General Awareness Questions Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-are-the-section-wise-most-important-topics-for-ssc-cgl-tier-1-exam-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_section_wise_most_important_topics_for_SSC_CGL_Tier_1_exam_2026\"><\/span>Which are the section wise most important topics for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-planned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-preparation-strategy\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Preparation Strategy<\/a> should include mastering high-weightage topics from each section to maximize your score in Tier 1. Below is a section-wise list of the most important topics that must be covered before the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Must-Prepare Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Non-Verbal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Geometry, Algebra, DI, Arithmetic (P&amp;L, Ratio, Percentage)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>RC, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Vocabulary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GA<\/td><td>Current Affairs, Polity, Science, History<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Candidates_Manage_the_SSC_CGL_Sectional_Timer\"><\/span>How Should Candidates Manage the SSC CGL Sectional Timer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL Tier 1 now provides 15 minutes for each of the four subjects. Candidates cannot use the saved time from one subject in another section, so separate timed practice is essential. The exam contains 25 questions per subject and carries a penalty of 0.50 marks for every incorrect answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Available Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Approach<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><td>Attempt direct questions first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><td>Answer known questions and avoid guessing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><td>Prioritise short and familiar questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Comprehension<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><td>Solve vocabulary and grammar questions first<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-attempt-ssc-cgl-tier-1-after-sectional-timing\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check How to Attempt SSC CGL Tier 1 After Sectional Timing?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-tier-1-exam-pattern-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Tier_1_Exam_Pattern_2026\"><\/span>SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2026 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is a qualifying exam, and the score obtained in this exam will not be considered for the final selection.&nbsp;<strong>A new change this year is the introduction of sectional timing<\/strong>, where each section must be attempted within a fixed time limit. You can check the detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a> here. For each section, 25 questions will be asked for 50 marks with a sectional timing of 15 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 0.5 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-topic-wise-weightage\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Also, check SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Weightage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757310487211\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. What are the most important topics for SSC CGL Tier 1 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. The most important topics include Geometry, Algebra, Data Interpretation, Series, Coding-Decoding, Reading Comprehension, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/cloze-test\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloze Test<\/a>, Current Affairs, Polity, and Science.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757310694925\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Which section has the highest weightage in SSC CGL Tier 1?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. All four sections, Reasoning, Quant, English, and General Awareness carry equal weightage (25 questions each, 50 marks). However, Quant and English are often considered the toughest and most scoring, respectively.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757310704291\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. How many questions come from Current Affairs in SSC CGL Tier 1?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. On average, 4\u20135 questions are asked from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs<\/a> covering the last 6\u20138 months.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757310712459\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Is SSC CGL Tier 1 qualifying or does it count in final merit?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. SSC CGL Tier 1 is qualifying in nature. Only Tier 2 marks are considered for final merit preparation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1757310721100\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. What is the best SSC CGL preparation strategy for last few days?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Focus on high-weightage topics, practice previous year papers, revise formulas and grammar rules daily, and take at least 1 full-length mock test every day.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physics-questions-asked-in-ssc-cgl\/\">Physics Questions asked in SSC CGL Exams with Solutions, Check Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/trigonometry-questions\/\">SSC CGL Trigonometry Questions 2026, Practice Quiz Live<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/number-system-questions-for-ssc-cgl\/\">SSC CGL Number System Questions, Get Live Quiz with Solutions &amp; PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/most-repeated-quantitative-aptitude-questions-for-ssc-chsl-tier-1\/\">Most Repeated Quantitative Aptitude Questions for SSC CHSL 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/profit-and-loss-concept\/\">Profit and Loss for SSC, Concepts, Formulas &amp; Practice Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-reasoning-questions\/\">SSC CGL Reasoning Questions, Attempt Live &amp; Download Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is approaching, candidates must start focussing on high-weightage topics to maximize their scores.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":65,"featured_media":240622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5217,10231,63],"tags":[171],"class_list":["post-226952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ssc-prep","category-ssc-railways","category-ssc-exams","tag-ssc-cgl","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage Tier 1, Find Most Important Chapters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check SSC CGL Tier 1 weightage for Quants, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness. 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