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Computer Aptitude for SSC CGL
SSC CGL sets 20 Computer Aptitude questions for 60 marks in the Tier II, Paper I (Computer Based Examination), so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
How to approach Computer Aptitude in SSC CGL
A small, finite and highly repetitive syllabus — fundamentals, MS Office, networking and security basics — which makes it among the fastest marks in the paper. Learn the standard terms once and the questions become near-automatic.
Weightage in the paper
How much Computer Aptitude is worth in each SSC CGL stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier II, Paper I (Computer Based Examination) | 20 | 60 | — | 13% |
Computer Aptitude syllabus for SSC CGL
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Computer fundamentals and organisation
- MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Internet, email and networking
- Cyber security basics
- Input, output and memory devices
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Sit Computer Aptitude under a real clock
Computer Aptitude shows up in every SSC CGL mock test, in the same interface, with sectional locking and negative marking.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Computer Aptitude questions are asked in SSC CGL?
SSC CGL 2026 cycle sets 20 Computer Aptitude questions for 60 marks in the Tier II, Paper I (Computer Based Examination).
Is there negative marking for Computer Aptitude in SSC CGL?
Yes. SSC CGL deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, Computer Aptitude included, so unsure guesses cost you. 0.50 marks (a quarter of the two marks a question carries) are deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Which Computer Aptitude topics matter most for SSC CGL?
The SSC CGL syllabus lists Computer fundamentals and organisation, MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet, email and networking, Cyber security basics, Input, output and memory devices. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise Computer Aptitude for SSC CGL free?
Every Computer Aptitude question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the SSC CGL mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.