Static GK for SSC CGL: How to Use This Page
Static GK is the part of General Awareness that does not change every month: history, polity, geography, art and culture, economy basics, general science and the classic lists (firsts, symbols, organisations, books, awards). This page links all 64 BookOfExams static GK notes by topic, with SSC previous-year question (PYQ) tests under each topic.
What the official syllabus says: The SSC CGL 2026 notice (Para 13.10.2) says GA questions test "general awareness of the environment around him", current events and everyday science, and include questions on "India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research". SSC does not publish topic-wise weightage, so cover every block below.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 notice (PDF). GA carries 25 questions (50 marks) in Tier-I and 25 questions (75 marks) in Tier-II Section-II. See the SSC CGL exam pattern 2026.
Static GK for SSC CGL: History
Ancient, medieval and modern India; dynasties, battles and the freedom struggle.
Practice: SSC Indian History PYQ set 1.
Static GK for SSC CGL: Polity
Constitution, articles, schedules, amendments and office holders.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Sources of Indian Constitution | Country-Wise List and Trick |
| 12 Schedules of Indian Constitution Trick (TEARS OF OLD PM) | Complete list with key facts |
| Fundamental Rights Articles 12 to 35 | Full List, Tricks, MCQs |
| Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties List | Complete list with key facts |
| Important Articles of Indian Constitution | List for SSC Exams |
| Important Constitutional Amendments List (1st to 106th) 2026 | Complete list with key facts |
| President of India List 1950 to 2026 | All 15 with Tenure |
| List of Prime Ministers of India 1947 to 2026 with Tenure | Complete list with key facts |
| List of Governors and Chief Ministers of Indian States 2026 | Complete list with key facts |
Practice: SSC Indian Polity PYQ set 1, SSC Indian Polity PYQ set 2.
Static GK for SSC CGL: Geography
Physical and Indian geography: rivers, dams, climate, soils, passes and states.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| States and Capitals of India 2026 | 28 States and 8 UTs List |
| Indian Rivers Origin and End List | Source, Mouth, Length (SSC GK) |
| Complete Dams & Multipurpose River Valley Projects Notes for SSC CGL 2026 | Complete list with key facts |
| Important Lakes in India | State-wise List with Facts for SSC |
| Mountain Passes of India List | State Wise Table with Tricks |
| Complete Indian Climate Notes for SSC CGL 2026 | Complete list with key facts |
| Types of Soil in India | Classification, States, Crops (SSC) |
| Nicknames of Indian Cities | Full List with States for SSC GK |
| Indian Railway Zones and Headquarters 2026 | All 18 Zones List |
Practice: SSC Geography PYQ set 1, SSC Geography PYQ set 2.
Static GK for SSC CGL: Environment and Protected Areas
National parks, sanctuaries, reserves and wetlands: frequent one-liners in GA.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| National Parks in India List 2026 | State-Wise, All 106 |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in India State-wise 2026 | Full List of 574 |
| Tiger Reserves in India 2026 | State-Wise List of All 58 |
| Elephant Reserves in India 2026 | State-wise List of All 33 |
| Biosphere Reserves in India 2026 | List of 18 and 13 UNESCO Sites |
| Ramsar Sites in India 2026 List | All 103 Sites State-wise |
Static GK for SSC CGL: Art and Culture
Dances, music, heritage and GI tags.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Classical Dances of India and Their States | 8 or 9? (2026) |
| Folk Dances of India State Wise | Full List with Tricks for SSC |
| Musical Instruments and Their Players for SSC CGL (2026 List) | Complete list with key facts |
| UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2026 | Full List of 45 |
| GI Tags in India 2026 | State-Wise List, Total 822 and Latest |
Practice: SSC Art and Culture PYQ set 1, SSC Art and Culture PYQ set 2.
Static GK for SSC CGL: Economy
Basic economic concepts and planning history.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| National Income Concepts | GDP, GNP, NNP and GVA Formulas |
| Inflation and Its Types | CPI, WPI and Causes for Exams |
| Five Year Plans of India List | 1st to 12th Plan with Focus |
Practice: SSC Indian Economy PYQ set 1.
Static GK for SSC CGL: General Science
Biology, chemistry and physics facts asked as GA questions.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Human Body GK | Important Facts and Systems for SSC Exams |
| Vitamins and Deficiency Diseases List | Chart, Sources, Tricks |
| Biology for RRB Group D | Important Topics, Notes and MCQs |
| Chemistry for RRB Group D | Common Names, Formulas and pH Notes |
| Physics for RRB Group D | Formulas, SI Units and Solved Questions |
Practice: SSC General Science PYQ set 1.
Static GK Lists: Firsts, Symbols, Organisations, Days, Books and Awards
The classic list-type static GK topics.
| Note | What it covers |
|---|---|
| National Symbols of India | Full List with Adoption Dates |
| First in India List | Male and Female Firsts for SSC GK |
| International Organisations and Their Headquarters List 2026 | Complete list with key facts |
| Important Days and Themes 2026 | Month-Wise National and UN List |
| Books and Authors 2026 List | Month-Wise for SSC and Bank |
| Awards and Honours 2026 List | Nobel, Padma, Oscars, Jnanpith |
| National Sports Awards 2025 List | Arjuna, Dronacharya, Khel Ratna |
| India's Rank in Indices and Reports 2026 | Complete List |
| Important Summits and Conferences 2026 List | Venue, Theme, Host |
| Defence Exercises 2026 List | India's Joint Military Exercises |
| Vande Bharat Express Train List 2026 | All 82 Routes (164 Services) |
How to Study Static GK for SSC CGL
- Go block by block, not note by note. Finish one block (for example Polity) in a week, then take its PYQ test.
- Use the lists for last-minute revision. National parks, dances, firsts and organisations are quick one-liners; revise them in the final 10 days.
- Mix static and current. Many questions link a static fact to a recent event (a new Ramsar site, a new GI tag). Read the 2026 lists on this page alongside monthly current affairs.
- Take topic PYQ tests twice. Once after reading, once a week before the exam.
Static GK for SSC CGL FAQs
What is static GK in SSC CGL?
Static GK covers facts that do not change often: history, polity, geography, culture, economy concepts, general science and lists such as national symbols, firsts and international organisations. Current affairs, by contrast, cover recent events.
How many GK questions come in SSC CGL?
25 General Awareness questions in Tier-I (50 marks) and 25 in Tier-II Paper-I Section-II (75 marks), as per the CGL 2026 notice. Both include static GK and current affairs.
Which static GK topics are most important for SSC CGL?
SSC does not publish topic weightage, so no block can be skipped. A practical order is History, Polity and Geography first (they have the most notes and PYQ sets here), then culture, economy, science and the lists.
Is this static GK useful for CHSL, MTS and RRB exams too?
Yes. SSC CHSL, MTS and GD, and RRB NTPC and Group D all ask the same kind of static GK, so the same notes work for them.