SSC CGL History Syllabus (Chapter-wise Breakdown)
Ancient Indian History
Medieval Indian History
Delhi Sultanate
Administrative System of Sultanate
Mughal Empire
Mughal Administration and Culture
Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Modern Indian History
Advent of Europeans
British Expansion in India
Revolts and Tribal Movements
Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Indian National Congress
Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
Governor-Generals and Viceroys
Important Acts and Policies
Art and Culture (High-Scoring Area)
Indian Architecture
Classical and Folk Dances
Music, Paintings, and Literature
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Religions and Philosophies
Previous Year Question Trend: History in SSC CGL
| Exam Year | Questions Asked | Dominant Area |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2024 | 4–5 | Modern History |
| SSC CGL 2023 | 3–4 | Art & Culture |
| SSC CGL 2022 | 4 | Freedom Movement |
| SSC CGL 2021 | 3–5 | Ancient History |
Key Insight:
Most questions are direct factual, often repeated from standard topics like INC sessions, revolts, Buddhism-Jainism, and Mughal administration.
Our Chapter-wise History Study Material – What You Get
SSC-aligned concise notes
Chapter-wise coverage as per syllabus
Important dates, events, and personalities
Previous year question integration
One-liners and revision points
Practice MCQs for each chapter
Easy-to-understand language for quick learning
This material is structured to help aspirants revise faster and retain longer.
How to Prepare History Effectively for SSC CGL
Focus more on Modern History and Art & Culture
Revise important timelines repeatedly
Practice previous year questions regularly
Use short notes for last-minute revision
Avoid unnecessary depth; stick to SSC pattern
With proper revision, History can become a sure-shot scoring subject.