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SSC CGL

To begin with the preparation for any exam, the candidates must be aware of the complete & accurate exam pattern along with a detailed SSC CGL syllabus to plan a full-proof strategy to score good marks in the particular exam. The exam pattern & syllabus for each SSC CGL Phase has been discussed in this article. Staff Selection Commission selects candidates for Combined Graduate Level posts through a Four-Tier recruitment process. The selection process begins with Tier-I & Tier-II which are MCQ Online Tests.


SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- Quantitative Aptitude

In SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam, the Quantitative Aptitude Questions focus on analyzing the candidate's ability to appropriately use numbers and number sense. This section is common in Tier-1 & Tier-2 and some of the topics are repetitive, so do prepare well to save time during your next stage of preparation for the same chapters. The topics for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude as set by the commission are as follows- 

  • Computation of whole numbers

  • Decimals

  • Fractions

  • Relationships between numbers

  • Profit and Loss

  • Discount

  • Partnership Business

  • Mixture and Alligation

  • Time and distance

  • Time & Work

  • Percentage

  • Ratio & Proportion

  • Square roots

  • Averages

  • Interest

  • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds

  • Graphs of Linear Equations

  • Triangle and its various kinds of centres

  • Congruence and similarity of triangles

  • Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

  • Triangle

  • Quadrilaterals

  • Regular Polygons

  • Right Prism

  • Right Circular Cone

  • Right Circular Cylinder

  • Sphere

  • Heights and Distances

  • Histogram

  • Frequency polygon

  • Bar diagram & Pie chart

  • Hemispheres

  • Rectangular Parallelepiped

  • Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

  • Trigonometric ratio

  • Degree and Radian Measures

  • Standard Identities

  • Complementary angles

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- General Intelligence and Reasoning 

The SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of topics. This section will be key to examining the candidate's activeness and sharpness in any situation. The topics to be covered under SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning are enlisted below- 

  • Analogies

  • Similarities and differences

  • Space visualization

  • Spatial orientation

  • Problem-solving

  • Analysis

  • Judgment

  • Blood Relations

  • Decision making

  • Visual memory

  • Discrimination

  • Observation

  • Relationship concepts

  • Arithmetical reasoning

  • Figural classification

  • Arithmetic number series

  • Non-verbal series

  • Coding and decoding

  • Statement conclusion

  • Syllogistic reasoning


SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- English Language

Of all the sections in SSC CGL Tier-1, the English section will be only in the English language. The candidates have to solve the questions asked in the exam which would analyze their understandability of the subject and their basic comprehension and writing ability would also be tested. Good command over the following topics would help the candidates to excel good score in this section. 

  • Phrases and Idioms

  • One-word Substitution

  • Sentence Correction

  • Error Spotting

  • Fill in the Blanks

  • Spellings Correction

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Synonyms-Antonyms

  • Active Passive

  • Sentence Rearrangement

  • Sentence Improvement

  • Cloze test


SSC CGL Tier-I General Awareness Syllabus

This section would be helpful for testing the candidate's awareness of General Knowledge and General Science and their application to society. Though the syllabus of this section is vast in terms of the following topics. 

  • India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research

  • Science

  • Current Affairs

  • Books and Authors

  • Sports

  • Important Schemes

  • Important Days

  • Portfolio

  • People in News


SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus

After the preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary to gear up for the Tier-2 Exam of the SSC CGL 2022 Exam. The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective multiple-choice exam. This year, the Tier-II & Tier-III exam will be conducted on the same day. The major sections asked in SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam are Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, and General Studies (Finance and Economics).


SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus- Quantitative Ability 

The main focus of this section is to check the candidate's knowledge in terms f the appropriate use of numbers and the number sense the candidate. Though the section is also asked in the Tier-1 Exam, however, the level and type of questions will be designed differently and slightly more moderate than in the 1st stage. So candidates must buckle up their reparation with the topics listed below-

  • Computation of whole numbers

  • Decimals

  • Fractions

  • Relationships between numbers

  • Percentage

  • Ratio & Proportion

  • Square roots

  • Averages

  • Interest

  • Profit and Loss

  • Discount

  • Partnership Business

  • Mixture and Alligation

  • Mensuration

  • Time and distance

  • Time & Work

  • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds

  • Graphs of Linear Equations

  • Triangle and its various kinds of centres

  • Congruence and similarity of triangles

  • Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles

  • Triangle

  • Quadrilaterals

  • Regular Polygons

  • Right Prism

  • Right Circular Cone

  • Right Circular Cylinder

  • Sphere

  • Hemispheres

  • Rectangular Parallelepiped

  • Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

  • Trigonometric ratio

  • Degree and Radian Measures

  • Standard Identities

  • Complementary angles

  • Heights and Distances

  • Histogram

  • Frequency polygon

  • Bar diagram

  • Pie chart


SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus- English Language and Comprehension

Fluency in the English Language will be tested on the basis of this section of the SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus. The basic knowledge about the English language in terms of the following topics is necessary to get good marks in this section of the Tier-2 Exam. The syllabus for reading comprehension is not specific and is added in the syllabus to check candidates' quick responses to the situations. 

  • Spot the error

  • Fill in the blanks

  • Synonyms

  • Antonyms

  • Spelling/ detecting misspelt words

  • Idioms & phrases

  • One word substitution

  • Improvement of sentences

  • Active/ passive voice of verbs

  • Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration

  • Shuffling of sentence parts

  • Shuffling of sentences in a passage

  • Cloze passage

  • Comprehension passage


SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus

For some candidate, this section might be tough & difficult to understand. The basic tip is to get the concept clear and repetitive revision of the concepts would be beneficial to grab good marks in this section too. The SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for Statistics is described as follows-

  • Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data –Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.

  • Measures of Central Tendency - Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

  • Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation, and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.

  • Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

  • Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlations (For three variables only).

  • Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.

  • Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).

  • Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling, and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.

  • Statistical Inference - Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample, and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.

  • Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

  • Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

  • Index Numbers - Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of an index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

    SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus- General Studies-Finance and Economics

This section of the SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus is divided into 2 parts Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance for which the sub-topics are detailed below-

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):

1.1 Financial Accounting

  • Nature and scope

  • Limitations of Financial Accounting

  • Basic concepts and Conventions

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

1.2 Basic concepts of accounting

  • Single and double entry

  • Books of Original Entry

  • Bank Reconciliation

  • Journal, ledgers

  • Trial Balance

  • Rectification of Errors

  • Manufacturing

  • Trading

  • Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts

  • Balance Sheet

  • Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure

  • Depreciation Accounting

  • Valuation of Inventories

  • Non-profit organisations Accounts

  • Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts

  • Bills of Exchange

  • Self Balancing Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):

2.1 Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.

2.2 Finance Commission-Role and functions.

2.3 Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics

  • Definition

  • Scope and nature of Economics

  • Methods of economic study

  • Central problems of an economy

  • Production possibilities curve

2.4 Theory of Demand and Supply

  • Meaning and determinants of demand

  • Law of demand and Elasticity of demand

  • Price

  • Income and cross elasticity

  • Theory of consumer‟s behaviour

  • Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach

  • Meaning and determinants of supply

  • Law of supply

  • The elasticity of Supply

2.5 Theory of Production and cost

  • Meaning and Factors of production

  • Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

2.6 Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

  • Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition

  • Monopoly

  • Monopolistic Competition

  • Oligopoly

  • Price determination in these markets.

2.7 Indian Economy:

2.7.1 Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry, and Services-their problems and growth.

2.7.2 National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.

2.7.3 Population-Its size, rate of growth, and its implication on economic growth.

2.7.4 Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes, and incidence of unemployment.

2.7.5 Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

2.8 Economic Reforms in India

  • Economic reforms since 1991

  • Liberalization

  • Privatization

  • Globalization

  • Disinvestment

2.9 Money and Banking:

2.9.1 Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.

2.9.2 Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.

2.9.3 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

2.10 Role of Information Technology in Governance.



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