Combined Graduated Level Examination (SSC CGL or CGLE) is an examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Group B and C officers to various posts in ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. The SSC CGL exam consists of two tiers: Tier I and Tier II. Examination of both tiers are conducted online, with the Tier I exam serving as a qualifying test. The final selection is based on performance in the Tier II exam.
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Overview
| SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 | Overview |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | SSC CGL |
| SSC CGL Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Exam Type | National Level Examination |
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of SSC CGL Exam | Online |
| SSC CGL Basic Eligibility Criteria | Indian citizenship and Graduate (bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline). Refer to SSC website for details. |
| Selection Process | Tier 1 (Qualifying Test) Tier 2 |
| Official Website | SSC Official Website |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024
The SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024 includes four subjects: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. The detailed SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus is provided below to help candidates understand the topics and sub-topics they need to prepare for.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Percentage
- Partnership Business
- Time and distance
- Time and Work
- Mixture and Alligation
- Decimals
- Fractions
- Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons
- Right Prism
- Right Circular Cone
- Interest
- Sphere
- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Relationships between numbers
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square roots
- Computation of whole numbers
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Triangle and its various kinds of centres
- Graphs of Linear Equations
- Averages
- Congruence and similarity of triangles
- Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
- Complementary angles
- Bar diagram and Pie chart
- Triangle
- Frequency polygon
- Degree and Radian Measures
- Hemispheres
- Histogram
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
- Trigonometric ratio
- Heights and Distances
- Standard Identities
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analysis
- Arithmetic number series
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Blood Relations
- Coding and decoding
- Decision making
- Discrimination
- Figural classification
- Judgment
- Non-verbal series
- Observation
- Problem-solving
- Relationship concepts
- Similarities and differences
- Syllogistic reasoning
- Space visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Statement conclusion
- Visual memory
English Language
- Active Passive
- Cloze test
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Idioms and Phrases
- One word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Correction
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Spellings Correction
- Synonyms-Antonyms
General Awareness
- Books and Authors
- Current Affairs
- Important Days
- Important Schemes
- India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research
- People in News
- Portfolio
- Science
- Sports
- Static General Knowledge
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted online comprising 3 papers.
- Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)
- Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and
- Paper III for candidates applying for the Assistant Audit Officer/Accounts Officer posts. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module II of Section-III of Paper-I
SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Syllabus
Module-1, Session-1, Paper-1 (SSC CGL Mathematical Abilities Syllabus)
Maths Syllabus of SSC CGL: Computation of whole numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and 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, Mensuration, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart
Module-2, Section-1, Paper-1 (SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus)
Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus of SSC CGL: Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding and unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Patternfolding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations.
Module-1, Section-2, Paper-1 (SSC CGL English Language And Comprehension Syllabus)
English Language And Comprehension Syllabus : Spot the error, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Spelling/ detecting misspelled words, Idioms and 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
Module-2, Section-2, Paper-1 (SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus)
General Awareness Syllabus : India and its neighbouring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research, Science, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days, Portfolio, People in News
Module-1, Section-3, Paper-1 9SSC CGL Computer Proficiency Syllabus)
Computer Proficiency Syllabus: Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/ Output devices, computer memory, memory organization, backup devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts. Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, etc. Working with the Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing and searching, Downloading and uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-banking The basics of networking and cyber security include networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.), and preventive measures
Paper II Statistics Syllabus
Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data –Primary and Secondary data, collection methods; data tabulation; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; and diagram 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 are range, quartile deviations, mean deviation, and standard deviation, as well as measures of relative dispersion. Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis – This section covers the different types of moments and their relationship, the meaning of skewness and kurtosis, and the 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 variables; 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 Non probability 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 on Z, 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, Determination 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 Index Numbers, Different Formulae, Base Shifting and Splicing of Index Numbers, Cost of Living Index Numbers, and Uses of Index Numbers