SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam Syllabus and Selection Process
Staff Selection Commission combined Graduate level examination is for all Indian National persons with a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. SSC CGL exam pattern consists of Tier 1, 2, 3 & 4 set of Papers. Tier 1 level and 2 level are compulsory for all Post exams and 3 and 4 level are depend upon the applied post.
Stages | Type | Mode |
Tier I | Multiple Choice Questions | Online |
Tier II | Multiple Choice Questions | Online |
Tier III | Descriptive Paper in English and Hindi | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
Tier IV | Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency | Wherever applicable |
SSC CGL (Tier 1) latest update Exam Pattern
Section | No. of Questions | Total marks | Time Allotted |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
A Cumulative time of 60 Minutes (20 minutes extra time allotted for physicaliy handicapped students) |
General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
Total | 100 | 200 |
- SSC CGL Tier I exam is an online-based examination. It has 4 sections.
- The total time duration to complete the exam is 60 minutes.
- There will be 200 marks allotted for the entire sections.
- There will be negative marking of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer.
SSC CGL (Tier 1 ) latest update Syllabus Details
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analysis
Indexing
Match making
Classification
Analogy
Coding and Decoding
Symbolic and Number classification
Puzzle
Matrix
Visual memory
Word Formation
Venn Diagram
Direction and Distance
Statement conclusion
Blood Relations
Emotional intelligence
Series
Verbal reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Space visualization
Figure Pattern
Quantitative Aptitude
Fractions and relationships between numbers
Numbers
Decimals
Discount
Simplification
Interest
Profit and Loss
Averages
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Problem on Ages
Speed, Distance and Time
Number System
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Time and Work
Time and distance
Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
General Awareness
Geography
Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture, etc.)
Science
Current Affairs
Culture
Sports
Books and Authors
Important Schemes
Portfolios
People in the News
General policies and scientific research
English language and comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks
Spellings
Phrases and Idioms
One word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Understanding correct english
SSC CGL (Tier 2 ) Latest Update Exam Pattern
Section | No. of Question | Total marks | Time allotted |
Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Total | 500 | 800 | – |
- Tier 2 Exam consists of 4 sections.
- There will be 100 questions in each section except in the English language as there will be 200 questions.
- The time duration allotted to complete the exam is 2 hours. And, cumulative time of 2 hours 40 minutes allotted to physically handicapped students.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
SSC CGL (Tier 2) Latest Update Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
Fractions and relationships between numbers
Numbers
Decimals
Discount
Simplification
Interest
Profit and Loss
Averages
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Problem on Ages
Speed, Distance and Time
Number System
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Time and Work
Time and distance
Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Data Sufficiency
Partnership Business and Allegation
Graphs of Linear Equations
English Language & comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Spelling
Fill in the Blanks
Phrases and Idioms
One Word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Synonyms-Antonyms
Active-Passive Voice
Direct Narration/ Indirect Narration
Shuffling of sentences in a passage
Statistics
Collection and Representation of Data
Primary and Secondary data
Measure of Dispersion
Measure of Central Tendency
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
Correlation and Regression
Random Variables
Sampling Theory
Analysis and Variance
Time Series Analysis
Index Number
Tabulation of Data
Graph and chart
Frequency Distributions
Measure of Dispersion
Probability Theory
General Studies – Finance and Economics
Finance
Financial Accounting
Basic Accounting
Limitations of financial Accounting
General accounting principles
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 organizations Accounts
Self-Balancing Ledger
Error Spotting and Correction
Economics
Economics and Governance
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Finance Commission
Theory of Demand and Supply
Theory of Production and Cost
Market and Price determination
Indian Economy
Economic reforms in India
Money and Banking in India
National Income of India according to Population
SSC CGL (Tier 3) Latest Update Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam | Subject | Marks | Time Duration |
Written Exam | Descriptive paper in Hindi/English (Essay & Letter Writing) |
100 | 60 Minutes (20 minutes extra for Visual Handicap & Cerebral Palsy students) |
SSC CGL (Tier 3 ) Latest Update Syllabus
Letter Writing
Precis Writing
Essay Writing
Application Writing
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