Everything about SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Tier – I

Objective Multiple Choice - 

Computer-Based Examination (online)

Tier – II

Objective Multiple Choice - 

Computer-Based Examination (online)

Tier – III

Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi

Pen and Paper mode

Tier – IV

Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test

Computer-Based (if applicable)

Subject

Marks 

Questions

Time

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25 Questions

50 Marks

1 hour 

General Awareness

English Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

Subject

Marks 

Questions

Time

Quantitative Ability

25 Questions

50 Marks

     2 hours

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

Statistics

English Language and Comprehension

200 Questions

                                     100 Marks

Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application etc.)

100 marks

2 hours

Common Proficiency Test CPT

Windows Office Suit Testing

Data Entry Skill Test

Need to type 2000 words in 15 minutes

Paper 

Syllabus

General intelligence and Reasoning (50 Marks)

• Analogies

• Similarities and differences

• Space visualization

• Spatial orientation

• Problem solving

• Analysis

• Judgment

• Decision making

• Visual memory

• Discrimination

• Observation

• Relationship concepts

• Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification

• Arithmetic number series

• Non-verbal series

• Coding and decoding

• Statement conclusion

• Syllogistic reasoning etc

• Semantic analogy

• Symbolic/ Number Analogy

• Figural analogy

• Semantic classification

• Symbolic/ number classification

• Figural classification

• Semantic series

• Number series

• Figural series

• Word building

• Coding and decoding

• Numerical operations

• Symbolic operations

• Trends

• Space orientation

• Venn diagrams

• Drawing inferences

• Punched hole/ pattern-folding and unfolding

• Figural pattern-folding and completion

• Indexing

• Address matching

• Date and city matching

• Classification of center codes/ roll numbers

• Small and capital letters/ numbers coding

• Decoding and classification

• Embedded figures

• Critical thinking

• Emotional intelligence

• Social intelligence

General awareness

(50 Marks)

• General Awareness of the Environment and its Application to Society

• Knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations, and experience in their scientific aspect

• India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research. 

Quantitative aptitude 

(50 Marks)

• Computation of whole numbers

• Decimals

• Fractions and 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 centers

• 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

• Circle

• 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 and pie chart

English comprehension

(50 Marks)

• Basic comprehension and writing ability

Paper

Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

• Frequency polygon

• Sphere Time and distance

• Tangents

• Fractions and relationships between numbers Quadrilaterals

• Bar diagram & Pie chart Hemispheres

• Time & Work Interest Percentage

• Regular Polygons

• Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

• Rectangular Parallelepiped

• Elementary surds

• Profit and Loss Ratio & Proportion

• Square roots

• Trigonometric ratio

• Complementary angles

• Right Prism

• Discount

• Graphs of Linear Equations

• Averages

• Degree and Radian Measures

• Heights and Distances

• Right Circular Cone

• Partnership Business

• Triangle

• Computation of whole numbers

• Standard Identities

• Histogram

• Right Circular Cylinder

• Mixture and Alligation

• Circle and its chords

• Decimals

English Language & Comprehension

• Active/ passive voice of verbs

• Spelling/ detecting misspelled words

• Spot the error

• Conversion into direct/ indirect narration

• Idioms & phrases

• Fill in the blanks

• Shuffling of sentence parts

• One-word substitution

• Synonyms

• Shuffling of sentences in a passage

• of sentences

• Antonyms

• Cloze passage

• Sentence Structure

• Comprehension passage

Statistics (Junior Statistical Officer)

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

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Partition values- quartiles,

• deciles, percentiles.

Measures of Dispersion

• Range

• Quartile deviations

• Mean deviation and standard deviation

• Measures of relative dispersion

Moments, Skewness and Kurtosi

• Different types of moments

• and their relationship

• 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 correlation

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 index number

• Different formulae

• Base shifting and splicing of index numbers

• Cost of living Index Numbers

• Uses of Index Numbers

General Studies-Finance and Economics (Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer)

Part A: Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting - (80 Marks)

• Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions Generally Accepted 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, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance - (120 marks)

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

• Finance Commission - Role and functions

• Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Microeconomics - Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve

• 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 behavior

• Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.

• Theory of Production and cost - Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

• Forms of Market and price determination in different markets - Various forms of markets - Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price determination in these markets

• Indian Economy - 

• Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth;

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

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

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

• Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

• Economic Reforms in India - Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and Disinvestment.

• Money and Banking - 

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

• Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.

• Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003

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SSC CGL March 2020 

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