SSC CGL Exam Pattern and Syllabus
SSC CGL stands for “Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level.” It’s a national-level examination in India conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit staff for various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. The exam is conducted in four tiers.
Scheme of Examination
Tier – I: Preliminary Examination: This tier consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions and is conducted online. It includes sections like General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
Scheme of Tier – I Examinations
| Tier | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| I | A. General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes (total). For VH /OH (afflicted with cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand – please see paragraph 5.10 of notice): 80 minutes |
| B. General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| C. Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| D. English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Tier – II: Main Examination: This tier also consists of multiple-choice questions and is conducted online. It includes subjects like Quantitative Abilities, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics, and General Studies (Finance and Economics).
Scheme of Tier – II Examinations
| Tier | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| II | Paper I: Quantitative Abilities | 100 | 200 | 120 minutes (for each paper) For VH /OH (afflicted with cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand – please see paragraph 5.10 of notice): 160 minutes |
| Paper II: English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | ||
| Paper III: Statistics | 100 | 200 | ||
| Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 |
Tier – III: Descriptive Paper: This is a pen and paper mode of examination where candidates have to write essays, letters, and applications.
Scheme of Tier – III Examinations
| Tier | Mode of Examination | Scheme of Examination | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| III | Pen and paper mode | Descriptive paper in English or Hindi (writing of essay/précis/letter/application etc.) | 100 | 60 minutes For VH/ OH (afflicted with Cerebral Palsy/ deformity in writing hand- Pl. See para- 5.10 of Notice): 80 Minutes |
Tier – IV: Skill Test/Computer: This tier is applicable for certain posts and involves specific skill tests or computer proficiency tests.
Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification.
Syllabus of SSC CGL Examination
Syllabus of Tier – I
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
| Classification Analogy Coding-Decoding Puzzle Matrix Word Formation Venn Diagram Direction & Distance Blood Relation Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | Current Affairs Static GK (History, Geography, Polity, etc.) Science Economics Culture Sports Books and Authors Important Schemes | Simplification Interest Percentage Ratio & Proportion Problems on Ages Speed, Distance & Time Algebra Geometry Mensuration Trigonometry Data Interpretation | Reading Comprehension Fill in the Blanks Error Spotting Sentence Correction Synonyms-Antonyms Idioms & Phrases One-word Substitution Spelling Errors |
Syllabus of Tier – II
| Quantitative Abilities | English Language & Comprehension | Statistics (Paper III SI/JSO) | General Studies (Finance & Economics) (Paper IV for Asst. Audit Officer/Asst. Acc. Officer) |
| Arithmetic (Number System, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, etc.) Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Data Interpretation Mensuration | Reading Comprehension Fill in the Blanks Error Detection Sentence Correction Synonyms-Antonyms Idioms & Phrases Active-Passive Voice Direct-Indirect Speech | Collection & Representation of Data Measures of Dispersion & Central Tendency Moments, Skewness, & Kurtosis Correlation & Regression Probability Theory Statistical Inference | Fundamental Principles of Accounting & Auditing Economics & Governance Finance & Accounting Financial Management Principles of Microeconomics & Macroeconomics |
Syllabus of Tier – III
This tier includes a Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi to test writing skills. Topics generally include Essay Writing, Letter/Application Writing, Precis Writing, etc.
Syllabus of Tier – IV
This tier involves a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) or Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) as applicable for certain posts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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