Syllabus for SSC CGL | SSC CGL Tier 1 Mock Test Series

Along with the formal announcement of the SSC CGL 2022 exam, SSC also revealed the updated exam format and curriculum. The SSC CGL 2022 exam's Tier-1 Exam is scheduled to take place in December 2022. To properly study for this exam, you must have a basic understanding of the SSC CGL Syllabus and exam pattern for Tier-I and Tier-II Exams. 

For your better understanding, EduRev has compiled this guide where the syllabus of all the subjects for Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams is given in easy language. 

SSC CGL Syllabus 2022

In order to formulate a foolproof strategy to perform well in the particular exam, you must be familiar with the entire & accurate exam pattern as well as a comprehensive SSC CGL syllabus before you begin the exam preparation. Through a two-tier recruitment process, the Staff Selection Commission will choose candidates for combined graduate-level positions. The SSC CGL Exam mode for each level is as follows:

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier I

Tier I of the exam has 4 Sections from which the questions are asked. The exam is held in online mode. The sections in SSC CGL Tier I exam are as follows:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension

The detailed Syllabus for Tier I is given below:

SSC CGL Syllabus: General Intelligence and Reasoning

This section is more application-based, but the concepts that play an important role must be learned. This section too has a weightage of 25% but the questions asked are easy to moderate level. You can easily score very good marks in this section. The SSC syllabus for the reasoning section is as follows:

• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Space visualisation
• 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 Syllabus for General Awareness

This section has questions from Static GK and current affairs. If you prepare for this section well, you can get a good rank in the examination.

• Static General Knowledge
• Science
• Current Affairs
• Sports
• Books and Authors
• Important Schemes
• Portfolios
• People in the News
• History
• Geography
• Economic
• Awards and Honors
• Economic

SSC CGL Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude

In the prelims of the SSC CGL Exam, a total of 25 questions are asked from Quantitative Aptitude which you have to solve within the total 1 hour allotted for the entire exam, and in the mains exam, a total of 100 questions are asked which must be solved within the total 2 hours allotted for the entire exam. This section is common in Tier-1 & Tier-2 and some of the topics are repetitive. The topics from which questions are asked in Quantitative Aptitude 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 Syllabus For English
The English section is generally the most scoring section in SSC CGL Examination. This section generally focuses on the fundamentals of the English language. The questions are framed in such a manner that they test your basic understanding. The list of important topics is as follows:  

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Spellings
• Phrases and Idioms
• One word Substitution
• Sentence Correction
• Error Spotting
• Fill in the Blanks
• Active/Passive
• Narrations

The syllabus of Tier I is the same for all the posts. The syllabus varies in Tier-II for some specific posts which are covered below:

SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier II

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):

• 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
• 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
• Mensuration
• Heights and Distances
• Histogram
• Frequency polygon
• Bar diagram
• Pie chart

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

• 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 & unfolding
• Semantic Series
• Figural Pattern folding and completion
• Number Series
• Embedded figures
• Figural Series
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Word Building
• Social Intelligence
• Coding and decoding
• Numerical operations

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension):

• 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
• To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)

• India and its neighbouring 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
• Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)
• Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/ Output devices, computer memory, memory organisation, back- up 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 Internet and emails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an Email Account, e-Banking
• Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.

Paper-II (Statistics)

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. 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 (For three variables only).

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

7. 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).

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

11. Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend components by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

12. 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.

Paper-III (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 Microeconomics

• 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 behavior
• 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
• Liberalisation
• Privatisation
• Globalisation
• 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.

Note: Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and Paper-III of Graduation Level.

Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

DEST – Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I will include conducting a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.

The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. Detailed instructions regarding the Skill Test will be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission.

You are required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes on a computer in English. This test is conducted to check your typing skills. You are given an article in English which you have to type on Computer. For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax), DEST Exam through the SSC CGL 2022 exam is conducted to check your typing speed. 

DEST will be mandatory for all posts. However, it will be qualifying in nature.