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SSC CGL Revised Syllabus is the latest syllabus released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination. The revised syllabus includes changes in the number of questions, marks, topics, and the pattern of the exam. The number of questions asked in the written exam has been reduced from 200 to 100, while the marks have been increased from 200 to 400. The new syllabus also includes changes in the topics of General Awareness, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, and Statistics. The paper pattern of the exam has also been modified to include a new section on General Studies. The revised syllabus also includes changes in the eligibility criteria for certain posts.
The SSC CGL Exam is conducted in two tiers Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both the exams are computer based online exams. The Tier 2 is further divided into 3 parts, paper l, paper ll and paper lll. We will look into these in detail later in this SS CGL Syllabus article. Below given is a tabular representation of the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 division.
Tier | Type | Mode |
Tier - I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
Tier - II (Paper I, II, III) | 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 who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I |
Computer-Based (online) |
The first stage of the SSC CGL Recruitment Exam is Tier I. It will have an Online mode of examination and questions will be of an objective type. The Sections under the SSC CGL Tier I are mentioned in the Table below. There are 4 sections in SSC CGL -
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This will be a computer-based online test of 200 marks for a duration of 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 Marks for each incorrect attempt. There is no sectional cut-off.
Subjects |
Qs |
Marks |
Time |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 minutes(For VH &Candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy:80 minutes) |
General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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English Language |
25 |
50 |
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TOTAL |
100 |
200 |
It is one of the scoring sections in SSC CGL. This section includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Let us understand in detail the SSC CGL syllabus of General Intelligence and Reasoning.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus: General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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Similarities & Differences |
Space Visualisation |
Spatial Orientation |
Analysis |
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Judgement |
Discrimination |
Observation |
Relationship Concepts |
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Figural Classification |
Arithmetic number series |
Non-verbal series |
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Semantic Analogy |
Symbolic/Number Analogy |
Figural Analogy |
Semantic Classification |
Symbolic/Number Classification |
Figural Classification |
Semantic Series |
Figural Series |
Problem Solving |
Word Building |
Syllogistic reasoning |
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Numerical Operations |
Symbolic Operations |
Trends |
Space Orientation |
Space Visualisation |
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Drawing Inferences |
Punched hole/pattern- folding&un-folding |
Figural Paattern- folding & completion |
Indexing |
Address Matching |
Date & city matching |
Classification of centre codes/roll numbers |
Small & capital letters/ numbers-coding, decoding & classification |
Embedded Figures |
Critical Thinking |
Emotional Intelligence |
Social Intelligence |
This section will test candidates' awareness regarding the world around them. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to
Though the official notification doesn’t prescribe the topics to learn under the above-mentioned subjects but based on previous year trends the frequently asked topics are compiled.
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus: General Awareness |
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History |
Geography |
Economy |
Biology |
Ancient History (Harappan Civilization Vedic Culture,) Medieval History and Modern History (British Rule and Gandhian Era) |
India and Neighbouring Countries, Solar System, Famous Sea Port, Rivers, Important Institution. |
Budget Related Terms, Laws Of Demand Supply, Inflation, Sectors Of Economy, International Organisation |
Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom. Human Body and Diseases, Environmental Studies |
Polity |
Physics |
Computers |
Chemistry |
Indian Constitutions, Duties and Facts Related To President , Chief Minister, Prime Minister, CAG, Panchayati Raj System, Indian Parliament. |
SI Unit, Light and Reflection, Electricity, Wave Optics, Motion |
Basic Facts About Computers, Recent Developments in Technology |
Properties Of Substances, Chemical Reactions, Properties Of Gases, Chemistry In Day To Day Life. |
The questions will be designed to test the ability to appropriate use numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationships between numbers. It will test the sense of order among numbers, ability to translate from one name to another, sense or order of magnitude, estimation or prediction of the outcome of computation, selection of an appropriate operation for the solution of real-life problems and knowledge of alternative computation procedures to find answers. The questions would also be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computation (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).
SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude for Tier 1 |
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Ratio & Proportion |
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Discount |
Partnership Business |
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds |
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Graphs of Linear Equations |
Triangle and its various kinds of centres |
Congruence and similarity of triangles |
tangents |
Angles subtended by chords of a circle |
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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 |
Complementary angles |
Heights and Distances |
Histogram |
Frequency polygon |
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Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, their basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. (The questions in the components A, B & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification prescribed for the post viz; graduation).
The second stage of the SSC CGL Exam is the Tier II Level. It will also have an Online mode of examination same as Tier I and the questions asked will be of objective type. The Sections under the SSC CGL Tier II are mentioned in the Table below. There are 3 papers in SSC CGL Tier II. In Paper I there are three sections and in Paper II and III there is one section. Below is a table for SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier ll.
SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus | ||
Paper Paper I |
Session I |
Section I: Module I -Mathematical Ability Module II - Reasoning and General Intelligence |
Section II: Module I- English language and comprehension Module II- General Awareness |
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Session II |
Section III- Computer knowledge |
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Paper II |
Statistics |
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Paper III |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
The SSC CGL revised exam pattern for Tier II of the exam is given in the table below. Candidates are advised to go through this table carefully and not make any mistakes as the new SSC CGL syllabus and pattern can be a bit confusing to understand at first. That is why candidates should stay calm, carefully check the SSC CGL revised exam pattern and SSC CGL revised syllabus 2022-2023 and prepare for the exam accordingly. The below table shows SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus weightage.
Tier |
Paper |
Session |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time allowed |
II |
Paper-I: |
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) |
Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence. |
30 30 Total = 60 |
180 |
1 hour (for each section) |
Section-II: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness |
45 25 Total = 70 |
70*3 = 210 |
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Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module |
20 |
20*3 = 60 |
15 Minutes (for each module) |
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Session-II (15 minutes) |
Section-III: Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module |
One Data Entry Task |
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Paper-II |
Statistics |
100 |
100*2 = 200 |
2 hours (for each Paper) |
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Paper-III |
General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
100 |
100*2 = 200 |
The Mathematical Abilities section consists of topics similar to the quantitative aptitude of the Tier I level. Though the level of questions asked in SSC CGL tier 2 will be higher than tier I. The topics to be asked in this section includes
SSC CGL Mathematical Ability Syllabus for Tier II |
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Number Systems |
Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. |
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Fundamental arithmetical operations |
Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work. |
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Algebra |
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. |
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Geometry |
Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: 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. |
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Mensuration |
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. |
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Trigonometry |
Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2� + cos2�=1 etc. |
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Statistics and probability |
Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities. |
Questions from this section will be of both verbal and non-verbal type. These questions will check the candidate’s on-the-spot critical thinking skills. These questions will require the candidate to predict the outcomes of various situations that are put in front f them, like blood relation questions or seating arrangement questions. Candidates must stay calm, understand the question carefully and then go on to solve it. The table below shows all the SSC CGL Syllabus topics that will come in the exam from the Reasoning and General Intelligence section.
SSC CGL Syllabus for Reasoning and General Intelligence for Tier II |
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Semantic Analogy |
Symbolic operations |
Symbolic/ Number Analogy |
Trends |
Figural Analogy |
Space Orientation |
Semantic Classification |
Symbolic/ Number Classification |
Drawing inferences |
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Figural Classification |
Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding |
Semantic Series |
Figural Patternfolding and completion |
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Critical Thinking |
Problem-Solving |
Emotional Intelligence |
Word Building |
Embedded figures |
Social Intelligence |
Numerical operations |
Figural Series |
Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on error recognition, fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc), Vocabulary, Spellings, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Phrases and Idiomatic use of Words, etc. There will be a question on passages and comprehension of passages also. (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).
SSC CGL Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension for Tier II |
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Active/ passive voice of verbs |
Spelling/ detecting misspelt 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 |
Improvement of sentences |
Antonyms |
Cloze passage |
Sentence Structure |
Comprehension passage |
Homonyms |
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Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness) |
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Candidates who have cleared the tier 1 exam will be allowed to appear for the tier 2 exam,
SSC CGL tier II, section 3 of module I is a computer proficiency test that assesses the candidate's knowledge of computer applications and its usage. The syllabus for this section covers topics related to MS Office, Windows, Internet and e-mail. The detailed SSC CGL syllabus of computer proficiency is given below:
SSC CGL Syllabus for Computer Proficiency | |
Computer Basics |
Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, 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 e-mails |
Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail 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. |
The Statistics paper for the SSC CGL tier 2 exam includes a set of questions from various topics of Statistics for the post of Junior Statistical officer. Statistics paper of SSC CGL tier 2 exam will be conducted for only those candidates who have applied and wish to get selection for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO). Candidates must clear the merit released particularly for this post and the exam will be conducted in online mode. The topics covered in the Statistical paper are:
Subject |
Topics |
Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
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Measures of Dispersion |
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Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
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Correlation and Regression |
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Probability Theory |
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
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Sampling Theory |
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Statistical Inference |
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Analysis of Variance |
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Time Series Analysis |
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Index Numbers |
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You should also take a look at the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria here.
Paper 3 of tier 2 exam is not conducted for all the candidates who have applied for CGL exam, but for only those who have applied for the Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer post.100 questions will be asked in this exam which will be of 200 marks. This paper tests the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of financial and economic concepts, principles, and theories. Check the detailed SSC CGL syllabus for Finance and Economics provided below:
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Download SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier II PDF here!
The SSC CGL exam covers a vast syllabus including both Tier I and Tier II. Candidates preparing for the exam usually get exam stress due to the syllabus of the exam. They are unable to pay full attention to their studies because they get tensed on how to complete the SSC CGL syllabus in time that too with revision. To help out the candidates, we have provided some preparation tips below that they can follow to get a good result in the SSC CGL 2022 exam.
It is extremely important for the candidates to refer to the best books for the SSC CGL Examination 2022, to score well in the exam and get detailed answers to questions. Given below is the table containing some of the best books for SSC CGL 2021-2022.
Name of the subject |
Author |
Description |
Objective General English |
S.P.Bakshi |
This book aids in the preparation of grammar problems. |
Lucent’s General Knowledge |
Binary Karn |
One of the best books for general knowledge because everything is explained in basic terms. It covers all of the fundamentals of history, geography, economics, science, and Indian politics. |
Quantitative Aptitude |
R.S.Aggarwal |
This is the best book for understanding the fundamental concepts and for offering all of the shortcuts for answering questions in under a minute. |
Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R.S.Aggarwal |
Provides several preparation concerns as well as a detailed overview of the fundamentals. |
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Last updated: Feb 9, 2023
SSC CGL final answer key for Tier I exam to be available on the commission's website from 27th February 2023 to 13th March 2023. For the Tier II exam, the SSC CGL application status link is active for various regions. Earlier, the SSC CGL Tier I 2022 Result for Tier I was released on 9th February 2023. A total number of 37409 vacancies are released for SSC CGL Recruitment.The SSC CGL Tier-II exam is scheduled to take place from 2nd March to 7th March 2023. SSC CGL 2022 Tier I Exam was conducted from 1st to 13th December 2022. The SSC CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in the concerned discipline. This year, SSC completely changed the exam pattern. To prepare based on the same practice with our SSC CGL Mock Tests.