SYLLABUS FOR SSC CGL EXAM SSC CGL PRELIMS Name of the Section

No: of Questions

Maximum Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25

50

Quantitative Aptitude

25

50

General Awareness

25

50

English Language

25

50

Total

100

200

Duration

75 minutes

75 minutes

SYLLABUS FOR SSC CGL Tier 1 *The following list of topics for each of the sections has been arrived at after detailed analysis of the previous year SSC CGL question papers. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE Topics

Expected number of Questions

Trigonometry

2-3

Number Series

1–2

Ratio and Proportion

1

Time, Speed and Distance

3

Averages

2

Profit and Loss

2

Percentages

2

Geometry

4

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

2

Remarks

Subject to Change

Data Interpretation (line graphs, bar graphs, tables and pie charts)

5 (1 set with 5 questions) Subject to Change

Miscellaneous (Partnerships, Decimals and Fractions, Computation of Whole numbers, Square roots, Basic Algebraic Identities, Graphs of Linear Equations, Optional Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Ages, Mixtures and Alligations , Boats and Streams, Time and Work, Probability , Permutation and Combination) GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING Topics

Expected no: of Questions

Series and Missing numbers

5–8

Syllogisms

2

Matrix

1

Venn Diagrams

1

Directions and Distances

1

Coding and Decoding

2

Analogy

1–2

Classification

3

Non verbal Reasoning (Paper Cutting, Mirror Image, Counting, Unfolding etc)

3-5

Word Formation and Word Arrangement

1–2

Remarks

Subject to Change

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Topics

Expected no: of Questions

Reading Comprehension

5 (1 set with 5 questions)

Spot the Errors

4

Fill in the blanks

3

Idioms and Phrases

3

Spellings

1–3

Antonyms and Synonyms

2–4

One Word Substitution

3

Sentence Improvement

3

Miscellaneous (Parajumbles and Cloze test, Active/ Passive Voice, Shuffling of parts of a Sentence, Direct/Indirect Speech)

Optional

Subject to Change

GENERAL AWARENESS Topics Current Affairs Banking Awareness Sports Science and Technology Awards and Honors

Remarks

History Economics and Indian Economy Polity Geography Miscellaneous ( Countries, Capitals and Currencies, Diseases, Regulatory bodies, culture)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Name of the Paper

No: of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

Paper 1: Quantitative Aptitude

100

200

2 hours

Paper 2: English Language 100 and Comprehension

200

2 hours

Paper 3: Statistics (only 100 for Statistical Investigator & Compiler posts)

200

2 hours

Paper 4: General Studies (Finance and Economics) - Only for Assistant Audit Officer Group B posts

200 (80 marks for Finance and Accounts and 120 marks for Economics and Governance)

2 hours

40 questions from Finance and Accounts 60 questions from Economics and Governance Total - 100

* Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-II of 10+2 level and Paper-III of graduation level.

PAPER III: STATISTICS For Investigator Grade-II, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation & Compiler in RGI. 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: Common measures of central tendency – mean, median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. Measures of Dispersion: Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis: 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 (For three variables only). 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 variable (discrete). Sampling Theory: Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and nonsampling errors; Probability and non-probability 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 21 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. PAPER IV: GENERAL STUDIES (FINANCE AND ECONOMICS) For the post of Assistant Audit Officer in Indian Audit & Accounts Department Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks) 1. Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting: 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 organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks) 2. Comptroller & Auditor General of India: Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility 3. Finance Commission: Role and functions 4. Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve 5. 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 behaviour-Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply. 6. Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions 22 and Laws of returns to scale. 7. 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 8. Indian Economy Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors-Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth; National Income of IndiaConcepts 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 9. Economic Reforms in India Economic reforms sice 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment 10. 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 11. Role of Information Technology in Governance

SYLLABUS FOR MAINS DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION Topics

Expected number of Questions

Data Analysis and Interpretation – Line 20 questions (4 sets with 5 graph(double or single), Bar Graph(double questions each) or single), Pie Chart(double or single), Caselets, Missing DI and Tables Quadratic Equations

5

Data Sufficiency

5

Probability

2

Time and Work

3

Remarks

Will appear for certain

Subject to Change

Miscellaneous (Percentages, Partnerships, Profit and Loss, Simple interest and Compound interest, Mensuration, Optional Geometry, Ages, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Mixtures and Alligations , Time, Speed and Distance, Boats and Streams, Permutation and Combination)

Subject to Change

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING Topics

Expected no: of Questions

Seating Arrangement (Linear/Circular)

5 (1 set with 5 questions)

Puzzles

5 (1 set with 5 questions)

Input/ Output

5 (1 set with 5 questions)

Inequalities

5

Statement and Assumption

3 to 5

Coding and Decoding

3 to 5

Number Coding

5

Inference

5

Computer Aptitude

5

Blood Relations

Optional

Direction Sense

Optional

Remarks

Will appear for certain

Subject to Change

ENGLISH Topics

Expected no: of Questions

Reading Comprehension

13 (2 sets)

Antonyms and Synonyms

7

Odd ones out ( Find the odd sentence that doesn’t fit the paragraph)

5

Statement Fillers

5

Paragraph completion (Find the statement that could be the last sentence of a paragraph)

5

Cloze test

Optional

Parajumbles

Optional

Spot the Errors

Optional

SSC CGL TIER 3: ESSAY WRITING TEST Maximum Marks: 100 Duration: 1 hour Syllabus: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Letter Writing Precis Writing Application Writing Essay Writing

Remarks

Subject to Change

SSC CGL TIER 4: COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TEST (CPT)/DATA ENTRY SKILL TEST (DEST) For the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax): Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour. The “Data Entry Speed” Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature. Computer will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue notified for the purpose. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): The Commission will hold Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), comprising of three modules- Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides, for applicants for the post of Assistant Section Officer of CSS. The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose. CPT will be of qualifying nature.