SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

To begin with the preparation for any exam, the candidates must be aware of the complete & accurate exam pattern along with a detailed SSC CGL syllabus to plan a full-proof strategy to score good marks in the particular exam. The exam pattern & syllabus for each Phase has been discussed in this article. Staff Selection Commission will select candidates for Combined Graduate Level posts through a Two-Tier recruitment process.

The mode of all stages of the Exam SSC CGL 2024 is as follows-

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)

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 Exam

The students beginning with the preparation for must be aware of the subject-wise Syllabus for the Tier-1 exam which consists of 4 sections- Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language & General Awareness. The detailed SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier-1 Exam has been discussed in detail below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam will be qualifying in nature. As per SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for the Tier 1 Exam, there will be 4 sections with 25 questions each. The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes & there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the Tier-1 Exam Pattern from here-

Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024
SNo.	Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Allotted
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	A cumulative time of 60 minutes (1 hour)
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Comprehension	25	50
Total		100	200

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Quantitative Aptitude

In SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam, the Quantitative Aptitude Questions focus on analysing the candidate’s ability to appropriately use of numbers and number sense. This section is common in Tier-1 & Tier-2 and some of the topics are repetitive, so do prepare well to save time during your next stage of preparation for the same chapters. The topics for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude as set by the commission are as follows- 

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- Quantitative Aptitude

1. Computation of whole numbers 2. Decimals 3. Fractions 4. Relationships between numbers 5. Profit & Loss 6. Discount 7. Partnership Business 8. Mixture and Alligation 9. Time and distance 10. Time & Work 11. Percentage 12. Ratio & Proportion 13. Square roots 14. Averages 15. Interest 16. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds 17. Graphs of Linear Equations 18. Triangle and its various kinds of centres 19. Congruence and similarity of triangles 20.Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles 21. Triangle 22. Quadrilaterals 23. Regular Polygons 24. Right Prism 25. Right Circular Cone 26. Right Circular Cylinder 27. Sphere 28. Heights and Distances 29. Histogram 30. Frequency polygon 31. Bar diagram & Pie chart 32. Hemispheres 33. Rectangular Parallelepiped 34. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base 35. Trigonometric ratio 36. Degree and Radian Measures 37. Standard Identities 38. Complementary angles

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for General Intelligence and Reasoning 

The SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of topics. This section will be key to examining the candidate’s activeness and sharpness in any situation. The topics to be covered under the SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning are enlisted below- 

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- General Intelligence and Reasoning

1. Analogies 2. Similarities and differences 3. Space visualization 4. Spatial orientation 5. Problem-solving 6. Analysis 7. Judgment 8. Blood Relations 9. Decision making 10. Visual memory 11. Discrimination 12. Observation 13. Relationship concepts 14. Arithmetical reasoning 15. Figural classification 16. Arithmetic number series 17. Non-verbal series 18. Coding and decoding 19. Statement conclusion 20. Syllogistic reasoning

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for the English Language

Of all the sections in SSC CGL Tier-1, the English section will be only in the English language. The candidates have to solve the questions asked in the exam which would analyse their understandability of the subject and their basic comprehension and writing ability would also be tested. Good command over the following topics would help the candidates to excel good score in this section. 

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- English Language

1. Idioms and Phrases 2. One Word Substitution 3. Sentence Correction 4. Error Spotting 5. Fill in the Blanks 6. Spellings Correction 7. Reading Comprehension 8. Synonyms-Antonyms 9. Active Passive 10. Sentence Rearrangement 11. Sentence Improvement 12. Cloze test

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for General Awareness

This section would help test the candidate’s awareness about General Knowledge and General Science and their application to society. Though the syllabus of this section is vast in terms of the following topics. 

General Awareness Syllabus

1. India and neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research 2. Science 3. Current Affairs 4. Books and Authors 5. Sports 6. Important Schemes 7. Important Days 8. Portfolio 9. People in News 10. Static GK

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 2

After the preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary to gear up for the Tier-2 Exam. The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective multiple-choice exam, except for Module II (Data Entry Speed Test) of Section III of Paper-I. The detailed SSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern for Tier 2 are discussed below.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions – Session I & Session II, on the same day and is compulsory for all candidates who qualify in Paper 1. Session-I will include conducting Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section III. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper-I. 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Sections	Module	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Weightage
Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	60*3 = 180	23%
	Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30		23%
Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	70*3 = 210	35%
	Module-II	General Awareness	25		19%
Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	20*3 = 60	Qualifying
	Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	One Data Entry Task		Qualifying
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern
Paper	Section	No. of question	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper II	Statistics	100	200	2 hours
Paper III	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200	2 hours

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

The main focus of this section is to check the candidate’s knowledge in terms f the appropriate use of numbers and the number sense of the candidate. Though the section is also asked in the Tier-1 Exam, however, the level and type of questions will be designed differently and slightly more moderate than in the 1st stage. So candidates must buckle up their reparation with the topics listed below-

1. Number Systems
2. Fundamental arithmetical operations
3. Algebra
4. Geometry
5. Mensuration
6. Trigonometry
7. Statistics and probability

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

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. These will include questions on 

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

1.Semantic Analogy 2.Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends 3.Figural Analogy 4.Space Orientation 5.Semantic Classification 6.Venn Diagrams 7.Symbolic/ Number 8.Classification 9.Drawing inferences 10.Figural Classification 11.Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding 12.Semantic Series 13.Figural Patternfolding and completion 14.Number Series 15.Embedded figures 16.Figural Series 17.Critical Thinking 18.Problem-Solving 19.Emotional Intelligence 20.Word Building 21.Social Intelligence 22.Coding and de-coding 23.Numerical operations 24.Other sub-topics, if any.

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

Fluency in the English Language will be tested based on this section of the SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus. Basic knowledge of the English language in terms of the following topics is necessary to get good marks in this section of the Tier-2 Exam. The syllabus for reading comprehension is not specific and is added in the syllabus to check candidates’ quick responses to the situations. 

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

1.Vocabulary 2.English Grammar 3.Sentence structure 4.Spot the Error 5.Fill in the Blanks, 6.Synonyms/Homonyms 7.Antonyms 8.Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words 9.Idioms & Phrases 10.One Word Substitution 11.Improvement of Sentences, 12.Active /Passive voice of Verbs 13.Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration 14.Shuffling of Sentence parts 15.Shuffling of Sentences in a passage 16.Cloze Passage 17.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):

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 

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

1. India & Its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research 2.Science 3. Current Affairs 4. Books & Authors 5.Sports 6.Important Schemes 7.Important Days 8.Portfolio 9.People in News

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

Topics	Sub-Topics
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 Power Point etc
Working with the 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

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)

For some candidates, this section might be tough & difficult to understand. The basic tip is to get the concept clear and repetitive revision of the concepts would be beneficial to grab good marks in this section too. The SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for Statistics is described as follows-

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)
Subject	Topics
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 of 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; the 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 variable (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, Determination of trend component 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 index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 3(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)

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)