SSC CGL Exam 2024 Syllabus for Tier-I and Tier-II Exams

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 & Tier 2

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially released the SSC CGL 2024 Notification PDF  on 3rd  April 2024  for 7500 vacancies in different departments of Govt. of India by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), containing all the crucial details such as the SSC CGL syllabus 2024 , SSC CGL Tier-I and Tier-II exam dates 2024, number of vacancies, SSC CGL Tier-I and Tier-II exam patterns, educational qualification, age limit, etc.   Candidates can check the complete details regarding SSC CGL 2024 Recruitment Notification here on the Veranda race blog.

SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) every year to recruit eligible candidates for various Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts in the union ministries, government departments and premier government organizations of the Government of India. SSC CGL Exam is considered a golden opportunity for SSC aspirants who are looking to pursue a career under the Indian Government ministries, departments, and organizations.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The syllabus for the SSC CGL Exam 2024 was released by the Staff Selection Commission along with the SSC CGL Exam 2024 Official Notification on 3rd April 2024. Candidates who aim to crack the SSC CGL Exam in 2024 should possess a thorough understanding of the SSC CGL Syllabus 2024. This will be extremely crucial for the candidates to help them in clearing the SSC CGL Exam 2024.

From the SSC CGL Exam 2024 Official Notification, candidates should be aware that SSC CGL Exam 2024 will consist of two stages – SSC CGL 2024  Tier-I Exam and SSC CGL 2024 Tier-II Exam. Here, we have discussed in detail the indicative syllabus mentioned in the SSC CGL Exam 2024 Official Notification.

SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Exam Syllabus: Overview

The SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2024 consists of 

  • Objective-type questions, i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). 
  • The SSC CGL Tier-I Examination questions will be set both in English & Hindi, except for the English Comprehension section.
  •  0.50 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I Exam.
  • The allotted time for SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2024  will be 1 hour.
  • The SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2024 will be conducted for a total of 100 questions from the General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension sections for 200 marks. 

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2024

SNo.SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksTime Allotted
1General Intelligence and Reasoning2550A cumulative time of 60 minutes
(1 hour)
2General Awareness2550
3Quantitative Aptitude2550
4English Comprehension2550
Total100200

Indicative Syllabus of SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2024:

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning:

This section will include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. There will be a total of 25 questions in this section for 50 marks.  Aspirants can check the official website of the commission for the SSC CGL syllabus 2023-24 tier 1 pdf download option. Let us now delve into the details of the SSC CGL 2024 Tier-I examination syllabus:

  • Analogies
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Space Visualisation
  • Spatial Orientation
  • Problem Solving
  • Analysis
  • Judgment
  • 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

SS CGL 2024 Syllabus for General Awareness:

The questions posed in this section will be aimed at testing the general awareness of the environment around the candidates. These General Awareness questions will also be designed by the Staff Selection Commission to test the knowledge of the candidate of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. This section will also include questions relating to India and its 20 neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.

  • General Science
  • Current Affairs
  • Books & Authors
  • Sports
  • Important Government Schemes
  • Important Days & Events
  • Important People in News

Note: The questions in Parts A, B, and D will be of the Graduation level, while the questions in Part C will be of the 10th standard level.

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude:

The questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section will be designed by the Staff Selection Commission to test the ability to appropriately use numbers and number sense of the candidates. This section includes 25 questions for 50 marks.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Standard Identities
  • Complementary Angles
  • Heights and Distances
  • Histogram
  • Frequency Polygon
  • Bar Diagram
  • Pie Chart

SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus for English Comprehension:

This section tests the ability of the candidates to understand correct English, their basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. This section consists of 25 questions for 50 marks.

  • One-word Substitution
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Phrases and Idioms
  • Error Spotting
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • Active-Passive Voices
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Cloze Test

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 Tier 2

The SSC CGL Tier-II Exam 2022 comprises of three papers.

Aspirants can check the SSC CGL tier-II examination syllabus on the official website of the commission. They can also find the SSC CGL syllabus 2024 pdf download in English on the website. Let us now chalk out the tier-II syllabus. 

  • Paper-ICompulsory for all the posts.
  • Paper-II – For candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2022 for these posts
  • Paper-III – For candidates who are shortlisted in the SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2022 for Paper-III, i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer

This exam will consist of objective-type questions, i.e. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), except for Module II of Section III of Paper I.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1
SectionsModuleSubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksWeightage
Section IModule-IMathematical Abilities3060*3 = 18023%
Module-IIReasoning and General Intelligence3023%
Section IIModule-IEnglish Language and Comprehension4570*3 = 21035%
Module-IIGeneral Awareness2519%
Section IIIModule-IComputer Knowledge Test2020*3 = 60Qualifying
Module-IIData Entry Speed Test One Data Entry TaskQualifying
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3
PaperSectionNo. of questionMaximum MarksDuration
Paper IIStatistics1002002 hours
Paper IIIGeneral Studies (Finance and Economics)1002002 hours

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

  • Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers
  • Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Average, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Distance, Time & Work
  • Algebra: Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra and Elementary Surds (simple problems), Graphs of Linear Equations
  • 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
  • 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
  • Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric Ratios, Complementary Angles, Height and Distances, Standard Identities like sin2 + cos2 =1, etc.
  • Statistics & Probability: Use of Tables & Graphs, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie-Chart, Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Calculation of Simple Probabilities

Module II of Section I of Paper I (Reasoning & General Intelligence)

Both verbal and non-verbal type questions will be included

  • 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 & Completion
  • Number Series
  • Embedded Figures
  • Figural Series
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Word Building
  • Social Intelligence
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Numerical Operations
  • Other Sub-topics (If Any)

Module I of Section II of Paper I: English Language & Comprehension

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Spot the Error
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms/Homonyms
  • Spellings/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 the candidates on English comprehension, three or more paragraphs in English 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 & its neighboring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research

  • General Science
  • Current Affairs
  • Books & Authors
  • Sports
  • Important Government Schemes
  • Important Days & Events
  • Important People in News

Module I of Section III of Paper I: Computer Proficiency

Computer Basics: Organisation 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 MS 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 & Protocols, Network & Information Security Threats (like Hacking, Virus, Worms, Trojan, etc.), Preventive Measures

Paper II: Statistics

  • Collection, Classification & Presentation of Statistical Data: Primary & Secondary data, Methods of Data Collection, Tabulation of Data, Graphs & 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 & Standard Deviation, Measures of Relative Dispersion
  • Moments, Skewness & Kurtosis: Different Types of Moments & Their Relationship, Meaning of Skewness & Kurtosis, Different Measures of Skewness and Kurtosis
  • Correlation & Regression: Scatter Diagram, Simple Correlation Coefficient, Simple Regression Lines,  Spearman’s Rank Correlation, Measures of Association of Attributes, Multiple Regression; Multiple & 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 & Probability Distributions: Random Variable, Probability Functions, Expectation & Variance of a Random Variable, Higher Moments of a Random Variable, Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential Distributions, Joint Distribution of Two Random Variables (Discrete)
  • Sampling Theory: Concept of Population & Sample, Parameter & Statistic, Sampling & Non-sampling Errors, Probability & Non-Probability Sampling Techniques (Simple Random Sampling, Stratified Sampling, Multistage Sampling, Multiphase Sampling, Cluster Sampling, Systematic Sampling, Purposive Sampling, Convenience Sampling & Quota Sampling), Sampling Distribution (Statement Only), Sample Size Decisions
  • Statistical Inference: Point Estimation & 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 & 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 Numbers, Different Formulae, Base Shifting & Splicing of Index Numbers, Cost of Living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers

Part A of Paper III: Finance & Accounts

Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting

  • Financial Accounting: Nature & Scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic Concepts & Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Basic Concepts of Accounting: Single & 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 & Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-Profit Organizations
  • Accounts, Receipts & Payments, Income & Expenditure
  • Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-balancing Ledgers

Part B of Paper III: Economics & Governance

  • Comptroller & Auditor General of India: Constitutional Provisions, Roles & Responsibilities
  • Finance Commission: Roles & Functions
  • 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
  • Theory of Demand & Supply: Meaning and Determinants of Demand, Law of Demand, Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross Elasticity; Theory of Consumer Behaviour, Marshallian Approach and Indifference Curve Approach, Meaning and Determinants of Supply, Law of Supply, Elasticity of Supply
  • Theory of Production and Cost: Meaning & Factors of Production, Laws of Production, Law of Variable Proportions, Laws of Returns to Scale
  • Forms of Market and Price Determination in Different Markets: Various Forms of Markets, Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, Price Determination in Markets
  • Indian Economy: Nature of the Indian Economy, Role of Different Sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry & Services, Their Problems and Growth
  • National Income of India: Concepts of National Income, Different Methods of Measuring National Income
  • Population: Its Size, Rate of Growth & Its Implication on Economic Growth
  • Poverty & Unemployment: Absolute & Relative Poverty, Types, Causes & Incidence of Unemployment
  • Infrastructure: Energy, Transportation, Communication
  • Economic Reforms in India: Economic Reforms Since 1991, Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation & Disinvestment
  • Money & Banking: Monetary/ Fiscal Policy – Role & Functions of the Reserve Bank of India, Functions of Commercial Banks/Regional Rural Banks/Payment Banks
  • Budget & Fiscal Deficits, Balance of payments
  • Fiscal Responsibility & Budget Management Act, 2003
  • Role of Information Technology in Governance

The questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I will correspond with the 10th class level. In the Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension), the questions will be of 10+2 level. The questions in Paper II and PIIIIIIII will correspond with the graduation level.

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