SSC CGL syllabus

 SSC CGL syllabus

 Syllabus (Tier-I)

General Intelligence & Reasoning: 

It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions

on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial

orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual

memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical

reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal

series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning

etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/ Number Analogy,

Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number

Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series,

Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding,

Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation,

Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/

pattern- folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion,

Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of

centre codes/ roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding,

decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking,

Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.

General Awareness: 

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing

the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him and its

application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge

of current events and of such matters of every day observations and

experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated

person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its

neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography,

Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research. 

Quantitative Aptitude: 

The questions will be designed to test the ability

of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The

scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals,

fractions and 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.

English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the

essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of

10th standard level. 

Syllabus (Tier-II):

Paper-I (Quantitative Abilities):

 The questions will be designed to test

the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the

candidate. The scope of the test will be the computation of whole numbers,

decimals, fractions and 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

Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension):

 Questions in this

component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and

knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled 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. 

Paper-III (Statistics):

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 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.

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.

Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and twoway 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):

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)

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):

Comptroller & Auditor General of India - Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.

Finance Commission - Role and 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 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 and Elasticity of Supply. 

Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.

Indian Economy:

Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors Role of Agriculture, Industry and 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 and its implication on economic growth. 

Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.

Infrastructure- Energy, Transportation, Communication. 

Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment. 

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.

Skill Test: 

Date Entry Speed 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 on Computer.

•  The “Data Entry Speed Test” Skill Test will be conducted for a

passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration

of 15 (fifteen) minutes. This test will be of qualifying nature.

Computers for the test will be provided by the Commission at the

Centre/ venue notified for the purpose. The Skill Test will be held at

the Commission’s Regional Offices or at other Centres as may be

decided by the commission. Detailed instructions regarding Skill

Test will be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission to

eligible candidates declared qualified for appearing in Skill Test.

Information about evaluation of Typing Test/ DEST are available on

the Commission’s website https://ssc.nic.in (Candidate’s Corner).

•  The Skill test will be conducted in the manner decided by the

Commission for the purpose.

•  OH candidates opting for the post of Tax Assistant in CBDT are

exempted from appearing in Skill Test, provided such candidates

submit a Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure-XIV) to the

Commission from the competent Medical Authority, i.e., the Civil

Surgeon of a Government Health Care Institution declaring him/ her

to be permanently unfit for the Typing Test because of a physical 

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disability. OH candidates opting for post of Tax Assistant in CBEC

are not exempted from Skill Test. HH and VH candidates are not

eligible for exemption from the Skill Test.

•  PwD candidates who are eligible for scribes as per para-7.1 and 7.2

of the Notice of Examination will be allowed additional

compensatory time of 5 (five) minutes in DEST. Only those VH

candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be

provided passage reader at the time of Skill Test. 

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT):

•  The Commission will hold Computer Proficiency Test (CPT),

comprising of three modules: (i) Word Processing, (ii) Spread Sheet

and (iii) Generation of Slides, for the posts of Assistant Section

Officer in CSS, MEA & AFHQ, Assistant in Serious Fraud

Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,

Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines, Inspector (Central Excise),

Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC.

•  Duration of each module will be 15 minutes. These modules will be

conducted one after the other.

•  Module-I will comprise of DEST which will be conducted for a

passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions.

•  Module-II will comprise preparation of spreadsheet as per the

exercise given in the test.

• of Power Point Presentation as

per the exercise given in the test.

•  The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the

Commission for the purpose. CPT is qualifying in nature and

qualifying in all the three Modules will be mandatory.

• No exemption from CPT is allowed for any category of PwD

candidates. PwD candidates who are eligible for scribes as per para7.1 and 7.2 of the Notice of Examination will be allowed additional

compensatory time of 5 (five) minutes in CPT. Only those VH

candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be

provided passage reader at the time of CPT.

•  Detailed instructions regarding CPT will be provided by the Regional

Offices of the Commission to eligible candidates declared qualified

for appearing in the CPT.