SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 Link Tier I & Tier II, CBT Exam Pattern SSC CGL is one of the most popular government exams in India. Today in this post we will provide information about the complete syllabus for the exam. We will also provide information about the exam pattern and exam mode of SSC CGL. SSC CGL is conducted on a yearly basis to fill the vacant posts of Group B and C in the central government. Every year lakhs of students appear for this exam to get their desired job. 3 years ago SSC changed the exam pattern and in this post we will talk about that new pattern. So let’s look at the SSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern 2024.
After reading the SSC CGL Syllabus from here, students can complete their preparation after seeing the pattern and syllabus of the exam. Here we tell Whaley about the soon-to-be-revised testing pattern. Which you can read from here.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 Overview
| Authority Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2024 |
| SSC CGL Exam Date 2024 | Notify Soon |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| SSC CGL Negative Marking | 0.50 for Each Wrong Answer |
| Category | Syllabus |
| SSC Official Website | www.ssc.gov.in |
SSC CGL Syllabus Tire I 2024
| Tire | Type | Mode |
| Tire – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (Online) |
| Tire – 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 |
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SSC CGL Tire I Exam Pattern 2024
| Tire I Exam Pattern | ||||
| S.No. | Sections | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| 1. | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour |
| 2. | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4. | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2024
SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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SSC CGL General Awareness |
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SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude |
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SSC CGL English Comprehension |
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tire II 2024
After clearing the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam, you are eligible to appear for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam once you clear the first exam. Like Tier 1, the Tier 2 exam is also conducted in online mode and will be in MCQ format with negative marking. Below we have provided the pattern and syllabus for Tier 2 of SSC CGL exam.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tire II Paper I 2024
| Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Section- I | Module – I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 180 |
| Module – II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | ||
| Section- II | Module – I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 210 |
| Module – II | General Awareness | 25 | ||
| Section- III | Module – I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 |
| Module – II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | ||
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tire II Paper I 2024 |
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| Paper | Section | No. of Question | Minimum Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper-I | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 Hour |
| Paper-II | General Studies (Finance & Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 Hour |
SSC CGL Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)
| Topic | Sub – Topic |
| Number Systems | Computation of Whole Number Decimal and Fractions Relationship between numbers |
| Fundamental Arithmetical Operation | 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 |
| Algebra | Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations |
| 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 (simple problems only) Standard Identities |
| Geometry | Similarity 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. |
| Statistics & 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. |
SSC CGL Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)
- 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 and completion
- Number Series
- Embedded figures
- Figural Series
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Word Building
- Social Intelligence
- Coding and de-coding
- Numerical operations
- Other sub-topics, if any.
SSC CGL Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- English Grammar
- Sentence structure
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks,
- Synonyms/Homonyms
- Antonyms
- 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
SSC CGL Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)
- India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Important Schemes
- Important Days & Dates
- Portfolio
- People in News
SSC CGL Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)
| Topic | Sub-Topic |
| Computer Basic | 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 |
| Basic 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)
| Subject | Topic |
| 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. |
| Measure of Central Tendency | Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. |
| Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion | range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. |
| Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Different types of moments and their relationship; the 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 two-way classified data. |
| Time Series Analysis | Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. |
| Index Number | 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)
| Part | Subject | Topic |
| Part A Finance & Accounts-(80 Marks) | Financial Account | 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 |
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| Part –B Economics & 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 Central problems of an economy Production possibilities curve |
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| 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 The elasticity of Supply |
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| Theory of Production and cost | Meaning and Factors of production Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale. |
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| Forms of Market and price determination in different markets | Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition Monopoly Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Price determination in these markets. |
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| Indian Economic | 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. |
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| Economic reforms in India | Economic reforms since 1991 Liberalisation Privatisation Globalisation Disinvestment |
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| 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. |
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| Role of Information Technology in Governance | ||
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