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CGL EXAM SYLLABUS 2024

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

SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

1. Spatial Orientation 13. Space Visualisation
2. Discrimination 14. Address Matching
3. Semantic Classification 15. Emotional Intelligence
4. Problem-Solving 16. Analysis
5. Space Orientation 17. Relationship Concepts
6. Indexing 18. Statement conclusion
7. Critical Thinking 19. Figural Classification
8. Problem-Solving 20. Syllogistic reasoning
9. Observation 21. Venn Diagrams
10. Coding & decoding 22. Date & city matching
11. Symbolic/Number Classification 23. Social Intelligence
12. Word Building 24. Non-verbal series

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus – English Language

25. Idioms and Phrases 31. Reading Comprehension
26. One word Substitution 32. Synonyms and Antonyms
27. Sentence Correction 33. Active Passive
28. Error Spotting 34. Sentence Rearrangement
29. Fill in the Blanks 35. Sentence Improvement
30. Spellings Correction 36. Cloze tes

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SSC CGL Tier-I General Awareness Syllabus

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

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

The 1st Module of Session I of Paper I in Tier 2 will evaluate the candidates’ Mathematical Ability. Although this
section is similar as in the first exam, the difficulty level of questions will be slightly higher than in the Tier 1 exam.
The following are the important topics of the SSC CGL syllabus of Module I in Tier 2 exam –

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Mathematical Ability

Topics Sub-topics
Computation of Whole Numbers
Number Systems Decimals and Fractions
Relationship between numbers.
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Fundamental
Profit and Loss
arithmetical operations
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and distance
Time and work.
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
Algebra
and Graphs of Linear Equations.
Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts:
Triangle and its various kinds of centres
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Geometry
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.
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Trigonometry Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios
Complementary angles
Height and distances (simple problems only)
Standard Identities like sin2� + cos2�=1 etc.
Statistics and 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.

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

The following are the important verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics from the Reasoning and General
Awareness section for Paper I of Tier 2 Syllabus of SSC CGL exam –

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Reasoning and General Intelligence

• Symbolic/ Number Analogy • Symbolic/ Number Classification
• Venn Diagrams • Semantic Series
• Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding • Word Building
• Emotional Intelligence • Figural Series
• Numerical operations • Figural Pattern Folding and completion
• Trends • Embedded figures

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

As in the Tier 1 stage, the English Language and Comprehension section in the Tier 2 exam constitutes Module I
of Section II of Paper I. Important topics from this subject are as follows –

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension

• Active/ passive voice of verbs • Spot the error
• Conversion into direct/ indirect narration • Fill in the blanks
• Shuffling of sentence parts • Synonyms and Antonyms
• Shuffling of sentences in a passage • Comprehension passage
• Cloze passage • One-word substitution
• Spelling/ detecting misspelled words • Improvement of sentences
• Idioms & phrases • Sentence Structure
• Homonyms

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

The General Awareness section tests the candidates knowledge of General Science, General Knowledge and
basic events and concepts from the Social Sciences. The following are the important topics to be covered for this
section –

SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for General Awareness

• India and its neighbouring countries especially • Books and Authors
pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, • Sports
Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific • Important Schemes
Research • Important Days & Dates
• Science • Portfolio
• Current Affairs • People in News

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

Section III in Paper I of SSC CGL exam pattern is a test of the candidates’ Computer Awareness and proficiency.
The following are the important topics to be covered for this section –

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2 – Computer Proficiency

Topics Sub-Topics
1. Organization of a computer
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3. Input/ output devices
4. Computer memory
Computer Basics 5. Memory organization
6. Back-up devices
7. PORTs
8. Windows Explorer
9. Keyboard shortcuts
Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like
Software
MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc
Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an
Working with the Internet and e-mails
E-mail Account, e-Banking
Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security
Basics of networking and cyber security
threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus – Paper 2 (Statistics)

The Paper II in SSC CGL Tier 2 is a paper on Statistics. The following are some of the important topics that
candidates should prepare for –

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2 – Paper 2 (Statistics)

Subject Topics
Collection, Classification and Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data;
Presentation of Statistical 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- range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures
Common measures of Dispersion 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 Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random
Distributions variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and
Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).

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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 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)
As mentioned above, Paper 3 in Tier 2 of SSC CGL exam is for the candidates who are applying for the post of
Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. The following are the major topics for the SSC CGL Tier 2
syllabus for Paper III. Important topics are as follows –

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2 – Paper 3 (General Studies – Finance and Economics)
Part Subject Topics
1. Nature and scope
2. Limitations of Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting
3. Basic concepts and Conventions
4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
1. Single and double entry
2. Books of Original Entry
3. Bank Reconciliation
4. Journal, ledgers
Part A: 5. Trial Balance
6. Rectification of Errors
Finance and
7. Manufacturing
Accounts
8. Trading
(80 marks) Basic concepts of
9. Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
accounting
10. Balance Sheet
11. Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
12. Depreciation Accounting
13. Valuation of Inventories
14. Non-profit organisations Accounts
15. Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
16. Bills of Exchange
17. Self Balancing Ledgers

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Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
Finance Commission-Role and functions
1. Definition
Basic Concept of
2. Scope and nature of Economics
Economics and
3. Methods of economic study
introduction to Micro
4. Central problems of an economy
Economics
5. Production possibilities curve
1. Meaning and determinants of demand
2. Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
3. Price
4. Income and cross elasticity
Theory of Demand
5. Theory of consumer‟s behaviour
and Supply
6. Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
7. Meaning and determinants of supply
8. Law of supply
9. The elasticity of Supply
1. Meaning and Factors of production
Theory of Production
2. Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of
and cost
returns to scale.
Part B: 1. Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition
Forms of Market and 2. Monopoly
Economics and
price determination in 3. Monopolistic Competition
Governance
different markets 4. Oligopoly
(120 marks) 5. Price determination in these markets.
1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of
Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth.
2. National Income of India-Concepts of national income,
Different methods of measuring national income.
Indian Economy 3. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on
economic growth.
4. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty,
types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
5. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
1. Economic reforms since 1991
2. Liberalization
Economic Reforms in
3. Privatisation
India
4. Globalization
5. Disinvestment
1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of
India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
Money and Banking
2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance

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SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2024 – Important Points

Candidates interested in applying for the exam must be well aware of the SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern
2024. The following are some of the points to remember about the SSC CGL syllabus and paper pattern for Tier 1
and Tier 2 –
1. Candidates must prepare the following sections from the SSC CGL Syllabus thoroughly – Reasoning &
Intelligence, Mathematics, English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness.
2. Tier-I exam is compulsory for all posts mentioned in the SSC CGL notification. Candidates will have to prepare
for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams simultaneously.
3. For SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper I is compulsory for all the posts, while 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 are applying for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
4. Every incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 0.5 marks in the Tier – I exam.

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