SSC CGL – Complete Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam Syllabus
The SSC CGL syllabus covers the subjects and topics included in Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination. A clear understanding of the SSC CGL syllabus can help candidates plan their preparation and focus on the topics included in each stage of the examination.
The SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus includes four sections: Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language, and General Awareness. Tier 2 includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Data Entry Speed Test, and Statistics for candidates appearing for Paper 2.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
The SSC CGL Tier 1 examination consists of four sections. Each section contains 25 questions, making a total of 100 questions for 200 marks. The examination duration is 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer in Tier 1.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Subjects
| S.No. | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| 2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| 3 | English Language | 25 | 50 |
| 4 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
The Quantitative Aptitude syllabus for SSC CGL covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, and data interpretation-related topics.
- Computation of whole numbers
- Decimals
- Fractions
- Relationships between numbers
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Partnership Business
- Mixture and Alligation
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square Roots
- Averages
- Interest
- Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and 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, and common tangents to two or more circles
- Triangle
- Quadrilaterals
- Regular Polygons
- Right Prism
- Right Circular Cone
- Right Circular Cylinder
- Sphere
- Heights and Distances
- Histogram
- Frequency Polygon
- Bar Diagram and Pie Chart
- Hemispheres
- Rectangular Parallelepiped
- Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
- Trigonometric Ratio
- Degree and Radian Measures
- Standard Identities
- Complementary Angles
SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Space Visualization
- Spatial Orientation
- Problem-Solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Blood Relations
- 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
SSC CGL English Language Syllabus
- Idioms and Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spelling Correction
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Active and Passive Voice
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test
SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus
- India and its neighbouring countries, especially History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Important Schemes
- Important Days
- Portfolio
- People in the News
- Static GK
SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic-wise Weightage
The following topic-wise weightage is based on previous years' examinations as provided in the reference material. The number of questions may vary from one examination to another.
English Language Topic-wise Weightage
| Topic | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| Fill in the Blanks | 2-3 |
| Sentence Improvement | 2-3 |
| Error Spotting | 2-3 |
| Synonyms / Antonyms | 3-4 |
| Idioms and Phrases | 1-2 |
| One Word Substitution | 2-3 |
| Cloze Test | 3-5 |
| Reading Comprehension | 5-6 |
| Active / Passive Voice | 1-2 |
| Direct / Indirect Speech | 1-2 |
Reasoning Ability Topic-wise Weightage
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Analogy | 2-4 |
| Coding-Decoding | 3-4 |
| Number Series / Alpha-Numeric Series | 2-3 |
| Seating Arrangement | 2-3 |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | 1-2 |
| Blood Relations | 1-2 |
| Mathematical Operations | 1-2 |
| Syllogism | 1-2 |
| Direction Sense | 1-2 |
| Venn Diagram | 1-2 |
| Odd One Out | 1-2 |
| Miscellaneous (word formation, dictionary sequence, counting figures) | 1-3 |
Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Profit & Loss | 2-3 |
| Time and Work | 1-2 |
| Percentages | 1-2 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1-2 |
| Time, Speed & Distance | 1-2 |
| Averages | 1-2 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 1-2 |
| Algebra | 2-3 |
| Geometry | 2-3 |
| Mensuration | 1-2 |
| Trigonometry | 1-2 |
| Data Interpretation | 1-2 |
| Number System | 1-2 |
| Miscellaneous (simplification, surds, indices) | 1-2 |
General Awareness Topic-wise Weightage
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | 5-7 |
| History | 2-3 |
| Geography | 2-3 |
| Polity | 2-3 |
| Economics | 1-2 |
| General Science | 4-6 |
| Static GK | 3-5 |
| Miscellaneous (Computer Basics, Abbreviations) | 1-2 |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
The SSC CGL Tier 2 examination is conducted online. The examination includes objective multiple-choice questions, except for the Data Entry Speed Test module of Section III of Paper I. Paper I is compulsory for candidates who qualify for the relevant stage, and candidates must qualify in all applicable sections of Paper I.
Paper I is conducted in two sessions on the same day. Session I includes Section I, Section II and Module I of Section III, while Session II includes Module II of Section III.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Module | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 180 | 1 hour | 23% |
| Section I | Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 180 | 1 hour | 23% |
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 210 | 1 hour | 35% |
| Section II | Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 150 | 1 hour | 19% |
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | Qualifying |
| Section III | Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | - | 15 minutes | Qualifying |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
Module I: Mathematical Abilities
The Mathematical Abilities syllabus in SSC CGL Tier 2 covers number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics and probability.
| Topic | Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Number Systems | Computation of Whole Number; Decimal and Fractions; Relationship between numbers |
| Fundamental Arithmetical Operations | 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; Graphs of Linear Equations |
| Geometry | Triangle and its various kinds of centres; Congruence and similarity of triangles; Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle and 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; Heights and Distances; Standard Identities |
| Statistics and Probability | Histogram; Frequency Polygon; Bar Diagram; Pie Chart; Mean; Median; Mode; Standard Deviation; Simple Probabilities |
Module II: Reasoning and General Intelligence
The SSC CGL Tier 2 Reasoning syllabus includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics.
- 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 and 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
Module I: English Language and Comprehension
The SSC CGL Tier 2 English Language syllabus covers vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, comprehension and related language skills.
- Vocabulary
- English Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms / Homonyms
- Antonyms
- Spellings / Detecting Misspelt Words
- Idioms and 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 consisting of three or more paragraphs
Module II: General Awareness
The SSC CGL Tier 2 General Awareness syllabus tests general awareness of the environment around candidates and its application to society. It also covers current events and matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect.
- India and its neighbouring countries, especially History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research
- Science
- Current Affairs
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Important Schemes
- Important Days and Dates
- Portfolio
- People in News
Module I: Computer Knowledge Test
| Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Computer Basics | Organization of a computer, CPU, Input / Output Devices, Memory, Backup Devices, Ports, Windows Explorer and Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Software | Windows OS basics, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint |
| Internet and E-mails | Web Browsing and Searching, Downloading and Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account and e-Banking |
| Networking and Cyber Security | Networking devices and protocols, network and information security threats such as hacking, viruses, worms and Trojans, and preventive measures |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2: Statistics Syllabus
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 covers Statistics. The syllabus includes statistical data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling, statistical inference, regression, analysis of variance, time series and index numbers.
| S.No. | Topic | Important Areas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data | Primary and Secondary Data; Methods of Data Collection; Tabulation; Graphs and Charts; Frequency Distributions; Diagrammatic Presentation |
| 2 | Measures of Central Tendency | Mean, Median, Mode; Quartiles, Deciles and Percentiles |
| 3 | Measures of Dispersion | Range, Quartile Deviations, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation and Measures of Relative Dispersion |
| 4 | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Types of Moments and their Relationship; Skewness; Kurtosis and 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 |
| 6 | Probability Theory | Meaning and Definitions of Probability; Conditional Probability; Compound Probability; Independent Events; Bayes' Theorem |
| 7 | Random Variable and Probability Distributions | Random Variable; Probability Functions; Expectation and Variance; Higher Moments; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential Distributions; Joint Distribution |
| 8 | Sampling Theory | Population and Sample; Parameter and Statistic; Sampling and Non-Sampling Errors; Probability and Non-Probability Sampling Techniques; Sampling Distribution; Sample Size Decisions |
| 9 | Statistical Inference | Point and Interval Estimation; Properties of a Good Estimator; Methods of Estimation; Testing of Hypothesis; Z, t, Chi-square and F Tests; 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; Measurement of Seasonal Variation |
| 12 | Index Numbers | Meaning of Index Numbers; Construction Problems; Types of Index Numbers; Formulae; Base Shifting and Splicing; Cost of Living Index Numbers; Uses of Index Numbers |
Important Points for SSC CGL Examination
- Tier 1: The Tier 1 examination is compulsory for all posts.
- Candidates should prepare for both SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 as applicable to their posts.
- Tier 2 Paper I: Paper I is compulsory for all posts.
- Tier 2 Paper II: Paper II is applicable to candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Tier 1 Negative Marking: 0.50 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Tier 2 Negative Marking: The supplied reference material states that there is a deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper I and Paper II.
How to Prepare for SSC CGL?
Aspirants should understand the complete SSC CGL syllabus before beginning their preparation. Start by dividing the syllabus into individual subjects and topics, identify areas that require more practice, and regularly revise previously studied topics.
For Tier 1 preparation, candidates can focus on Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language and General Awareness. Candidates should also become familiar with the Tier 2 syllabus because several Tier 1 subjects continue into Tier 2 with additional topics and a different level of examination.
Regular practice of previous years' questions, revision of important concepts and effective time management can help candidates organize their SSC CGL preparation according to the syllabus.