SSC CGL Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2023 for Tier 1, 2 – Download PDF

SSC CGL Syllabus 

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: SSC CGL is the Combined Graduate Level conducted for filling up officer & assistant-level posts in various ministries and departments of the Central Government. SSC CGL Notification 2023 was released on the 3rd of April 2023.

The SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam pattern has also been mentioned in the SSC CGL notification. Candidates can get a clear idea of the SSC CGL Syllabus and exam pattern through the details mentioned in the SSC CGL Syllabus in this article as per this year’s notification.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023

The syllabus and exam pattern are very crucial for the preparation for any government examination. Candidates can prepare an effective study plan only after having complete knowledge of the syllabus. SSC CGL Examination consists of two tiers which are conducted in online mode.

We have mentioned below the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern to provide a better understanding to the candidates. Candidates can check the syllabus and exam pattern for both tiers of the SSC CGL 2023.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2023

The Staff Selection Commission of India has updated the SSC CGL 2023 Exam. It now consists of two parts: Tier-1 and Tier-2. Everyone must take the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam. For SSC CGL Tier 2, there are three papers. Paper 1 is mandatory for all applicants. Paper 2 is for those applying for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Paper 3 is for candidates seeking roles as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer. Let’s break down the exam structure for each stage in the SSC CGL 2023 Recruitment process one by one.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

The total time duration of SSC CGL 2023 is 60 minutes. The merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance of candidates in the Tier-II Examination only. This means Tier-1 is qualifying in nature now. All sections of paper 1 must be qualified separately.

Section	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

*Negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for Tier I

We have mentioned below the subject-wise syllabus for the SSC CGL Tier I.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: General Intelligence & Reasoning

• 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
• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic/Number Analogy
• Figural Analogy
• Semantic Classification
• Symbolic/Number Classification
• Figural Classification
• Semantic Series
• Number Series
• Figural Series
• Problem-Solving
• Word Building
• 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 center codes/roll numbers
• Small and capital letters/numbers
• Critical thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Social Intelligence.

SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus 2023

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: General Awareness

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society.

• Test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations.
• The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries, especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and scientific Research.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Quantitative Aptitude

The questions will be designed to test the ability to appropriately use numbers and number sense of the candidate.

• Ratio and proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Partnership Business
• Mixture, and Alligation
• Time and distance
• Time & Work
• Basic algebra
• Surds
• Graphs of Linear Equations
• Mensuration
• Triangles
• Circles
• 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 Quant Syllabus

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: English Comprehension

The candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his 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 the 10th standard level.

Check the Detailed SSC CGL English Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier II Exam Pattern

The merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance of candidates in the Tier-II Examination only. The total time duration is 2 hours 15 minutes for Paper – 1 and 2 hours for Papers – 2 and 3 each.

Paper	Session	Section	Subject	Questions	Marks
I	I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	I (1 hour )	Module I – Mathematical abilities Module II – Reasoning and General Intelligence	30 30 Total – 60	60 x 30 = 180
		II (1 hour )	Module I – English Language Comprehension Module II – General Awareness	45 25  Total = 70	70 x 3 = 210
		III (15 minutes)	Module – I – Computer Knowledge module	20	20 x 3 = 60
	II (15 minutes)	III	Module – II : Data Entry Speed Test	One data entry task
II	2 hours		Statistics (Paper I & II as above)	100	100 x 2 = 200
III	2 hours		General Studies (Paper I & II as above) (Finance & Economics)	100	100 x 2 = 200
			Total	500	850

• Tier II (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I.
• The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Language And Comprehension module in Section II of Paper-I.
• Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions – Session –I & Session II, on the same day. Session-I will include conducting of Section-I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III. Session II will include conducting of Module II of Section III.
• Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. However, while shortlisting the candidates for the posts where Computer Proficiency is prescribed higher qualifying standards will be set in comparison to other posts.
• The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
• Therefore, the duration of Session I will be 2 hours and 15 minutes and the duration of Session II will be 15 minutes only.

Negative marking

In Tier – I, there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.

In Tier – 2, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section I, Section-II, and Module I of Section-III of Paper I and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper II and Paper-III.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for Tier II

We have mentioned the detailed syllabus for each module and session of the SSC CGL Tier II Examination.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)

Sections	Topics
Number Systems	Computation of Whole Numbers Decimals 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 Elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations.
Geometry	Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts Triangle and its various kinds of centers 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 Quadrilateral 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
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.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. These will include questions on

• 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.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension)

We have mentioned below the topic-wise syllabus for the English Paper of the Mains Examination.

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Synonyms, antonyms, and their correct usage
• Spot the Error
• Fill in the Blanks
• Synonyms/ Homonyms
• Antonyms
• Spellings/ Detecting misspelled words
• Idioms and phrases
• 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 comprehension, three or more paragraphs 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.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module II of Section II of Paper-I (General Awareness)

Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy, and scientific research.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

Sections	Topics
Computer Basics	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 PowerPoint, etc.
Working with the Internet and e-mails	Web Browsing & Searching Downloading & Uploading Managing an E-mail Account e-Banking.
Basics of networking and cyber security	Networking devices and protocols Network and information security threats (like hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.), and preventive measures.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 – Download PDF

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