SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern for Tier 1 and 2

SSC CGL Syllabus 

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024: 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 2024 will be released on 11th June 2024.

The SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam pattern will also be 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 previous year’s notification. The Syllabus and Exam Pattern are expected to remain the same this year. Read the full article for a detailed syllabus and exam pattern.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

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 2024.

Tier	Exam Type	Exam Mode
Tier – 1	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based (Online Exam)
Tier – 2 (Paper 1, 2, 3)	Paper 1: Compulsory for all posts Paper 2: Candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Paper 3: Candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-2 of Section-3 of Paper-2	Computer-Based (Online Exam)

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024

The Staff Selection Commission of India has updated the SSC CGL 2024 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 2024 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-2 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

Note: Negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer and A total duration of 60 minutes (equivalent to 1 hour).

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus

We have mentioned below the subject-wise syllabus for the SSC CGL Tier 1.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

Discover the General Intelligence & Reasoning section in the SSC CGL Syllabus 2024. Learn about problem-solving, logical reasoning, and thinking skills. Get a clear understanding of the topics to do well in this part of the exam.

S.No.	Topics
1.	Analogies
2.	Similarities and differences
3.	Space Visualization
4.	Spatial Orientation
5.	Problem-Solving
6.	Analysis
7.	Judgment
8.	Decision-making
9.	Visual memory
10.	Discrimination
11.	Observation
12.	Relationship Concepts
13.	Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
14.	Arithmetic number series
15.	Non-verbal series
16.	Coding and Decoding
17.	Statement conclusion
18.	Syllogistic reasoning
19.	Semantic Analogy
20.	Semantic Classification
21.	Symbolic/Number Classification
22.	Figural Classification
23.	Semantic Series
24.	Number Series
25.	Figural Series
26.	Problem-Solving
27.	Word Building
28.	Numerical Operations
29.	Symbolic Operations
30.	Trends
31.	Space Orientation
32.	Space Visualization
33.	Venn Diagrams
34.	Drawing inferences
35.	Punched hole/pattern –folding & un-folding
36.	Figural Pattern – folding, and completion
37.	Indexing
38.	Address matching
39.	Date & city matching
40.	Classification of center codes/roll numbers
41.	Small and capital letters/numbers
42.	Critical thinking
43.	Emotional Intelligence
44.	Social Intelligence

SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus 2024

General Awareness Syllabus

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 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.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

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

S.No.	Topics
1.	Ratio and proportion
2.	Square roots
3.	Averages
4.	Interest
5.	Profit and Loss
7.	Partnership Business
8.	Mixture, and Alligation
9.	Time and distance
10.	Time & Work
11.	Basic algebra
12.	Surds
13.	Graphs of Linear Equations
14.	Mensuration
15.	Triangles
16.	Circles
17.	Quadrilaterals
18.	Regular Polygons
19.	Circle
20.	Right Prism
21.	Right Circular Cone
22.	Right Circular Cylinder
23.	Sphere
24.	Hemispheres
25.	Rectangular Parallelepiped
26.	Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
27.	Trigonometric ratio
28.	Degree and Radian Measures
29.	Standard Identities
30.	Complementary angles
31.	Heights and Distances
32.	Histogram
33.	Frequency polygon
34.	Bar diagram & Pie chart

SSC CGL Quant Syllabus

English Comprehension Syllabus

The candidate’s ability to understand correct English, 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 2 Exam Pattern

The merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance of candidates in the Tier-2 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 2 (Paper-1, Paper-2 & Paper-3) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-2 of Section-3 of Paper-1.
• The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for the English Language And Comprehension module in Section 2 of Paper 1.
• Paper 1 will be conducted in two sessions – Session –1 & Session 2, on the same day. Session 1 will include conducting Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3. Session 2 will include conducting Module 2 of Section 3.
• Module-1 of Section-3 of Paper-1 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 compared 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 15 (fifteen) minutes.
• Therefore, the duration of Session 1 will be 2 hours and 15 minutes, and the duration of Session 2 will be 15 minutes only.

Negative marking

In Tier – 1, 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 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3 of Paper 1 and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 2 and Paper 3.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus

We have mentioned the detailed syllabus for each module and session of the SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination.

Mathematical Abilities Tier 2 Syllabus

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.

Reasoning and General Intelligence Tier 2 Syllabus

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

S.No.	Topics
1.	Semantic Analogy
2.	Symbolic operations
3.	Symbolic/ Number Analogy
4.	Trends
5.	Figural Analogy
6.	Space Orientation
7.	Semantic Classification
8.	Venn Diagrams
9.	Symbolic/ Number Classification
10.	Drawing inferences
11.	Figural Classification
12.	Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
13.	Semantic Series
14.	Figural Pattern- folding and completion
15.	Number Series
16.	Embedded figures
17.	Figural Series
18.	Critical Thinking
19.	Problem-Solving
20.	Emotional Intelligence
21.	Word Building
22.	Social Intelligence
23.	Coding and de-coding
24.	Numerical operations
25.	Other sub-topics

English Language And Comprehension Tier 2 Syllabus

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

S.No.	Topic
1.	Vocabulary
2.	Grammar
3.	Sentence structure
4.	Synonyms, antonyms, and their correct usage
5.	Spot the Error
6.	Fill in the Blanks
7.	Synonyms/ Homonyms
8.	Antonyms
9.	Spellings/ Detecting misspelled words
10.	Idioms and phrases
11.	Word substitution
12.	Improvement of Sentences
13.	Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
14.	Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
15.	Shuffling of Sentence parts
16.	Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
17.	Cloze Passage
18.	Comprehension Passage
19.	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.

General Awareness Tier 2 Syllabus

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 about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy, and scientific research.

Computer Proficiency Tier 2 Syllabus

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 2024 PDF

Aspiring candidates who are preparing for the SSC CGL Examination must be properly aware of the syllabus. They should have access to the syllabus whenever they need it. So, we have mentioned below the direct link to download the SSC CGL Syllabus PDF. Candidates can download the syllabus and keep it for future reference.

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