The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) recruitment for 2020-21. SSC conducts the exam for various positions that are vacant under the Ministry. Candidates have to go through the 4 tiers of papers to get through to the desired position. Although after clearing level 1 and 2 you can be considered for some levels of recruitment. You can find a complete detailed description of the notification and exam pattern here. Before appearing for any exam, it is very important to understand the exam and its basic pattern therefore In this blog, SSC CGL Syllabus 2020-21, we will have a look into the syllabus in-depth and understand the way to approach your journey to SSC CGL 2020.
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SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Exam Pattern for Tier 1
The exam pattern for SSC CGL 2020-21 is as discussed below, post the exam pattern, we will look into the detailed syllabus breakup for every section that befalls in the tier 1 exam.
S.No | Name of Test | No.of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
1 | General Intelligence Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 mins |
2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
5 | Total | 100 | 200 | 60 mins |
A total of 60 mins is allotted to the candidate to write the paper. In this paper, there is a negative marking of 0.50 for every wrong answer. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension in Tier-I and Paper-II in Tier-II.
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Tier 1
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SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – General Intelligence Reasoning
Subject | Topics | |||
General Intelligence Reasoning | Semantic Analogy | Symbolic/Number Analogy | Figural Analogy | Semantic Classifications |
Symbolic/Number Classification | Figural Classification | Semantic Series | Number Series | |
Figural Series | Problem Solving | Word Building | Coding/Decoding | |
Numerical/Symbolic Operations | Space Orientations | Venn Diagrams/ Drawing Inferences | Figural Pattern/ Indexing | |
Embedded Figures | Critical Thinking | Emotional/Social Intelligence |
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2. SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – General Awareness
Subject | Topics | |||
General Awareness | The test will include questions related to India and its neighboring countries on the below factors | |||
History | Culture | Geography | Economic Scene | |
General Policy | Scientific Research |
3. SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Quantitative Ability
Subject | Topics | |||
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage | Ratio and Proportions | Average | Simple and Compound Interest |
Profit and Loss | Mixture and Allegations | Time Distance and Work | Basic Algebra | |
Linear Equations | Geometry | Mensurations | Trigonometry | |
Heights and Distance | Bar/Pie Chart | Histogram/ Frequency Polygon |
4. SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – English Comprehension
Subject | Topics | |||
English Language | Candidates‟ ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested. |
The distribution of syllabus that will be covered in the blog is as per the notification released by the SSC.
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Exam Pattern for Tier 2
Paper | Name of Test | No.of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
I | Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 | 120 mins |
II | English Language Comprehension | 100 | 200 | |
III | Statistics | 100 | 200 | |
IV | General Studies (Paper I & II) (Finance & Economics & Governance) | 100 | 200 | |
Total | 400 | 800 | 120 mins |
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Tier 2
There are a few highlights that are needed to be kept in mind when we go for the preparation of Tier 2. Read below to know more:
- In Tier-II, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension) and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-III and Paper-IV.
- In Tier-II, Paper-I and Paper-II are compulsory for all the posts
- Paper-III of Tier-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and Statistical Investigator Grade-II in the office of Registrar General, India (M/o Home Affairs) and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.
- In Tier-II, Paper-IV will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-IV i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
Paper 1
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Quantitative Aptitude
Subject | Topics | |||
Quantitative Aptitude | Percentage | Ratio and Proportions | Average | Simple and Compound Interest |
Profit and Loss | Mixture and Allegations | Time Distance and Work | Basic Algebra | |
Linear Equations | Geometry | Mensuration | Trigonometry | |
Heights and Distance | Bar/Pie Chart | Histogram/ Frequency Polygon | Degree and Median Measures |
Paper 2
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – English Language
Subject | Topics | |||
English Language and Comprehension | Spot the Error | Fill in the Blanks | Synonyms/Antonyms | Error in Words – Misspelt |
Idioms and Phrases | Word Substitutions | Improvement of Sentences | Active/Passive Voice | |
Para jumbles | Cloze Test | Reading Comprehension |
Paper 3
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Statistics
Subject | Topics | |||
Statistics | Statistical Data | Measures of Central tendency | Measure of Dispersion | Moments, skewness, and Kurtosis |
Correlation and Regression | Probability Theory | Random variable | Sampling Theory | |
Statistical Inference | Analysis of Variance | Time Series Analysis | Index Numbers |
Paper 4 is distributed into various sections like Finance and accounting and Governance. The course distribution for these 2 papers are different and the condition to study these subjects is mentioned above. This paper is post dedicated, only the candidates opting particular course have to appear for this paper.
Paper 4 – Part (I)
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Finance and Economics
Financial Accounting | Nature and Scope |
Limitations of Financial Accounting | |
basic Concepts and Conventions | |
Generally Asked accounting principles | |
Basic Concepts of accounting | Single and Double-entry |
Bank Reconciliation | |
Journal/ Balance | |
Manufacturing/Trading | |
Profit and Loss Appropriations accounts | |
Revenue Expenditure | |
Depreciation Accounting | |
Valuation of Inventories | |
Non-Profits Organisations Account | |
Bills of exchange | |
Self Balancing Ledgers |
Paper 4 – Part (II)
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Economics and Governance
Economic and Governance |
Finance Commission – Roles and Functions |
Basic concepts of economics and introductions to microeconomics |
Theory of Demand and supply |
Theory of Production and Supply |
Theory of Productions and cost |
Forms of market and price determination |
Indian Economy |
Economic reforms of India |
Money and Banking |
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SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Exam Pattern for Tier 3
S.No | Name of Test | Max Marks | Duration |
1 | Descriptive Paper in English / Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application, etc.) | 100 | 60 mins |
SSC CGL 2020-21 Syllabus – Exam Pattern for Tier 4
The SSC CGL exam is conducted for various types of profiles, hence, in this stage post specific test/verification is done. It could be either of the following:-
– Computer Proficiency Test
– Skill Test (wherever applicable)
– Document Verification
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The course distribution mentioned here is a complete prologue of the official notification issued by the SSC.
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