SSC JSO Exam Date- Stages Of Exam, Pattern, Syllabus

SSC Conducts National level recruitment examinations every year to recruit candidates to fill posts in various Government institutions. The notification for SSC CGL Examination for the Junior Statistical Officer is expected to be released in January 2022. This will be available on the official website of the commission- www.ssc.nic.in.  The Tier- I exam is expected to be conducted in May/ June 2022. This article will give you information about the SSC JSO Exam Date, Examination pattern and syllabus, how to download your Admit cards, and tips for a hassle-free examination experience.

SSC JSO Exam Date  And Important Dates

EventsExpected Dates
Released of NotificationSometime in January 2022
Starting of the Application ProcessJanuary 2022
SSC CGL Tier- I Admit Card Release May 2022
SSC CGL Tier- I ExamMay/June 2022
SSC CGL  Tier I ResultAugust 2022
SSC CGL Tier- II Admit Card Download    August 2022
SSC CGL Tier- II ExamSeptember 2022
SSC CGL  Tier II Result October 2022
SSC CGL  Tier- III ExamNovember 2022
SSC CGL JSO Tier- IV Test/ Interview/  Computer Skill TestDecember 2022

SSC CGL JSO: Stages Of The Examination

  1. SSC CGL Tier I Exam (Objective) Online mode
  2. SSC CGL Tier II Exam (Objective) Online mode
  3. SSC CGL Tier III Exam (Descriptive) Offline mode
  4. SSC CGL Tier IV Skill Test Offline mode

SSC CGL Examination Pattern- Tier I

SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Comprehension2550
Total100200

•         The SSC JSO Tier I Examination is a computer-based objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) test.

•         The medium of examination is Hindi and English.

• The Commission will conduct the examination in online mode only. 

•         The total number of questions is 100 for each paper.

•         Each question carries 2 marks.

•         Total marks for Tier I is 200.

•         Negative marking is applicable. For every wrong answer, 0.50 marks will be deducted.

•         The duration of the examination is an hour (60 minutes) 

SSC CGL Examination Pattern- Tier II

PapersNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksDuration of Examination
Paper-I: Quantitative Ability1002002 hours (120 minutes)
Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension2002002 hours (120 minutes)
Paper-III: Statistics1002002 hours (120 minutes)
Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics)1002002 hours (120 minutes)
  • The SSC JSO Tier II Examination is a computer-based objective type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) test.
  • Paper-I and -II of Tier-II are compulsory for all posts.
  • Paper-III will be taken by candidates who have applied for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and are shortlisted in Tier-I for the Posts.
  • Paper-IV needs to be given by candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
  • Negative marking is applicable. For every wrong answer, 0.50 marks will be deducted.
  • The time duration of each paper is 120 minutes (2 hours).

SSC CGL Examination Pattern- Tier III

Mode of ExaminationScheme of the examination Maximum MarksTime duration
Written examination – Pen and PaperDescriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Précis/ Letter/ Application)100 marks60 minutes (1 hour)
  • The Tier III examination is descriptive.
  • It will be an offline examination.
  • Medium of examination- English, and Hindi. 

SSC CGL Examination Pattern- Tier IV

Tier IV is a skill test that will be conducted in two stages.

  • Stage 1- DEST (Data Entry and Speed Test)
  • Stage 2- CPT (Computer Proficiency Test)

For stage 1, the candidates must type 2000 words in 15 minutes on a computer in English. This test is taken to evaluate the candidates writing skills. The CPT is taken to check Proficiency in word processing, generation of slides, and spreadsheets. The time duration for this test is 15 minutes. Both the tests are qualifying in nature.

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier I

  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
  2. General Awareness
  3. Quantitative Aptitude
  4. English Language & Comprehension 

SSC CGL General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus For Tier I

Word Building
Decision making
Non-verbal series
Logical Reasoning
Semantic Classification
Venn Diagrams
Coding & de-coding
Visual memory
Alphabet Reasoning
Similarities and differences
Number Classification
Drawing inferences
Number Series
Cause & Effect
Statement conclusion
Seating Arrangement
Figural Classification
Relationship concepts
Semantic Analogy
Problem-solving
Venn Diagrams
Counting Figures
Space Orientation
Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
Analogy
Decision Making
Figural Series
Order & Ranking
Space Visualization
Inequality
Figural Analogy
Judgment
Problem Solving
Date & city matching
Symbolic Operations
Direction & Distance
Syllogism reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Semantic Series
Figural Pattern- folding and completion
Calendar
Order and word formation
Cubes and Dice
Blood Relations
Embedded Figures
Critical thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Social Intelligence

SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus

  1. Sports
  2. History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern)
  3. Culture
  4. Geography
  5. Economic Scene
  6. General Polity
  7. Indian Constitution
  8. Scientific Research

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Standard Identities
Sphere
Tangents
Time and distance
Square roots
Computation of whole numbers
Complementary angles
Hemispheres
Quadrilaterals
Time & Work
Averages
Heights and Distances
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Polygons
Elementary surds
Interest
Decimals
Fractions and relationships between numbers
Histogram
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Right Prism
Graphs of Linear Equations
Profit and Loss
Percentage
Frequency polygon
Trigonometric ratio
Right Circular Cone
Triangle
Discount
Ratio & Proportion
Bar diagram & Pie chart
Degree and Radian Measures
Right Circular Cylinder
Circle and its chords
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation

SSC CGL English Syllabus

Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, their basic comprehension and writing ability, etc., would be tested. 

SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus

There are 4 papers in SSC CGL Tier II-

  1. Quantitative Aptitude
  2. English Language & Comprehension
  3. Statistics (for Junior Statistics Officer)
  4. Finance & Economics (For AAO) 

CGL Tier-II Syllabus Paper 1 – Quantitative Aptitude

Frequency polygon
Sphere
Time and distance
Tangents
Fractions and relationships between numbers
Quadrilaterals
Bar diagram & Pie chart
Hemispheres
Time & Work
Interest
Percentage
Regular Polygons
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Elementary surds
Profit and Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Trigonometric ratio
Complementary angles
Right Prism
Discount
Graphs of Linear Equations
Averages
Degree and Radian Measures
Heights and Distances
Right Circular Cone
Partnership Business
Triangle
Computation of whole numbers
Standard Identities
Histogram
Right Circular Cylinder
Mixture and Alligation
Circle and its chords
Decimals

CGL Tier-II Syllabus Paper 2 – English Language & Comprehension

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

CGL Tier-II Syllabus Paper 3 – Statistics (Junior Statistical Officer)

SubjectTopics
Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical DataPrimary and Secondary data
Methods of data collection
Tabulation of data
Graphs and charts
Frequency distributions
Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions
Measures of Central TendencyMean
Median
Mode
Partition values- quartiles,
 deciles, percentiles.
Measures of DispersionRange
Quartile deviations
Mean deviation and standard deviation
Measures of relative dispersion
Moments, Skewness, and KurtosisDifferent types of moments
and their relationship
Meaning of skewness and kurtosis
Different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and RegressionScatter diagram
Simple correlation coefficient
Simple regression lines
Spearman’s rank correlation
Measures of association of attributes
Multiple regression
Multiple and partial correlations
Probability TheoryMeaning of probability
Different definitions of probability
Conditional probability
Compound probability
Independent events
Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability DistributionsRandom variable
Probability functions
Expectation and Variance of a random variable
Higher moments of a random variable
Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions
Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).
Sampling TheoryConcept 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 InferencePoint estimation and interval estimation
Properties of a good estimator
Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method)
Testing of hypothesis
The basic concept of testing
Small sample and large sample tests
Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square, and F statistics,
Confidence intervals
Analysis of VarianceAnalysis of one-way classified data and two way classified data
Time Series AnalysisComponents of time series
Determinations of trend components by different methods
Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index NumbersMeaning 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 III Syllabus

TopicsMarks AllottedTime Allotted
Descriptive Paper in English/ Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application, etc.)100 marks1 hour or 60 minutes

The Process To Download SSC JSO Admit Card

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 2: Select the link for Admit Card 

Step 3: Select the link for the Regional/ Sub-Regional website

Step 4: Click on the Admit Card link

Step 5: Enter the details to login

Step 6: Download the SSC CGL Tier I Admit Card

Step 7: Take a printout for future use.

List Of Things Not Allowed In The Examination Hall

  • Mobile phone
  • Calculators
  • Smartwatches
  • Laptops
  • Books and sheets
  • Any other electronic gadget

Documents To Carry

The list of important documents that the candidate must carry to the examination centre for the SSC CGL Exam are;

  • Admit Card:

It is mandatory to carry the Admit Card to the examination centre. Candidates who do not have their admit cards will not be allowed to take their exams.

  • Photo ID Proof: Along with the Admit card, the candidate should carry a valid Photo ID proof to the examination centre. The documents that can be carried by the candidates are:
  • Driving License
  • Adhaar Card
  • Voter ID
  • Pan card
  • passport

Important Instruction For The Examination Day

Go through the following details for a hassle-free examination experience.

  1. Before you start writing your examination, the investigators will ask you to put your signature or thumb impression on their files.
  2. Paste your passport-sized photo in the space provided.
  3. Report to the examination centre at least 90 minutes before the time.
  4. Checking for removal of electronic items, Calculators, chits, etc., too, will be done.
  5. The candidate should carry a black/ blue ball-point pen to the exam centre.

Conclusion:

We hope this article has been of help in providing all the necessary details of the SSC CGL JSO exam. Now that you know the examination syllabus and pattern, you must start preparing systematically and diligently for it. Go through the relevant books and retain the information so that you can apply it during the exam. Study earnestly and study hard. You will certainly succeed. 

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions:

Will I receive a hard copy of the Admit card?

No, the commission will not provide any hard copies of the admit cards. You have to download the Admit Card from the official website www.ssc.nic.in

What is the SSC JSO Exam Date?

The expected dates are:
Events Expected Dates
SSC CGL Tier- I Exam May/June 2022
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam September 2022
SSC CGL Tier- III Exam November 2022
SSC CGL JSO Tier- IV Test/ December 2022
Interview/ Computer Skill Test



Is negative marking applicable?

Yes, negative marking is applicable. For every wrong answer or multiple answers to one question, 0.50 marks will be deducted.

What is the time duration of the examination?

The time duration of the examination is:
Tier I- 60 minutes (1 hour)
Tier II- 120 minutes (2 hours) for each paper.
Tier III- 60 minutes (1 hour)

What are the Topics under General Awareness?

The topics are:
SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus
Sports
History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern)
Culture
Geography
Economic Scene
General Polity
Indian Constitution
Scientific Research


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