Introduction
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an organization under Government of India to recruit staff for various posts in the various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and in Subordinate Offices. This commission is an attached office of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) which consists of Chairman, two Members and a Secretary-cum-Controller of Examinations. This post is equivalent to the level of Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination for recruiting non-gazetted officers to various government jobs.
It conducts CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam every year.
It conducts LDC (Lower Division Clerk) exam every year.
It conducts MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) exam every year.
And many more other exams.
Changes in SSC CGL Exam Pattern (Tier 1 and 2 )
SSC will conduct both Tier I and Tier II exam in online mode.
Reduced the time limit for examination of Tier -I from 75 minutes to 60 minutes.
SSC CGL Tier II will remain same.
Introduced a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
No Sectional Cut off.
The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
Tier -I -- Online Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier -II -- Online Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier -III --Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (writing of Essay/Precis/Letter /Application Writing)
Tier -IV -- Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification
SSC CGL Exam Pattern for Tier 1, 2, and 3
SSC CGL Tier I Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Tier I is mandatory for all the posts and its marks are added for further process as well. If you do not clear cut-off of Tier I Exam then you will not be eligible for Tier II. Below table shows the section wise breakup of questions and marks asked in SSC CGL Tier I exam.
Part
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Subject
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Max. Marks
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Questions
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Time Allotted
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A
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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50
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25
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60 Minutes (Total)80 Minutes (for disabled candidates)
|
B
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General Awareness
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50
|
25
|
|
C
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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25
|
|
D
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English Comprehension
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50
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25
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In Tier II two papers are conducted on the same day. One is Quantitative Aptitude and the second one is English.
Subject
|
Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Time Duration
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Quantitative Aptitude
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100
|
200
|
2 Hours
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General English
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200
|
200
|
2 Hours
|
SSC CGL Tier III Exam Pattern
SSC Tier III
|
Maximum Marks
|
Time Duration
|
Descriptive Paper in English /Hindi
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100
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1 Hour
|
SSC CGL Tier IV Exam Pattern
SSC Tier IV
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Time Duration
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Syllabus
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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for post of Assistant Section Officer in CSS & MEA only
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45 Minutes
|
Word/Excel/ Power Point
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Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years
Essential Qualifications:
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer:
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institute
NOTE:
During the period of probation direct recruits shall have to qualify the “ Subordinate Audit Service Examination” in respective branches for confirmation and regular appointment as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
Junior Statistical Officer:
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University or Institute with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level:
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.
All other Posts
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Syllabus of SSC CGL Reasoning subject can be understood better by designed in the tabular structure.
General Mental Ability
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Non – Verbal Reasoning
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Alphabet Test
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Paper cutting & folding
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Analogy
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Embedded figures.
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Arithmetic Reasoning
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Figure formation & Analysis
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Blood Relation
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Series
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Classification
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Cube & Dice
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Coding decoding
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Mirror Image
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Distance direction test
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Water Image
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Matrix
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Pattern Completion
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Logical venn diagram
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Counting of figures.
|
Missing Number
|
-
|
SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus (Tier I)
SSC CGL GK syllabus can be further categorized into two sections as we've discussed below-
General Awareness Topics
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Sub Topics
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Current Affairs
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International Affairs
|
National Affairs
|
|
Economy & Finance
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Economics
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Features of Indian Economy
|
|
Geography
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Geography of India
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World Geography
|
|
Physical Geography
|
|
History
|
History of India
|
World History
|
|
Indian Polity & Constitution
|
Indian Polity & Constitution
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Science & Technology
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Biology
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Chemistry
|
|
Computer
|
|
Discoveries & Inventions
|
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Other Information
|
|
Physics
|
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Space, Defence in India
|
|
Static GK
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Honours & Awards
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Important Dates
|
|
Miscellaneous
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SSC CGL Tier I Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
We've structured SSC CGL Maths syllabus in multiple sections below. Now you can see how quants syllabus can be divided separately.
Arithmetic
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Advanced Maths
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Average
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Geometry
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Boat & Stream
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Mensuration
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CI & SI
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Data Interpretation
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LCM & HCF
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Trigonometry
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Mixture & Alligation
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Degree and Radian Measures, Histogram
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Partnership
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Standard Identities
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Percentages
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Complementary angles
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Pipes & Cistern
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Heights and Distances
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Problem on Ages
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Histogram
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Profit loss & Discount
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Frequency polygon
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Ration Proportion
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Bar diagram & Pie chart
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Speed time and work
|
|
Time work & wages
|
SSC CGL English Syllabus for Tier I
Grammar
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Vocabulary
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Reading Comprehension
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Fill in the blanks
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One word substitution
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Passage
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Error Spotting
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Idioms & Phrases
|
-
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Spelling Errors
|
-
|
|
Antonym/Synonym
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-
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SSC CGL Exam Syllabus Tier II
Tier-II of the Combined Graduate Level Examination -2017 will be of Objective Type Multiple Choice and will be conducted over a period of two days.
Paper-I: Quantitative Ability
You can refer the above table of Tier I Quantitative Aptitude because syllabus of Tier I and Tier II is same for Quantitative Aptitude.
Paper-II: English Language & Comprehension
Two topics are added in English section in tier II which are Active-Passive and cloze test.You can refer the table of SSC CGL 2017 Tier I English syllabus because all those topics are also asked in tier II.
Paper-III : For Statistics for Investigator Grade-II Post Only
Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
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 correlations (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random 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 Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability 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 Inference - Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood 21 method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers - Meaning 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.
Paper IV:
General Studies (Finance and Economics) for the post of Assistant Audit Officer in Indian Audit Accounts Department under CAG.
Subject
|
Maximum Marks
|
Finance and Accounts
|
80
|
Economics and Governance
|
120
|
SSC CGL Syllabus Tier III
The exam syllabus of SSC CGL Tier III isn't much different from previous above. It will be written examination (offline mode) in which Precis Writing/Essay/Formal Letter/Informal Letter are asked. The time duration for tier III exam is 60 minutes.
Important Note:
Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts.
Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II & Compiler.
Paper IV is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer.
Candidates opting for the post of Compiler and/or Statistical Investigator Gr. II and Assistant Audit Officer must ensure that they possess the requisite qualification as mentioned above. Commission reserves the right to take appropriate action against applicants who do not possess the requisite eligibility while opting for the post of Compiler and/or Statistical Investigator Gr. II and Assistant Audit Officer.
