Syllabus of SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam

Syllabus of SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam


SSC (Staff Selection Commission) conducts Exam for CGL (Combined Graduate Level).


The Syllabus of CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam are as below..



Name of Subject
Tier I A. General Intelligence
B. English Language
C. Quantitative Aptitude
D. General Awareness
Tier II Module-I of Session-I --> Mathematics
Module-II of Section-I --> Reasoning and General Intelligence
Module-I of Section-II --> English Language And Comprehension
Module-II of Section-II (General Awareness)
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)


Paper I - Tier I

A. General Intelligence

  • 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

B. English Language

  • Spot the Error
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms/ Homonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One 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
  • Passage Questions

C. Quantitative Aptitude

  • Whole Numbers 
  • Decimals Fractions And Relationships Between Numbers
  • Percentage 
  • Ratio And Proportion 
  • Square Roots 
  • Averages 
  • Interest Profit & Loss 
  • Discount 
  • Partnership Business 
  • Mixture And Allegation 
  • Time And Distance 
  • Time & Work 
  • Basic Algebraic Identities Of School Algebra 
  • Graphs Of Linear Equations 
  • Triangle And Its Various Kinds Of Centers 
  • Congruence Along With The Similarity Of Triangles 
  • Circle And Its Chords 
  • Tangents 
  • Angles Subtended By Chords Of A Circle 
  • Common Tangents To Two Or More Circles 
  • Triangle 
  • Quadrilaterals 
  • Regular Polygons
  • Circle, Right Prism 
  • Right Circular Cone 
  • Right Circular Cylinder 
  • Sphere 
  • Hemispheres
  • Rectangular Parallelepiped 
  • right pyramid with triangular or square base 
  • Trigonometric Ratio 
  • Degree And Radian Measures 
  • Standard Identities 
  • Complementary Angles 
  • Heights And Distances 
  • Histogram 
  • Frequency Polygon 
  • Bar Diagrams & Pie Chart

D. General Awareness

  • Current Affairs / Current Event 
  • India and its neighboring countries
  • Indian History 
  • Indian Culture 
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Economic 
  • Indian Polity 
  • Constitution of India 
  • General Science


Tier II

Module-I of Session-I --> Mathematical Abilities
  • Whole Numbers 
  • Decimals Fractions And Relationships Between Numbers
  • Percentage 
  • Ratio And Proportion 
  • Square Roots 
  • Averages 
  • Interest Profit & Loss 
  • Discount 
  • Partnership Business 
  • Mixture And Allegation 
  • Time And Distance 
  • Time & Work 
  • Basic Algebraic Identities Of School Algebra 
  • Graphs Of Linear Equations 
  • Triangle And Its Various Kinds Of Centers 
  • Congruence Along With The Similarity Of Triangles 
  • Circle And Its Chords 
  • Tangents 
  • Angles Subtended By Chords Of A Circle 
  • Common Tangents To Two Or More Circles 
  • Triangle 
  • Quadrilaterals 
  • Regular Polygons
  • Circle, Right Prism 
  • Right Circular Cone 
  • Right Circular Cylinder 
  • Sphere 
  • Hemispheres
  • Rectangular Parallelepiped 
  • 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

Module-II of Section-I --> Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • 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

Module-I of Section-II --> English Language And Comprehension
  • Spot the Error
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Synonyms/ Homonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One 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
  • Passage Questions

Module-II of Section-II (General Awareness)
  • Current Affairs 
  • India and its neighboring countries
  • Indian History 
  • Indian Culture 
  • Indian Geography & World Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian Polity & Constitution 
  • General Science

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

Computer Basics - computer organization, central processing unit (CPU), input/output devices, computer memory - memory organization, backup devices, ports, Windows browser, all keyboard shortcuts.


Computer Software - Windows Operating system(OS), basics of MS word / MS Excel and Power Point.


Internet and e-mails - Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading,  E-mail Account, E-Banking


Network and Network Security Fundamentals - Network Devices / Protocols, Networking and Information Security(IS) Threats



Paper II

Statistics -

Collection, distribution and presentation of statistical data - primary and secondary data, data collection methods; list of documents; graphics; frequency distribution; graphical representation of the frequency distribution.


Measures of Central Tendency - Measures of Common Central Tendency - Mean and mode; Split Values ​​- Quarters, Decimals, Percentages.


Measures of Distribution - Common Measures Distribution - Range, Quarterly Deviation, Mean Deviation and Standard Deviation; Relative Distribution Measures.


Time, Skewness and Kurtosis - Different types of time and their relations; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.


Correlation and regression - scatter plots; simple correlation coefficients; simple regression lines; Spearman rank correlations; Measures of attribute relationships; multiple regression; multiple and partial correlations.


Probability theory — meaning what will happen; more details on what will happen; legal consequences; combination; independent work; Bayes' theorem.


Random Variables and Probability Distributions – Random Variables; Probability Functions; Expectation and Variance of Random Variables; High Moments of Random Variables; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential Distributions; Union of Two Random Distributions.


Sampling Theory – Sampling population and samples concepts; absence and statistical, sampling and non-sampling errors; probabilistic and nonprobability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multistage sampling, group sampling, systematic sampling, systematic sampling and quota sampling); sampling distribution (reported only); order size.


Statistical Inference - Point and Range Estimation, Properties of Good Estimators, Estimation Methods (Moments, Maximum Likelihood, Least Squares), Hypothesis Tests, Basic Concepts of Testing, Small and 24 Large Sample Tests, Z, Chi based tests -square and F statistics, confidence intervals.


Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way and two-way categorical data.


Time Series Analysis – Components of time series identify different patterns with different methods, measure seasonal variation with different methods.


Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in Index Number Construction, Types of Index Numbers, Different Formulas, Base Shifting and Combining Index Numbers, Values ​​of Index Numbers, Use of Index Numbers.


Paper III

A. Fundamental Concepts and Concepts of Accounting

Financial Accounting - Nature and Scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Principles and Practice, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


Accounting Basics - Single and Double Entry, Basic Ledgers, Account Statements, Journals, Lists, Statements, Accounting, Production, Marketing, Income and Loss Appropriation Accounts, Capital and Income Statements Expense Separation, Inventory Valuation, Non-Profit Accounts , Income Expense and Income Expense Accounts, Remittances, Balance Sheets.


B. Economy and Governance

Indian Economy - Nature of Indian Economy Role of Different Sectors Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services - Problems and development.


Economic Reforms in India - Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and Divestment.


Chief Auditor of India – Rights, Duties and Responsibilities.


Finance Commission - Role and functions


Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics - Economy Definition, its scope and nature, its Methods and Central problems of an economy, Production possibilities curve.


Theory of Demand and Supply - Definition and determination of demand, Law of demand and elasticity of demand, price, income and cross Elasticity; Theory of Consumer Behavior Marshall Method and Indifference Curve Method, Definition of Supply and Determinants of Elasticity of Supply.


Production and Cost Theory - Meaning and principles of production; Production right - Right to difference and right to return to scale.


Market Papers and Decision Making in Different Markets - Different types of markets - perfect competition, competition, monopolistic competition and here oligopoly and price setting in the store.





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Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service (ISS) ExamCivil Services Exam
Engineering Service ExamCombined Defence Services (CDS) Exam
Combined Medical Service (CMS) ExamNDA & NA (II) Exam
CGS and Geologist ExamSSC Stenographer Exam
SSC Junior Engineers ExamSSC Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, CAPFs Exam
SSC MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) ExamSSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) Exam
SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) ExamSSC Junior Translators Exam (Hindi & English)
SSC Constable ExamIBPS SO (Specialist Officer) Exam
IBPS PO/MT (Probationary Officer / Management Trainee) ExamIBPS Clerk Exam
SBI PO (Probationary Officer) ExamSBI Clerk Exam
RRB/RRC Group D ExamRRB Paramedical Posts Exam
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories Posts ExamRRB JE, DMS, CMA Posts
RRB Constable & SI Exam


Eligibility Criteria of Below Exam -

IBPS ClerkIBPS Specialist Officers
IBPS PO/MTIBPS CRP RRB
CRP RRB (Officer Scale I, II & III)SBI Clerk
SBI PORBI Assistant
LIC Assistant Administrative OfficersLIC Apprentice Development Officers
LIC Direct Sales ExecutivesSSC SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs
SSC MTS ( Multi Tasking Staff )SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
SSC CHSL Exam ( Combined Higher Secondary Level )SSC Stenographer Exam
SSC Junior Engineer ExamSSC Junior Translators ( Hindi & English ) Exam
SSC Constables ExamUPSC Engineering Services Examination
UPSC Civil Services ExaminationUPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) Exam
UPSC IFS ( Indian Forest Service )UPSC NDA & ND
UPSC CGS & Geologist ExamUPSC IES and ISS Exam
UPSC Central Police Forces (AC) ExamUPSC Combined Medical Service(CMS) Exam
DRDO CEPTAM ExamIndian Army TES (Technical Entry Scheme)
Indian Army TGC (Technical Graduate Course)Indian Army Havildar Education in Group ‘X’ & Group ‘Y’
Indian Army NCC Special Entry SchemeIndian Navy SSC Officer
Indian Navy Apprentice (Sailors) ExamBSF ASI (RM), HC (RO) Exam
CISF Constable (Tradesmen) ExamCISF Constable (Fire) Exam
SSB Constable ExamRRB JE & other post Exam
RRB Technicians ExamRRC Group D Exam

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