SSC CGL Syllabus 2024: Exam Pattern, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Syllabus PDF

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024: SSC has recently updated the SSC CGL syllabus 2024. With the announcement of SSC CGL Notification, SSC has also made some changes to SSC CGL Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2024. SSC CGL exam is a 3 stage examination process which is conducted every year by staff selection commission. Check this post to know more about SSC CGL latest syllabus(subject wise).

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Exam is one of the most competitive exams in India. It requires a lot of practice and efficiency. So it is important for candidates to go through the whole SSC CGL Syllabus in order to get a clear idea about the SSC CGL Exam Pattern. Through SSC CGL Exam, SSC selects candidates for Combined Graduate Level posts through a 2-Tier recruitment process.

• Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)
• Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
• Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
  Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I

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

SSC CGL Exam 2024 – Overview

To start the preparation of SSC CGL Exam 2024, you should first go through the latest SSC CGL Syllabus to score good marks in both tier 1 and tier 2 exam. In this article, the exam pattern & syllabus for each SSC CGL Exam is discussed. Staff Selection Commission will recruit candidates for Combined Graduate Level posts through a Two-Tier recruitment process. The mode of SSC CGL Exam 2023 is described below.

SSC CGL Exam 2024
Selection Process	Four-Tier Examination Tier-1: Online Tier-2: Online Tier-3: Written Descriptive Exam Tier-4: Computer Proficiency Exam
Eligibility	Indian citizenship Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Application Fee	INR 100 (with exemptions for Women, SC, ST, PwD, and ESM)
Age Limit	General: 18 – 32 years Age limit varies based on the applied position
Age Relaxation	Applicable for reserved categories, physically handicapped candidates, ex-Serviceman, Central Government Civilian Employees (with at least 3 years of regular service), Defense Personnel, and Jammu & Kashmir Candidates
SSC Official Website	www.ssc.nic.in

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam syllabus consist of 4 sections: Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language and General Awareness. Here is the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier-1 Exam mentioned in table below.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is just qualifying in nature. It means marks scored in Tier 1 exam is not considered for final cut off. The pattern for Tier-1 consists of questions from the following 4 sections:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning
• General Awareness
• Quantitative Aptitude
• English Comprehension

Tier-1 implements a negative marking system of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer and 2 marks for each correct answer. The total number of questions is 100 and the time limit for the same is 60 minutes. The standard of questions here will be of (10+2) level.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Sr. No.	Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Allotted
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	A cumulative time of 60 minutes (1 hour)
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Comprehension	25	50
Total		100	200

SSC CGL Previous year question Paper	Download

SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies Similarities and differences Space visualization Spatial orientation Problem-solving puzzle Analysis Judgment Blood Relations Decision-making Visual memory Discrimination Observation Relationship concepts Arithmetical reasoning Figural classification Arithmetic number series Non-verbal series Coding and decoding Statement conclusion Syllogistic reasoning

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024 for Quantitative Aptitude

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

SSC CGL English Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024 for English Language
Idioms and Phrases  One word Substitution Sentence Correction Error Spotting Fill in the Blanks Spellings Correction Reading Comprehension Synonyms-Antonyms Active Passive Sentence Rearrangement Sentence Improvement Cloze test

 SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus

SSC CGL General Awareness Topics 2024
India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene,  General Policy & Scientific Research. Science Current Affairs Books and Authors Sports Important Schemes Important Days Portfolio People in News Static GK

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

The pattern for Tier 2 consists of 3 phases – Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Paper 1 is compulsory for all the Posts/Ranks while Paper 2 is compulsory only for Junior Statistical Officers and Paper 3 is compulsory only for the Post of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Account Officers. And the timing for these Papers is given below – 

• Paper 1 – Compulsory for all the Posts – Time allotted 2 hours 30 mins
• Paper 2 – Junior Statistical Officers – Time allotted 2 hours
• Paper 3 – Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Account Officers – Time allotted 2 hours

Tier 2 also implements a negative marking system, though, slightly different from the Tier-1 Exam. Here, a negative marking of 1 mark will be implemented for each wrong answer in all the sections of the Paper 1 exam. The other Paper 2 and Paper 3 will have 0.50 negative markings for each wrong answer. The total number of questions is 150 in Paper 1 and the time limit for the same is 2 hours 30 min for the four sections.                   

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper 1 Exam Pattern  (Compulsory for all Posts)
Sections	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Time Allotted	Weightage
Section 1	Module I: Reasoning and General Intelligence	30	90	1 hour	23%
	Module I: Mathematical Abilities	30	90		23%
Section 2	Module I: English Language and Comprehension	45	135	1 hour	35%
	Module II: General Awareness	25	75		19%
Section 3	Module I: Computer Knowledge Test	20	60	15 min.	Qualifying
	Module II: Data Entry Test	Data Entry task		15 min.	Qualifying

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper 2 Exam Pattern ( For Junior Statistical Officers)
Paper	Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Time Allotted
Paper 2	Statistics	100	200	2 hours

SSC CGL Tier 2 – Paper 3 Exam Pattern ( For Assistant Audit Officers and Assistant Account Officers )
Paper	Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Time Allotted
Paper 3	General Studies (Finance & Economics)	100	200	2 hours

Module 2 of Section 1 of Paper-1 (SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus)

SSC CGL Syllabus for Reasoning & General Intelligence (Tier 2):

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 Patternfolding and completion Number Series Embedded figures Figural Series Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Emotional Intelligence Word Building Social Intelligence Coding and decoding Numerical operations Other sub-topics, if any.

Module-1 of Session-1 of Paper-1 (SSC CGL Mathematical Abilities Syllabus)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude (Tier 2)

Computation of whole numbers Decimals Fractions Relationships between numbers Percentage Ratio & Proportion Square roots Averages Simple Interest and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Discount Partnership Business Mixture and Alligation Time and distance Time & Work Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds Graphs of Linear Equations Similarity 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 Quadrilaterals Regular Polygons Right Prism Right Circular Cone Right Circular Cylinder Sphere Hemispheres Rectangular Parallelepiped Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base Trigonometry Trigonometric ratio Standard Identities Complementary angles Heights and Distances Statistics and probability Histogram Frequency polygon Bar diagram Pie chart

Module-1 of Section-2 of Paper-1 (SSC CGL English Language Syllabus And Comprehension Syllabus)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension  (Tier 2)
Vocabulary English Grammar Sentence structure Spot the error Fill in the blanks Synonyms Antonyms Spelling/ detecting misspelled 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 Cloze passage Comprehension passage

Module 2 of Section 2 of Paper-I (SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus)

SSC CGL Syllabus for General Awareness (Tier 2)
India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene,  General Policy, and Scientific Research Science Current Affairs Books and Authors Sports Important Schemes Important Days Portfolio People in News

Module-I of Section III of Paper-I (SSC CGL Computer Proficiency Syllabus)

SSC CGL Syllabus for Computer Proficiency:

Organization of a computer Central Processing Unit (CPU) Input/ output devices Computer memory Memory organization Back-up devices PORTs Windows Explorer Keyboard shortcuts Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint etc Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.), and preventive measures

Paper II (Statistics)

SSC CGL Syllabus for Statistics (Tier 2):

Classification, Collection, and Presentation of Statistical Data Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection Classification and 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 of 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 Dependent and Independent Events Bayes’ theorem Random Variable and Probability Distributions Random variable Probability Distribution Function 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 Methods of Sampling 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 Inference Point estimation and interval estimation Properties of a good estimator Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method) Testing of hypothesis Hypothesis Testing Formula 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 Variance Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data Time Series Analysis Components of time series Determination of trend components 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-III (SSC CGL General Studies-Finance and Economics Syllabus)

This section is further divided into two parts:

1. Part A: Finance and Accounts – (80 Marks)
2. Part B: Economics and Governance – (120 Marks)

SSC CGL Finance and Accounts Syllabus 2023:

Part A: SSC CGL Finance and Accounts Syllabus (Tier 2)

Financial Accounting Nature and scope Limitations of Financial Accounting Basic Concepts and Conventions Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Basic concepts of accounting Single and double entry Books of Original Entry Bank Reconciliation Journal and ledgers Trial Balance Rectification of Errors Manufacturing Account Trading Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure Depreciation Accounting Valuation of Inventories Non-profit organizations Accounts Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts Bills of Exchange Self Balancing Ledgers

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for Economics and Governance:

Part B: SSC CGL Economics and Governance Syllabus (Tier 2)

Comptroller & Auditor General of India– Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility Finance Commission-Role and functions Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics Definition Scope and Nature of Economics Methods of economic study Central problems of an economy Production possibilities curve Theory of Demand and Supply Theory and determinants of demand Law of demand and Elasticity of demand Price Income and cross elasticity Theory of consumer’s behaviour Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach Meaning and determinants of supply Law of supply The elasticity of Supply Theory of Production and cost Meaning and Factors of Production Laws of production– Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale Forms of Market and price determination in different markets Various forms of markets–Perfect Competition Monopoly Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Price determination in these markets Indian Economy Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income. Income Method of Calculating National Income Population-Its size, rate of growth, and its implication on economic growth. Poverty and unemployment– Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes, and incidence of unemployment. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication Economic Reforms in India Economic reforms since 1991 Liberalisation Privatization Globalisation Disinvestment Impact of Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation Money and Banking Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India. Functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003. Role of Information Technology in Governance

SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Tier 3 exam is a descriptive exam consisting of having to write essays, applications, letters, etc. The tier-3 exam is only attended by candidates interested in the positions of ‘Statistical Investigator Grade-II’ & ‘Compiler’. There is no specific syllabus, but candidates must brush up their writing skills in order to be able to present thoughts in an organized manner within 60 minutes.

Subject	Marks	Time
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Précis, Letter, Application, etc.)	100 marks	1 hour or 60 minutes

SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Tier-4 stage tests the candidates’ typing and digital information presentation skills. It can be split into DEST and CPT.

• DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): The candidate will have to type 2000 words from a given article within 15 minutes to further advance for the position of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax).
• CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): If interested in the positions of CSS, MEA, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), or Inspector (Examiner) the candidate will have to have expertise in spreadsheet management, word processing, and digital slides creation.

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SSC CGL Exam Mode 2024

Here is the latest syllabus of SSC CGL 2024 exam as per Tier.

Tier	Type	Mode
Tier-1	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based Examination (online)
Tier-2	Objective Multiple Choice	Computer-Based Examination (online)
Tier-3	Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi	Pen and Paper Mode (Letter/Application Writing, Essay Writing)
Tier-4	Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test	Wherever Applicable (Speed Typing Test)

Tier-1 and Tier-2 are Computer Based Online Exam with an MCQ-type question paper. Tier-3 is a Pen and Paper mode descriptive exam, while Tier-4 is a skill-based exam that measures the candidates’ typing speed. There is a 0.50 Negative Marking in SSC CGL Exam, specifically, in the first two tiers which are Tier-1 and Tier-2. More information on this follows below.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 – Important Points

Tier-I exam is compulsory for all posts mentioned in the SSC CGL Notification 2024. Candidates will have to prepare for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams simultaneously as the syllabus of SSC CGL Exam is almost same. 

For SSC CGL Tier 2

• Paper I (Compulsory for all posts)
• Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
• Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

SSC CGL Exam 2024 – Negative Marking

• Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a deduction of 0.5 marks in the Tier – I exam.
• In Tier II, there will be a negative marking of 1 for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper II and Paper-III.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 – FAQs

1. What are the topics covered in the SSC CGL Syllabus 2024?

The SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 covers the following topics:

• General Intelligence and Reasoning: This section tests the candidate’s ability to solve problems that involve reasoning, logic, and problem-solving skills.
• Quantitative Aptitude: This section tests the candidate’s ability to solve mathematical problems.
• English Language: This section tests the candidate’s ability to read and understand English passages.
• General Awareness: This section tests the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs, history, geography, and other general topics.

2. What is the format of the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams?

The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is a computer-based test (CBT) with a total of 100 questions. The Tier 2 exam is also a CBT with a total of 200 questions.

3. What are the negative marking rules for the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams?

There is a negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam.

4. What are the minimum qualifying marks for the SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams?

The minimum qualifying marks for the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam are 33% for General Category and 25% for Reserved Categories. The minimum qualifying marks for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam are 35% for General Category and 30% for Reserved Categories.

5. What are some tips to prepare for SSC CGL exam?

Here are some tips:

• Start your preparation early.
• Make a study plan and stick to it.
• Practice solving mock tests and previous year question papers.
• Revise the syllabus regularly.
• Take care of your health and stay stress-free.

6. What is the mode of SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam?

The mode of the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam examination is Computer Based and the questions will be of Objective Type and Multiple choice questions.