SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 For Tier 1 and Tier 2, Check Exam Pattern

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Staff Selection Commission released the SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 along with the exam in its official Notification. The candidate preparing for SSC CGL should have an idea of the Tier 1 and 2 syllabus and exam pattern. Not only does it help you become familiar with the subject-wise syllabus topics, but it also helps you devise a preparation plan to effectively cover as many topics as possible in the preparation stage leading up to the day of the exam. Both Tier 1 & Tier 2 comprise subjects such as Mathematics, English, General Awareness and Reasoning. The direct download link for the SSC CGL syllabus PDF is also provided here. In this article, we will give you a detailed analysis of the latest SSC CGL syllabus for both tiers.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam is conducted every year to recruit staff for various Group B and Group C posts in various ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. The SSC CGL exam consists of three tiers i.e., Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3. Candidates can check the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for the upcoming SSC CGL Exam in this article.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL exam follows a two-tier structure for most of the posts, with Tier III added for some specific positions in this exam. Here is a detailed SSC CGL Exam Pattern tier-wise:

Tier	Subjects	Marks	Duration
Tier-I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	60 minutes
	General Awareness	50	60 minutes
	Quantitative Aptitude	50	60 minutes
	English Language & Comprehension	50	60 minutes
Tier-II	Mathematics (For all except Statistical Investigator and Assistant Audit Officer)	200	120 minutes
	English Language & Comprehension	200	120 minutes
	Statistics (Only for Statistical Investigator)	200	120 minutes
	General Studies – Finance & Economics (Only for Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer)	200	120 minutes
Tier-III	Descriptive Writing	100	60 minutes

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 1

SSC CGL Tier 1 is the preliminary stage which consists of four sections. Each section contains 25 questions, making a total of 100 questions. The exam duration is 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe). Each question carries 2 marks, and there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. This Tier is qualifying only. Marks obtained in Tier-I are not added to the final merit list.

General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Comprehension

Detailed Syllabus of SSC CGL Tier 1

General Intelligence and Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning	Non-Verbal Reasoning
Analogies Similarities and Differences Space Visualization Spatial Orientation Problem Solving Analysis, Judgment Decision Making Visual Memory Discrimination Observation Relationship Concepts Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification Arithmetic Number Series Non-Verbal Series Coding and Decoding Statement Conclusion Syllogistic Reasoning	Non-Verbal Series Pattern Completion Figure Classification Odd One Out Embedded Figures Critical Thinking

General Awareness

Static General Knowledge

Indian History
Culture
Geography (India and the World)
Economic Scene
General Policy
Scientific Research

Current Affairs

Recent events of national and international importance

Miscellaneous

India and its neighbouring countries
Awards and Honors
Books and Authors
Important Days and Dates
Portfolios

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic:

Number Systems
Computation of Whole Numbers
Decimals and Fractions
Relationship between Numbers
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Square Roots
Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and Distance
Time and Work

Algebra:

Basic Algebraic Identities
Linear Equations in One and Two Variables

Statistics:

Use of Tables and Graphs
Histogram, Frequency Polygon
Bar-diagram, Pie-chart

Geometry:

Familiarity 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
Circle
Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere, Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

Trigonometry:

Trigonometric ratios
Complementary angles
Heights and distances (simple problems only)

English Comprehension

Vocabulary:

Synonyms
Antonyms
Homonyms

Grammar:

Spotting Errors
Sentence Structure
Sentence Correction

Comprehension:

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks

Verbal Ability:

Para Jumbles
One Word Substitution
Idioms and Phrases

SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 2

SSC CGL Tier 2 is the next stage after Tier 1 and includes multiple papers depending on the specific posts applied for. Here is a detailed breakdown of the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus:

Objective Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration: 2 hours per paper
Total Marks: Varies depending on the paper opted for (200 marks each)
Papers (Depending on the Post):
- Paper I: Quantitative Abilities
- Paper II: English Language and Comprehension
- Paper III: Statistics
- Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics)
Negative Marking: Yes, this applies to all papers.

Note

Paper I and Paper II are compulsory for all posts.
Paper III is only for candidates applying for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Paper IV is only for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.

Detailed Syllabus of SSC CGL Tier 2

Paper I: Quantitative Abilities

Number Systems:

Computation of Whole Numbers
Decimals and Fractions
Relationship between Numbers

Algebra:

Basic Algebraic Identities
Elementary Surds
Graphs of Linear Equations

Arithmetic:

Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Square Roots
Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and Distance
Time and Work

Geometry:

Familiarity 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
Circle
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere, Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

Trigonometry:

Trigonometric ratios
Degree and Radian Measures
Standard Identities
Complementary Angles
Heights and Distances (simple problems only)

Statistics and Probability:

Use of Tables and Graphs
Frequency Polygon
Bar-diagram
Pie-chart
Measures of Central Tendency (mean, median, mode)
Measures of Dispersion (range, standard deviation, variance)
Random Variable and Probability Distributions
Normal Distribution
Time Series Analysis
Index Numbers

Paper II: English Language and Comprehension

Grammar and Vocabulary:

Spotting Errors
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms and Antonyms
Homonyms
Idioms and Phrases
One Word Substitution
Sentence Improvement
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech

Reading Comprehension:

Passages and Questions
Cloze Test

Sentence Structure:

Sentence Completion
Para Jumbles

Miscellaneous:

Spellings
Detection of Misspelled Words
Sentence Formation

Paper III: Statistics

Collection and Representation of Data:

Primary and Secondary Data
Methods of Data Collection
Tabulation
Diagrammatic and Graphical Presentation

Measures of Central Tendency:

Mean
Median
Mode

Measures of Dispersion:

Range
Quartiles
Mean Deviation
Standard Deviation

Sampling Theory:

Concept of Population and Sample
Random Sampling
Sampling Distributions
Estimates of Population Parameters
Sampling Theorems

Time Series Analysis:

Components of Time Series
Trend Analysis
Seasonal Variations

Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis:

Definitions
Properties

Correlation and Regression:

Scatter Diagram
Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient
Spearman’s Rank Correlation
Regression Equations

Probability Theory:

Definitions
Conditional Probability
Bayes’ Theorem
Random Variables
Probability Distributions (Binomial, Poisson, and Normal)

Index Numbers:

Price Index Numbers
Quantity Index Numbers
Tests of Adequacy
Wholesale Price Index
Consumer Price Index

Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics)

Part A: Finance and Accounts:

Fundamental Principles and Basic Concepts of Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting Principles
- Accounting Equation
- Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance, Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet
Basic Concepts of Auditing
- Nature and Scope of Auditing
- Internal Control System
- Verification and Vouching

Part B: Economics and Governance:

Basic Concepts 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
- Meaning and Determinants of Demand
- Law of Demand and Elasticity of Demand
- Price, Income and Cross Elasticities
- Theory of Consumer’s Behaviour
- Marshallian Approach and Indifference Curve Approach
- Meaning and Determinants of Supply
- Law of Supply and Elasticity of Supply
Theory of Production and Cost
- Meaning and Factors of Production
- Laws of Production
- Law of Variable Proportions
- Laws of Returns to Scale
Forms of Market and Price Determination
- Various Forms of Markets
- Price Determination in Different Markets
Indian Economy:
- Nature of the Indian Economy
- Role of Different Sectors
- Agriculture
- Industry and Services
- Role of Public and Private Sectors
- National Income of India
- Concepts of National Income
- Different Methods of Measuring National Income
Economic Reforms in India:
- Economic Reforms since 1991
- Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation
- Disinvestment
- Reforms in Banking and Financial Sector
Money and Banking:
- Monetary/Banking Policy
- Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Functions of Commercial Banks
- Monetary Policy
- Inflation
- Deflation
Budget and Fiscal Policy:
- Role of Government in an Economy
- Fiscal Policy
- Meaning and Instruments
- Budget
- Central Budget
Balance of Payments:
- Definition and Meaning
- Balance of Trade
- Functions of International Organizations (IMF, World Bank, WTO)
- Foreign Exchange Market
- Exchange Rate

SSC CGL Tier 3 Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 3 is a descriptive paper designed to test the writing skills of candidates. Here is the detailed syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 3:

Mode of Examination: Pen and Paper (Offline)
Type of Questions: Descriptive (Essay, Letter/Application Writing)
Language: English or Hindi
Marks: 100
Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)

Essay Writing: Candidates will be required to write an essay on one of the given topics. The topics are listed below in the table.
Letter/Application Writing: Candidates will be required to write either a formal letter or an application. The types of letters/applications may include the topics given below.

Essay Writing

Letter/Application Writing