The Staff Selection Commission invited the application for the SSC CGL Examination 2024. Candidates can apply online for the vacancy between the given time frame, 24 June 2024 to 24 July 2024. Speculations are coming that the exam will be conducted in September or October. Along with the syllabus the authority also released the SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier One and Two. Questions will come from subjects like Mathematics, English, General Awareness and Reasoning in the SSC CGL Exam. Moreover, the notification PDF will be available on the official website of SSC from 24 June 2024 at ssc.gov.in. It is very important for candidates to go through the notification PDF to fill out the exam form properly. And also if they want to clear this exam they must learn the syllabus and keep it on their tips. Here we have included the SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern in this article.
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
Graphs of Linear Equations
Triangle and its various kinds of centres
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 Tier-I Syllabus: General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topic
Analogies
Similarities and differences
Space visualization
Spatial orientation
Problem-solving
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 Tier-I Syllabus: English Language
Topic
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 Tier-I Syllabus: General Awareness
Topic
India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to 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 Syllabus 2024 for Tier 2
Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)
Topics
Sub-topics
Number Systems
Computation of Whole Number, Decimal 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 of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems), Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry
Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, 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, Height and distances (simple problems only), Standard Identities
Statistics and Probability
Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart, Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation, Calculation of simple probabilities
Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)
Topics
Sub-topics
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, Other sub-topics, if any
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension)
Topics
Sub-topics
English Language and Comprehension
Vocabulary, English Grammar, Sentence structure, Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting misspelt 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 – To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)
Topics
Sub-topics
General Awareness
India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research, Science, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days & Dates, Portfolio, People in News
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)
Topics
Sub-Topics
Computer Basics
Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/ output devices, Computer memory, Memory organization, Back-up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer, Keyboard shortcuts
Software
Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.
Working with the Internet and e-mails
Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking
Basics of networking and cyber security
Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus – Paper 2 (Statistics)
Subject
Topics
1. Collection, 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.
2. Measures of Central Tendency
Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
3. Measures of Dispersion
Common measures of Dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
5. 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 correlation (For three variables only).
6. Probability Theory
Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. 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, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
10. Analysis of Variance
Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
11. Time Series Analysis
Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
12. 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.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus – Paper 3 (General Studies-Finance and Economics)
Part
Subject
Topics
Part A: Finance and Accounts (80 marks)
Financial Accounting
Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Part A: Finance and Accounts (80 marks)
Basic concepts of accounting
Single and double entry, Books of Original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet, Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Comptroller & Auditor General of India
Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Finance Commission
Role and functions
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
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
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Theory of Demand and Supply
Meaning 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
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Theory of Production and cost
Meaning and Factors of production, Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
Various forms of markets – Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, Price determination in these markets.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Indian Economy
Nature of the Indian Economy, Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services – their problems and growth.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
National Income of India
Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Population
Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Poverty and unemployment
Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Infrastructure
Energy, Transportation, Communication.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Economic Reforms in India
Economic reforms since 1991, Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation, Disinvestment
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Money and Banking
Monetary/ Fiscal policy – Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
Part B: Economics and Governance (120 marks)
Budget and Fiscal deficits
Balance of payments, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
