SSC CGL Complete Syllabus & Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Exam Stages:
- Tier 1 – Objective (Qualifying)
- Tier 2 – Objective (Merit Based)
Tier 1 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Time: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
Tier 1 Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Classification
- Series (Number & Alphabet)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
2. General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- General Science
- Static GK
3. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
4. English Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
- Error Detection
- Cloze Test
Tier 2 Exam Pattern
Tier 2 consists of multiple papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Mathematical Abilities + Reasoning + English + GK + Computer | 390 |
| Paper 2 | Statistics (For JSO Post) | 200 |
| Paper 3 | Finance & Economics (For AAO Post) | 200 |
Tier 2 Paper 1 Detailed Topics
1. Mathematical Abilities
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Statistics & Probability
2. Reasoning
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Matrix
- Puzzles
3. English Language
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Comprehension
4. General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Static GK
- Economics
5. Computer Knowledge
- Basics of Computer
- MS Office
- Internet
- Cyber Security
Important Notes
- Final merit is based on Tier 2 marks.
- Computer Knowledge section is qualifying.
- Tier 1 is qualifying in nature.