SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam

The SSC will release the SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 on the official website along with the SSC CGL 2024 notification. Candidates can check here the detailed SSC CGL 2024 syllabus and SSC CGL exam pattern for tier 1 and 2.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

Candidates planning for SSC CGL exam 2024 must go through the SSC CGL syllabus thoroughly to understand the examination. The SSC CGL 2024 syllabus has not released yet by the staff selection commission. It is expected that the SSC will release the SSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern for Tier 1 along with the SSC CGL notification. The SSC CGL exam is likely to be conducted in the month of August/September 2024. The staff selection commission release the SSC CGL syllabus for Tire 1 and Tier to separately.

The SSC CGL exam has two tires: Tire 1 and Tier 2. SSC CGL Tier 1 is qualifying in nature. SOL candidate otherwise to prepare well for SSC CGL exam with the help of SSC CGL syllabus. The staff selection commission will release SSC CGL notification on 11 June 2024. It is the one of the most prestigious exam for graduate candidates. In this article we have provided the direct link to Download SSC CGL syllabus PDF.

Tire	Type of exam	Mode of Exam
Tier 1	Objective Multiple choice	CBT (Online)
Tier 2	Paper 1: Compulsory for all posts	CBT (Online)
	Paper 2: For Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)	CBT (Online)
	Paper 3: For the post of assistant audit officer/assistant account officer (Objective Type & MCAQs)	CBT (Online)

CGL Syllabus 2024

As per the staff selection commission SSC CGL exam consists of two tires: SSC CGL Tier 1 and SSC CGL Tier 2. The SSC CGL Tier 1 is conducted through online mode. With the help of the SSC CGL syllabus, 2024 candidates can prepare well for the upcoming examination. The SSC CGL syllabus have four important components: Mathematical abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English language and comprehension, General Awareness.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 1

the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam is qualifying in nature. SSC CGL Tier 1 have 4 sections, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General awareness, Quantitative aptitude and English comprehension. Each section consist of 25 marks. The SSC CGL Tier 1 is conducted for a total of 200 marks. Candidate will be provided 1 hour to complete SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam. This is to inform you that there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer in SSC CGL Tier 1. Candidate can look here the detailed SSC CGL Exam pattern for Tier 1.

Sections	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200	60 Minutes (1 Hours)

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024

The SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus consist of 4 main subject: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General awareness, Quantitative aptitude and English comprehension. Candidate needs to prepare SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus thoroughly as SSC CGL Tier 1 have highest level of competition. As per SSC every year around 8 lakh candidate appear in exam and out of 8 lakh only 75000 to 1 lakh candidate will be able to clear SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam. So candidate must prepare well for SSC CGL Tier 1 as it is qualified paper.

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness
• Quantitative aptitude
• English Comprehension

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Quantitative aptitude

SSC CGL syllabus for quantitative aptitude assesses candidability to appropriate use of number and number sense. The quantitative aptitude section is common in both SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 also sum of the topic are repeated. So all candidates are advice to prepare well to save time during the next stage of preparation. Aspirents can check the detailed SSC CGL quantitative aptitude syllabus below:

1. Computation of whole numbers
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. Relationships between numbers
5. Profit and Loss
6. Discount
7. Partnership Business
8. Mixture and Alligation
9. Time and distance
10. Time & Work
11. Percentage
12. Ratio & Proportion
13. Square roots
14. Averages
15. Interest
16. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
17. Graphs of Linear Equations
18. Triangle and its various kinds of centres
19. Congruence and similarity of triangles
20. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
21. Triangle
22. Quadrilaterals
23. Regular Polygons
24. Right Prism
25. Right Circular Cone
26. Right Circular Cylinder
27. Sphere
28. Heights and Distances
29. Histogram
30. Frequency polygon
31. Bar diagram & Pie chart
32. Hemispheres
33. Rectangular Parallelepiped
34. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
35. Trigonometric ratio
36. Degree and Radian Measures
37. Standard Identities
38. Complementary angles

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for General Intelligence & Reasoning

The SSC CGL syllabus for General Intelligence and reasoning check candidates activeness and sharpness in any situation. It contains both verbal and non verbal type of topics. Candidate can go through the detailed SSC CGL syllabus of General Intelligence and reasoning listed below.

1. Analogies
2. Similarities and differences
3. Space visualization
4. Spatial orientation
5. Problem-solving
6. Analysis
7. Judgment
8. Blood Relations
9. Decision making
10. Visual memory
11. Discrimination
12. Observation
13. Relationship concepts
14. Arithmetical reasoning
15. Figural classification
16. Arithmetic number series
17. Non-verbal series
18. Coding and decoding
19. Statement conclusion
20. Syllogistic reasoning

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for English Language

The SSC CGL syllabus for English language consist of topics like Indians and phrases, one word substitution, sentence correction, etc. Candidate and advise to prepare well for English language to excel in this section. candidate can check the details mention below.

1. Idioms and Phrases 
2. One word Substitution
3. Sentence Correction
4. Error Spotting
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Spellings Correction
7. Reading Comprehension
8. Synonyms-Antonyms
9. Active Passive
10. Sentence Rearrangement
11. Sentence Improvement
12. Cloze test

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for 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
• Portfolio
• People in News
• Static GK

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024 for Tier 2

the SSC CGL exam is conducted through online mode in objective multiple-choice questions, except for module 2 (data entry speed test) of section 3 of paper 1. The SSC CGL exam pattern for tier 2 consists of 3 papers: paper 1, paper 2 and Paper 3. This is to inform you that paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates. While paper 2 and paper 3 were conducted for the candidate applying for the post of junior Statistical Officer and assistant audit officer/assistant Accounts Officer respectively.

The SSC CGL Tier 2 will be conducted into sessions: session 1 and session 2 on the same day. Session 1 of paper 1 includes section 1, section 2 and Module 1 of section 3. While session 2 includes Module II of Session 3. In SSC CGL Tier 2 there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III. Candidate can check the complete SSC CGL exam pattern for Tier 2 mention below.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Sections	Module	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Weightage
Section I	Module-I	Mathematical Abilities	30	60*3 = 180	23%
	Module-II	Reasoning and General Intelligence	30		23%
Section II	Module-I	English Language and Comprehension	45	70*3 = 210	35%
	Module-II	General Awareness	25		19%
Section III	Module-I	Computer Knowledge Test	20	20*3 = 60	Qualifying
	Module-II	Data Entry Speed Test	One Data Entry Task		Qualifying
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern
Paper	Section	No. of question	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper II	Statistics	100	200	2 hours
Paper III	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200	2 hours

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)

The SSC CGL syllabus of module 1 of session 1 of mathematics ability is almost same to the SSC CGL syllabus of Tier 1. But the difficulty level of question will be slightly higher than SSC CHSL Tier 1. Candidates preparing for SSC CGL mains must check out the SSC CGL syllabus for Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I in detail below.

1. Number system
   • Computation of Whole Number
   • Decimal and Fractions
   • Relationship between numbers
2. Fundamentals arithmetic 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
3. Algebra
   • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
   • Graphs of Linear Equations
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Trigonometry
   • Trigonometry
   • Trigonometric ratios
   • Complementary angles
   • Height and distances (simple problems only)
   • Standard Identities
7. 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)

The SSC CGL Syllabus of Module II of Section I of Paper-I consist of verbal and none verbal type of questions. Candidate can check here the list of topics Mention below.

• 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 de-coding
• Numerical operations
• Other sub-topics, if any.

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension)

The SSC CGL syllabus of Module 1 of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension) is for basic knowledge of English. As per SSC the syllabus of reading comprehension is not a specific. Look for the details 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

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)

SSC CGL syllabus of module 2 of section 2 of paper 1 asked question on the basis of current affairs. Look for the detailed syllabus below.

• 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)

1. 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
2. Software
   • Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc
3. Working with the internet and emails
   • Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking
4. 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)

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 variable (discrete).
8. Sampling theory
   • Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; 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.
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 Syllabus Tier 2- Paper 3 (General Studies-Finance & Economics)

The SSC CGL Syllabus for paper 3 is divided into two parts: General studies andFinance & account.

Part	Subject	Topics
Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)	Financial Accounting	Nature and scopeLimitations of Financial AccountingBasic concepts and ConventionsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles
	Basic concepts of accounting	Single and double entryBooks of Original EntryBank ReconciliationJournal, ledgersTrial BalanceRectification of ErrorsManufacturingTradingProfit & Loss Appropriation AccountsBalance SheetDistinction between Capital and Revenue ExpenditureDepreciation AccountingValuation of InventoriesNon-profit organisations AccountsReceipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure AccountsBills of ExchangeSelf Balancing Ledgers
Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)	Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
	Finance Commission-Role and functions
	Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics	DefinitionScope and nature of EconomicsMethods of economic studyCentral problems of an economyProduction possibilities curve
	Theory of Demand and Supply	Meaning and determinants of demandLaw of demand and Elasticity of demandPriceIncome and cross elasticityTheory of consumer‟s behaviourMarshallian approach and Indifference curve approachMeaning and determinants of supplyLaw of supplyThe elasticity of Supply
	Theory of Production and cost	Meaning and Factors of productionLaws 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 CompetitionMonopolyMonopolistic CompetitionOligopolyPrice 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.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 1991LiberalisationPrivatisationGlobalisationDisinvestment
	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

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