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What is the syllabus for the SSC CGL exam?
SSC CGL(Combined graduate level) exam is a very popular competitive exam conducted by staff selection commission. The eligibility criteria to appear in this examination is a graduation degree in any field. SSC recruits candidates for various positions in central government departments, ministries, aRead more
SSC CGL(Combined graduate level) exam is a very popular competitive exam conducted by staff selection commission. The eligibility criteria to appear in this examination is a graduation degree in any field.
SSC recruits candidates for various positions in central government departments, ministries, and organizations through this examination. These positions take roles in departments like Income Tax, Excise, Customs, and more.
The exam is organized into several stages as following:
Tier I: A preliminary online test that evaluates general intelligence, reasoning, general awareness, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension.
Tier II: An advanced online test featuring more detailed questions on quantitative aptitude and English language skills.
Tier III: A descriptive paper, written in either English or Hindi, that requires candidates to compose essays, applications, or letters.
Tier IV: This is the final test that includes practical tests such as the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) or the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), depending on the specific job requirements.
The syllabus of this exam covers four main sections as following:
1. General intelligence and reasoning
2. Quantitative aptitude
3. General awareness
4. English comprehension
These sections generally cover following topics:
1. General intelligence and reasoning – Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Series.
2. Quantitative aptitude – Number Systems, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Probability.
3. General awareness – History, Culture, Geography, Economics, General Science, Scientific Research, Current Events, General Polity, Indian Constitution.
4. English – Idioms and Phrases, Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement, Active & Passive Voice, Error Spotting, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, One word Substitution, Sentence Rearrangement, Direct & Indirect Speech, Synonyms and Antonyms, Spellings Correction, Grammar.
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