SSC Exam Guidance

Syllabus for SSC CGL Exam

The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam is a competitive examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for various posts in central government departments. The syllabus is comprehensive and can be divided into several key sections. Here’s an overview of the syllabus based on the latest updates:

1. Tier-I: Preliminary Examination

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, classification, series completion, coding-decoding, and blood relations.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series, analogies, and patterns.
• Recent Example: Questions may include identifying patterns or completing series, similar to those seen in previous years.

General Awareness

• Current Affairs: Important events, awards, and sports.
• Static GK: History, Geography, Culture, Economy, and Polity.
• Recent Example: In the 2023 exam, there were questions related to recent international agreements and landmark legislation.

Quantitative Aptitude

• Arithmetic: Number systems, algebra, and geometry.
• Advanced Math: Trigonometry, statistics, and mensuration.
• Recent Example: Problems on data interpretation, like percentage change and profit & loss, are frequently tested.

English Comprehension

• Grammar and Vocabulary: Sentence correction, fill in the blanks, and synonyms/antonyms.
• Reading Comprehension: Passages with questions based on them.
• Recent Example: Questions might be based on recent articles or editorial content reflecting current language usage trends.

2. Tier-II: Main Examination

Quantitative Abilities

• Advanced Arithmetic: Number theory, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.
• Recent Example: Questions on complex data sets and advanced calculations are typical, like multi-step problem-solving involving ratios and proportions.

English Language and Comprehension

• Advanced English Proficiency: Detailed grammar questions, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Recent Example: A passage might be based on contemporary issues, reflecting recent changes in language usage.

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

• Economics: Basic concepts, national income, and economic planning.
• Finance: Financial systems, public finance, and budgetary processes.
• Recent Example: Questions may cover recent economic policies or financial regulations introduced by the government.

3. Tier-III: Descriptive Paper

Essay Writing

• Topics: General issues of national and international interest.
• Recent Example: Topics could include current socio-economic issues or recent international conflicts.

Letter Writing

• Formats: Formal and informal letter writing on given topics.
• Recent Example: Situations reflecting contemporary administrative issues or public grievances.

4. Tier-IV: Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (if applicable)

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)

• Typing Speed: Efficient data entry and processing.
• Recent Example: Test formats may be updated based on current software and data management practices.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

• Software Knowledge: Basic operations, MS Office, and other relevant applications.
• Recent Example: Proficiency tests are designed around the latest software versions used in government departments.