The SSC CGL Exam 2024 is expected to be conducted in September 2024. The Commission has provided the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus separately for both tiers of the exam. While many topics will be common, additional topics will be included in the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus and prepare all topics, as the Commission does not specify the weightage of each subject in the official notification. The SSC CGL notification 2024 is expected to be delayed.
Candidates should use the SSC CGL exam analysis to guide their preparation. The Staff Selection Commission has released the official syllabus topics in the SSC CGL notification. The exam consists of two phases:
- SSC CGL Tier 1
- SSC CGL Tier 2
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 Overview
| Exam Name | SSC CGL 2024 (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Vacancies | 17727 (Tentative) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Dates | 24th June to 24th July 2024 |
| Exam Dates | September-October 2024 |
| Basic Eligibility | 1. Graduate (Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline) 2. Citizen of India |
| Selection Process | – Tier 1 (Qualifying) – Tier 2 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
Duration: 60 Minutes
| Sections | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024
The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 examination comprises 100 questions, with a total maximum score of 200. Candidates are given 60 minutes to complete the exam. The Tier 1 exam is divided into four sections, each containing 25 questions and carrying a maximum of 50 marks per section.
| SI | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 1. Percentage 2. Partnership Business 3. Time and distance 4. Time & Work 5. Mixture and Alligation 6. Decimals 7. Fractions 8. Quadrilaterals 9. Regular Polygons 10. Right Prism 11. Right Circular Cone 12. Interest 13. Sphere 14. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds 15. Profit and Loss 16. Discount 17. Relationships between numbers 18. Ratio and Proportion 19. Square roots 20. Computation of whole numbers 21. Right Circular Cylinder 22. Triangle and its various kinds of centres 23. Graphs of Linear Equations 24. Average 25. Congruence and similarity of triangles 26. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles 27. Complementary angles 28. Bar diagram & Pie chart 29. Triangle 30. Frequency polygon 31. Degree and Radian Measures 32. Hemispheres 33. Histogram 34. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base 35. Trigonometric ratio 36. Heights and Distances 37. Standard Identities 38. Rectangular Parallelepiped |
| 2 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 1. Discrimination 2. Observation 3. Coding and decoding 4. Arithmetic number series 5. Relationship concepts 6. Arithmetical reasoning 7. Figural classification 8. Statement conclusion 9. Syllogistic reasoning 10. Similarities and differences 11. Space visualization 12. Spatial orientation 13. Problem-solving 14. Analysis 15. Non-verbal series 16. Judgment 17. Blood Relations 18. Decision making 19. Visual memory 20. Analogies |
| 3 | General Awareness | 1. Static GK 2. General Science 3. Important Days 4. India and its neighboring countries 5. History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research 6. People in News 7. Sports 8. Books and Authors 9. Important Schemes 10. Current Affairs |
| 4 | English Language | 1. Reading Comprehension 2. Idioms and Phrases 3. One word Substitution 4. Sentence Correction 5. Active Passive 6. Spellings Correction 7. Fill in the Blanks 8. Sentence Rearrangement 9. Synonyms-Antonyms 10. Cloze test 11. Sentence Improvement 12. Error Spotting |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam is conducted into two sessions: Session 1 and Session 2. Session 1 covers Paper 1, while Session 2 encompasses Papers 2 and 3. Refer to the table below for the detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2024 for Paper I
The online SSC CGL Tier 2 examination comprises three papers. Refer to the table below for the complete SSC CGL Mains Syllabus 2024.
- Paper I: Mandatory for all posts.
- Paper II: Required for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- Paper III: Required for candidates applying for the positions of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) – Module I
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Number Systems | 1. Computation of Whole Number 2. Decimal and Fractions 3. Relationship between numbers |
| Fundamental Arithmetics | 1. Percentages 2. Ratio and Proportion 3. Square roots 4. Averages 5. Interest (Simple and Compound) 6. Profit and Loss 7. Discount 8. Partnership Business 9. Mixture and Alligation 10. Time and distance 11. Time and work |
| Algebra | 1. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) 2. Graphs of Linear Equations |
| Mensuration | 1. Right Prism 2. Triangle 3. Quadrilaterals 4. Regular Polygons 5. Circle 6. Right Circular Cone 7. Right Circular Cylinder 8. Sphere 9. Hemispheres 10. Rectangular Parallelepiped 11. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base |
| Geometry | 1. Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres 2. Congruence and similarity of triangles 3. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles. |
| Trigonometry | 1. Trigonometry 2. Trigonometric ratios 3. Complementary angles 4. Height and distances (simple problems only) 5 .Standard Identities |
| Statistics and probability | 1. Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart 2. Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation 3. Calculation of simple probabilities |
Module II – Session-I of (Paper-I)
| Module | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Module II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 1. Semantic Analogy 2. Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends 3. Figural Analogy 4. Space Orientation 5 .Semantic Classification 6. Venn Diagrams 7. Symbolic/ Number 8. Classification 9.Drawing inferences 10. Figural Classification 11. Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding 12. Semantic Series 13. Figural Pattern Folding and completion 14. Number Series 15. Embedded figures 16. Figural Series 17. Critical Thinking 18. Problem-Solving 19. Emotional Intelligence 20. Word Building 21. Social Intelligence 22. Coding and decoding 23. Numerical operations |
| Module II | English Language And Comprehension | 1. Vocabulary 2. One word substitution 3. Sentence structure 4. Shuffling of Sentences in a passage 5. Fill in the Blanks, 6. Synonyms/Homonyms 7. Shuffling of Sentence parts 8. Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words 9. Idioms & Phrases 10. Improvement of Sentences 11. Antonyms 12. Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs 13. Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration 14. Spot the Error 15. English Grammar 16. Cloze Passage Test |
| Module II | General Awareness | 1. India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research 2. Science 3. Portfolio 4. Books and Authors 5. Sports 6. Important Schemes 7. Important Days & Dates 8. People in News 9. Current Affairs |
SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus (Paper II) 2024
| SI No. | Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Index Numbers | 1. Meaning of Index Numbers 2. Problems in the construction of index numbers 3. Types of index number 4. Different formulae 5. Base shifting and splicing of index numbers 6. Cost of living Index Numbers 7. Uses of Index Numbers |
| 2 | Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data | 1. Primary and Secondary data 2. Tabulation of data 3. Frequency distributions 4. Graphs and charts 5. Methods of data collection 6. Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions |
| 3 | Measures of Central Tendency | 1. Mean, Mode and Median – Common Measures of Central Tendency 2. Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles |
| 4 | Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion | 1. Range 2. Quartile deviations 3. Mean deviation and standard deviation 4. Relative measures of dispersion |
| 5 | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | 1. Different types of moments and their relationship 2. The meaning of skewness and kurtosis 3. Different measures of skewness and kurtosis |
| 6 | Correlation and Regression | 1. Scatter diagram 2. Simple correlation coefficient 3. Simple regression lines 4. Spearman‟s rank correlation 5. Measures of association of attributes 6. Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only) |
| 7 | Probability Theory | 1. Meaning of probability 2. Different definitions of probability 3. Conditional probability 4. Compound probability 5. Independent events 6. Bayes‟ theorem |
| 8 | Random Variable and Probability Distributions | 1. Random variable 2. Probability functions 3. Expectation and Variance of a random variable 4. Higher moments of a random variable 5. Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions 6. Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete) |
| 9 | Sampling Theory | 1. Concept of population and sample 2. Parameter and statistic 3. Sampling and non-sampling errors 4. 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) 5. Sampling distribution (statement only) 6. Sample size decisions |
| Statistical Inference | 1. Point estimation and interval estimation 2. Properties of a good estimator 3. Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method) 4. Testing of hypothesis 5. Basic concept of testing 6. Small sample and large sample tests 7. Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic 8. Confidence intervals | |
| Analysis of Variance | 1. Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data | |
| Time Series Analysis | 1. Components of time series 2. Determination of trend components by different methods 3. Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods |
SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus (Paper III) 2024
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 3 (Finance and Economics) |
| Part A Finance and Accounts (80 Marks) | Subject | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Financial Accounting | 1. Nature and scope 2. Limitations of Financial Accounting 3. Basic concepts and Conventions 4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
| Part A | Basic concepts of accounting | 1. Single and double entry 2. Books of Original Entry 3. Bank Reconciliation 4. Journal, ledgers 5. Trial Balance 6. Rectification of Errors 7. Manufacturing 8. Trading 9. Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts 10. Balance Sheet 11. Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure 12. Depreciation Accounting 13. Valuation of Inventories 14. Non-profit organisations Accounts 15 Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure 16. Accounts 17. Bills of Exchange 18. Self Balancing Ledgers |
| Part B Economics and Governance (120 marks) | Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) | 1. Constitutional provisions 2. Role and responsibilities |
| Part B | Finance Commission | 1. Finance Commission-Role and functions |
| Part B | Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Microeconomics | 1. Definition 2. Scope and nature of Economics 3. Methods of economic study 4. Central problems of an economy 5. Production possibilities curve |
| Part B | Theory of Demand and Supply | 1. Meaning and determinants of demand 2. Law of demand and Elasticity of demand 3. Price 4. Income and cross elasticity 5. Theory of consumer’s behavior 6. Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach 7. Meaning and determinants of supply 8. Law of supply 9. The elasticity of Supply |
| Part B | Theory of Production and cost | 1. Meaning and Factors of production 2. Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale |
| Part B | Forms of Market and price determination in different markets | 1. Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition 2. Monopoly 3. Monopolistic Competition 4. Oligopoly 5. Price determination in these markets |
| Part B | Indian Economy | 1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth 2. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income 3. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth 4. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication 5. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment |
| Part B | Economic Reforms in India | 1. Economic reforms since 1991 2. Liberalisation 3. Privatisation 4. Globalisation 5. Disinvestment |
| Part B | Money and Banking | 1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks 2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments 3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 |
| Part B | Information Technology (IT) | 1. Role of Information Technology in Governance |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024: Negative Marking
As per the revised exam pattern, SSC CGL 2024 will have negative markings, you can check the negative marking scheme for different papers in table mentioned below:
| SSC CGL 2024 Tier | Paper | Marks Awarded per Question | Section | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL Tier-1 | 1 Paper | 2 | 4 | 0.5 |
| SSC CGL Tier-2 | 3 Papers | Paper 1: 3 Marks | Section-I, Section-II Module-I of Section-III | 1 mark |
| Paper 2: 2 Marks | 1 | 0.50 marks | ||
| Paper 3: 2 Marks | 1 | 0.50 marks |
SSC CGL 2024 : Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)
Candidates shortlisted for the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 exams must take the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) while appearing for Paper 1. As per the revised SSC CGL 2024 exam pattern, DEST will be conducted as Paper II of Module 3. During DEST, candidates will be given a passage requiring approximately 2,000 key depressions, with 15 minutes to complete the task and demonstrate their data entry skills.
The SSC CGL DEST is mandatory for all posts but will be qualifying in nature. Detailed instructions regarding the Skill Test will be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission.
Candidates in the OH category participating in the SSC CGL 2024 are exempt from attempting DEST. PwBD candidates eligible for scribes will receive an additional 5 minutes for the skill test.
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