SSC CGL Syllabus 2025 And Best Preparation Tips

The complete SSC CGL Syllabus Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 is given in this post. Staff Selection Commission is all set to conduct the SSC CGL Exam. Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 Exam Syllabus has been released by the commission.

Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC CGL exam every year for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts in various departments under the Government of India.

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination every year in four tiers, namely: Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4. SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 in online mode; Tier 3 is conducted in pen and paper mode. Whereas in Tier 4 there is a computer skill test.

Knowledge of SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern is essential to prepare better for this exam. To crack SSC CGL 2020-21 exam one must study and prepare well, practice according to a proper study plan which is based on latest study plan and latest exam pattern as per SSC CGL 2021.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023-Overview

SSC CGL 2022 detailed overview is provided in the form of a table below. Candidates must go through the details of SSC CGL for proper preparation. Important information is tabulated below.

Exam NameSSC CGL 2022
SSC CGL Full FormStaff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission
Official Websitessc.nic.in
Exam TypeNational Level Exam
Article TypeSyllabus
Exam DateTier I: April 2023
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of ExamOnline
EligibilityIndian citizenship & Graduate (Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline)
Exam DurationTier 1 – 60 minutes
Tier 2 – 120 minutes
Tier 3 – 60 minutes
Tier 4 – 45 minutes
SectionTier 1 – 4 Sections
Tier 2 – 4 Papers

Candidates who are preparing for SSC CGL 2022 must be looking for proper syllabus as well as exam pattern which is given below. Students must go through the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus 2022 for Tier 1 of all the sections given below:-

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2023

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts Combined Graduate Level (CGL) every year in four tiers for various posts. The exam will be conducted in four levels as shown below:

TierTypeMode
Tier – IObjective Multiple ChoiceComputer-Based (online)
Tier – IIObjective Multiple ChoiceComputer-Based (online)
Tier – IIIDescriptive Paper in English/HindiPen and Paper mode
Tier – IVSkill Test/Computer Proficiency TestWherever Applicable

SSC CGL 2022 Syllabus

SSC CGL टियर 1 सिलेबस 2022

The detailed SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1 for all the sections is given below for the sake of the students:-

SSC CGL SubjectsSSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
SSC जनरल इंटेलिजेंस एंड रीजनिंग सिलेबस
(SSC General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus)
वर्गीकरण(Classification)
सादृश्यता(Analogy)
कोडिंग और डिकोडिंग(Coding and Decoding)
आव्यूह (Matrix)
शब्द निर्माण(Word Formation)
वेन आरेख(Venn Diagrams)
दिशा और दूरी(direction and distance)
रक्त संबंध(Blood Relations)
श्रृंखला(Series/Chains)
वर्बल रीजनिंग(Verbal Reasoning)
नन-वर्बल रीजनिंग(Non-Verbal Reasoning)
जनरल अवेयरनेस
(General Awareness)
सामान्य ज्ञान(भारतीय इतिहास, संस्कृति, भूगोल) {General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture, Geography)}
राजनीति, अर्थव्यवस्था, पडोसी देश, आदि(Politics, Economy, Neighboring Countries, etc.)
विज्ञान(Science)
पुस्तक और लेखक(Book and author)
करंट अफेयर(Current Affairs)
महत्वपूर्ण योजनायें(Important Plans)
खेल(Sports)
ख़बरों में रहे व्यक्ति(News Persons)
विभाग(Departments)
गणित
(Math)
सरलीकरण (Simplification)
साधारण ब्याज और चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज (Simple Interest and Compound Interest)
औसत (Average)
प्रतिशत (Percent)
आयु आधारित प्रश्न (Age Based Questions)
अनुपात और समानुपात (Ratio and Proportion)
गति, दूरी और समय (Speed, Distance and Time)
संख्या पद्धति (Number System)
क्षेत्रमिति (Mensuration)
डाटा इंटरप्रेटेशन (Data Interpretation)
समय और कार्य (Time And Work)
अंकगणित (Arithmetic)
ज्योमिती (Geometry)
त्रिभुज (Triangles)
अंग्रेजी भाषा
(English Language)
Reading Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks
Phrases and Idioms
Spellings
Sentence Correction
One word Substitution
Error Spotting

SSC CGL जनरल इंटेलिजेंस एंड रीजनिंग सिलेबस

The General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus consists of both verbal and non-verbal type of questions. It includes analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning.

It Also Include: Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern- folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence topics

SSC CGL Mathematics Syllabus

SSC CGL Maths Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 1 : Questions in Quantitative Aptitude are designed to test the ability of the candidates to make proper use of numbers and numbers. Following are the topics of SSC CGL Mathematics Syllabus:

  • पूर्ण संख्याओं की गणना(counting whole numbers),
  • दासमिक संख्या(slave number),
  • भिन्न और संख्याओं के बीच संबंध(relationship between fractions and numbers),
  • लाभ और हानि(Profit and Loss),
  • समय और दूरी(Time and Distance),
  • समय और कार्य(Time And Work),
  • प्रतिशत(Percentage)
  • अनुपात और समानुपात(Ratio and Proportion),
  • छूट(Discounts)
  • साझेदारी(Partnership),
  • मिश्रण और अलगाव(mixing and separation),
  • वर्गमूल(square root),
  • औसत(Average),
  • रैखिक समीकरणों का ग्राफ(graph of linear equations),
  • त्रिभुज और इसके विभिन्न प्रकार(Triangle and its different types),
  • त्रिभुजों में समानता(similarity in triangles),
  • ब्याज(Interest),
  • बेसिक अंकगणित और प्रारंभिक करणी(Basic Arithmetic and Elementary Variation),
  • वृत्त और इसकी जीवा(circle and its chord),
  • त्रिभुज(triangle),
  • चतुर्भुज(quadrilateral),
  • स्पर्शरेखा(tangent line),
  • वृत्त की जीवा द्वारा बनाया गया कोण(The angle subtended by the chord of the circle),
  • दो या दो से अधिक वृतों की उभयनिष्ठ स्पर्शरेखा(common tangent of two or more circles),
  • सम बहुभुज(regular polygon),
  • वृत्त(Circle),
  • लम्ब प्रिज्म(long prism),
  • लम्ब वृत्तीय शंकु(right circular cone),
  • लम्ब वृत्तीय बेलन(right circular cylinder),
  • गोला(Circle),
  • ऊंचाई और दूरी(height and distance)
  • अर्धगोला(hemisphere),
  • आयताकार समानांतर चतुर्भुज(rectangular parallelepiped),
  • त्रिभुजाकार और वर्गाकार आधार का लम्ब पिरामिड(Vertical Pyramid of Triangular and Square Base)
  • आयतचित्र(histogram),
  • बारंबारता बहुभुज(frequency polygon),
  • बार आरेख और पाई-चार्ट(bar diagram and pie-chart),
  • त्रिकोणमितीय अनुपात(trigonometric ratio),
  • डिग्री और रेडियन माप, सर्वसमिका(degree and radian measure, identity),
  • पूरक कोण(complementary angle)

SSC CGL English Syllabus

This section tests the correct comprehension ability of the candidates in English, their basic comprehension and writing ability etc. This section consists of questions from Phrases and Idioms, One Word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Spellings Correction, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms-Antonyms, Active Passive, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Improvement, Cloze test etc.

SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus

The questions in this section are intended to test the general awareness (GK + GS) of the candidates about the environment around them and its application to the society. It will also include questions related to India and its neighboring countries, especially history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy and scientific research.

Questions will also be asked from Science, Current Affairs, Books & Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important days, Departments, News etc.

Exam pattern of SSC CGL 2021 Tier 1 exam

SSC CGL Tier-I 2020 Exam consists of 4 sections of 25-25 questions as shown in the table below:

S No.SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal Marks
1General Intelligence and Reasoning2550
2General Awareness2550
3Quantitative Aptitude2550
4English Comprehension2550
  • A cumulative time of 60 minutes allotted.
  • Total Questions 100 and total marks is 200.
  • Candidates must be careful while answering any question as there is a possibility of negative marking like in previous years.
  • As per the SSC CGL exam pattern, there will be a deduction of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer.
  • Candidates must practice all the papers and solve a lot of previous years question papers.
  • Candidates must cover all the important topics given in SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus.
  • SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus should be explained in depth as it consists of many topics.
  • Candidates must be very careful while looking at the SSC CGL Exam Pattern as it changes from time to time.

SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Syllabus

Quantitative AptitudeEnglish LanguageStatisticsGeneral Awareness
SimplificationReading ComprehensionCollection and Representation of DataFinance and Accounting
InterestSpellingMeasure of DispersionFundamental Principles
AveragesFill in the BlanksMeasure of Central TendencyFinancial Accounting
PercentagePhrases and IdiomsMoments, Skewness and KurtosisBasic Concepts of Accounting
Ratio and ProportionOne Word SubstitutionCorrelation and RegressionSelf-Balancing Ledger
Speed, Distance and TimeSentence CorrectionRandom VariablesError Spotting and Correction
Number SystemError SpottingSampling TheoryEconomics and Governance
Data InterpretationCloze TestAnalysis and VarianceComptroller and Auditor General of India
Time and WorkPara JumblesTime Series AnalysisFinance Commission
AlgebraSynonyms-AntonymsIndex NumberTheory of Demand and Supply
TrigonometryActive-Passive Voice
Geometry
Data Sufficiency
Mensuration

SSC CGL Paper-I (Mathematics) Syllabus

SSC CGL Maths Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 1 : Questions in Quantitative Aptitude are designed to test the ability of the candidates to make proper use of numbers and numbers. It includes Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Relationships between Numbers, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square Root, Profit, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time and Work. Identities and Elements of School Algebra, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangles and its Different Types, Triangles and Circles, Circles and Its Chords, Tangents, Algebraic Identities of Angles, Common Tangents of Two or More Circles, Triangle, Quadrilateral, Regular Polygon, Circle, Perpendicular Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemisphere, Rectangular Parallelogram, Trigonal or Square Base Pyramid, Trigonometric Ratios, Degrees and Radians, Standard Identities, Complementary Angles, Height and Distance, Histogram , Frequency Polygons, Bar Diagram and Pie Chart Calculation Questions.

SSC CGL Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension) Syllabus

The questions in this section are designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the English language. It includes on spot the error, fill in 21 the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/ passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/ indirect narration, shuffling of Questions will be asked from sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage etc.

SSC CGL Paper-III (Statistics) Syllabus:

  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 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; 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 twoway classified data.
  11. Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations 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 Paper-IV (General Studies-Finance & Economics):

Part A: Finance & Accounts- (80 Marks):

Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting:
Financial accounting: nature and scope, limitations of financial accounting, basic concepts and conventions, generally accepted accounting principles.
Basic Concepts of Accounting: Single and Double Entry, Books of Original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance, Correction of Errors, Balance Sheet Difference between Manufacturing, Trading, Profit and Loss, Appropriation Account, Capital and Revenue Expenditure , Depreciation Accounting, Inventory, Accounts of Non-Profit Organizations, Receivables and Payments and Income and Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledger.

Part B: Economics and Governance- (120 Marks):
  • Comptroller and Auditor General of India– Constitutional Provisions, Role and Responsibilities.
  • Finance Commission – Role and Functions
  • Fundamentals of Economics and Fundamentals of Microeconomics: Definition, Scope and Nature of Economics, Methods of Economic Studies and Central Problems of Economy and Production Possibilities Curve.
  • Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and Determinants of Demand, Law of Demand and Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross Elasticity; Marshallian approach of consumer, theory of behavior and indifference curve approach, meaning and determinants of supply, law of supply and elasticity of supply.
  • Theory of Production and Cost: Meaning and Factors of Production, Laws of Production- Law of Variable Proportions and Law of Return to Scale.
  • Market Value and Market Structure of Different Markets: It includes different types of market – perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly advertising pricing etc.
  • Indian Economy:
    • Nature of Indian Economy Role of different sectors Agriculture, Industry and Services- their problems and development.
    • National Income of India – Concept of National Income, Different Methods of Measurement of National Income.
    • Population, rate of growth and its effect on economic development.
    • Poverty and unemployment- absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
    • Infrastructure – energy, transport, communication.
  • Economic Reforms in India: Economic Reforms Post 1991; Liberalisation, Privatization, Globalization and Disinvestment.
  • Money And Banking:
    • Monetary/Fiscal Policy- Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India; Functions of Commercial Banks/RRBs/ Payment Banks.
    • Budget and fiscal deficits and balance of payments.
    • Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
  • Role of Information Technology in Governance.

Note: Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation level, Paper-II will be of 10+2 level and Paper-III and Paper-IV will be of Graduation level. https://www.hindi.sscadda.com/ssc-cgl-syllabus-in-hindi/

Exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier 2 exam:

SSC CGL Tier-2 exam is of 200 marks. Candidates are given 2 hours to complete each section of the exam. Students with disabilities are given 2 hours 40 minutes to solve the Tier-II exam.

S No.SectionsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksTime Allotted
1Quantitative Ability1002002 hours
2English Language and Comprehension2002002 hours
3Statistics1002002 hours
4General Studies (Finance and Economics)1002002 hours
  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension) and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-III and Paper-IV.
  • Candidates need to be careful while filling choices as this paper has Hindi/English as option.
  • This exam is comparatively easy as compared to other exams but candidates have to score at least one third of the total marks to clear this exam.
  • The time duration for PWD candidates in SSC CGL exam is 80 minutes.

SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Syllabus:

SSC CGL 2021 Tier III Exam is a written test to analyze the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. This exam is offline and students have to write essay, summarization, application, letter, etc. in this exam. The exam will be of 100 marks and the time allotted for it is 60 minutes. The time allotted for candidates belonging to PWD category has been increased to 80 minutes. Tier-III paper is for only those candidates who are interested in the post of “Statistical Investigator Grade-II” and “Compiler”.

SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam Syllabus:

SSC CGL Tier-IV exam tests the skill sets required for certain government posts across the country.

  • CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): Word Processing, Spread Sheets and Generation of Slides are its three modules which are important for this exam and the commission will be responsible for CSS, MEA, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner). The candidate for the post must be proficient in it.
  • DEST (Data Entry Speed ​​Test): For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise & Income Tax), DEST exam through SSC CGL 2017 exam is conducted to check the typing speed of the candidate. Candidates are given an article in English, which they have to write on the computer. A candidate is required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes.

SSC CGL Tier-1 and SSC CGL Tier-2 exam is mandatory for all the posts mentioned in SSC CGL 2018 notification while Tier-3 is exclusively for the candidates applying for the post of Statistical Investigator Grade-II and Compiler . Similarly, Tier-IV exam is conducted for the candidates specially applied for TA, CSS, MEA and Inspector.

Frequently asked questions about SSC:

When was SSC CGL 2022 Recruitment NOTIFICATION Released?

The official notification for SSC CGL 2021-22 Recruitment was released on 23rd December 2021. Final selection through the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2021 to various posts would be according to the confirmed number of vacancies from the concerned Indenting Ministries/ Departments/ Offices/ Cadres before declaration of result.

What are the topics asked in SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam?

Questions will be asked from Quantitative Ability, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics and General Studies (Finance & Economics) in SSC CGL Tier Exam.

Will there be any negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 2 exam?

Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II (English Language & Comprehension) and 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-III and Paper-IV.

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