Staff Service Commission – Combined Graduate Level Exam.
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam. is conducted annually by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) . It consists of Four Tiers : Tier – I (NRA CET), Tier – II, Tier – III and Tier – IV.
It is very much essential that you must prepare seriously with full dedication and a concrete study plan to crack all the phases of the forthcoming SSC CGL Examinations .
So, the detailed syllabus of SSC CGL including Tier – I (NRA CET), Tier – II, Tier – III and Tier – IV is given below :
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The SSC CGL Exam. is conducted in four tiers, as shown in the following table :
T Y P E O F E X A M . | M O D E O F E X A M. & D U R A T I O N |
T I R E - 1 | |
Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (Online) ; 60 Minutes |
T I R E - I I | |
Objective Multiple Choice | Computer Based (Online) ; Four Papers 60 Minutes Each |
T I R E – I I I | |
Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi | Pen and Paper mode (Offline) ; 60 Minutes |
T I R E – I V | |
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Note : There will be no Sectional Cut-Off . |
The examination comprises of Four Sections having 100 Questions ( 25 Questions in each section ) which will account for a total of 200 marks (maximum 50 marks in each section). The time duration of Tier-1 exam will be 60 minutes. The section wise details of the exam. are shown in the table given below :
S U B J E C T S & N o. o f Q U E S T I O N S | M A R K S |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | |
25 | 50 |
General Awareness | |
25 | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude | |
25 | 50 |
English Language and Comprehension | |
25 | 50 |
T O T A L M A R K S | |
100 | 200 |
T O T A L D U R A T I O N | |
60 Minutes | |
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GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING | GENERAL AWARENESS |
Classification | Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture, etc.) |
Analogy | Science |
Coding-Decoding | Current Affairs |
Puzzle | Sports |
Matrix | Books and Authors |
Word Formation | Important Schemes |
Venn Diagram | Portfolios |
Direction and Distance | People in News |
Blood Relations | Computers |
Series | Awards and their Importance |
Verbal Reasoning | Geography |
Non-Verbal Reasoning | Economy |
Critical Thinking | Polity |
Emotional & Social Intelligence | Population Census |
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPREHENSION |
Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
Interest | Fill in the Blanks |
Averages | Spellings |
Percentage | Phrases and Idioms |
Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution |
Problem on Ages | Sentence Correction |
Speed, Distance and Time | Error Spotting |
Number System | Synonyms |
Mensuration | Antonyms |
Data Interpretation | |
Time and Work | Idioms & Phrases |
Algebra | |
Trigonometry | |
Geometry |
S.N. | TOPICS |
1. | Analogies |
2. | Similarities and Differences |
3. | Space Visualization |
4. | Spatial Orientation |
5. | Problem Solving & Analysis |
6. | Judgment & Decision Making |
7. | Visual Memory |
8. | Discrimination & Observation |
9. | Relationship Concepts |
10. | Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification |
11. | Arithmetic Number Series |
12. | Non-verbal Series |
13. | Coding and Decoding |
14. | Statement & Conclusion |
15. | Syllogistic Reasoning |
16. | Semantic Analogy |
17. | Symbolic/ Number Analogy |
18. | Figural Analogy |
19. | Semantic Classification |
20. | Symbolic / Number Classification |
21. | Figural Classification |
22. | Semantic Series |
23. | Number Series |
24. | Figural Series |
25. | Problem Solving |
26. | Word Building |
27. | Numerical Operations |
28 . | Symbolic Operations |
29. | Embedded Figures |
30. | Space Orientation & Visualization |
31. | Venn Diagrams |
32. | Drawing Inferences |
33. | Punched hole/ pattern–folding & Un-folding |
34. | Figural pattern–folding and completion |
35. | Critical Thinking |
36. | Address Matching |
37. | Date & City Matching |
38. | Classification of Center Codes / Roll Numbers |
39. | Small & Capital Letters / Numbers Coding |
40 . | Decoding and Classification |
This section aims at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions from current affairs taking place around the world and in India will also be a part of this section. The major topics covered in SSC CGL Tier-I exam. under the General Awareness Section are as follows :
Following are the major topics covered in SSC CGL Tier-I exam. under the Quantitative Aptitude Section :
S. N. | T O P I C S |
1. | Number System |
2. | Fractions and Decimals |
3. | Percentage |
4. | Ratio & Proportion |
5. | Square Roots |
6. | Averages |
7. | Interest |
8. | Profit and Loss |
9. | Discount |
10. | Partnership Business |
11. | Mixture and Alligation |
12. | Time and Distance |
13. | Time & Work |
14. | Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds |
15. | Graphs of Linear Equations |
16. | Trigonometry |
17. | Bar Diagram & Pie Chart |
18. | Geometry and Mensuration |
19. | Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centers |
20. | Congruence and Similarity of Triangles |
21. | Circle and its Chords, Tangents |
22. | Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle |
23. | Common Tangents to Two or more Circles |
24. | Triangle |
25. | Quadrilaterals |
26. | Regular Polygons |
27. | Right Prism |
28. | Right Circular Cone |
29. | Right Circular Cylinder |
30. | Sphere & Hemispheres |
31. | Rectangular Parallelepiped |
32. | Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base |
33. | Degree and Radian Measures |
34. | Standard Identities |
35. | Complementary Angles |
36. | Heights and Distances |
37. | Histogram |
38. | Frequency polygon |
Note : This section is important in both, Tier-I and Tier-II, levels of SSC CGL Exams .
The list of major topics covered in English Language & Comprehension Section of SSC CGL Tier-I Exam is given as under :
SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier-II exam is an objective exam which will be conducted online. The exam comprises of four Papers – Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics and General Studies (Finance & Economics).
The time duration for each Paper is 2 Hours .
The section-wise details of the exam are give as under :
SUBJECT & NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | MAXIMUM MARKS & DURATION |
Quantitative Abilities ( 100 Questions ) | 200 Marks ( 2 Hours ) |
English Language and Comprehension | 200 Marks ( 2 Hours ) |
Statistics ( 100 ) | 200 Marks ( 2 Hours ) |
General Studies - Finance & Economics | 200 Marks ( 2 Hours ) |
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S U B J E C T | S U B J E C T |
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPREHENSION |
Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
Interest | Spelling |
Averages | Fill in the Blanks |
Percentage | Phrases and Idioms |
Ratio and Proportion | One Word Substitution |
Speed, Distance and Time | Sentence Correction |
Number System | Error Spotting |
Mensuration | Cloze Test |
Data Interpretation | Para Jumbles |
Time and Work | Synonyms-Antonyms |
Algebra | Active-Passive Voice |
Trigonometry | Direct-Indirect Speech |
Geometry | |
Data Sufficiency | |
S T A T I S T I C S | GENERAL STUDIES ( Finance and Economics ) |
Collection and Representation of Data | Finance and Accounting |
Measure of Dispersion | Fundamental Principles |
Measure of Central Tendency | Financial Accounting |
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Basic Concepts of Accounting |
Correlation and Regression | Self-Balancing Ledger |
Random Variables | Forms of Market and Price Determination in Different Markets |
Random Variables | Theory of Production and cost |
Sampling Theory | Economics and Governance |
Analysis and Variance | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
Time Series Analysis | Finance Commission |
Index Number | Theory of Demand and Supply |
Number System | Congruence and similarity of Triangles |
Fractions and Decimals | Circle and its Chords, Tangents |
Percentage | Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle |
Ratio & Proportion | Common Tangents to Two or more Circles |
Square Roots | Triangle |
Averages | Quadrilaterals |
Interest | Regular Polygons |
Profit and Loss | Right Prism |
Discount | Right Circular Cone |
Partnership Business | Right Circular Cylinder |
Mixture and Alligation | Sphere & Hemispheres |
Time and Distance | Rectangular Parallelepiped |
Time & Work | Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base |
Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds | Degree and Radian Measures |
Graphs of Linear Equations | Standard Identities |
Trigonometry | Complementary Angles |
Bar Diagram & Pie chart | Heights and Distances |
Geometry and Mensuration | Histogram |
Triangle and its various kinds of centers | Frequency Polygon |
The list of topics covered in Paper II – English Language and Comprehension Section of SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. is given as under :
This paper is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for this Post/Paper .
S.N. | STATISTICS ( Paper III ) |
1. | Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data |
2. | Measures of Central Tendency |
3. | Measures of Dispersion |
4. | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
5. | Correlation and Regression |
6. | Probability Theory |
7. | Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
8. | Sampling Theory |
9. | Statistical Inference |
10. | Analysis of Variance |
11. | Time Series Analysis |
12. | Index Numbers |
The detailed list of topics covered in Statistics Paper-III of SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. :
This paper is only for those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-IV ( for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer ) .
PART - A | PART - B |
Finance and Accounts | Economics and Governance |
Maximum Marks : 80 | Maximum Marks : 120 |
Total No. of Questions : 100 | Total Duration : 2 Hours |
The detailed syllabus for Paper-IV – General Studies ( Finance and Economics ) is given as under :
Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting:
This is a descriptive paper which will be taken offline via pen and paper mode.
In this exam., your Language Proficiency, Grammar Knowledge, Vocabulary usage and Writing Skills will be tested in English/Hindi. You are required to write Essays, Précis, Application, Letter, etc. Total Duration : 60 Minutes .
Mode of Examination | Subject |
Pen and Paper Mode | Descriptive Type Paper in English or Hindi |
Maximum Marks : 100 | Total Duration : 60 Minutes |
Special Note :
The best way to prepare for this tier is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.
This Examination comprises of a couple of skill tests which are required for certain government posts and document verification procedure :
DEST ( Data Entry Speed Test ) :
CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):
The last step to the final selection would be Document Verification. Candidates will have to submit copies of various documents like Matriculation Certificate, educational qualification, caste certificate, relevant document, if any relaxation is taken, etc. Candidates will be required to produce all documents in original for verification at the time of document verification.
After going through the above mentioned detailed syllabus of SSC CGL 2019-20 Exam, the next step is to create a study plan and start working on it. For instance, start your practice by solving some previous year question papers and analyse your strong & weak points. Regular practice will help in achieving accuracy and high score in the exam.
Secondly, since there are a large number of students studying in the class , you may not concentrate in your studies and it will also distract your mind from studies .
Self Study is the best way to prepare for the competitive examinations as your every second is well utilized in studies.
In case you need some external help regarding the solving of certain questions or keeping someone more experienced with you while your preparations , then the best way is to join some online coaching institution .
Today, with the rapid advancement of internet technology, the whole world has become dependent on it , in one way or the other .
If you join a reputed Online Coaching for the preparation of your bank PO examination then you will be benefitted in many ways like :
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Teachers Available ( 24×7 ) : As an online coaching student your teachers are always at your disposal . All you have to do is to send your question by email or any other preferred media and you get the detailed solution within 24 hours .
Hence you need not to chase the ever busy and reluctant coaching teachers , thanks to the widespread reach of internet facilities in India .
It save you from wasting lots of your time and energy .
Study Material and other Teaching Inputs : Every good Online coaching institute provides you with the latest , up to date Study Material which is designed by highly experienced professional teachers based on the latest examination patterns .
This study ,material helps you to do focused study without worrying for what to study and what not to study .
The Study material also includes Test Series which is very much helpful and gives you an actual examination feeling and experience .
Experience of Actual Examination : Since , today all the recruitment examinations , including bank PO examination, are conducted Online , it is imperative that you get accustomed to the online examination pattern .
Your lack of experience in taking up online examination will certainly affect your performance in the actual examination. Hence, it is advisable that you keep taking Mock Tests regularly .
Mock Tests are a regular part of teaching methodology of good Online Coaching institutes .
Student Dash Board : A good online coaching provides you with a Student dash Board where all your Study Material and Lectures remain well saved . So, you can go to your Student dash board just by logging and study as many times as you need .
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Study Time – Table
You must prepare a good daily time table and follow that religiously up to your examination .
Daily 8 Hours Study : On an average you must dedicate 8 Hours to your studies daily for making a sound preparation .
Gap Between Studies : You should give a gap of 10 minutes before you start your next chapter / subject to ensure that you don’t get exhausted .
Revision : Give some time for Revision of the Previous Day Study and then take up your studies further .
It will help create a very sound knowledge and you will not forget anything while taking the actual examination.
Hence , it is advised that when you start your next subject or chapter you give 10 to 20 minutes to revise what you had studied the previous day or previous week .
Mock Tests : Always take Mock Test before you progress to the next chapter . It will give you a clear idea of your knowledge in that particular chapter .
If you feel that you could do better then revise that particular chapter properly and attempt the Mock test again .
Online coaching institutes put no check on this and you can keep on repeating this process as many times as you like to master the subject .
Equal Weightage to All Subjects
Your selection in the bank clerk competitive examination depends on your over all performance in all the subjects . Hence, you should give equal attention to all the subjects in your daily studies .
Study As Per The Examination Pattern
Before you start your dedicated studies , you must get yourselves well acquainted with the syllabus and examination pattern.
It will help you in planning your studies in a more focused way .
Since the examination is conducted online , hence you must keep practicing online tests and be comfortable with it .
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