SSC CGL SYLLABUS 2023
Indicative Syllabus (Tier-I):–
1 Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning:-
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on 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 etc. The topics are, 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.
2 General Awareness:-
Questions in this component will be aimed at testing
the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society.
Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person.
The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History,
Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
3 Quantitative Aptitude:-
The questions will be designed to test the ability
of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate.
The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage.
Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time &
Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism,
Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
4 English Comprehension:–
Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
5. The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of
10th standard level.
Indicative Syllabus (Tier-II):
1 Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities): –
1.1 Number Systems:-
Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
1.2 Fundamental arithmetical operations:-
Percentages, Ratio and
Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound),
Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and
Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
1.3 Algebra:-
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary
surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
1.4 Geometry:-
Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts:
Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of
triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords
of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
1.5 Mensuration:-
Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle,
Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere,
Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with
triangular or square Base.
1.6 Trigonometry:
Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary
angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard
Identities like sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃=1 etc.
1.7 Statistics and probability:
Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram,
Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central
tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of
simple probabilities.
2 Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence): –
13.10.2.1 Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include
questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/
Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation,
Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number
Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched
hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Patternfolding
and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural
Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence,
Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical
operations, Other sub-topics, if any.
3 Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension):
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and
their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/
Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms
& Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/
Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration,
Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze
Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or
more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be
asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book
or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs,
based on a report or an editorial.
13.10.4 Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):-
Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the
environment around them and its application to society. Questions are
also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters
of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as
may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include
questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially
pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General
policy and scientific research.
5 Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):-
5.1 Computer Basics:
Organization of a computer, Central Processing
Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard
shortcuts.
5.2 Software:
Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.
5.3 Working with Internet and e-mails:
Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
5.4 Basics of networking and cyber security:
Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.
6 Paper-II (Statistics):
6.1 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.
6.2 Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central
tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles,
deciles, percentiles.
6.3 Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range,
quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures
of relative dispersion.
6.4 Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments
and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different
measures of skewness and kurtosis.
6.5 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).
6.6 Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability;
Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
6.7 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).
6.8 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.
6.9 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.
6.10 Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and twoway
classified data.
6.11 Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations
of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal
variation by different methods.
6.12 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.
7 Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics):-
7.1 Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):
7.1.1 Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
7.1.1.1 Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
7.1.1.2 Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors,
Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation
Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting,
Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.
7.2 Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):
7.2.1 Comptroller & Auditor General of India -Constitutional
provisions, Role and responsibility.
7.2.2 Finance Commission-Role and functions.
7.2.3 Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
7.2.4 Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviourMarshallian
approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
7.2.5 Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
7.2.6 Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.
7.2.7 Indian Economy:
7.2.7.1 Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectorsRole
of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems
and growth;
7.2.7.2 National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
13.10.7.2.7.3 Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on
economic growth.
13.10.7.2.7.4 Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative
poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
13.10.7.2.7.5 Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
13.10.7.2.8 Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991;
Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
13.10.7.2.9 Money and Banking:
13.10.7.2.9.1 Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve
Bank of India; functions of commercial
Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
13.10.7.2.9.2 Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
13.10.7.2.9.3 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
13.10.7.2.10 Role of Information Technology in Governance.
8 Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)
will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I
(English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and
Paper-III of Graduation Level.
