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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 and 2; Download PDF in Hindi

Sep 11, 2024

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 has 2 Tiers. In Tier 1, You get questions from Quantitative Aptitude, GI and Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Comprehension. In Tier 2, you get questions from Quantitative Aptitude, Mathematical Ability, General Awareness, English language, and Statistics.

The Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature. You get 1 hour to finish the exam. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks in it. In Tier 2, you have to take paper 1 as it is compulsory for all posts. To complete this paper, you will be given 2 hours. The candidates clearing both the stages of SSC CGL exam will be provisionally recommended.

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2024
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Best Books for SSC CGL 2024
SSC CGL Preparation Tips
SSC CGL 2024 Exam Day Pointers

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2024 and Weightage

There are four subjects in SSC CGL Tier 1. The syllabi for all of them are given below.

Quantitative Aptitude
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
English Comprehension

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Discount
Graphs of Linear Equations
Common tangents to two or more circles
Right circular cylinder
Degree and Radian Measures
Ratio & Proportion
Partnership Business
Triangle and its various kinds of centers
Triangle, Quadrilaterals
Sphere
Standard Identities
Square roots
Mixture and Alligation
Congruence and similarity of triangles
Regular Polygons
Hemispheres
Complementary angles
Bar diagram & Pie chart
Percentage
Time and distance
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Heights and Distances
Interest
Time & Work
Tangents
Right Prism
Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
Histogram
Profit & Loss
Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
Angles are subtended by chords of a circle
Right circular cone
Trigonometric ratio
Frequency polygon
Circle and its chords
Averages

Quantitative Aptitude Weightage

Topics	No. of Questions
Data Interpretation	5
Time & Work	1 – 2
Time, Speed & Distance	1 – 2
Pipe & Cistern	1 – 2
Geometry	1 – 2
Mensuration	2 – 3
Trigonometry	2 – 3
Profit & Loss	1 – 2
Successive Discount	0 -1
Simplification	1 – 2
Ratio	1 – 2
Number System	2 – 3
Average	1 – 2
Total Questions	25

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus for GI and Reasoning

Spatial Orientation
Discrimination
Semantic Classification
Problem-Solving
Space Orientation
Indexing
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Observation
Coding & decoding
Symbolic/Number Classification
Word Building
Space Visualisation
Address Matching
Emotional Intelligence
Analysis
Relationship Concepts
Statement conclusion
Figural Classification
Syllogistic reasoning
Venn Diagrams
Date & city matching
Social Intelligence
Non-verbal series

Reasoning Weightage

Topics	No. of Questions
Analogy	2 – 3
Odd One Out	1 – 2
Number Series	2 – 3
Statement & Conclusions	1
Direction	0 – 1
Sequence (According to Dictionary)	1 – 2
Water Image	1
Coding-Decoding	3 – 4
Mathematical Operations	2 – 3
Seating Arrangement	2 – 3
Blood Relation	1 – 2
Mirror Image	1 – 2
Venn Diagram	1 – 2
Paper Folding Image	1 – 2
Missing Term	1 – 2
Hidden Figure	1 – 2
Cube	1 – 2
Counting Figure [Rectangle]	1 – 2
Complete Figure	1 – 2
Total Questions	25

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus for English Language

Idioms and Phrases
One word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks
Spellings Correction
Reading Comprehension
Synonyms and Antonyms
Active Passive
Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence Improvement
Cloze Test

English Weightage

Topics	No. of Questions
Fill in the Blanks	1 – 2
Sentence Improvement	1 – 2
Error Detection	2 – 3
Sentence Rearrangement	2 – 3
Idioms and Phrases	1 – 2
Synonym	1 – 2
Antonyms	1 – 2
Active Passive	2 – 3
One word substitution	2 – 3
Word Correction in a sentence	1 – 2
Reading Comprehension	5
Overall	25

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus for General Awareness

India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, and Scientific Research
Science
Current Affairs
Books and Authors
Sports
Important Schemes
Important Days
Portfolio
People in News
Static GK

General Knowledge Weightage

Topic	No. of Questions
Current Affairs	3 – 5
History	2
Polity	2
Geography	2
Economy	1 – 2
Biology	1 – 2
Physics	1 – 2
Chemistry	1 – 2
Miscellaneous	10 – 12

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2024 and Weightage

Tier 2	Topics
Paper 1 (Compulsory for all posts)	Mathematical Abilities Reasoning and General Intelligence English Language and Comprehension General Awareness Computer Knowledge Test Data Entry Speed Test
Paper 2 (for JSO and Statistical Investigator Grade-II)	Statistics

SSC CGL Mathematical Abilities Syllabus

Topic	Sub-Topic
Number Systems	Computation of Whole Number Decimal and Fractions Relationship between numbers
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
Algebra	Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry	Similarity with Elementary Geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centers Congruence and similarity of triangles Circle and its Chords, Tangents, Angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
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.
Trigonometry	Trigonometry Trigonometric Ratios Complementary Angles Height and Distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities
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

Maths Weightage

Topics	No. of Questions
DI	7
Time and Work	3-4
Time and Distance	3-4
Trigonometry	10-11
Geometry	12-15
Mensuration	10-14
Percentage	3-7
Ratio and Proportion	5-8
SI and CI	4
Algebra	4-8
Coordinate Geometry	1-2
Average	2-3
Profit and Loss	5-8
Partnership	2
Simplification	5-7
Heights and Distance	1
HCF and LCM	0-2
Boats and Streams	0-1
Pipes and Cisterns	0-1
Age	0-1

SSC CGL Reasoning & General Intelligence

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 Pattern folding and completion
Number Series
Embedded figures
Figural Series
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Word Building
Social Intelligence
Coding and Decoding
Numerical operations
Other sub-topics, if any.

Reasoning and GI Weightage

Topics	No. of Questions
Mathematical Inequality	0-1
Dictionary Based	0-1
Coding Decoding	1-2
Distance and Direction	1-2
Blood Relation	1-2
Syllogism	0-1
Order and Ranking	0-1
Seating Arrangement	1-2
Puzzle	0-1
Classification	2-5
Series	1-3
Analogy	2-3
Figure Based	3-4
Matrix	0-1
Venn Diagram	1-2
Cubes and Dices	0-1
Mathematical Reasoning	2-3
Data Sufficiency	0-2
Analytical Reasoning	2-3

SSC CGL English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

Vocabulary
English Grammar
Sentence structure
Spot the Error
Fill in the Blanks,
Synonyms/Homonyms
Antonyms
Spellings/ Detecting misspelt 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.

English Weightage

Topics	No. of Questions
Direct and Indirect Speech	25-27
Cloze Test	25
Error Spotting	20
Fillers	5-11
Idioms	10-12
Synonym and Antonyms	6-8
Parajumble	20
Active and Passive Voice	20
One word substitution	12-14
Spelling	3-5
Reading Comprehension	25-30

SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus

India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy, and Scientific Research
Science
Current Affairs
Books and Authors
Sports
Important Schemes
Important Days & Dates
Portfolio
People in News

Topics	No. of Questions
History	2-4
Geography	3-4
Polity	4-5
Science	7-8
Economics	2-4
Art and Culture	1-2
Current Affairs	3-5
Static GK	1-4

SSC CGL Computer Proficiency Syllabus

Topic	Sub-Topic
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
Software	Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, etc
Working with the Internet and E-mails	Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, E-Banking
Basics of networking and cyber security	Networking Devices and Protocols, Network, and Information Security Threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan, etc.) and preventive measures

SSC CGL Statistics Syllabus

Subject	Topics
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.
Measures of Central Tendency	Common measures of Central Tendency – Mean, Median, and Mode; Partition values- Quartiles, Deciles, and Percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion	Range, Quartile Deviations, Mean Deviation, and Standard Deviation; Measures of Relative Dispersion.
Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis	Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of Skewness and Kurtosis; different measures of Skewness and Kurtosis.
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).
Probability Theory	Meaning of Probability; Different definitions of Probability; Conditional Probability; Compound Probability; Independent Events; Bayes‟ theorem.
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 variables (discrete).
Sampling Theory	Concept of population and sample; Parameter and Statistic, Sampling and Non-Sampling errors; Probability and Non-Probability 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.
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.
Analysis of Variance	Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis	Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers	Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of Index Numbers, Types of Index Numbers, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of Index Numbers, Cost of Living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

Best Books for SSC CGL 2024

Subject	Name of the book	Author/ Publisher
Quantitative Aptitude	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	RS Aggarwal
	Arithmetic for General Competition Vol 1 & 2	Neetu Singh
	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
	Quantitative Abilities Arithmetic Ability	Kiran Prakashan
	Quantitative Aptitude for CAT	Arun Sharma
	Quicker Maths	M Tyra
English Language Books	Objective General English	SP Bakshi
	Volume 1 English	Neetu Singh
	Quick Learning Objective General English	RS Aggarwal & Vikas Aggarwal
	High School English Grammar and Composition	Wren & Martin
	Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis
	Competitive General English	Kiran Prakashan
Reasoning Books	SSC Reasoning 7200 TCS MCQ	Pinnacle
	Analytical Reasoning	MK Pandey
	Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal
	New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-verbal and Analytical	BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwal
	Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal
	Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT	Nishit K. Sinha
General Awareness Books	NCERT from 6th to 12th Standards	NCERT
	Manorama Yearbook	Manorama
	General Knowledge	Lucent Publication
	Polity	Laxmikant
	Modern History	Spectrum Publication
	Newspaper	-
Statistics	Programmed Statistics	B.L. Aggarwal
	Statistics for SSC CGL	Rakesh Yadav
	Practice Work Books	Kiran Prakashan

Deleted Syllabus in SSC CGL 2024- Finance and Economics

Section	Sub-section	Topics
Part A- Finance and Accounts	Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting	Financial Accounting: Nature and Scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic Concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Part A- Finance and Accounts	Fundamental Principles and Basic Concept of Accounting	Basic Concepts of Accounting: Single and Double Entry, Books of Original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit and Loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expediture, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income and Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers
Economics and Governance	Comptroller and Auditor General of India	Constitutional Provisions, Role and Responsibility
	Finance Commission	Role and Functions
	Basic Concept of Economics and Introducton to Micro Economics	Definition, Scope, and Nature of Economics, Methods of Economic Study and Central Problems of an 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, Theory of Consumer’s Behaviour- Marshallian and Determinants of Supply, Law of Supply an Elasticity of Supply.
	Theory of Production and Cost	Meaning and Factors of Production; Laws of Production- Law of Variable Proportions and Laws of Returns to Scale
	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.
	Indian Economy	Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors- Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services- their problems and growth; National Income of India- Concepts of National Income, Different Methods of Measuring National Income; Population- Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth; Poverty and Unemployment- Absolute and Relative Poverty, Types, Causes and Incidence of Unemployment. Infrastructure- Energy, Transportation, Communication.
	Economic Reforms in India	Economic Reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisations and Disinvestment
	Money and Banking	Monetary/ Fiscal Policy- Role and Functions of Reserve Bank of India; Functions of Commercial Banks/ RRB/ Payment Banks; Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of Payments; Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
	Role of Information Technology in Governance

SSC CGL Preparation Tips

For best results, you should prepare for at least 7-8 months. This should include completing the syllabus and practicing mock tests and sample questions.
You must study Maths for 3-3.5 hours everyday as the syllabus is vast and requires regular practice.
For the English section, take out 2-2.5 hrs.
Read a page of Vocabulary, Idioms and Antonyms/ Synonyms everyday. Then revise them 4-5 times daily.
It is imperative to cover more than 80% of the syllabus thoroughly to do well in the exams.
Once you have finished a chapter from any subject, take a sectional test and aim for 80-85% marks.
In the last 30 days before the exam, revise your notes for at least 3-4 hrs everyday for better retention.
While taking Mock Tests, you must aim for a score of 160+ along with a percentile around 95.
You must solve a total of at least 40 mock tests before appearing for the exam.
Take quizzes of the mixed set questions and solve at least 15-20 questions every day.
Don’t take the typing test lightly, start preparing for it along with your Tier 2 preparations.
The required speed for Typing Test is 30 WPS but you should aim for the speed of 40-45 WPS.
Based on the analysis of last few years’ vacancies, number of candidates qualifying for Tier 2, and the normalised cutoff marks of Tier 1- we can say that 130 would be a safe score (assuming that the difficulty level would be the same as last year).

SSC CGL Exam Day Pointers

While solving the question paper in the exam, take 2 attempts to solve the paper. In the first attempt- solve the short and easy questions that you’re are confident of. Then in the second attempt, solve the rest of the questions according to the remaining time.
In the second attempt, answer the questions about which you have some idea only.
Don’t attempt questions that you are clueless about as the wrong answers have negative marking.
The best order to solve in the Tier 1 exam is- Reasoning and General Intelligence, Quantitative Abilities, General Awareness and lastly, English Language.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 FAQs

Ques. Is there a negative marking in SSC CGL 2024?

Ans. Yes, in Tier 1, your 0.50 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. In SSC CGL Tier 2, your 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in Paper 1. But in Paper 2, your 0.50 marks will be deducted.

Ques. What topics are covered under the General Intelligence and Reasoning section?

Ans. General Intelligence and Reasoning section of the SSC CGL syllabus covers topics such as Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Series, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Ques. What subjects are included in the General Awareness section of the SSC CGL syllabus?

Ans. General Awareness section of the SSC CGL syllabus includes subjects like Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, and Static GK (General Knowledge).

Ques. What are the main topics covered in the Quantitative Aptitude section?

Ans. Quantitative Aptitude section of the SSC CGL syllabus includes topics like Number Systems, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Profit and Loss, Average, Time and Distance, Geometry, and Data Interpretation.

Ques. What is the syllabus for the English Comprehension section?

Ans. The English Comprehension section of the SSC CGL syllabus covers topics such as Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, and Fill-in-the-blanks.