SSC CGL 2020-21 SYLLABUS

Staff selection commission conducts CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam every year to screen suitable candidates for filling up of various Group B and Group C posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the government of India.

 

SSC CGL EXAM OVERVIEW

Various exams are conducted by SSC to recruit suitable candidates for various government organizations, departments and offices. SSC CGL exam is one of those exams.

SSC CGL is conducted every year to fill Group B and Group C posts under government of India. This exam is conducted in 4 stages.

 

SSC CGL SYLLABUS

 

TIER I:

GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING:

It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.

  1. Analogies
  2. Similarities and differences
  3. Space visualization
  4. Spatial orientation
  5. Problem solving
  6. Analysis
  7. Judgment
  8. Decision making
  9. Visual memory
  10. Discrimination
  11. Observation
  12. Relationship concepts
  13. Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
  14. Arithmetic number series
  15. Non-verbal series
  16. Coding and decoding
  17. Statement conclusion
  18. Syllogistic reasoning
  19. Semantic Analogy
  20. Symbolic/ Number Analogy
  21. Figural Analogy
  22. Semantic Classification
  23. Symbolic/ Number Classification
  24. Figural Classification
  25. Semantic Series
  26. Number Series
  27. Figural Series
  28. Problem Solving
  29. Word Building
  30. Coding & de-coding
  31. Numerical Operations
  32. Symbolic Operations
  33. Trends
  34. Space Orientation
  35. Space Visualization
  36. Venn Diagrams
  37. Drawing inferences
  38. Punched hole/ pattern- folding & un-folding
  39. Figural Pattern- folding and completion
  40. Indexing
  41. Address matching
  42. Date & city matching
  43. Classification of center codes/roll numbers
  44. Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding
  45. Decoding and classification
  46. Embedded Figures
  47. Critical thinking
  48. Emotional Intelligence
  49. Social Intelligence
  50. Other sub-topics, if any

 

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 neighboring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.

 

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE:

The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate.

  1. Computation of whole numbers
  2. Decimals
  3. Fractions and relationships between numbers
  4. Percentage
  5. Ratio & Proportion
  6. Square roots
  7. Averages
  8. Interest
  9. Profit and Loss
  10. Discount
  11. Partnership Business
  12. Mixture and Alligation
  13. Time and distance
  14. Time & Work
  15. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
  16. Graphs of Linear Equations
  17. Triangle and its various kinds of centers
  18. Congruence and similarity of triangles
  19. Circle and its chords, tangents
  20. Angles subtended by chords of a circle
  21. Common tangents to two or more circles
  22. Triangle
  23. Quadrilaterals
  24. Regular Polygons
  25. Circle
  26. Right Prism
  27. Right Circular Cone
  28. Right Circular Cylinder
  29. Sphere
  30. Hemispheres
  31. Rectangular Parallelepiped
  32. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
  33. Trigonometric ratio
  34. Degree and Radian Measures
  35. Standard Identities
  36. Complementary angles
  37. Heights and Distances
  38. Histogram
  39. Frequency polygon
  40. Bar diagram & Pie

 

ENGLISH COMPREHENSION:

Candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

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.

 

TIER II

PAPER I (QUANTITATIVE ABILITIES)

The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate.

  1. Computation of whole numbers
  2. Decimals
  3. Fractions and relationships between numbers
  4. Percentage
  5. Ratio & Proportion
  6. Square roots
  7. Averages
  8. Interest
  9. Profit and Loss
  10. Discount
  11. Partnership Business
  12. Mixture and Alligation
  13. Time and distance
  14. Time & Work
  15. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
  16. Graphs of Linear Equations
  17. Triangle and its various kinds of centers
  18. Congruence and similarity of triangles
  19. Circle and its chords, tangents
  20. Angles subtended by chords of a circle
  21. Common tangents to two or more circles
  22. Triangle
  23. Quadrilaterals
  24. Regular Polygons
  25. Circle
  26. Right Prism
  27. Right Circular Cone
  28. Right Circular Cylinder
  29. Sphere
  30. Hemispheres
  31. Rectangular Parallelepiped
  32. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
  33. Trigonometric ratio
  34. Degree and Radian Measures
  35. Standard Identities
  36. Complementary angles
  37. Heights and Distances
  38. Histogram
  39. Frequency polygon
  40. Bar diagram & Pie

 

PAPER-II (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPREHENSION):

Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on

  1. Spot the error
  2. Fill in the blanks
  3. Synonyms
  4. Antonyms
  5. Spelling/ detecting misspelled words
  6. Idioms & phrases
  7. One word substitution
  8. Improvement of sentences
  9. Active/ passive voice of verbs
  10. Conversion into direct/ indirect narration
  11. Shuffling of sentence parts
  12. Shuffling of sentences in a passage
  13. Cloze passage
  14. Comprehension

 

PAPER-III (STATISTICS):

  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; Baye’s 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 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.
  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 two- way 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.

 

PAPER-IV (GENERAL STUDIES-FINANCE AND ECONOMICS):

PART A: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS-(80 MARKS):
  1. Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
    1. Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    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 organizations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.

 

PART B: ECONOMICS AND GOVERNANCE-(120 MARKS):

  1. Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
  2. Finance Commission-Role and functions
        • 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.
        • 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 behavior- Marshallian approach 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 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 ad Price determination in these markets.
  3. 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,

     

  4. Economic Reforms in India:
      • Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization, and Disinvestment
  5. Money and Banking:
      • Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment
      • Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
      •  Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act,
  6. Role of Information Technology in Governance
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