SSC CGL 2022 Syllabus

SSC CGL 2022 syllabus

As you all know that Staff selection commission has released the notification for CGL(Combined Graduate Level) 2022 exam. Lakhs of people enrolled for the CGL 2022. Before giving any exam, it is important to know about the paper pattern and the syllabus of the paper.

Today we will be discussing the CGL 2022 paper pattern and the Syllabus thoroughly. so be patient and see the syllabus of English, math, General Awareness, and Reasoning.

Staff Selection Commission(SSC) conducts the CGL exam in 2 tiers – Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both exams are conducted in Online mode.

TierPaperType of Exam
Tier 1Objective Type Question
Tier 2Paper 1Compulsory for all posts
Tier 2Paper 2For those who apply for the post of JSO(junior Statistical officer)
Tier 2Paper 3For those candidates to apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts officer

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

PaperModuleQuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Paper 1Section 1
Module I: Mathematics
Module I: Reasoning and General Intelligence
30+30=6060×3=180 marks1 hour
Section 2
Module II: English Language and Comprehensions
Module II: General Awareness
45+25=7070×3=210 marks1 hour
Section 3
Module III: Computer knowledge Module
2020×3=60 marks15 minutes
Data Entry Speed Test15 minutes
Paper IIStatistics100100×2=200 marks2 hours
Paper IIIGeneral Studies(Finance and Economics)100100×2=200 marks2 hours
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier I is a whole objective type of question. It has 100 questions of 200 marks. The total time allotted to complete 100 questions will be 60 minutes.

Tier I has basically 4 sub-parts and each part comprise 25 questions.

  • General Reasoning
  • General Knowledge
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Comprehensions
General Reasoning

It has both verbal and nonverbal reasoning. This section comprises 25 questions and 50 marks

  • Analogies
  • Similarities and differences
  • Space visualization
  • Spatial orientation
  • Problem-solving
  • Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Blood Relations
  • Decision making
  • Visual memory
  • Discrimination
  • Observation
  • Relationship concepts
  • Arithmetical reasoning
  • Figural classification
  • Arithmetic number series
  • Non-verbal series
  • Coding and decoding
  • Statement conclusion
  • Syllogistic reasoning
General Knowledge
  • India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
  • Science
  • Current Affairs
  • Books and Authors
  • Sports
  • Important Schemes
  • Important Days
  • Portfolio
  • People in News
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Computation of whole numbers
  • Decimals
  • Fractions
  • Relationships between numbers
  • Profit and Loss
  • Discount
  • Partnership Business
  • Mixture and Allegation
  • Time and distance
  • Time & Work
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Square roots
  • Averages
  • Interest
  • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
  • Graphs of Linear Equations
  • 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
  • Triangle
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Regular Polygons
  • Right Prism
  • Right Circular Cone
  • Right Circular Cylinder
  • Sphere
  • Heights and Distances
  • Histogram
  • Frequency polygon
  • Bar diagram & Pie chart
  • Hemispheres
  • Rectangular Parallelepiped
  • Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
  • Trigonometric ratio
  • Degree and Radian Measures
  • Standard Identities
  • Complementary angles
English Comprehensions
  • 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

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2022

Tier 2 exam is somewhat different and SSC has also changed the syllabus of CGL in 2022.

It has some different modules from Tier 1

  • Mathematical Abilities
  • Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • English Language and Comprehensions
  • General Awareness
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Finance and Accounts
  • Economics and Governance
  • Indian Economy
Mathematical Abilities
  • Computation of whole numbers
  • Decimals
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Fractions
  • Relationships between numbers
  • Percentage
  • Square roots
  • Averages
  • Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Discount
  • Partnership Business
  • Mixture and Alligation
  • Time and distance
  • Time & Work
  • Graphs of Linear Equations
  • Triangle and its various kinds of centres
  • Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mensuration
  • Heights and Distances
  • Histogram
  • Frequency polygon
  • Bar diagram
  • Pie chart
Reasoning and General Intelligence
  • Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types.
  • 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
English Language and Comprehensions
  • Spot the error
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Spelling/ detecting misspelled words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • 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 – three paragraphs will be given and some questions will be asked out of those paragraphs.
General Awareness
  • India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
  • Science
  • Current Affairs
  • Books and Authors
  • Sports
  • Important Schemes
  • Important Days
  • Portfolio
  • People in News
Computer proficiency
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
  • Basics of Microsoft Office
  • MS word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint etc
Working with 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, Trojans, etc.)
Statistics
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, 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 correlations (three variables only)
Probability Theory
  • Meaning of probability
  • Different definitions of probability
  • Conditional probability
  • Compound probability
  • Independent events
  • Baye’s 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 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.
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 number
  • Different formulae
  • Base shifting and splicing of index numbers
  • Cost of living Index Numbers
  • Uses of Index Numbers.
Finance and Economics
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, 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
Economics and governance of India

Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility

Finance Commission-Role and functions

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics

  • Definition
  • Scope and nature of Economics
  • Methods of economic study
  • Central problems of an economy
  • 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 approach and Indifference curve approach
  • Meaning and determinants of supply
  • Law of supply
  • The 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
  • Oligopoly
  • 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
  • Globalisation
  • 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.

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