SSC CGL Syllabus 2022: Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier-III & Tier-IV in Details

SSC CGL Syllabus:-SSC CGL Syllabus is different for all the tiers of the exam. Tier I and Tier 2 are online examinations consisting of different subjects, Tier III is a descriptive paper that can be answered in Hindi and English language. The major sections of Tier 1 are General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.

The important sections of Tier 2 are Quantitative Ability, English Language & Comprehension, Statistics, and General Studies. Since tier 3 is a descriptive exam designed to tests a candidate’s aptitude via essay/ letter/ application/ precise writing.

SSC CGL Syllabus

Students must go through the detailed SSC CGL Syllabus of all the sections which are provided below:-

SSC CGL Syllabus – Tier I – General Intelligence & Reasoning

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 & unfolding
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

SSC CGL Syllabus – Tier I – General Awareness

Static General Knowledge (Indian History Culture Geography Polity economics neighboring countries etc.)
Science
Books and Authors
Current Affairs
Important Schemes
Sports
People in the News
Portfolios
Economic Scene
General Policy & Scientific Research

SSC CGL Syllabus – Tier I – Quantitative Aptitude

Number System Problems
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
Triangle
Quadrilaterals
Heights and Distances
Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry

SSC CGL Syllabus – Tier I – English Comprehension

English Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks
Spelling Correction
Idiom or Phrase Meaning
One Word Substitution
Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction
Spotting Error
Phrases and Idioms
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Reading Comprehension

SSC CGL 2022 Tier 2 Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 2 is conducted in online mode. The questions are objective in nature. Tier 1 qualified candidates can participate in SSC CGL Tier 2.

Paper 1 – Quantitative Ability

Paper 2 – English Language and Comprehension

Paper 3 – Statistics for Jr. Statistical Officer (JSO) and Compiler post

Paper 4 – General Studies for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) post.

Quantitative Ability Syllabus

The syllabus of SSC CGL for Quant section is similar to Tier 1 but the difficulty level for Tier 2 is much higher. Major topics under this section are Geometry, Trigonometry, and Average.

Important topics are as follows:

Simplification
Number Series
Number System
Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Interest
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Mixtures & Allegations
Trigonometry
Geometry
Average

English Language & Comprehension

The section tests a candidate’s aptitude in English. It is tested via essays, error spotting, sentence formation, change of speech, etc.

The major topics in this section are Verbal Ability, Grammar, Active Passive Voice and Direct Indirect Speech.

Statistics

Statistics for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Ministry of Statistics & Program Implementation. Important Topics

Measures of central tendency
Measures of dispersion
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
Correlation and probability theory
Random variable and probability distributions
Sampling theory
Statistical
Analysis of variance

General Studies (Economics and Finance)

This is Paper 4 in SSC CGL Tier 2 examination. It is conducted exclusively for the post of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO). A total of 200 questions are asked in the paper, out of which 120 questions are from Economics and 80 questions are from Finance.

Economics & Governance Topics
Finance & Accounts Topics
Auditor Role and Responsibility
Fundamentals of Accounting
Finance Commission Role & Functions
Principles of Accounting
About Economics/ Micro Economics
Basics of Accounting
Theory of Demand and Supply
Nature and Scope of Financial Accounting
About Indian Economy
Limitations of Financial Accounting
Role of Information Technology in Governance
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

SSC CGL Tier 3 Syllabus

Tier 3 is a descriptive examination conducted offline and involves:

No.-1. Letter Writing
No.-2. Essay Writing
No.-3. Application Writing
No.-4. Precis Writing

Tier 3 is a 100 marks paper of 60 minutes duration. Candidates are allotted time of 60 minutes to complete the descriptive written test. For visually handicapped candidates and candidates suffering from cerebral palsy the time of examination is 80 minutes. It should be noted that minimum qualifying marks for this Tier 3 paper is 33%.

SSC CGL Tier 4 Syllabus

Merit list is prepared based on Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 exam and the shortlisted candidates are then asked to appear for Tier 4 of SSC CGL. Tier 4 is basically Skill Test comprising of two tests.

No.-1. Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)
No.-2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

DEST is conducted for candidates who have applied for Tax Assistant Posts in Central Excise & Income Tax. Data entry speed skills will be tested at 8000 depressions per hour. CPT is conducted for candidates who have applied for Assistant Section Officer Post in CSS only. Candidates will have to appear for the Computer Proficiency Test to validate the selection and showcase their comfort and ease of computer usage.