SSC CGL Exam Pattern and Syllabus :- The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam is a highly competitive examination for various posts in central government departments. Here’s a detailed overview of the exam pattern and syllabus:

SSC CGL Exam Pattern and Syllabus [Complete Details]

Exam Pattern

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in four tiers:

1. Tier-I: Preliminary Examination

   - Mode : Computer-Based Test (CBT)

   - Duration: 60 minutes

   - Sections: 

     - General Intelligence and Reasoning

     - General Awareness

     - Quantitative Aptitude

     - English Comprehension

   - Questions: 25 questions per section

   - Marks: 50 marks per section

   - Total Marks: 200 marks

2. Tier-II: Main Examination

   - Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

   - Duration: 120 minutes for each paper

   - Papers:

     - Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities

     - Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension

     - Paper-III: Statistics (only for certain posts)

     - Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (only for certain posts)

   - Questions: 100 questions per paper

   - Marks: 200 marks per paper

Syllabus

Tier-I: Preliminary Examination

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning

   - Analogies

   - Classification

   - Series

   - Coding-Decoding

   - Blood Relations

   - Directions

   - Ordering & Ranking

   - Statement & Assumptions

   - Statement & Conclusion

   - Decision Making

   - Syllogism

2. General Awareness

   - Current Affairs

   - History

   - Geography

   - Indian Polity

   - Economy

   - General Science

   - Environment

   - Culture

3. Quantitative Aptitude

   - Number Systems

   - Algebra

   - Geometry

   - Trigonometry

   - Mensuration

   - Data Interpretation

   - Statistics

   - Ratio and Proportion

   - Percentage

4. English Comprehension

   - Grammar

   - Vocabulary

   - Sentence Structure

   - Reading Comprehension

   - Error Spotting

   - Fill in the Blanks

Tier-II: Main Examination

1. Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities

   - Arithmetic

   - Algebra

   - Geometry

   - Trigonometry

   - Data Interpretation

2. Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension

   - Reading Comprehension

   - Grammar

   - Vocabulary

   - Sentence Improvement

   - Para Jumbles

   - Cloze Test

3. Paper-III: Statistics (For certain posts)

   - Descriptive Statistics

   - Probability Theory

   - Statistical Inference

   - Sampling Theory

   - Analysis of Variance

4. Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (For certain posts)

   - Economics

   - Finance

   - Budgeting

   - Economic Planning

   - Financial Accounting

   - Auditing

Tier-IV: Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test

   - Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): Typing speed in English or Hindi.

   - Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Includes tasks like Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint.

Preparation Tips

- Practice Previous Papers: Helps understand the type of questions and difficulty level.

- Regular Mock Tests: Assess your preparation and improve time management.

- Stay Updated: Regularly read newspapers and follow current affairs.

- Revise: Regularly revise important topics and formulas.