Syllabus For SSC CGL

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 Exam

SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 exam comprises 100 questions in total with a maximum mark of
200. The duration of SSC CGL Tier 1 is 60 minutes. SSC CGL Tier I is divided into four
sections with 25 questions each and a maximum mark of 50.

The sections asked in the SSC CGL syllabus Tier I Exam are:

General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude
General Reasoning
English Comprehension
The Topic-wise Syllabus of Tier 1 is given in the Table below:

SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

There are a lot of topics from basic and advanced mathematics that are covered in the

Quantitative aptitude section of the SSC CGL syllabus

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

SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

SSC CGL Reasoning syllabus includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. In this
section, there are a total of 25 questions carrying 50 marks in total

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
SSC CGL Syllabus for English Language
The SSC CGL syllabus of Tier 1 English will contain 25 questions carrying 50 marks in
total. Out of all the sections in the Tier 1 exam, this section is only going to be in English
only.
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 Syllabus For General Awareness
The syllabus of SSC CGL General Awareness is not something that can be mastered in a
day but from an exam point of view, if consistently spent time, a candidate can perform
well in relatively less time than with Quantitative aptitude.
India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography,
Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
Science
Current Affairs
Books and Authors
Sports
Important Schemes
Important Days
Portfolio
People in News
SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 For Tier 2
SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted online comprising 3 papers-

Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),

Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and
Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant
Accounts Officer.

Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I

Module-1 of Session-1 of Paper-1 (SSC CGL Mathematical Abilities

Syllabus):
Computation of whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions
Relationships between numbers
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 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
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

Module 2 of Section-1 of Paper-1 (SSC CGL Reasoning and General

Intelligence Syllabus)
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 Pattern folding and completion
Number Series
Embedded figures
Figural Series
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Word Building
Social Intelligence
Coding and de-coding
Numerical operations

Module-1 of Section-2 of Paper-1 (SSC CGL English Language And

Comprehension Syllabus):
Spot the error
Fill in the blanks
Synonyms
Antonyms
Spelling/ detecting misspelled 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.

Module II of Section II of Paper-I (SSC CGL General Awareness

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

Module-I of Section III of Paper-I (SSC CGL Computer Proficiency

Syllabus)
Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/
Output devices, computer memory, memory organization, backup 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 and searching, Downloading and
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, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.), and
preventive measures