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SSC CGL Syllabus
Scheme of Tier-I and Tier-II Examinations –
Tier |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time allowed |
I |
A. General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
50 |
60 Minutes (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
B. General Awareness |
25 |
50 |
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C. Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
50 |
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D. English Comprehension |
25 |
25 |
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II |
Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities |
100 |
200 |
120 Minutes (for each Paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension |
200 |
2002 |
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Paper-III: Statistics |
100 |
200 |
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Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) |
100 |
200 |
Tier |
Mode of Examination |
Scheme of Examination |
Maximum Marks |
Time Allowed |
|
Pen and Paper mode |
Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) |
100 |
60 Minutes (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates who are allowed use of scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2) |
1. The Paper in Tier-III will have to be written either in Hindi or in English. Part paper written in Hindi and part in English will be awarded zero marks.
2. In Tier-III, candidates must write their correct Roll Number at the prescribed places on the cover page of the Answer Book. Candidates must also affix signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression in the relevant columns in the Answer Book. Answer Books not bearing Roll Number, Signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression shall be awarded zero marks.
3. Candidates are strictly advised not to write any personal identity e.g. name, roll number, mobile number, address, etc inside the Answer Book (TierIII). The candidates who fail to adhere to these instructions will be awarded zero marks even if marks are awarded during the evaluation process
4. (Skill Test): In the Tier-IV, Computer Proficiency Test and Data Entry Skill Test will be conducted.
Indicative Syllabus (Tier-I)
Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, 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 & un-folding, 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, Other sub-topics, if any.