SSC CGL Exam

Staff Selection Commission conducts Examinations for various post under different categories like:-

1. SSC CGL
2. SSC CPO
3. SSC CHSL
4. SSC JE
5. SSC GD
6. SSC MTS
7. SSC Stenographer

Here we will be discussing the SSC CGL exam patterns and SSC CGL syllabus:

SSC CGL Exam is conducted in four tiers:-

1. Tier I- Computer Based Examination (CBT)
2. Tier II- Computer Based Examination (CBT)
3. Tier III- Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
4. Tier IV- Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification.

For Tier III exam pattern refer to the Table Below:

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Syllabus:-

Tier 1 Exam has total 4 subject i.e.

1. General Awareness
2. Quantitative Aptitude/ SSC maths syllabus
3. English Comprehension skills
4. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Topics to be Covered under General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSC CGL Tier I exam:-

1. Symbolic/Number Analogy
2. Semantic Classification
3. Symbolic/Number Classification
4. Space Visualisation
5. Venn Diagrams
6. Drawing inferences

Topics to be Covered under General Awareness for SSC CGL Tier I exam:-

1. History- Harappa Civilisation, Vedic culture, Medieval India and their important systems; India’s freedom movement and their leaders,
2. Geography- about countries and their geographical details, Famous seaports and airports and their location.
3. General Knowledge, current affair

Topics to be Covered under Quantitative Aptitude for SSC CGL Tier I exam:-

1. Number System Problems
2. Percentage
3. Ratio & Proportion
4. Square roots
5. Averages
6. Interest
7. Complementary angles
8. Heights and Distances
9. Histogram
10. Data analysis

Topics to be Covered under English Comprehension Skills for SSC CGL Tier I exam:-

1. Synonyms & Antonyms,
2. One Word Substitution,
3. Vocabulary and grammar skills,
4. Spotting the errors, Reading comprehension,
5. Sentence Rearrangement/Para Jumbles

SSC CGL Tier I I Exam Syllabus:-

Tier 2 Exam has total 4 subject i.e.

1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. English Language & Comprehension
3. Statistics
4. General Studies- Finance & Economics-

SSC CGL Tier I I I  Exam Syllabus:-

The primary purpose of this Tier III examination is to test the candidates' linguistic abilities, including their command of English and Hindi grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills in both languages.

The test may include questions on current events and controversial subjects, such as demonetization, the empowerment of women, terrorism, the right to equality, women's freedom in a nation like India, and other such topics.

Candidates must demonstrate their ability to write passages, essays, applications, and summaries in order to be eligible to take this examination.

SSC CGL Tier I V Exam Syllabus:-

Candidates should familiarize themselves with the SSC CGL curriculum in order to gain a better understanding of the exam subjects and patterns, which will help them prepare more effectively.

Important Things to consider Regarding the SSC CGL Exam Structure:

The Staff Selection Commission insists on maintaining its authority to alter/modify/change the examination procedure at any time.

The SSC exam pattern for the CGL exam specifies that there will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each incorrect answer submitted in Tier-I of the examination.
The SSC exam pattern for the CGL exam specifies that there will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each incorrect answer submitted in Tier-I of the examination.

In SSC CGL Tier-II, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer in Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension), and there will be a negative marking of 0.50 for each incorrect answer in Paper-I, Paper-III, and Paper-IV, respectively.

At the SSC CGL Tier-II level, all applicants are required to take both Paper-I and Paper-II.
According to the SSC CGL Exam Pattern, in Tier-II, Paper-III will be for only those candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for this Post/Paper. This requirement is in place to ensure that only the most qualified candidates move on to the next round of the examination.
Only the candidates who made the cut in Tier I for Paper IV (i.e., for the positions of Assistant Audit Officer or Assistant Accounts Officer) will be allowed to move on to Tier II's Paper IV portion of the examination.

The Computer Proficiency Test, Skill Test (whenever applicable), and Document Verification are all parts of the SSC CGL Exam Pattern, and they are all administered in accordance with the terms of the notice of examination.
Candidates are advised to check the SSC CGL official notification on a regular basis for up-to-date information regarding changes to the exam pattern and the syllabus.