SSC CGL syllabus
SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination · एसएससी संयुक्त स्नातक स्तरीय परीक्षा
The SSC CGL syllabus covers 85 topics across 2 stages (Tier 1, Tier 2). Topics are listed subject by subject below; check the exam pattern to see how many questions each subject carries.
Tier 1
General Intelligence and Reasoning12 topics
- Analogies
- Similarities and differences
- Space visualisation
- Spatial orientation
- Coding and decoding
- Classification
- Series (number, letter, figure)
- Blood relations
- Venn diagrams
- Syllogism
- Embedded figures
- Paper folding and cutting
General Awareness8 topics
- Current events
- Indian history
- Indian culture
- Geography
- Indian polity and Constitution
- Economic scene
- General science
- Scientific research
Quantitative Aptitude13 topics
- Number system
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and loss
- Time and work
- Time and distance
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Data interpretation
English Comprehension9 topics
- Spot the error
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- One-word substitution
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Cloze passage
- Reading comprehension
Tier 2
Mathematical Abilities7 topics
- Number systems
- Fundamental arithmetic operations
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
- Trigonometry
- Statistics and probability
Reasoning and General Intelligence8 topics
- Semantic and symbolic analogy
- Figural classification
- Number series
- Coding and decoding
- Critical thinking
- Emotional and social intelligence
- Problem solving
- Drawing inferences
English Language and Comprehension7 topics
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence structure
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Comprehension passages
- Error spotting
- Sentence improvement
General Awareness7 topics
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economy
- Polity
- Science
- Current affairs
Computer Knowledge4 topics
- Computer basics
- Software
- Working with internet and e-mail
- Networking and cyber security
Statistics (Paper II)10 topics
- Collection and presentation of data
- Measures of central tendency
- Measures of dispersion
- Correlation and regression
- Probability theory
- Random variables and distributions
- Sampling theory
- Statistical inference
- Time series analysis
- Index numbers
Practise topic by topic
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