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SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for the Tier 1 includes 4 subjects - Reasoning, General awareness, English, and Quantitative Aptitude. On the other
hand, SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam has 3 papers - Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. The candidate who qualifies the SSC CGL Paper 1, is called for the Tier
2 exam.

SSC CGL Syllabus is released by the Staff Selection Commission. As per the latest notification, the SSC CGL Syllabus and exam pattern have
been revised. As per the SSC CGL new exam pattern, there are only 2 tiers - Tier 1 and Tier 2. The detailed exam pattern and syllabus for SSC
CGL Exam have been discussed below with subject-wise weightage and recommended books to prepare for and clear the exam.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Highlights

Here is the SSC CGL New Syllabus and exam pattern:

Tier Type Mode

Tier 1 Objective Multiple Choice Computer-Based

(online)

Tier 2 (Paper I, II, III) Objective Type MCQs, except for Module- Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Computer-Based
II of Section-III of Paper-I (online)
Paper II for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics
and Programme Implementation

Paper III for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.

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SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 PDF

SSC has revised SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2023 along with Syllabus. SSC CGL syllabus is divided into two tiers. Tier 1 is mainly screening exams
to appear in Tier 2. Rank is decided based on marks in SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam. Detailed SSC CGL syllabus to plan a full-proof strategy to score
good marks in the particular exam is the merit-deciding tier.

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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2023

SSC CGL Tier 1 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions.
The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.
 There will be a negative marking of 0.50 (¼) for each wrong answer.

Here is the SSC CGL Exam Pattern for the Tier 1 exam:

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time allotted

General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50 60 minutes

80 minutes with a scribe.
General Awareness 25 50

Quantitative Aptitude 25 50

English Comprehension 25 50

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus 2023

The students beginning with the preparation for SSC CGL Exam must be aware of the subject-wise SSC CGL Syllabus for the Tier 1 exam and
the detailed syllabus for the same has been discussed in detail below.

SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

In SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, the Quantitative Aptitude section is to test the candidate's ability to appropriately use numbers and number sense. This
section is common in SSC CGL Tier 1 & Tier 2 and some of the topics are repetitive. Therefore candidates can prepare well for both tiers together
to save time. The topics for SSC CGL Maths Syllabus as set by the commission are as follows-

Topics Sub-Topics

Number System Computation of Whole Numbers

Decimals
Fractions
Relationships Between Numbers

Fundamental Arithmetical Operations Percentage

Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Ratio & Proportion
Square Roots
Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and Distance

Algebra Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds

Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry Triangle and its kinds of centres

Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
Circle and its Chords
Tangents
Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle
Common Tangents to two or more Circles

Mensuration Triangle
Quadrilaterals
Regular Polygons
Right Prism
Right Circular Cone
Right Circular Cylinder
Sphere
Hemispheres
Rectangular Parallelepiped
Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base

Trigonometry Trigonometric Ratio

Degree and Radian Measures
 Standard Identities
Complementary Angles
Heights and Distances

Statistics and Probability Histogram

Frequency Polygon
Bar Diagram & Pie Chart

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SSC CGL Reasoning Syllabus

SSC CGL Reasoning section consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of topics. This section will examine the candidate's activeness and
sharpness in any situation. The topics to be covered under SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning are enlisted below-

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus- General Intelligence and Reasoning

1. Analogies
2. Similarities and differences
3. Space visualization
4. Spatial orientation
5. Problem-solving
6. Analysis
7. Judgment
8. Blood Relations
9. Decision making
10. Visual memory
11. Discrimination
12. Observation
13. Relationship concepts
14. Arithmetical reasoning
15. Figural classification
16. Arithmetic number series
17. Non-verbal series
18. Coding and decoding
19. Statement conclusion
20. Syllogistic reasoning

SSC CGL English Syllabus

In SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam, the English section will be only in the English language. The candidates must solve the questions asked in the SSC CGL
Tier 1 English section exam to qualify for the Tier 2 exam. This section analyzes candidates’ understandability of the subject and their basic
comprehension and writing ability. Good command over the following topics would help the candidates to excel well in this section.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus - English Language

1. Idioms and Phrases

2. One word Substitution
3. Sentence Correction
4. Error Spotting
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Spellings Correction
7. Reading Comprehension
8. Synonyms-Antonyms
9. Active Passive
10. Sentence Rearrangement
11. Sentence Improvement
12. Cloze test
SSC CGL Syllabus for General Awareness
This section would be helpful for testing the candidate's awareness about General Knowledge and General Science and their application to
society. Though the syllabus of this section is vast in terms of the following topics.

SSC CGL Tier-I General Awareness Syllabus

1. India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
2. Science
3. Current Affairs
4. Books and Authors
5. Sports
6. Important Schemes
7. Important Days
8. Portfolio
9. People in News
10. Static GK

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus

After the preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary to gear up for the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam. The SSC CGL Mains Exam will be
conducted online. It is an objective multiple-choice exam, except for Module II (Data Entry Speed Test) of Section III of Paper-I. Candidates can
learn about the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus and exam pattern in detail here.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

SSC CGL Tier 2 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions except for DEST Test. Candidates eligible for scribe will get an extra 20
minutes for 1 hour time.

Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts.

Paper 2 is for only JSO Post.
Paper 3 is for only Assistant Account Officer and Assistant Audit officer.

There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I and of 0.50
marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II and Paper-III.

The detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern is provided below:

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern

Sections Module Subject No. of Questions Marks Weightage

Section I Module-I Mathematical Abilities 30 90 23%

Module-II Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 90 23%

Section II Module-I English Language and Comprehension 45 135 35%

Module-II General Awareness 25 75 19%

Section III Module-I Computer Knowledge Test 20 60 Qualifying

Module-II Data Entry Speed Test One Data Entry Task Qualifying

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern

Paper Section No. of question Maximum Marks Duration

Paper II Statistics 100 200 2 hours

Paper III General Studies (Finance and Economics) 100 200 2 hours

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SSC CGL Syllabus: Module I of Section I of Paper 1- Mathematical Abilities

The topic of this section is also asked in the Tier-1 Exam. However, the level and type of questions will be designed differently and slightly more
moderate than in the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. So candidates must be in their reparation with the topics listed below-

Topics Sub-topics

Number Systems 1. Computation of Whole Number

2. Decimal and Fractions
3. Relationship between numbers

Fundamental arithmetical operations 1. Percentages

2. Ratio and Proportion
3. Square roots
4. Averages
5. Interest (Simple and Compound)
6. Profit and Loss
7. Discount
8. Partnership Business
9. Mixture and Alligation
10. Time and distance
11. Time and work

Algebra 1. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
2. Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry 1. Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centers
2. Congruence and similarity of triangles
3. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.

Mensuration 1. Triangle
2. Quadrilaterals
3. Regular Polygons
4. Circle
5. Right Prism
6. Right Circular Cone
7. Right Circular Cylinder
8. Sphere
9. Hemispheres
10. Rectangular Parallelepiped
 11. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.

Trigonometry 1. Trigonometry
2. Trigonometric ratios
3. Complementary angles
4. Height and distances (simple problems only)
5. Standard Identities

Statistics and probability 1. Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart
2. Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation
3. Calculation of simple probabilities

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module II Of Section I Paper 1 - Reasoning and General Intelligence
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types are asked in this section. The topics that the candidates must prepare for this section are given
below.

SSC CGL Tier 2 General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

Semantic Analogy Number Series

Symbolic/ Number Analogy Figural Series

Figural Analogy Problem Solving

Semantic Classification Word Building

Numerical Operations Space Orientation

Coding and Decoding Space Visualization

Symbolic Operations Venn Diagrams

Trends Drawing Inferences

Figural Classification Punched hole/ pattern- folding & unfolding

Semantic Series Figural Pattern- folding and completion

Symbolic/ Number Classification Indexing

Figural Classification Address matching

Date & city matching Embedded Figures

Classification of center codes/ roll numbers Critical Thinking

Small & Capital letters/numbers Coding, Decoding and Classification Emotional Intelligence

Social Intelligence -

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SSC CGL Reasoning section

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module I of Section II of Paper 1 - English Language & Comprehension
The questions of this section will be based on the basics of the English Language and Comprehension. 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.

SSC CGL Tier 2 English Language and Comprehension

 Vocabulary Fill in the Blanks

Grammar Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words

Sentence Structure Idioms and Phrases

Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms and their correct usage One word Substitution

Spot the Error 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

SSC CGL Syllabus Module II of Section II of Paper 1: General Awareness

Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are
also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be
expected of an educated person.

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The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries, especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic
Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)

1. India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
2. Science
3. Current Affairs
4. Books and Authors
5. Sports
6. Important Schemes
7. Important Days & Dates
8. Portfolio
9. People in News
10.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023: Module I Section III of Paper 1: Computer Proficiency

Topics Sub-Topics

Computer Basics 1. Organization of a computer

2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3. Input/ output devices
4. Computer memory
5. Memory organization
6. Back- up devices
7. PORTs
8. Windows Explorer
9. Keyboard shortcuts
 Software Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc

Working with Internet and emails Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an Email Account, e-Banking

Basics of networking and cyber Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and
security preventive measures

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2023: Paper 2: Statistics (Junior Statistical Officer)
For some candidates, this section might be tough & difficult to understand as the question standards will be difficult. The basic tip is to get the
concept clear and repetitive revision of the concepts would be beneficial to grab good marks in SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 too. The SSC CGL
detailed Syllabus for Statistics is described as follows-

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)

Subject Topics

Collection, Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic
Classification and presentation of frequency distributions.
Presentation of
Statistical Data

Measures of Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Central Tendency

Measures of range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Dispersion-
Common
measures of
Dispersion

Moments, Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Skewness and
Kurtosis

Correlation and Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes;
Regression Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).

Probability Theory Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟
theorem.

Random Variable Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial,
and Probability Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).
Distributions

Sampling Theory Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling
techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling,
purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only); Sample size decisions.

Statistical Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood
Inference method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t,
Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.

Analysis of Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

Variance

Time Series Components of time series, Determination of trend components by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different
Analysis methods.

Index Numbers Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and
splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2023: Paper 3 (General Studies-Finance and Economics)
This section of the SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus is divided into 2 parts Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance for which the sub-topics
are detailed below-

Part A: Finance and Accounts- (80 marks)

 Subject Topics

Financial Accounting 1. Nature and scope

2. Limitations of Financial Accounting
3. Basic concepts and Conventions
4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Basic concepts of accounting 1. Single and double entry

2. Books of Original Entry
3. Bank Reconciliation
4. Journal, ledgers
5. Trial Balance
6. Rectification of Errors
7. Manufacturing
8. Trading
9. Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
10. Balance Sheet
11. Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
12. Depreciation Accounting
13. Valuation of Inventories
14. Non-profit organizations Accounts
15. Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
16. Bills of Exchange
17. Self Balancing Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance - (120 marks)

Subject Topics

Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility

Finance Commission-Role and functions

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to 1. Definition

Microeconomics
2. Scope and nature of Economics
3. Methods of economic study
4. Central problems of an economy
5. Production possibilities curve

Theory of Demand and Supply 1. Meaning and determinants of demand

2. Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
3. Price
4. Income and cross elasticity
5. Theory of consumer‟s behavior
6. Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
7. Meaning and determinants of supply
8. Law of supply
9. The elasticity of Supply

Theory of Production and cost 1. Meaning and Factors of production

2. Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Forms of Market and price determination in 1. Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition

different markets
2. Monopoly
3. Monopolistic Competition
 4. Oligopoly
5. Price determination in these markets.

Indian Economy 1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-
their problems and growth.
2. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national
income.
3. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
4. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of
unemployment.
5. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

Economic Reforms in India 1. Economic reforms since 1991

2. Liberalization
3. Privatisation
4. Globalization
5. Disinvestment

Money and Banking 1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial
Banks/RBI/Payment Banks.
2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

Role of Information Technology in Governance

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SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage of Tier 1

Candidates who are preparing for the SSC CGL Exam, must learn about SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage of Tier 1. Here is the topic-wise
weightage for Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness for the Tier 1 exam:

SSC CGL Reasoning Topic Wise Weightage

Topic Expected Number of Questions

Series 3-4

Coding 3-4

Arrangement 4-5

Logic 2-3

Miscellaneous 0-1

Non-verbal 7-8

Total 25

Here is an infographic for SSC CGL Reasoning Topic Wise weightage:

SSC CGL Reasoning Topic Wise weightage

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Topic Wise Weightage

Topic Expected Number of Questions

Ratio 1

Number System 2
 Simplification 1

Time and Work 1

Time, Speed and Distance 1

SI and CI 1

Profit and Loss/Discount 2

Mensuration 3

Trigonometry 3

Geometry 2

Percentage 1

Algebra 3

Data Interpretation 4

Here is an infographic for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Topic Wise Weightage:

SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude Topic Wise Weightage

SSC CGL English Topic Wise Weightage

Topic Expected Number of Questions

Spotting Error 2-3

Fill in the Blanks 2

Reading Passage/Cloze Test 5

Idioms and Phrases 2

One Word Substitution 2

Spelling Mistake 2

Active Passive/ Reported Speech 2

Sentence Correction 2

Para Jumbles 2

Others 4

Total 25

Here is a graphic presentation for English topic-wise weightage:

English topic-wise weightage

SSC CGL General Knowledge Topic Wise Weightage

Topic No. of Questions

Current Affairs 4

History 2

Polity 2
 Geography 2

Economy 1

Biology 2

Physics 2

Chemistry 2

Miscellaneous 10 – 12

Here is an infographic presentation for SSC CGL General Knowledge Topic Wise Weightage to have a better understanding:

SSC CGL General Knowledge Topic Wise Weightage

SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage for Tier 2

Candidates who are preparing for the SSC CGL Exam, must learn about SSC CGL Topic Wise Weightage of Tier 2. Here is the topic-wise
weightage for Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness for the Tier 1 exam:

SSC CGL Tier 2 Quantitative Ability Topic-wise Weightage

The SSC CGL Tier 2 Quantitative Ability syllabus can be prepared well by checking out the last few years' weightage given to the topics.

Topic Expected Number of Questions

Number System /HCF/LCM 7-10

Percentage/Average 6-10

Time, Work, Pipe and Cistern 4-6

Ratio and Proportion 4-8

Profit and Loss 9-11

Time, Speed and Distance 3-8

Compound Interest and Simple Interest 3-5

Geometry 12-18

Mensuration 10-15

Trigonometry, Height and Distance 7-11

Data Interpretation 4-7

Surds and Indices 1-4

Coordinate Geometry 2

Partnership 2

Total 100

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Quantitative Ability Topic-wise Weightage

SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Weightage: English

The weightage of the questions varies every year. However, an overall idea can be obtained by looking at the given table.

Topic Expected Number of Questions

Spotting Error 20
 Fill in the Blanks 5-11

Synonyms 3

Antonyms 3

Spelling/ Detecting Misspelled Words 3-4

Improvement of Sentences 20

Reading Passage/Cloze Test 25-30

Idioms and Phrases 10

One Word Substitution 12-14

Spelling Mistake 3-4

Active Passive 20

Direct Indirect Speech 20

Sentence Correction 3-4

Para Jumbles 20

Miscellaneous 10-15

Total 200

Here is an infographic presentation which simplifies the SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Weightage of English section:

SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Weightage of English section

SSC CGL Books 2023

Here is a recommended list of SSC CGL Books for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams:

Subjects Books Author/ Publishers

SSC CGL English Books Objective General English SP Bakshi (Arihant)

Competitive General English Kiran Prakashan

SSC CGL Maths Books Quantitative Aptitude Dr. R.S Agarwal

NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11 NCERT

SSC CGL Reasoning Books Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Dr. R.S. Aggarwal

Analytical Reasoning M.K. Pandey

SSC CGL General Awareness Books NCERT Books of Class X, XII- History, Geography, Economics NCERT

General Knowledge Lucent Publication

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Knowing the syllabus and preparing is not enough. It is necessary to know the approach required for each topic/ subject. Thus, the candidates
should check the subject-specific preparation strategies shared by toppers and see what works for them.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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