SSC CGL 2022 Tier I & Tier II Exam Pattern and Syllabus
SSC CGL 2022 Tier I & Tier II Exam Pattern and Syllabus
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 which consists of 4 sections- Quantitative Aptitude, General
Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language & General Awareness. The detailed SSC CGL Syllabus for
Tier-1 Exam has been discussed in detail below.
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam will be qualifying in nature. As per SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-1 Exam, there will
be 4 sections with 25 questions each. The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes
& there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the SSC CGL Tier-
1 Exam Pattern from here-
2 General Awareness 25 50
A cumulative time of 60 minutes
3 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
(1 hour)
4 English Comprehension 25 50
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
1. India and its neighbouring 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
Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions - Session I & Session II, on the same day and is compulsory for
all candidates who qualify in Paper 1. Session-I will include conducting Section-I, Section-II and Module-
I of Section-III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section-III. It will be mandatory for the
candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper-I.
Maximum
Paper Section No. of question Duration
Marks
1. Percentages
2. Ratio and Proportion
3. Square roots
4. Averages
5. Interest (Simple and Compound)
Fundamental arithmetical 6. Profit and Loss
operations 7. Discount
8. Partnership Business
9. Mixture and Alligation
10. Time and distance
11. Time and work
1. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
Algebra 2. Graphs of Linear Equations
1. Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds
of centres
2. Congruence and similarity of triangles
Geometry
3. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common
tangents to two or more circles.
1. Triangle
2. Quadrilaterals
3. Regular Polygons
4. Circle
5. Right Prism
6. Right Circular Cone
Mensuration
7. Right Circular Cylinder
8. Sphere
9. Hemispheres
10. Rectangular Parallelepiped
11. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
1. Trigonometry
2. Trigonometric ratios
3. Complementary angles
Trigonometry
4. Height and distances (simple problems only)
5. Standard Identities
1. Semantic Analogy
2. Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends
3. Figural Analogy
4. Space Orientation
5. Semantic Classification
6. Venn Diagrams
7. Symbolic/ Number
8. Classification
9. Drawing inferences
10. Figural Classification
11. Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
12. Semantic Series
13. Figural Patternfolding and completion
14. Number Series
15. Embedded figures
16. Figural Series
17. Critical Thinking
18. Problem Solving
19. Emotional Intelligence
20. Word Building
21. Social Intelligence
22. Coding and de-coding
23. Numerical operations
24. Other sub-topics, if any.
1. Vocabulary
2. English Grammar
3. Sentence structure
4. Spot the Error
5. Fill in the Blanks,
6. Synonyms/Homonyms
7. Antonyms
8. Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words
9. Idioms & Phrases
10. One word substitution
11. Improvement of Sentences,
12. Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
13. Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
14. Shuffling of Sentence parts
15. Shuffling of Sentences in a passage,
16. Cloze Passage
17. 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.
1. India and its neighbouring 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
1. Organization of a computer
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3. Input/ output devices
4. Computer memory
5. Memory organization
Computer Basics
6. Back- up devices
7. PORTs
8. Windows Explorer
9. Keyboard shortcuts
Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and
Software
Power Point etc
Working with Internet and Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-
e-mails Banking
Basics of networking and Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking,
cyber security virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures
Subject Topics
1. Collection,
Classification and Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts;
Presentation of Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Statistical Data
2. Measures of Central Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles,
Tendency deciles, percentiles.
3. Measures of
Dispersion- Common range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
measures of Dispersion
4. Moments, Skewness Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different
and Kurtosis measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank
5. Correlation and
correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial
Regression
correlation (For three variables only).
Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher
7. Random Variable and
moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint
Probability Distributions
distribution of two random variable (discrete).
Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors;
Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling,
8. Sampling Theory multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive
sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only);
Sample size decisions.
Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation
(Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method), Testing of hypothesis,
9. Statistical Inference
Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F
statistic, Confidence intervals.
10. Analysis of Variance Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
11. Time Series Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement
Analysis of seasonal variation by different methods.
Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number,
12. Index Numbers Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers,
Uses of Index Numbers.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- 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-
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
1. Definition
2. Scope and nature of Economics
Basic Concept of Economics
3. Methods of economic study
and introduction to Micro
4. Central problems of an economy
Economics
5. Production possibilities curve
No of Max
Section Subject Exam Duration
Questions Marks
1 General Intelligence 25 50
2 General Awareness 25 50
60 minutes (80 Minutes for PWD
Quantitative Aptitude (Basic candidates)
3 25 50
Arithmetic Skill)
There are 4 sections in Tier I of the SSC CHSL exam which are given below:
1. Reasoning Ability
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. English Language
4. General Awareness
General
General Intelligence Quantitative Aptitude English Language
Awareness
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet
Mixtures & Allegations Para jumbles Geography
Test
Coded Inequalities Work & Time Fill in the blanks General Policy
Multiple Meaning/Error
Seating Arrangement Time & Distance Scientific Research
Spotting
Puzzle Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Paragraph Completion Awards and Honors
The detailed SSC CHSL Syllabus for Computer Based Examination (Tier-I) is discussed below:
Questions from the General Awareness section are designed to test the candidate's general knowledge
of the environment around him and its 14 applications 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. The test will also include questions relating
to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic
Scene, General policy, Static Awareness, Indian GK and scientific research.
General Intelligence Syllabus for SSC CHSL
This section includes questions of both verbal and non-verbal reasoning. The questions will be asked
from
1. Semantic Analogy
2. Symbolic operations
3. Symbolic/ Number Analogy
4. Trends
5. Figural Analogy
6. Space Orientation
7. Semantic Classification
8. Venn Diagrams
9. Number Series
10. Embedded figures
11. Figural Series
12. Critical Thinking
13. Problem Solving
14. Symbolic/ Number Classification
15. Drawing inferences
16. Figural Classification
17. Punched hole/ pattern folding & unfolding
18. Semantic Series
19. Figural Pattern-folding and completion
20. Emotional Intelligence
21. Word Building, Social Intelligence
22. Coding and de-coding
23. Other sub-topics if any Numerical operations.
The English Language questions will be asked from the following topics:
Tier-II will include following three sections having two modules each:
Section-1: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities and Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.
Section-2: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension and Module-II: General Awareness
Section-3: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Test and Module-II: Skill Test/ Typing Test
Tier-2 will be conducted in two sessions - Session- 1 & Session-2, on same day. Session-I will include
conducting of Section-1, Section-2 and Module-1 of Section-3. Session-2 will include conducting of
Module-2 of Section-3.
Tier-2 will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-2 of Section 3. The
questions will be set in English and Hindi except for Module-2 (i.e. English Language and Comprehension
module) in Section 2.
There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-1, Section-2 and Module-
I of Section-3.
No. of
Session Section Modules Subject Marks Time
Questions
Module-
Mathematical Abilities 30 90
Section 1
1 hour
1 Module- Reasoning and General
30 90
2 Intelligence
Section Module-
Computer Knowledge Module 15 45 15 minutes
3 1
Chapter Topics
1. Percentages
2. Ratio and Proportion
3. Square roots
4. Averages
Fundamental arithmetical
5. Interest (Simple and Compound)
operations
6. Profit and Loss
7. Discount
8. Partnership Business
9. Mixture and Alligation
10. Time and distance
11. Time and work
1. Triangle
2. Quadrilaterals
3. Regular Polygons
4. Circle
5. Right Prism
6. Right Circular Cone
Mensuration
7. Right Circular Cylinder
8. Sphere
9. Hemispheres
10. Rectangular Parallelepiped
11. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base
1. Trigonometry
2. Trigonometric ratios
3. Complementary angles
Trigonometry
4. Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 +
Cos2𝜃=1 etc.
Use of Tables and Graphs
1. Histogram
2. Frequency polygon
Statistics and probability 3. Bar-diagram
4. Pie-chart
5. Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation
6. calculation of simple probabilities
1. Semantic Analogy
2. Symbolic operations
3. Symbolic/ Number Analogy
4. Trends, Figural Analogy
5. Space Orientation
6. Semantic Classification
7. Venn Diagrams
8. Symbolic/ Number Classification
9. Drawing inferences
10. Figural Classification
11. Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
12. Semantic Series
13. Figural Pattern-folding and completion
14. Number Series
15. Embedded figures
16. Figural Series
17. Critical Thinking
18. Problem Solving
19. Emotional Intelligence
20. Word Building
21. Social Intelligence
22. Coding and de-coding
23. Numerical operations
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.
1. History
2. Culture
3. Geography
4. Economic Scene
5. General policy
6. Scientific research
Chapters Topics
1. Organization of a computer
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Computer Basics
3. Input/ output devices
4. Computer memory
5. Memory organization
6. Back- up devices
7. PORTs
8. Windows Explorer
9. Keyboard shortcuts
Blood Relations Scientific Research Profit and Loss Fill in the Blanks
Ordering and Ranking International Summits Speed, Distance and Time Narrations
Section Syllabus
1. Error Recognition
2. Fill in the Blanks
3. Vocabulary
4. Spellings
5. Grammar
6. Sentence Structure
English Language and Comprehension
7. Synonyms
8. Antonyms
9. Sentence Completion
10. Phrases and Idiomatic Use of Words
11. Comprehension
SSC MTS/Havaldar Paper-I Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Revised)
1. Computer-Based Examination will be conducted in 2 Sessions.
2. Session-I and Session-II and both the Sessions will be mandatory to be attempted.
3. Not attempting any session will disqualify the candidate.
4. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Session 2 while there will
be no negative marking in Session 1.
Session 1
Total 40 120
Session 2
Total 50 150
1. Number System
2. HCF/LCM
3. Percentage
4. Average
5. Time & Work
6. Profit & Loss
7. Ratio, Mixture & Alligation
8. Time Speed Distance
9. CI & SI
10. Mensuration
11. DI
• The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is conducted in bilingual languages – English and Hindi only.
• There is a 0.50 negative marking for every incorrect answer in the SSC GD online test.
• The questions asked in the online examination will be of High School (10th) level.
English/ Hindi 20 40
Total 80 160
1. Analogies
2. Similarities and differences
3. Spatial visualization
4. Spatial orientation
5. Visual memory
6. Discrimination
7. Observation
8. Relationship concepts
9. Arithmetical reasoning and figural classification
10. Arithmetic number series
11. Non-verbal series
12. Figural Classification
13. Coding and decoding
1. Sports (खेल)
2. History (इ तहास)
3. India & its neighbouring countries
4. Culture (सं कृ त)
5. Geography (भूगोल)
6. Economic Scene (आ थक प र य)
7. General Polity (सामा य राजनी त)
8. Indian Constitution (भारतीय सं वधान)
9. Scientific Research (वै ा नक अनुसंधान)
1. पयायवाची श द
2. मुहावरे और लोकोि तयाँ
3. सामा सक पद क रचना और समास व ह
4. वपर ताथक ( वलोम) श द
5. श द-यु म
6. वा यांश के लए एक साथक श द
7. सं ा श द से वशेषण बनाना
8. अनेकाथक श द
9. वा य-शु ध : अशु ध वा य का शु धकरण और वा यगत अशु ध का कारण
10. वा य : कतवा
ृ य, कमवा य और भाववा य योग
11. या : सकमक, अकमक और पूवका लक याएँ
12. श द-शु ध : अशु ध श द का शु धकरण और श दगत अशु ध का कारण
13. अं ेजी के पा रभा षक (तकनीक ) श द के समानाथक हंद श द
14. सरल, संयु त और म अं ेजी वा य का हंद म पांतरण और हंद वा य का अं ेजी म पांतरण
15. कायालयी प से संबं धत ान
1. था नक यावलोकन
2. समानताएँ, मतभेद
3. अंकग णतीय तक
4. अंकग णत सं या ंख
ृ ला
5. था नक उ मुखीकरण
6. को डंग और डको डंग
7. य मृ त
8. भेदभाव
9. अवलोकन
10. र ते क अवधारणा
11. च ा मक वग करण
12. गैर-मौ खक ंख
ृ ला
SSC Stenographer 2022 CBE Syllabus
Sections No. of questions Total Marks Time Allotted
General Awareness 50 50 -
General Awareness
English Language
Figure Classification
Analogy
Coding-Decoding
Puzzle
Matrix
Word Formation
Arranging words
Venn Diagram
Blood Relation
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Awareness
Static GK
Current Affairs
History
Culture
Geography
Economic scene
General polity
Scientific research
Indian constitution
Spellings
Error Spotting