SSC CGL syllabus is announced by the Staff Selection Commission for SSC CGL 2021. These details of the SSC CGL syllabus 2021 can help the aspirants to better understand and plan their strategy for the exam preparation. The candidates can always check the SSC CGL syllabus in the official notification released by the SSC.
The SSC Combined Graduate Level syllabus is divided according to Tier-I, Tier-II, Tier III, and Tier IV.
The SSC CGL syllabus PDF is available to download for all students.
SSC CGL Syllabus
Aspirants who are going to appear in this exam need to know and understand the latest SSC CGL Syllabus. This will enhance their probability of qualifying the SSC CGL 2021 exam. This article will explain the number of expected questions according to section and topic wise given in the SSC CGL syllabus 2021. Let's start discussing the SSC CGL syllabus tier wise.
SSC CGL Syllabus Tier I
According to the SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1, there will be 4 sections, 100 questions, and a total of 200 marks. SSC CGL Tier I is of 60 minutes(normal candidates) and 80 minutes(differently-abled candidates).
The SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier I contains the following sections:
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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General Awareness
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Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension Skills
Important Points:
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The exam will be taken online.
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The negative marking for Tier-I is 0.50.
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The maximum time to answer all questions is 60 minutes.
- The visually handicapped candidates will get an additional time of 20 minutes.
SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus Topic Wise
The topic-wise detail of each section in the SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier I is as follows:
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General Awareness
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English Comprehension Skills
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Semantic Analogy
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Symbolic/ Number Analogy
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Figural Analogy
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Semantic Classification
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Symbolic/ Number Classification
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Figural Classification
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Semantic Series
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Number Series
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Figural Series
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Problem Solving
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Word Building
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Coding & de-coding
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Numerical Operations
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Symbolic Operations
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Trends, Space Orientation
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Space Visualization
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Venn Diagrams
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Drawing Inferences
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Punched hole/ pattern- folding & un-folding
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Figural Pattern-folding and completion
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Indexing
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Address matching
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Date & city matching
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Classification of center codes/ roll numbers
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Small & Capital letters/ numbers coding-decoding and classification
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Embedded Figures
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Critical thinking
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Emotional Intelligence
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Social Intelligence
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Calculation of whole Numbers
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Partnership Business
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Mixture and Alligation
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Time and distance
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Time & Work
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Percentage
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Ratio & Proportion
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Decimal fractions and associations between numbers
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Profit and Loss
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Discount
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Square Roots
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Averages
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Interest
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Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra
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Elementary surds
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Graphs of Linear Equations
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Triangle and its various kinds of centers
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Congruence and similarity of triangles
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Circle and its chords
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Tangents angles subtended by chords of a circle
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Common tangents to two or more circles
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Triangle
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Quadrilaterals
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Regular Polygons
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Circle
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Right Prism
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Right Circular Cone
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Right Circular
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Cylinder
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Sphere
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Heights and Distances
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Histogram
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Frequency polygon
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Bar diagram & Pie chart
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Hemispheres
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Rectangular
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Parallelepiped
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Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
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Trigonometric ratio
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Degree and Radian Measures
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Standard Identities
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Complementary Angles
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Phrases and Idioms
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One-word Substitution
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Sentence Correction
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Error Spotting
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Fill in the Blanks
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Spellings Correction
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Reading Comprehension
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Synonyms-Antonyms
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Active Passive
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Sentence Rearrangement
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Sentence Improvement
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Cloze test
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier I Expected Questions
The topic-wise expected number of questions for the SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus is given below:
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Expected Questions
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General Awareness
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English Comprehension Skills
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Topic
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Expected No. of Questions
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Topic
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Expected No. of Questions
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Topic
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Expected No. of Questions
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Topic
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Expected No. of Questions
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Analogy
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3-4
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Ratio
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2
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History
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3
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Fill in the Blanks
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1
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Odd One Out
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2-3
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Average
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2
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Polity
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2
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Sentence Improvement
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2
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Series
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2
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Number System
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2
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Geography
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2
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Error Detection
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2
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Statement & Conclusions
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1
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Simplification
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1
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Economics
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1
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Sentence Rearrangement
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2
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Directions
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Time & Work
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1
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Static Awareness
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2
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Idioms and Phrases
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2
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Sequence (Acc. to Dictionary)
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Time, Speed & Distance
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1
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Biology
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3
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Synonyms
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2
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Word Formation
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S.I. & C.I.
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1
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Chemistry
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4
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Antonyms
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2
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Coding-Decoding
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3
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Profit & Loss
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1
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Physics
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1
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Active Passive
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2
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Mathematical Operations
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Coordinate Geometry
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Computer
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2
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One word substitution
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2
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Matrix
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Geometry
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2
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Word Correction in a Sentence
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1
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Blood Relation
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1
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Mensuration
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3
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Spelling Correction
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2
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Mirror Image
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1
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Trigonometry
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4
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Cloze Test
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5
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Venn Diagram
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1
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Percentage
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1
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Paper Folding Image
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1
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Algebra
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1
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Missing Term
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2
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DI (Pie Chart, Tabular)
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4
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Hidden Figure
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1
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Cube
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1
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Counting Figure
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1
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Complete Figure
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1
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Misc.
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1
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100 Questions
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier II
SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-II is divided into 4 parts. It has a different set of exams according to the post applied by the candidate. Here is the list of exams in the SSC CGL Tier-II syllabus:
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English Language & Comprehension
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Statistics
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General Studies- Finance & Economics
Quantitative aptitude and English language exams are common for every candidate. The statistics exam will be conducted for those candidates who have applied for the Statistical Investigator Gr. II & Compiler and Assistant Audit Officer post. Similarly, the General Studies exam will be conducted for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer post only.
Important Points:
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The negative marking for Tier-II exams 1, 3, 4 is 0.50 and for exam 2 it is only 0.25.
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The time limit for every exam is 2 hours.
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The visually handicapped candidates will get an additional time of 40 minutes.
- All exams will be conducted in a single day with short intervals.
SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus Topic Wise
The topic-wise detail of each section in the SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier II is as follows:
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English Language & Comprehension
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Statistics
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General Studies- Finance & Economics
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Number System/HCF/LCM
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Spotting the error
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Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data
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Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
- Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organizations Accounts, Receipts and Payments, and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.
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Percentage
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Fill In The Blanks
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Measures of Central Tendency
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Average
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Synonyms
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Measures of Dispersion
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Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern
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Antonyms
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Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
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Profit & Loss, Discount
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Spelling/detecting misspelled words
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Correlation and Regression
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Mixture & Alligation
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Idioms & Phrases
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Probability Theory
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Time Speed Distance, Boat & Stream Trains
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One word substitution
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions
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Interest (CI & SI)
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Improvement of sentences
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Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample
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Economics and Governance:
- Comptroller & Auditor General of India
- Finance Commission-Role and functions.
- Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics
- Theory of Demand and Supply
- Theory of Production and cost
- Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
- Indian Economy
- Economic Reforms in India
- Money and Banking
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Geometry
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Active/Passive Voice of verbs
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Statistical Inference
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Mensuration
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Conversion into Direct/Indirect Speech
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Analysis of Variance
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Trigonometry, Height & Distance
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Jumbled Paragraph / Sentence Rearrangement
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Time Series Analysis
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Data Interpretation (Bar Graph & Pie Chart)
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Cloze passage
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Index Numbers
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Algebra
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Comprehension Passage
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Partnership
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Simplification
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier-II Expected Questions
The topic-wise expected number of questions for the SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus is given below:
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SSC CGL Tier 2 Expected Questions
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General Awareness
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English Comprehension Skills
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Topic
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Expected Question
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Topic
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Expected Question
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Topic
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Expected Question
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Topic
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Expected Question
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Number System/HCF/LCM
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7-8
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Spotting the error
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20
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Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data
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20
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Financial Accounting
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Basic concepts of accounting
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20 + 20
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Percentage
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4-5
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Fill In The Blanks
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15-20
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Measures of Central Tendency
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15
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Average
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4-5
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Synonyms
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4-5
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Measures of Dispersion
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5
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Time & Work, Pipe & Cistern
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4-5
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Antonyms
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3-4
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Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis
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5
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Profit & Loss, Discount
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7-8
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Spelling/detecting misspelled words
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4-5
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Correlation and Regression
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5
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Mixture & Alligation
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4-5
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Idioms & Phrases
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10
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Probability Theory
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10
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Time Speed Distance, Boat & Stream Trains
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4-5
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One word substitution
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12
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions
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10
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Interest (CI & SI)
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5-6
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Improvement of sentences
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20
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Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample
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10
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Geometry
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10-15
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Active/Passive Voice of verbs
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20-22
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Statistical Inference
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5
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Mensuration
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10-12
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Conversion into Direct/Indirect Speech
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22-24
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Analysis of Variance
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5
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Comptroller & Auditor General of India-
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10
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Trigonometry, Height & Distance
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10-12
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Jumbled Paragraph / Sentence Rearrangement
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20
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Time Series Analysis
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5
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Finance Commission-Role and functions
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5
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Data Interpretation (Bar Graph & Pie Chart)
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10
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Cloze passage
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15
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Index Numbers
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5
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Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics
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5
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Algebra
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9-10
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Comprehension Passage
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20
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Theory of Demand and Supply
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5
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Partnership
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2-3
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Theory of Production and cost
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5
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Simplification
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4-5
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Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
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5
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Others
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4-5
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Indian Economy
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25
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SSC CGL Syllabus Tier III
SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier III is very vast because it is conducted in descriptive mode. It is conducted to evaluate the writing skills of the candidates in the English/Hindi language. The aspirants are given an essay/letter/application/precis to write in the language they have chosen.
Important Points:
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The exam will be taken using a pen and pencil.
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The maximum time to write content copy is 60 minutes.
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The visually handicapped candidates will get an additional time of 20 minutes.
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The candidate must choose the language option(Hindi/English) very carefully while filling the form.
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The passing criteria for this exam is to score at-least one-third marks.
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The visually handicapped candidates will get an additional time of 20 minutes.
SSC CGL Syllabus Tier IV
SSC CGL Tier IV Syllabus comprises various skill tests. This test is conducted for certain government posts only. The SSC CGL syllabus of Tier IV is given below:
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Data Entry Speed Test
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Computer Proficiency Test
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Description
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8,000 key depression in 1 hour
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2000 key depressions within 15 minutes.
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Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Generation of Slides
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Post
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Tax Assistants( Central & Excise)
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Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines.
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Frequently Asked Questions - SSC CGL Syllabus 2021
Q 1. May I know the subjects included in SSC CGL Syllabus?
Ans. There are four subjects that an aspirant has to prepare for the SSC CGL Exam as laid down by the SSC CGL syllabus; these are the English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and General Awareness.
Q.2. What are the sections of the SSC CGL Tier III Syllabus?
Ans. SSC CGL Tier III Syllabus comprises descriptive exams to write essays, précis, applications, letters, etc. It is conducted to analyze the linguistic skills of the language they have opted for the exam.
Q.3. Is it possible to qualify for the SSC CGL exam with two months of exam preparations?
Ans. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam has a vast syllabus but still aspirants can prepare for the exam in two months if they follow the significant and systematic preparation strategy and join a reputed SSC CGL coaching institute.
Q.4. What is the least SSC CGL salary obtainable to aspirants on qualifying for the examination?
Ans. At present, the SSC CGL salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 (with additional allowances), based on relevant posts. Besides salary, SSC offers various allowances. For more details, post-wise salary package, visit the official website of SSC or official notification of SSC CGL 2021 exam.
Q.5. Does the SSC CGL exam has negative marking for wrong answers marked by the aspirants?
Ans. Yes, the SSC CGL exam does have negative marking to penalize every wrong answer with 0.25 marks in Paper-II for the English Language section and 0.50 for every mistake in Paper I, Paper III, and Paper IV.
Q6. Can you tell me how many Current Affairs questions are generally asked in the General Awareness section?
Ans. According to the latest trend followed by SSC CGL examiners, there will be 4 to 5 questions based on Current Affairs.
Q7. How many questions are given in the CGL Tier-1 exam?
Ans. SSC Tier-1 exam has 100 questions carrying a maximum of 200 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
Q 8. Is the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam held online or offline?
Ans. SSC CGL Tier I is conducted in online mode with multiple shifts.