Tier – I 

Objective Multiple Choice 

Computer-Based (online) 

Tier – II (Paper I, II, III) 

Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),  Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and  Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer. Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I 

Computer-Based (online) 

SSC CGL Tier-I 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 Tier-I 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 

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. People in News 

8. Static GK 

Paper 

Subject 

Questions 

Marks 

Duration 

Paper I (Compulsory for all posts) 

Mathematical Abilities, 

Reasoning and General Intelligence, 

English Language and Comprehension, 

General Awareness, 

Computer Knowledge Test, 

Data Entry Speed Test 

100 

200 

2 hours 

Paper II (For Junior Statistical Officer) 

Statistics 

100 

200 

2 hours 

Paper III (For Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer) 

Finance & Accounts 

100 

200 

2 hours 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper-I (Mathematical Ability)

Topics 

Sub-topics 

Number Systems 

1. Computation of Whole Numbers 

2. Decimals 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) and Graphs of Linear Equations. 

Geometry 

1. Triangle and its various kinds of centres 

2. Congruence and similarity of triangles 

3. Circle and its chords, tangents 

4. Angles subtended by chords of a circle 

5. 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 Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence) 

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 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension) 

1. Vocabulary 

2. English Grammar 

3. Sentence structure 

4. Spot the Error 

5. Fill in the Blanks, 

6. Synonyms 

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) 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper-I (General Awareness) 

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. People in News 

8. Static GK 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper-I (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  

1. MS word 

2. MS Excel  

3. Power Point etc. 

Internet and e-mails 

1. Web Browsing & Searching  

2. Downloading & Uploading  

3. Managing an E-mail Account 

4. e-Banking 

Networking and cyber security 

1. Networking devices and protocols  

2. Network and information security threats  

3. Preventive measures 

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper II (Statistics) 

Subject 

Topics 

1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data 

Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions. 

2. Measures of Central Tendency  

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

3. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion 

range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. 

4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis 

Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. 

5. Correlation and Regression 

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

6. Probability Theory 

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

7. Random Variable and Probability Distributions 

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

8. 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. 

9. Statistical Inference 

Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood 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. 

10. Analysis of Variance 

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

11. Time Series Analysis 

Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. 

12. 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-

Paper III (General Studies-

Finance and Economics) 

Part 

Subject 

Topics 

Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks) 

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 organisations Accounts 

• Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts 

• Bills of Exchange 

• Self Balancing Ledgers 

Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks) 

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

Finance Commission-Role and functions 

Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics 

• Definition 

• Scope and nature of Economics 

• Methods of economic study 

• Central problems of an economy 

• Production possibilities curve 

Theory of Demand and Supply 

• Meaning and determinants of demand 

• Law of demand and Elasticity of demand 

• Price 

• Income and cross elasticity 

• Theory of consumer‟s behaviour 

• Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach 

• Meaning and determinants of supply 

• Law of supply 

• The elasticity of Supply 

Theory of Production and cost 

• Meaning and Factors of production 

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

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets 

• Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition 

• Monopoly 

• Monopolistic Competition 

• Oligopoly 

• Price determination in these markets. 

Indian Economy 

• Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth. 

• National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income. 

• Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth. 

• Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment. 

• Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication. 

Economic Reforms in India 

• Economic reforms since 1991 

• Liberalisation 

• Privatisation 

• Globalisation 

• Disinvestment 

Money and Banking 

• Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks. 

• Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. 

• Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003. 

Role of Information Technology in Governance