SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 :
SSC (Staff Selection Commision) has revised SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2023 along with Syllabus. The SSC CGL syllabus is divided into two Parts . Tier 1 is mainly screening exams to appear in Tier 2. Rank is decided based on marks in Tier 2. Detailed SSC CGL syllabus to plan a full-proof strategy to score good marks in the particular exam is the merit-deciding tier.
SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 includes topics of various Static GK, History, Geography, Polity, English,etc. SSC CGL 2023 exam will have only 2 tiers. SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 has one paper with four sections, and Tier 2 consists of three papers
SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus :
| Tier | Type | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II (Paper I, II, III)Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I | Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), | Computer-Based (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. |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for Tier 1 Exam
TIER 1
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 given below.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2023
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 60 minutes80 minutes with a scribe. |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
- 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 negative marking of 0.50 (¼) for each wrong answer.
SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning
SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 – SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem-Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation, Relationship concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, Coding and Decoding, Statement, Syllogistic Reasoning, etc.
SSC CGL : Tier I General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
| Semantic Analogy | Number Series |
| Symbolic/ Number Analogy | Figural Series |
| Figural Analogy | Problem Solving |
| Semantic Classification | Word Building |
| Numberical 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 centre codes/ roll numbers | Critical Thinking |
| Small & Capital letters/numbers Coding, Decoding and Classification | Emotional Intelligence |
| Social Intelligence | – |
Non verbel Reasoning : 34% Verbel Reasoning: 66%
SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic-wise Weightage of General Intelligence and Reasoning
SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 To prepare for the SSC CGL Tier 1 General Intelligence and Reasoning section, candidates need to first understand the weightage of topics. The weightage of marks for each section is given below:
| Topic | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Series | 3 to 4 |
| Coding | 3 to 4 |
| Arrangement | 4 to 5 |
| Logic | 2 to 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 0 to 1 |
| Non-verbal | 7 to 8 |
| Total | 25 |
SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate.
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Number System | 1.Computation of Whole Numbers 2.DecimalsFractions 3.Relationships Between Numbers |
| Fundamental Arithmetical Operations | 1.Percentage 2.Profit and Loss 3.Time and Work 4.Ratio & Proportion 5.Square Roots 6.Averages 7.Interest (Simple and Compound) 8.Discount 9.Partnership Business 10.Mixture and Alligation 11.Time and Distance |
| Algebra | 1.Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds 2.Graphs of Linear Equations |
| Geometry | 1.Triangle and its kinds of centres 2.Congruence and Similarity of Triangles 3.Circle and its Chords 4.Tangents 5.Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle Common Tangents to two or more Circles |
| Mensuration | 1.Triange 2.Quadrilaterals 3.Regular Polygons 4.Right Prism 5.Right Circular Cone 6.Right Circular Cylinder 7.Sphere 8.Hemispheres 9.Rectangular Parallelepiped 10.Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base |
| Trigonometry | 1.Trigonometric Ratio 2.Degree and Radian Measures 3.Standard Identities 4.Complementary Angles 5.Heights and Distances |
| Statistics and Probability | 1.Histogram 2.Frequency Polygon 3.Bar Diagram & Pie Chart |
SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic-wise Weightage of Quantitative Aptitude
The list of some important topics and the number of questions expected from each of them are given below.
| 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 |
| Total | 25 |
SSC CGL Syllabus for General Awareness :
SSC CGL General Awareness Questions will be aimed at testing the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its 20 neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic-wise Weightage for General Awareness
In SSC CGL Tier 1 syllabus for General Awareness, candidates must keep in mind that the maximum number of questions is expected from the science section while the least could be expected from Economy and Geography. By observing the last few year’s trends, the weightage of marks for every topic is given below:
| Topic | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Science | 7-8 |
| Polity | 5-6 |
| Current Affairs | 3-4 |
| History | 5-6 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for English Language
SSC CGL English syllabus will contain questions like Fill in the Blanks, Idioms and Phrases, Jumbled sentences(ordering), One Word Substitution, Synonyms and Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting Misspelt words, Common Errors, Sentence Improvement, Passage, Active Passive Voice, Sentence Rearrangement, Cloze Test, Reported Speech,Pharse Replacement.
Note- The questions in English Language, General Awareness and General Intelligence and Reasoning will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Quantitative Aptitude will be of 10th standard level.
| Topic | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Spotting Error | 2-3 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 2 |
| Readind 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 |