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 SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus consists of three papers . After SSC CGL Tier 1 preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary for the Tier 2 Exam of the SSC CGL 2023 Exam. The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective type of multiple-choice exam, except for Module II (Data Entry Speed Test) of Section III of Paper-I.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern (Revised) :
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus: Paper I Section I (Mathematical Abilities)
- Number Systems: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, and Relationship between numbers.
- Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
- Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
- Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various 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, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2???? + cos2????=1 etc.
- Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus: Paper I Section I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type 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 |
| 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 | – |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus Paper I Section II Syllabus: English Language And Comprehension
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 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 Tier 2 Syllabus Paper I Section II : Module 2 (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. 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.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus Paper I Section III : Module I (Computer Proficiency)
- Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.
- Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc..
- Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
- Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus Paper II Syllabus : Statistics
- 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.
- Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
- Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
- Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
- 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).
- Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
- 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).
- Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non- probability 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 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.
- Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two- way classified data.
- Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different 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 Paper-III : General Studies (Finance and Economics)
Part A: Finance and Accounts (80 marks): 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 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 and Central problems of an economy and 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 and 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 and Oligopoly and 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 and 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. 13.10.7.2.9.3 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
- Role of Information Technology in Governance.
- Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and Paper-III of Graduation Level.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2023: DEST
DEST – Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.
The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will
be provided by the Regional Offices of the Commission.
Candidates are required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes on a computer in English. This test is conducted to check a candidate’s typing skills. Candidates are given an article in English which they have to type on Computer. For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax), DEST Exam through the SSC CGL 2023 exam is conducted to check the typing speed of the candidate.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2023 in Detail
SSC CGL has sections namely Quantitative Ability, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics for Junior Statistical Officer, General Studies for Finance, and Economics, Computer Proficiency, and DEST. The duration of the exam varies according to the papers.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Syllabus: Quantitative Ability/ Maths Syllabus
The Quantitative section will test the computational skills of the candidate with appropriate knowledge of numbers. Candidates can solve the practice papers to understand the difficulty level of the question paper in SSC CGL Tier 2. Alternatively, candidates can practice from the quantitative ability quiz to enhance their preparation. The quantitative section quiz will help in increasing the speed and accuracy.
| Section | SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus Quantitative Ability |
| Quantitative Ability | This section is based on questions from Whole numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Relationships between numbers, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and Distance, Time & Work, Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra & Elementary Surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its Various 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, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with Triangular or Square Base, Trigonometric Ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart, Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities. |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Topic Wise Syllabus: English Language and Comprehension
SSC CGL Tier 2 English Language and Comprehension syllabus will test the language skills. It is one of the two compulsory papers in the Tier 2 exam. The syllabus is given below:
| Section | SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus English |
|---|---|
| English | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, 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. 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 Topic Wise Syllabus: Statistics
The candidates who apply for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Compiler posts will be only eligible to appear in the exam. The level of the paper will be graduation level.
| Section | SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus Statistics for Junior Statistics Officer |
|---|---|
| Statistics | This section will contain questions based on 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), Measures of Central Tendency (Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles), Measures of Dispersion (Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion) Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis (Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis), 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 correlations for three variables only), Probability Theory (Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem), 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)) 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 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, Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two way classified data, Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different 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: General Studies (Economics and Finance)
The paper for the SSC CGL Tier 2 General Studies consists of topics from Economics and Finance. This paper should be attempted by those who have applied for Assitant Audit Officer (AAO). Candidates can refer to the SSC CGL books on accounting, governance economy and finance for this section.
| Section | SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus General Studies (Economics and Finance) |
|---|---|
| Finance | This section will contain questions from 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 20 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. |
| Economics and Governance | 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 and Central problems of an economy and 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 behaviourMarshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and 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 and Oligopoly and 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 and 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 |