SSC CGL Latest Syllabus & Exam Pattern in 2022

 

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam in four different Tiers, i.e., Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4. SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are conducted in online mode, Tier 3 is a pen and paper-based exam, and Tier 4 is a Computer Skill Test. 

If candidates want to know about the SSC CGL exam pattern and syllabus, they can continue reading this article. 

Latest Pattern of SSC CGL Exam 2022

1. SSC CGL Tier 1

SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is qualifying in nature which is conducted in the online mode. It comprises 100 questions in total with a maximum of 200 marks. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. 

The pattern of SSC CGL exam Tier 1 is given below:

Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	50
English Language	25	50
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
Total	100 Questions	200 Marks

2. SSC CGL Tier 2

SSC CGL Tier 2 is conducted in online mode. Only those candidates who successfully cleared the Tier 1 exam are allowed to appear for the Tier 2 exam. It comprises 4 papers with objective-type questions. The time duration of each paper is 2 hours. 

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
English Language & Comprehension	200	200
Statistics	100	200
General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200
Quantitative Abilities	100	200
Total	500	800

3. SSC CGL Tier 3

 

SSC CGL Tier 3 is a descriptive paper conducted offline in English/Hindi language. The paper constitutes 100 marks and needs to be completed within 60 minutes.  

Particulars	Details
Total Marks	100
Question Type	Descriptive (Pen and Paper-based)
Duration	1 hour
Exam Mode	Offline
Sections	Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay/Precis/Letter/ Application etc.)

4. SSC CGL Tier 4

The pattern of the SSC CGL Tier 4 exam is given below:

Particulars	Details
Total Marks	Qualifying in nature
Duration	15 minutes
Exam Mode	Online
Tests	Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)/Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)

SSC CGL Latest Syllabus 2022

1. CGL Tier 1 Syllabus

The detailed syllabus of SSC CGL Tier 1 is given below.

I. General Reasoning and Intelligence: 

1. Analogies

2. Figural Classification

3. Similarities and Differences

4. Semantic Series

5. Space visualization

6. Number Series

7. Spatial orientation

8. Figural Series

9. Problem solving & Analysis

10. Problem Solving

11. Judgment & Decision making

12. Word Building

13. Visual memory

14. Numerical Operations

15. Discrimination & observation

16. Symbolic Operations

17. Relationship concepts

18. Embedded Figures

19. Arithmetical Reasoning and figural classification

20. Space Orientation & Visualization

21. Arithmetic Number Series

22. Venn Diagrams

23. Non-verbal series

24. Drawing inferences

25. Coding and Decoding

26. Punched hole / pattern–folding & Unfolding

27. Statement conclusion

28. Figural pattern–folding and completion

29. Syllogistic Reasoning

30. Critical thinking

31. Semantic Analogy

32. Address matching

33. Symbolic / Number Analogy

34. Date & city matching

35. Figural Analogy

36. Classification of center codes / Roll numbers

37. Semantic Classification

38. Small & Capital letters / Numbers coding

39. Symbolic / Number Classification

40. Decoding and classification

II.  General Awareness:

1. History: Facts on Harappa Civilization; Chronology of Medieval India and their important systems; Name of the Kings who built important ancient Temples and Institutions like Nalanda; Vedic culture; India’s freedom movement and their leaders

2. Geography: About India and its neighboring countries; Important institution of world and India and their locations like BRICS, World Bank, IMF, and RBI; Famous Seaports and Airports and their location 

3. Polity: Supreme Court; Election of President and his functions; Facts about parliament; Important constitution bodies like CAG;  Fundamental Duties; Governor and his functions; Meaning of Write; State legislature; Official Language; Major Constitutional amendments and their importance; Emergency Provisions; National political parties and their symbols.

4. Economy: Five Year Plan and its importance; Terminology of Budget (like GDP, National Income, Fiscal Deficit, etc.); Institutions and their importance like RBI, SEBI, etc., Famous personalities in the economy.

5. Biology: Important facts about human body parts; Important Inventions and their inventor; Nutrition in Animals and Plants; Diseases and their causes like Bacteria; Viruses and Protozoa; Last four chapters of NCERT of Class 12th for the environment

6. Chemistry: Chemical Name of Important substances; Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses; Chemical Change and Physical Change; SI units; Chemistry in Everyday Life; Properties of Gases; Surface Chemistry

7. Physics: Important inventions and their inventors; S.I. units; Motion; Light; Sound; Energy; Wave; Electricity

8. Computer: Development of computers; Memory; Input and output devices

9. Miscellaneous: Important books and their authors; Population Census; State Animals and Symbols; First sports achievement for India and world like first Olympic, first Asian Game, etc.; Awards and their importance; Name of the Scientist and their discoveries, Nobel prize awardees

III. Quantitative Aptitude:

Simplification, Averages, Interest, Percentages, Problems on Ages, Ratio and Proportion, Problem on Ages, Mensuration, Speed, Time & Distance, Information Interpretation, Mensuration, Time and Work, Algebra, Trigonometry

IV. English Language and Comprehension:

Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Sentence Completion, Spotting Errors, Sentence improvement, Idioms & Phrases, Spelling Test, Reading comprehension

2. CGL Tier 2 Syllabus

The detailed syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 2 is discussed below.

I. Quantitative Aptitude: 

Percentage, Data Interpretation, Averages, Simplification, Proportion and Ratio, Distance, Speed and Time, Number System, Interest, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Mixtures and Allegations, Profit and Loss

II. English Language:

Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Spelling, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Active-Passive Voice

III. Statistics: 

Representation of Data, Measure of Dispersion, A measure of Tendency, Moments and Kurtosis, Correlation and Regression, Random Variables, Analysis and Variance, Index Number, Finance Commission Role & Functions, Role of Information Technology in Governance

IV. General Awareness: 

Finance and Accounting, Fundamental Principles, A measure of Tendency, Basic Accounting, Self-Balancing, Error Spotting, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Comptroller and Auditor General, Demand and Supply Theory

3. SSC CGL Tier 3 Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier 3 is a descriptive paper conducted to test the writing skills of the candidate in English/Hindi. The exam is conducted in the offline mode where candidates need to write an Essay, Precis, Letter, Application, etc., in the exam. 

The paper is of 100 marks and the time allotted to complete the paper is 1 hour. The Tier 3 exam is written by candidates who are interested in the post of “Statistical Investigator Grade-II” & “Compiler”.

4. SSC CGL Tier 4 Syllabus

Tier-IV examination comprises a couple of skill sets required for certain Government Posts all over the country.

Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): Spreadsheets, Word Processing, and Generation of slides are the important three modules for this exam, and the commission demands the candidates to be proficient in it for the post of MEA, CSS, Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Examiner).

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax), DEST Exam through SSC CGL 2021 exam is conducted to check the candidate's typing speed. The candidates are given an article in English, and they are asked to type it on the computer. Candidates are required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes.

Conclusion:

After going through the aforementioned exam pattern and syllabus, the next step is creating a detailed study plan and working on it. SSC CGL is a great opportunity for students looking forward to working in any reputed central government organization. Work hard; you can also take the help of SSC CGL online test series to prepare your best. Good Luck!