In this article, we talk about the SSC CGL Syllabus and New Exam Pattern 2017 for Tier I, II, and III to help you in preparation and set a strategy for your dream exam. We have covered section wise SSC CGL syllabus 2017 and new exam pattern for SSC CGL Tier I preparation. Readers can also download the PDF from the link given below.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
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Tier |
Type |
Mode |
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Tier – I |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer Based (online) |
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Tier – II |
Objective Multiple Choice |
Computer Based (online) |
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Tier – III |
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi |
Pen and Paper mode |
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Tier – IV |
Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test |
Wherever Applicable |
Some Major changes Made mentioned below
- SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 and Tier 2 exam will be conducted in online mode.
- Introduction of a descriptive paper of 100 marks within 60 minutes in pen and paper mode.
- Reduction in the time limit for examination of Tier -I from 75 minutes to 60 minutes.
- Tier II will remain the same.
- No Sectional Cut off.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern
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Subject |
Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Total Duration |
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25 |
50 |
60 minutes |
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25 |
50 |
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25 |
50 |
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25 |
50 |
SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
English Language |
Quantitative Aptitude |
General Awareness |
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Syllogism |
Passage and Cloze test |
Number Theory (LCM, HCF, Prime nos. etc.) |
History & Culture |
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Seating Arrangement |
Improving Sentences |
Time and distance |
Geography |
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Blood Relation |
Spotting Errors |
Time and work |
Economic Science |
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Directions |
Synonyms and Antonyms |
Averages, Discount |
General policy |
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Coding-Decoding |
Fill in the Blanks |
Ratio & Proportion |
Scientific research |
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statement and Conclusions |
Active/Passive Voice |
Percentages, Probability |
Biology, Physics and Chemistry |
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Statement and Assumptions |
Verbs |
Simple and Compound Interest |
Computer Section |
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Analogy |
One-word substitution |
Profit and Loss |
Current Affairs and Current GK |
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Ranking |
Idioms & Phrases |
Partnership Business |
Books and Authors |
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Series Problems |
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Mixture, Mensuration and Trigonometry |
Persons and Place in News |
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Non-Verbal Reasoning |
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Algebra and Geometry |
Abbreviations |
SSC CGL Tier II Exam Pattern
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S. No. |
Subject |
No. of Qs. |
Marks |
Negative |
Difficulty Level |
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Paper 1 |
Quantitative |
100 |
200 |
0.50 |
10th standard level |
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Paper 2 |
English Language |
200 |
200 |
0.25 |
10+2 level |
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Paper 3 |
Statistics |
100 |
200 |
0.50 |
Graduation |
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Paper 4 |
Finance & Accounting |
40 |
80 |
0.50 |
Graduation |
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Economics & Governance |
60 |
120 |
SSC CGL 2017 Tier II Syllabus
For Quantitative Aptitude and English Language refer to the above table of Tier I because the syllabus is same for Tier I and Tier II.
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Statistics |
General Studies |
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Finance |
Economics |
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Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data |
Accountancy |
Demand and Supply Analysis |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
Business Organization |
Production Function and Laws of Returns |
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Measures of Dispersion |
Management |
Commodity Pricing |
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Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis |
Microeconomics and Indian economics |
Theory of Factor Pricing |
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Correlation and Regression |
Business Statistics, Law |
Theory of Employment |
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Probability Theory |
Company Law |
Keynesian Theory of Employment |
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Random Variable and Probability Distributions |
Cost Accounting |
Collection of data and editing of data |
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Sampling Theory |
Auditing and Income Tax |
Types of sampling |
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Statistical Inference |
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Schedule and questionnaire |
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Analysis of Variance |
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Presentation of data |
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Time Series Analysis |
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Measures of Central Tendency |
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Index Numbers |
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National Income and Accounting |
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Agricultural sector |
SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier III
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SSC Tier III |
Maximum Marks |
Time Duration |
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Descriptive Paper in English /Hindi |
100 |
1 Hour |
SSC CGL Tier III Syllabus
The exam syllabus of SSC CGL Tier III isn’t much different from previous above. It will be written examination (offline mode) in which Precis Writing/Essay/Formal Letter/Informal Letter are asked. The time duration for the tier III exam is 60 minutes.
SSC CGL Tier IV Exam Pattern & Syllabus
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SSC Tier IV |
Time Duration |
Syllabus |
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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for post of Assistant Section Officer in CSS & MEA only |
45 Minutes |
Word/Excel/ PowerPoint |
Candidates who clear the Tier 3 Exams are called for the Tier 4 phase. This section is qualifying one. This section aims to judge a candidate’s personality traits, communication skills, and leadership skills, in addition to his/her academic knowledge.
Important Note
- Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts.
- Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II & Compiler.
- Paper IV is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer.
- Candidates opting for the post of Compiler and/or Statistical Investigator Gr. II and Assistant Audit Officer must ensure that they possess the requisite qualification as mentioned above. Commission reserves the right to take appropriate action against applicants who do not possess the requisite eligibility while opting for the post of Compiler and/or Statistical Investigator Gr. II and Assistant Audit Officer.
