SSC: Combined Graduate Level Examination : Syllabus [Tier-2]

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(Syllabus) SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, (Tier-2)

Paper-I (Compulsory for all posts)

  • Sections: 2 (divided into modules)

  • Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)

  • Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Section Module Subject No. of Questions Marks Time
Section-I Module-I Mathematical Abilities 30 90 1 hour (combined)
  Module-II Reasoning and General Intelligence 30 90  
Section-II Module-I English Language and Comprehension 45 135 1 hour (combined)
  Module-II General Awareness 25 75  
Section-III Module-I Computer Knowledge Test 20 60 15 mins
  Module-II Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) One Data Entry Task Qualifying 15 mins

Detailed SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus

Paper-I (Mandatory for all posts)

Mathematical Abilities

  • Number System

  • Percentages

  • Profit & Loss

  • Ratio and Proportion

  • Mixture and Alligation

  • Time and Work

  • Time, Speed, and Distance

  • Algebra

  • Geometry & Mensuration

  • Trigonometry

  • Data Interpretation (Graphs, Charts, Tables)

Reasoning and General Intelligence

  • Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning

  • Coding-Decoding

  • Syllogism

  • Analogy

  • Series (Alphabetical and Number)

  • Blood Relations

  • Direction Sense

  • Classification

  • Statement-Conclusion

English Language and Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Error Spotting

  • Fill in the Blanks

  • Synonyms and Antonyms

  • Sentence Improvement

  • Para-jumbles

  • Idioms & Phrases

  • Active-Passive Voice

  • Direct-Indirect Speech

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (National & International)

  • History, Culture & Geography

  • Polity & Indian Constitution

  • Economics

  • Science and Technology

  • Important Government Schemes

  • Static GK

Computer Knowledge Test

  • Basics of Computers (Hardware & Software)

  • Internet & Email

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Operating System basics

  • Cyber Security Awareness

DEST (Data Entry Skill Test)

  • One passage to type in English (2000 key depressions in 15 minutes)

  • Qualifying only, no marks awarded


Paper-II (Statistics) (Only for JSO Post)

Subject No. of Questions Marks Duration
Statistics 100 200 2 Hours

Key Topics:

  • Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data

  • Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

  • Correlation and Regression

  • Probability Theory

  • Time Series Analysis

  • Index Numbers


Paper-III (General Studies - Finance & Economics) (Only for Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer)

Subject No. of Questions Marks Duration
Finance and Economics 100 200 2 Hours

Section-I: Finance and Accounts (80 Marks)

  • Fundamentals of Accounting

  • Basic Concepts of Accounting

  • Self-Balancing Ledger

Section-II: Economics and Governance (120 Marks)

  • Basic Economics Concepts

  • Indian Economy

  • Economic Reforms

  • Money and Banking

  • Role of Government in Economy


 

SSC Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

SSC DEST (Skill Test in Data Entry)

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