SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Exam

The SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam pattern has been released, along with the official notification on the official website, ssc.gov.in. The latest pattern covers a comprehensive understanding of all four subjects i.e. General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language in Tier 1 and Tier 2.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2024 will be conducted in the month of September-October 2024 and the Tier 2 exam has been scheduled for December 2024. Candidates must start their preparation accordingly. Along with these subjects, candidates must hone their knowledge of Computers as well as typing skills. The complete topic-wise syllabus and the list of important topics are given here.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The Notification for SSC CGL 2024 has been released on 24th June 2024 on the official SSC website for 17727 vacancies. The commission has updated the exam pattern for the Tier 2 stage of the selection process and has excluded Paper III. As the sections asked in the Tier I exam and Paper 1 of the Tier II exam are common, the candidates should focus on the integrated preparation process for both stages. Candidates must go through the detailed SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2 given in the next few sections to start their preparation now.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2024

The SSC CGL Recruitment 2024 is conducted in different stages. Candidates will have to clear the Tier 1 as well as Tier 2 exams to be eligible for document verification. The SSC CGL 2024 Selection Process is mentioned below:

• Tier 1- Computer-based test
• Tier 2- Computer-based test
• Tier 2 includes 3 papers i.e. Paper-I and Paper-II further in separate shifts on separate days.
• The Data Entry Speed Test has been included in Section III for 15 minutes in Module II as One Data Entry Task.

SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1

The SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier 1 examinations comprises 4 sections i.e. GA/GK, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, and Reasoning. The paper consists of 100 questions worth 200 marks and is qualifying in nature. This stage of the selection process is qualifying and the candidates who score equal to or more than the category-wise cutoff will proceed to the Tier 2 stage.  The subject-wise SSC CGL Syllabus 2024 details are given below:

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SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning

Reasoning is one of the highest-scoring sections of the CGL Tier 1 exam if prepared properly. It tests the candidates’ ability to analyze the given data and derive the answers to the questions asked. The questions in this section are a combination of language and mathematics. Candidates need to read the questions carefully to avoid silly mistakes. Check the syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning below topic-wise.

1. Analogies
2. Similarities and Differences
3. Space Visualization
4. Spatial Orientation
5. Problem-Solving
6. Analysis
7. Judgment
8. Decision-Making
9. Visual Memory
10. Discrimination
11. Observation
12. Relationship Concepts
13. Arithmetical Reasoning
14. Figural Classification
15. Arithmetic Number Series
16. Non-Verbal Series
17. Coding and Decoding
18. Statement Conclusion
19. Syllogistic Reasoning
20. Semantic Analogy
21. Symbolic/Number Analogy
22. Figural Analogy
23. Semantic Classification
24. Symbolic/Number Classification
25. Figural Classification
26. Semantic Series
27. Number Series
28. Figural Series
29. Word Building
30. Coding & Decoding
31. Numerical Operations
32. Symbolic Operations
33. Trends
34. Space Orientation
35. Space Visualization
36. Venn Diagrams
37. Drawing Inferences
38. Punched Hole/Pattern Folding & Un-folding
39. Figural Pattern Folding and Completion
40. Indexing
41. Address Matching
42. Date & City Matching
43. Classification of Center Codes/Roll Numbers
44. Small & Capital Letters/Numbers Coding, Decoding, and Classification
45. Embedded Figures

SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

In this section, questions are asked on many concepts. The preparation for this subject requires a lot of learning, practice, and revision. Solving sectional and full-length mock tests is a very effective way of maximizing the score in this section. Candidates can check the CGL syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude here.

1. Computation of whole numbers
2. Fractions and relationships between numbers
3. Profit and Loss
4. Time and distance
5. Time & Work
6. Percentage
7. Ratio & Proportion
8. Discount
9. Partnership Business
10. Mixture and Allegation
11. Square roots
12. Averages
13. Graphs of Linear Equations
14. Triangle and its various kinds of centers
15. Congruence and similarity of triangles
16. Interest
17. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
18. Circle and its chords
19. Regular Polygons
20. Circle
21. Right Prism,
22. Right, Circular Cone,
23. Right, Circular Cylinder,
24. Sphere,
25. Heights and Distances
26. Hemispheres,
27. Rectangular Parallelepiped
28. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
29. Histogram

SSC CGL Syllabus for English Language and Comprehension

Even though we use the English language frequently in our daily lives, the questions asked in this section need a specific strategy for preparing. One of the first steps after going through the syllabus for the English Language and Comprehension section is to go through the previous year’s questions. We have given the SSC CGL syllabus for English Language and comprehension for all topics below.

1. Phrases and Idioms
2. One-word Substitution
3. Sentence Correction
4. Error Spotting
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Spelling Correction
7. Reading Comprehension
8. Synonyms-Antonyms
9. Active Passive
10. Sentence Rearrangement
11. Sentence Improvement
12. Cloze Test

SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus

In recent years, the role of current affairs has increased in the General Awareness of the SSC CGL paper. However, to score well, the candidates need to prepare for each topic and maintain a good grip on the basic subjects. For Current Affairs, focusing on the national and international events of importance in the last 6 to 12 months before the exam is important.

1. History
2. Culture
3. Geography
4. Economic Scene
5. General Policy & Scientific Research
6. Science
7. Current Affairs
8. Books and Authors
9. Sports
10. Important Schemes
11. Important Days
12. Portfolios
13. People in News
14. India and its Neighboring Countries
15. Questions about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
16. Questions about Science, Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days, Portfolios, People in the News

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2024

The commission has recently made so many changes in the exam pattern i.e. the exam will be conducted in 2 stages only i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. The candidates must go through the detailed SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus mentioned below.

• Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),
• Paper II for candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and
• Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
  Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 1

As mentioned above, this paper is compulsory for all candidates and carries a total of 390 marks. So the candidates must be aware of the topics asked in the various sections of the paper. Even though the Mathematics, Reasoning, English and General Awareness sections are common in both Tier 1 & 2, the strategy to prepare for both levels is different. Check the CGL Tier 2 syllabus for paper 1 in the table mentioned below for all topics.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 2

The candidates who have opted for the JSO post while filling out the application form and those who have cleared the Tier 1 cutoff for the post of JSO are eligible to attempt Paper 2 of the Tier 2 exam. We have given the SSC CGL syllabus for tier 2 for Paper 2 in this table for the ease of Candidates for all topics.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Topic-Wise Distribution

For the ease of candidates, we are providing you the Tier 1 topic-wise distribution for all subjects in the exam. This will help you to prepare for the upcoming examination by understanding the number of questions for every topic.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Referring to the SSC CGL previous year Question paper, we have mentioned the topic distribution table below for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam of General Intelligence & Reasoning. You can see that the Number Series has more weightage than others.

Quantitative Aptitude

Take a look at the table given below you can find the topic-wise weightage of the questions. In Quantitative Aptitude, various topics have a weightage of 3 questions.

English Language

Previous year’s SSC CGL Tier 1 English Language paper consisted of various subjects of which the Cloze Test had more weightage than other subjects.

General Awareness

You can check the SSC CGL Tier 1 subject distribution table for the General Awareness section. This will help you to prepare accordingly for the upcoming exams.

How can I complete the SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus?

SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Exam is to be conducted in September-October 2024 as announced by the commission. This gives the candidates little time before the exam is held. They should aim to prepare for both stages of the exam in a consolidated manner and start the process as soon as possible. In order to have a solid preparation before the exam, they need to follow an efficient strategy. Follow the tips mentioned below for completing the SSC CGL 2024 Syllabus and secure a high rank in the exam:

• The initial stage towards success is understanding what you need to study i.e. know your syllabus inside out.
• Create a study plan that provides equal time for each section based on your strengths and weaknesses.
• Keep an eye on your progress, and update your study plan accordingly.
• Practice previous years’ question papers and mock tests to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
• Improve your time management skills and speed.
• Start your study today and evaluate your preparation regularly.
• Maintain handwritten notes on every topic that you learn.
• Integrate mock tests and revision plans from the early phases of the preparation process.
• Attempt mini-tests and quizzes to clarify the concepts learned.
• Do not ignore your data entry skills preparation and dedicate at least 15 to 30 minutes per day to increase your typing speed and accuracy.
• Prepare the Computer Knowledge section well as it is mandatory to qualify the cutoff for this paper in the Tier 2 Examination. In addition to that, it also contributes to the General Awareness section of both stages of the selection process.
• In the initial phases of the preparation process, focus on accuracy rather than speed. It is the most necessary aspect of the recruitment process as there is one-fourth negative marking in the Tier 1 and one-third negative marking in the Tier 2 exam.
• In the final phases of the preparation process, revision and testing are the keys to identifying the weak areas and making the strong areas even stronger.

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