SSC CGL Syllabus 2023, SSC has released the new exam pattern and syllabus for SSC CGL 2023 exam along with official notification of the SSC CGL 2023 exam.
To begin with the preparation for any exam, the candidates must be aware of the complete & accurate exam pattern along with a detailed SSC CGL syllabus to plan a full-proof strategy to score good marks in the particular exam. The exam pattern & syllabus for each SSC CGL Phase has been discussed in this article. Staff Selection Commission will select candidates for Combined Graduate Level posts through a Two-Tier recruitment process. The mode of all stages of the SSC CGL Exam is as follows-
SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 & Exam Pattern :-
| Tier | Type | Mode |
| Tier – I | Objective Multiple Choice | Computer-Based (online) |
| Tier – II (Paper I, II, III) | Paper I (Compulsory for all posts),
Paper II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Program 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 |
Computer-Based (online) |
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam will be qualifying in nature. As per SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-1 Exam, there will be 4 sections with 25 questions each. The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes & there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern from here-
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes (1 hour) |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CGL Syllabus 2022 for Tier 1
The students beginning with the preparation for SSC CGL Exam must be aware of the subject-wise SSC CGL Syllabus for the Tier-1 exam which consists of 4 sections- Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence and Reasoning, English Language & General Awareness. The detailed SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-1 Exam has been discussed in detail below.
SSC CGL Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
In SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam, the Quantitative Aptitude Questions focus on analyzing the candidate’s ability of appropriate use numbers and number sense. This section is common in Tier-1 & Tier-2 and some of the topics are repetitive, so do prepare well to save time during your next stage preparation for the same chapters. The topics for SSC CGL Quantitative Aptitude as set by the commission are as follows-
| SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- Quantitative Aptitude |
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SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning
The SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of both verbal and non-verbal types of topics. This section will be key to examining the candidate’s activeness and sharpness in any situation. The topics to be covered under SSC CGL Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning are enlisted below-
| SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- General Intelligence and Reasoning |
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SSC CGL Syllabus for the English Language
Of all the sections in SSC CGL Tier-1, the English section will be only in the English language. The candidates have to solve the questions asked in the exam which would analyze their understandability of the subject and their basic comprehension and writing ability would also be tested. Good command over the following topics would help the candidates to excel good score in this section.
| SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- English Language |
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SSC CGL Syllabus for General Awareness
This section would be helpful for testing the candidate’s awareness of General Knowledge and General Science and their application to society. Through the syllabus of this section is vast in terms of the following topics.
| SSC CGL Tier-I General Awareness Syllabus |
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2022 for Tier 2
After the preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary to gear up for the Tier-2 Exam of the SSC CGL 2022 Exam. The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective multiple-choice exam, except for Module II (Data Entry Speed Test) of Section III of Paper-I.
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions – Session I & Session II, on the same day and is compulsory for all candidates who qualify in Paper 1. Session-I will include conducting Section-I, Section II, and Module-I of Section III. Session II will include conducting Module II of Section III. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify for all the sections of Paper-I.
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 | ||||||||
| Sections | Module | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Weightage | |||
| Section I | Module-I | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | 23% | |||
| Module-II | Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | 23% | ||||
| Section II | Module-I | English Language and Comprehension | 45 | 135 | 35% | |||
| Module-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 19% | ||||
| Section III | Module-I | Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | Qualifying | |||
| Module-II | Data Entry Speed Test | One Data Entry Task | Qualifying | |||||
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 | ||||||||
| Paper | Section | No. of question | Maximum Marks | Duration | ||||
| Paper II | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | ||||
| Paper III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours | ||||
Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):
The main focus of this section is to check the candidate’s knowledge in terms f the appropriate use of numbers and the number sense of the candidate. Though the section is also asked in the Tier-1 Exam, however, the level and type of questions will be designed differently and slightly more moderate than in the 1st stage. So candidates must buckle up their reparation with the topics listed below-
| Topics | Sub-topics |
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| Fundamental arithmetical operations |
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| Algebra |
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| Geometry |
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| Mensuration |
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| Trigonometry |
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| Statistics and probability |
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Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. These will include questions on
| Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence) |
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Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension):
Fluency in the English Language will be tested on the basis of this section of the SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus. Basic knowledge of the English language in terms of the following topics is necessary to get good marks in this section of the Tier-2 Exam. The syllabus for reading comprehension is not specific and is added to the syllabus to check candidates’ quick responses to the situations.
| Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension) |
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Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (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
| Module II of Section II of Paper-I (General Awareness) |
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Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
| Computer Basics |
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| Software | Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint, etc |
| Working with the 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, Trojans etc.) and preventive measures |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)
For some candidates, this section might be tough & difficult to understand. The basic tip is to get the concept clear and repetitive revision of the concepts would be beneficial to grab good marks in this section too. The SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus for Statistics is described as follows-
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics) | |
| Subject | Topics |
| 1. 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. |
| 2. Measures of Central Tendency | Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles. |
| 3. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion | Range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. |
| 4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis. |
| 5. 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). |
| 6. Probability Theory | Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem. |
| 7. 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 variables (discrete). |
| 8. 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. |
| 9. 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. |
| 10. Analysis of Variance | Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. |
| 11. Time Series Analysis | Components of time series, Determination of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods. |
| 12. Index Numbers | Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index numbers, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers. |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 3(General Studies-Finance and Economics)
This section of the SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus is divided into 2 parts Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance for which the sub-topics are detailed below-
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 3(General Studies-Finance and Economics) | ||
| Part | Subject | Topics |
| Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks) | Financial Accounting |
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| Basic concepts of accounting |
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| 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 |
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| Theory of Demand and Supply |
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| Theory of Production and cost |
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| Forms of Market and price determination in different markets |
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| Indian Economy |
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| Economic Reforms in India |
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| Money and Banking |
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| Role of Information Technology in Governance | ||
SSC CGL 2023 Eligibility Criteria:
There are 4 important criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be eligible for the SSC CGL. The 4 parameters are given below:
- Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: There are different sets of age limits for different posts in the SSC CGL Exam 2023, which are tabulated below:
| Age group | Name of post | Department / Ministries | Class Fiction | Grade pay |
| 18-27 years | Auditor | Officer under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 |
| Auditor | Officer Under CGDA | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Auditor | Other Ministries/Dept. | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Accountant | Officer under C&AG | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Dept. | Group “C” | 2800 | |
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks | Central Govt. offices Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “C” | 2400 | |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | Dte. General Border Road Organisation (MoD) Only For Male Candidates |
Group “C” | 2400 | |
| 18-30 years | Inspector Posts | Department of Post. | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant | Other ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| 20-27 years | Tax Assistant | CBEC | Group “C” | 2400 |
| 20-30 years | Assistant Section officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Assistant Section officer | Ministry of Railway | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other Ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Not Exceeding 30 years | Inspector, (Central Excise) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant | Other ministries / Dept. / Org. | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Inspector (Preventive officer) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Inspector (Examiner) | CBEC | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 4800 | |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG | Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 4800 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations. | Group “B” | 4600 | |
| Assistant / Superintendent | Other Ministries / Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | 4600 | |
| Divisional Accountant | Officer under CAG | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Up to 30 years | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | 4600 |
| Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 4200 | |
| Up to 32 years | Junior Statistical Officer | M/O Statistics & Prog. Implementation | Group “B” | 4200 |
The requirement of age for various posts is as follows:
| S.No | Age Limit | Remarks |
| 1 | For the posts for which the age limit is 18-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2003. |
| 2 | For the posts for which the age limit is 20-27 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2001. |
| 3 | For the posts for which the age limit is 20-30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2001. |
| 4 | For the posts for which the age limit is up to 30 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2003 |
| 5 | For the post for which the age limit is up to 32 years | Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1989 and not later than 01-01-2003. |
- Age Limit: The Government has also provided for Age relaxation for some categories.
| S.No | Category | Age Relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit |
| 1 | OBC | 3 years |
| 2 | ST/SC | 5 years |
| 3 | PH + Gen | 10 years |
| 4 | PH + OBC | 13 years |
| 5 | PH + SC/ST | 15 years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (Gen) | 3 years |
| 7 | Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| 8 | Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years |
- Educational Qualification: The educational qualification varies according to the post for SSC CGL 2022 and is listed below:
| SSC CGL Post | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation |
| Compiler Posts | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject |
| All Other Posts | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent |
- Physical Fitness Requirements: Apart from the above, there are certain requisite Physical Standards for the Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), and Sub-Inspector in NIA (National Investigation Agency).
SSC CGL Selection Process:
SSC CGL 2022 Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
1.1 Tier-I: Computer-Based Examination (Qualifying in nature)
1.2 Tier-II: Paper I (Compulsory for all posts), Paper-II for candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, and Paper III for candidates who apply for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
- All candidates who have applied successfully for SSC CGL exam, will be assigned Roll numbers and Admit Cards for appearing in the Computer-Based Examination (Tier-I).
- Based on the marks scored in Tier-I, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Tier-II and Tier-III Examinations.
- Separate cut-offs will be released separately for Paper-II of Tier-II (i.e. for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Paper-III of Tier-II (i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer), and for Paper-I of Tier-II (i.e. for all other posts).
- Tier-II Examinations will be conducted for all the candidates qualified in Tier-I.
- In Tier II, all the candidates will be required to appear in Paper-I, II, and Paper-III. However, only specific candidates shortlisted for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer will be required to appear in Paper II and Paper III respectively.
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