SSC - CGL

SSC CGL 2023 Notification Age Limit (As of 01/01/2022) :

There are certain constraints set up by the government to recruit a suitable aspirant such as the age of the aspirant, the candidate belonging to a certain age group defined by the commission can only apply for SSC CGL. The minimum age for an aspirant to be eligible for recruitment is 20 years and but the maximum age limit varies depending on the different posts, for some posts, it is 27 and for others, it is 30 years. The central government also provides some age relaxation on the maximum age limit for candidates belonging to different categories. In the following table, an aspirant can check different age limit groups decided by the central government for various posts....

Requirement of age for various posts is as follows:

Permissible relaxation in upper age limit and category-codes for claiming age relaxation are as follows:

Details of the Posts :

Followings are the likely posts that will be filled up through this Examination.

Scheme of Examination :

The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two tiers as indicated below.

1. Tier-I (Qualifying in Nature)
2. Tier-II

Tier-I :

1. The Tier-I Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions only.
2. The questions will be set in English and Hindi for Part-II, III & IV.
3. There will be negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer.

Tier-II :

Tier-II will include conducting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III in separate shift(s) / day(s).

1. Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts.
2. Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts.
3. Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
4. Paper-I will include following three sections having two modules each:
   Section-I :
   Module-I : Mathematical Abilities
   Module-II : Reasoning and General Intelligence
   Section-II :
   Module-I : English Language and Comprehension
   Module-II : General Awareness
   Section-III :
   Module-I : Computer Knowledge Test
   Module-II : Data Entry Speed Test
   
5. Paper-I will be conducted in two sessions - Session –I & Session-II, on same day. Session-I will include conducting of Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III.
6. Session-II will include conducting of Module-II of Section-III. Therefore, duration of Session-I will be 2 hours and 15 minutes and duration of Session-II will be 15 minutes only.

7. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of Paper-I.

8. Tier-II (Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III) will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions
9. Tier-II will be conducted in two sessions - Session –I & Session-II, on same
10. Day Session-I will include conducting of Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Session-II will include conducting of Module-II of Section-III.

11. It will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the sections of Tier-II.

12. Tier-II will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions, except for Module-II of Section-III. The questions will be set in English and Hindi except for Module-II (i.e. English Language and Comprehension module) in SectionII. There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section-I, Section-II and Module-I of Section-III. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
13. Module-I of Section-III i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature. compensatory time of 5 minutes. Therefore, duration of Skill Test for such candidates will be 20 minutes.
14. Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I i.e. Computer Knowledge Test is mandatory but qualifying in nature.
15. Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.
16. The “Data Entry Speed Test” (DEST) Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.
17. DEST will be mandatory for all the posts; however it will be qualifying in nature

Indicative Syllabus (Tier-II)

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) :

1. Number Systems : Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
2. Fundamental arithmetical operations : Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
3. Algebra : Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
4. Geometry : Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
5. Mensuration : Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
6. Trigonometry : Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃=1 etc.

Statistics and probability :

Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence) :

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Pattern folding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de- coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension) :

Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.

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 to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency) :

1. Computer Basics : Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.
2. Software : Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc..
3. Working with Internet and e-mails : Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
4. Basics of networking and cyber security : Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures

Paper-II (Statistics) :

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 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; 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 correlation (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 variable (discrete).
8. Sampling Theory - Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability 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, Determinations 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 number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics) :

Part A : Finance and Accounts-(80 marks) :

Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting :

1. Financial Accounting : Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2. Basic concepts of accounting : Single and double entry,Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.

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 : Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.

Theory of Demand and Supply : Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviourMarshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.

Theory of Production and cost : Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Forms of Market and price determination in different markets : Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.

Indian Economy :

1. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectorsRole of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth.
2. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
3. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
4. Poverty and unemployment - Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
5. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
6. Economic Reforms in India : Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.

Money and Banking :

1. Monetary/ Fiscal policy - Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India Functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
2. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

Role of Information Technology in Governance :

Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I(English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and Paper-III of Graduation Level.