SSC CGL - Syllabus
Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level Examination
SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus: Subject & Section-wise PDF, Question Paper
Updated On - March 31 2023 by Divyansh K
SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus will be decided by State Selection Commission(SSC). Candidates are advised to check the syllabus first, before starting the preparation for the exam. SSC CGL is a national level exam conducted by State Selection Commission(SSC) with the purpose to select candidates for posts in Group B and C in various ministries, departments or organizations of the Government of India. State Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level(SSC CGL) is conducted in four tiers. The first two tiers will be conducted in online mode and the rest of the two will be conducted in offline mode. Read this complete article to get more knowledge about SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus.
SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus of SSC CGL 2023 as prescribed by the official authority is mentioned below.
SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus Tier-1
General Intelligence and Reasoning: It will include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This section will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, Space visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem-solving, Analysis, judgment, Discrimination, observation, concepts of relationships, Arithmetical reasoning, Arithmetic number series, nonverbal series, Coding, decoding, Statement conclusion, Semantic Classification, Symbolic or number classification, Semantic series, number series, Word building, Numerical operations, Address matching, date and city matching. There are so many topics covered under General Intelligence and Reasoning.
General Awareness: Questions in this section are conducted to test a candidate's general awareness of the environment around him. Questions will be designed to test candidate's knowledge in current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect. The test will include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially History, culture, and geography.
Quantitative Aptitude: It includes topics such as Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Time and distance, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Sphere, Cylinder, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart, whole numbers, decimals, trigonometric ratios. There are so many topics covered under quantitative aptitude.
English Comprehensive: This section includes questions to check the English ability of a candidate, his/her writing ability.
SSC CGL 2023 Syllabus Tier-2
Paper-1 Quantitative Abilities: This paper will include topics such as whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, Square roots, Discount, partnership business, Interest, Profit and loss, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Sphere, Cylinder, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram, Pie chart, trigonometric ratios, Standard Identities, Cylinder, Complimentary angles and there are so many topics.
Paper-2 English Language and Comprehension: This includes questions on topics such as fill the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, improvement of sentences, direct and indirect narration, shuffling of the sentence, Cloze passage, spot the error, active/passive voice and so more.
Paper-3 Statistics: It includes questions on topics such as collection, classification, and presentation of data, Measure of central tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Correlation, probability, Sampling theory, movement, skewness, Kurtosis, Regression, Random variable, Statistical interference, Analysis of variance, Index numbers. There are so many topics and their sub-topics as well that include in this section.
Paper-4 General Studies- Finance and Economics: This includes two parts.
Part A Finance and Accounts: It includes financial accounting, basic concepts of accounts and their sub-topics as well.
Part B Economics and Governance: It includes comptroller and auditor general of India, Basic concepts of economics, Theory of demand and supply, Theory of production and cost, Forms of Market and price determination in different markets, Indian economy, economic reforms in India, Money, and banking, the role of information technology in governance.
SSC CGL 2023 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of SSC CGL 2023 of Tier-1 is mentioned below.
| Mode of exam | Online Mode |
| Time duration | 1 hour |
| Total number of questions | 100 |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) |
| Marks for every right answer | +2 marks will be allotted for every right answer |
| Negative Marking | -0.5 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer |
Sections
| Section Name | Number of questions |
| General awareness | 25 |
| General intelligence and reasoning | 25 |
| English comprehensive | 25 |
| Quantitative aptitude | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
The exam pattern of SSC CGL 2023 of Tier-2 is mentioned below.
| Mode of exam | Online Mode |
| Time duration | 2 hour |
| Total number of questions | 400 |
| Type of questions | Objective type questions |
| Marks for every right answer | +1 marks will be allotted for every right answer |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
Subjects
| Section Name | Number of questions |
| Paper-1 quantitative aptitude | 100 |
| Paper-2 language and comprehension | 200 |
| Paper-3 Statistical | 100 |
| Paper-4 finance and accounts | 100 |
| Total | 500 |
The exam pattern of SSC CGL 2023 of Tier-3 is mentioned below.
| Mode of exam | Offline Mode(Pen and paper-based test) |
| Time duration | 1 hour |
| Type of questions | Descriptive typed questions |
| Language | Either English or Hindi |
| Negative Marking | There is no negative marking in descriptive type questions. |
Distribution of questions
| Mode of exam | Scheme | Total marks of the exam |
| Offline mode- Pen and paper-based | Descriptive questions in English or Hindi and candidates have to essay, letters or applications. | 100 |
SSC CGL 2023 Preparation Tips
Some preparation tips for candidates regarding SSC CGL 2023 are listed below.
- Clarify the Syllabus: The first step is that candidates must know about the examination pattern and syllabus for the examination. Candidates must get a clear idea about their weak and strong sections from the syllabus.
- Clear basics: Before jumping direct into the tricks and tips of the exam, candidates must know the basics of the topics. Tricks may be used for some topics. However, basic concepts and formulas can be used for more topics.
- Practice and repeat: Each topic that a candidate study in a day must be revised properly. Without revising, it is not possible to keep important points in mind.
- Practice from mock tests and previous year questions: Candidates are advised to practice for the exam with the help of mock tests and previous year question papers. It will help not only in preparation but also helps candidates to get to know about important questions to be asked in the papers.
SSC CGL 2023 Eligibility Criteria
There are 4 important criteria that a candidate must fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL 2023. The 4 parameters are given below:
1. Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit (as on 01/01/2023): 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/ Organisations | 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 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 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 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 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 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. |
2. Age Limit:The Government has also provided for Age relaxation for some categories.
| S.No | Category | Age Relaxation permissible beyond 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 |
3. Educational Qualification (as on 23/01/2023): The educational qualifications varies according to the post for SSC CGL 2023 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 & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/ Masters in Business Studies |
| Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 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 |
4. Physical Fitness Requirements: Apart from the above, there are certain requisite Physical Standards for Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and Sub-Inspector in NIA (National Investigation Agency).
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
23 Dec 2022
Form End Date:
23 Jan 2023
The last date to submit the form was on 23 Jan 2023
Browse Other ExamsExamination Date (Online):
11 Apr - 21 Apr 2023
Application Fees:
₹ 100
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