The Staff Selection Commission prescribes the SSC CGL syllabus on the official website of the exam. The syllabus for SSC CGL tier 1 and tier 2 exams is different and the number of papers in each exam varies too. The SSC CGL tier 2 syllabus consists of three papers – Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III, and each paper comprises different subjects. The selection commission does not provide any specific weightage for any topic in the syllabus, and therefore, the candidates are advised to prepare every topic mentioned in the syllabus.
In this article, we will be covering the complete syllabus for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam, and the candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly. Candidates can also download the SSC CGL Syllabus PDF which is provided in this article to check the official syllabus as prescribed by the commission.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus PDF
To prepare for an exam like SSC CGL the aspirants need to understand the complete exam syllabus and exam pattern as well. In this section, aspirants can download the PDF of the SSC CGL Syllabus from the link below.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus: Section-Wise
The SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus is divided into three major parts, which are described below.
Paper 1 - 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
Paper 2: Statistics
Paper 3: General Studies - Finance and Economics
The candidates should prepare the topics given in the syllabus and besides that, they should also prepare the sub-topics and associated topics that are not mentioned in the official syllabus. No weightage of topics is defined in the official notification, hence the candidates need to prepare all the topics and divide their time accordingly. The candidates should prepare the syllabus in light of SSC CGL question papers so that they can anticipate the importance of the topics. The candidates should do this exercise with previous year's papers to get the average weightage of the topics. SSC CGL syllabus serves as the guiding force for the preparation.
SSC CGL Mathematical Abilities Syllabus for Tier 2
The candidates can see here the Mathematical abilities topics of the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus so that they can prepare for the exam. The following topics will be asked in the Mathematical abilities.
- Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
- 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.
- Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2? + cos2?=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.
SSC CGL Reasoning and General Intelligence Syllabus for Tier 2
The following are the important topics for General Intelligence and Reasoning section as mentioned in the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus. The Commission can ask questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on
Topics Covered | ||
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 |
The questions can be asked from any subtopics of the above topics (if any).
SSC CGL English Language and Comprehension Syllabus for Tier 2
SSC removed the descriptive paper in Tier 3. It defines the contour of the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus through the topics given below:
Topics Covered | ||
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 | | |
The candidates are advised to prepare all the topics mentioned above to score better in the exam.
SSC CGL General Awareness Syllabus for Tier 2
The Commission has mentioned the same syllabus for the General Awareness section as mentioned under the Tier 1 exam. There is no change in the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus for tier 1 and tier 2 exam for General Awareness section. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to:
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic Scene
- General policy and Scientific research
SSC CGL Computer Proficiency Syllabus for Tier 2
Computer Awareness is the new section added in the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam and SSC CGL syllabus 2024 (with the General Awareness). The candidates need to prepare the given topics as well as sub-topics.
- 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.
- Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc.
- Working with 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, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.
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.
SSC CGL Statistics Syllabus for Tier 2
The Commission has continued with this paper because the candidates are tested for their statistical skills through this paper. The Commission did not change the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus for this section because Statistics is important in taking decisions. The topics are indicative only.
Topics | Subtopics |
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 |
Measures of Central Tendency | Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, |
Measures of Dispersion | Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion. |
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different |
Correlation and Regression | Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; |
Probability Theory | Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; |
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). |
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. |
Statistical Inference | Point estimation and interval estimation, Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments |
Analysis of Variance | Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data. |
Time Series Analysis | Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods |
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. |
SSC CGL General Studies-Finance and Economics Syllabus for Tier 2
SSC CGL Tier 2 General Studies-Finance and Economics topics as mentioned in the SSC CGL 2024 syllabus will have the following two parts.
- Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)
- Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks)
The candidates can see below the important topics and sub-topics of the SSC CGL General Studies Finance and Economics paper. in Tier 2 exam.
SSC CGL General Studies - Finance and Economics Part A: Finance and Accounts Syllabus - (80 marks)
The candidates can see below the topics for Finance and Accounts. The questions can be asked of any depth.
Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting | |
Financial Accounting | Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. |
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 & |
SSC CGL General Studies - Finance and Economics Part B: Economics and Governance Syllabus - (120 marks)
The candidates can see below the important topics and subtopics for Economics and Governance syllabus.
Topic | Sub-Topics |
Theory of Production and Cost | 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 behaviour- Marshallian 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 |
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Economic Reforms in India | Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment |
Monetary/ Fiscal policy |
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Role of Information Technology in Governance | The emerging role of Information Technology in Governance and the Government Services |
The above topics are not exhaustive but inclusive. The questions can appear from any of the topics or sub-topics.