SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download: Section Wise Latest Syllabus

The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam is a decision-making examination compared to other examinations. Candidates who qualified the tier 1 exam will have to appear for Tier 2 and Tier 3. It contains two papers namely Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension (both of 200 marks each). This Tier 2 contains a total of 400 marks hence plays a decisive role in selection.

Students who have selected the Statistical Investigator and Assistant Audit/Accounts Officer during the filling of the SSC CGL 2022 online application will also have to appear for Paper 3 and Paper 4, respectively.

Paper	Subject	No of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
I	Quantitative Aptitude	100	200	2 hours
II	English Comprehension	200	200	2 hours
III	Statistics	100	200	2 hours
IV	General Studies (Economic & Finance)	100	200	2 hours

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download For Tier 2

SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted online comprising of four exams with about 100 or 200 (English) questions in each section and with maximum marks of 200. Candidates have to complete each Exam in 2 hours.

The sections asked in SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download for Tier 2 Exam are:

• Quantitative Ability.
• Statistics.
• General Studies (Finance & Economics).
• English Language & Comprehension.

The Topic-wise SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download for Tier 2 is given in the table below:

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – Quantitative Aptitude

1. Computation of whole numbers
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. Relationships between numbers
5. Percentage
6. Ratio & Proportion
7. Square roots
8. Averages
9. Interest
10. Profit and Loss
11. Discount
12. Partnership Business
13. Mixture and Alligation
14. Time and distance
15. Time & Work
16. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
17. Graphs of Linear Equations
18. Triangle and its various kinds of centres
19. Congruence and similarity of triangles
20. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
21. Triangle
22. Quadrilaterals
23. Regular Polygons
24. Right Prism
25. Right Circular Cone
26. Right Circular Cylinder
27. Sphere
28. Hemispheres
29. Rectangular Parallelepiped
30. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
31. Trigonometric ratio
32. Degree and Radian Measures
33. Standard Identities
34. Complementary angles
35. Heights and Distances
36. Histogram
37. Frequency polygon
38. Bar diagram
39. Pie chart

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – English Language and Comprehension

1. Spot the error
2. Fill in the blanks
3. Synonyms
4. Antonyms
5. Spelling/ detecting misspelt words
6. Idioms & phrases
7. One word substitution
8. Improvement of sentences
9. Active/ passive voice of verbs
10. Conversion into Direct/Indirect narration
11. Shuffling of sentence parts
12. Shuffling of sentences in a passage
13. Cloze passage
14. Comprehension passage

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – 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 an index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – General Studies Finance and Economics

This section of the SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download for Tier 2 is divided into 2 parts Finance & Accounts and Economics & Governance for which the sub-topics are detailed below-

Part A: SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):

1.1 Financial Accounting

1. Nature and scope
2. Limitations of Financial Accounting
3. Basic concepts and Conventions
4. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

1.2 Basic concepts of accounting

1. Single and double entry
2. Books of Original Entry
3. Bank Reconciliation
4. Journal, ledgers
5. Trial Balance
6. Rectification of Errors
7. Manufacturing
8. Trading
9. Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
10. Balance Sheet
11. Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
12. Depreciation Accounting
13. Valuation of Inventories
14. Non-profit organisations Accounts
15. Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
16. Bills of Exchange
17. Self Balancing Ledgers

Part B: SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – Economics and Governance – (120 marks):

2.1 Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.

2.2 Finance Commission-Role and functions.

2.3 Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics

1. Definition
2. Scope and nature of Economics
3. Methods of economic study
4. Central problems of an economy
5. Production possibilities curve

2.4 Theory of Demand and Supply

1. Meaning and determinants of demand
2. Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
3. Price
4. Income and cross elasticity
5. Theory of consumer‟s behaviour
6. Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
7. Meaning and determinants of supply
8. Law of supply
9. The elasticity of Supply

2.5 Theory of Production and cost

1. Meaning and Factors of production
2. Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

2.6 Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

1. Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition
2. Monopoly
3. Monopolistic Competition
4. Oligopoly
5. Price determination in these markets.

2.7 Indian Economy: SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download

2.7.1 Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth.

2.7.2 National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.

2.7.3 Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.

2.7.4 Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.

2.7.5 Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

2.8 Economic Reforms in India

1. Economic reforms since 1991
2. Liberalisation
3. Privatisation
4. Globalisation
5. Disinvestment

2.9 Money and Banking:

2.9.1 Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.

2.9.2 Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.

2.9.3 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

2.10 Role of Information Technology in Governance.

Note: Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level, Paper-II of 10+2 Level and in Paper-III and Paper-IV of Graduation Level.

SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam Pattern 2022:

• SSC CGL Tier 3 Exam will be Descriptive in Nature (offline). This test will be conducted to examine the candidates writing skills.
• It consists of 100 marks.
• In this exam, Essay/ Application /Letter/ Precis/ Report – Writings will be asked.
• This examination is not only of qualifying nature (at least 33 marks out of 100) but the marks are also included in final merit list preparation.

Note:

The most important thing candidates should make note of it is if candidates fail to score enough marks in Tier 1 and Tier 2 then his copies for Tier 3 will not be checked.

The paper is in English/ Hindi language and will constitute 100 marks.

Subject	Marks	Time
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application, etc.)	100 marks	1 hour or 60 minutes (80 minutes for PWD category)

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF Download – Tier 4

SSC CGL Tier 4 Exam is a Computer Skill Test. SSC CGL Tier 4 is conducted in two steps:

1. Skill Test in Data Entry (DEST) Test and
2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) Test.

DEST

Candidates are required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes on a computer in English. This test is conducted to check a candidate’s typing skills. Candidates are given an article in English which they have to type on Computer. For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax), DEST Exam through the SSC CGL 2021 exam is conducted to check the typing speed of the candidate.

CPT

This test is conducted to check a candidate’s proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Generation of Slides are the three areas that are tested by the SSC for the post of CSS, MEA, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner).

Note:- SSC CGL Tier 4 is qualifying in nature, no marks will be rewarded in SSC CGL Tier 4.