SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2022 : The Staff Selection Commission [SSC] of India conducts Combined Graduate Level [CGL] exam in four stages namely Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3 and Tier-4. In SSC CGL exam pattern Tier-1 and Tier-2 are conducted in online mode, on the other side Tier-3 is conducted in pen and paper mode and Tier-4 includes computer skill tests. Aspirants can go through this article for more information.
1. SSC CGL Exam Pattern
2. SSC CGL Exam pattern – Tiers of exams
3. SSC CGL Exam Pattern Tier 1
4. SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus
5. SSC CGL Exam Pattern – Tier 2
6. SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus
7. SSC CGL Exam Pattern – Tier 3
8. SSC CGL Tier 3 Syllabus
9. SSC CGL Exam pattern – Tier 4
9.1 Data Entry Skill Test
9.2 Computer Proficiency Test
10. SSC CGL Exam Pattern – FAQs
SSC CGL Tier -1 exam will be conducted on an online basis, it comprises 100 questions in total with a maximum 200 marks. The exam should be completed in a time span of 60 minutes. Tier 1 is divided into 4 sections with 25 questions each.
Following are the 4 sections on which the questions will be set for SSC CGL tier 1 exam:
The sections asked in SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is explained in table given below :
The students who want to prepare for SSC CGL must be aware of the subject wise syllabus of SSC CGL. Syllabus for SSC CGL tier 1 includes 4 sections with 25 questions each and maximum marks of 50. The time duration for candidates is 60 minutes.
The Topic Wise Syllabus of Tier 1 is given in a table below:
1. Analogies
2. Similarities and difference
3. Space visualization
4. Spatial orientation
5. Blood Relation
6. Analysis
7. Judgement
8. Problem Solving
9. Discrimination
10.Visual Memory
11. Coding and Decoding
12. Decision Making
13. Relationship concepts
14. Arithmetical reasoning
15. Figural classification
16. Non verbal series
17. Observation
18. Statement conclusion
19. Syllogistic reasoning
20. Arithmetic Number Series
1. Current Affairs
2. Books and Authors
3. India and its Neighbouring countries
4. Sports
5. Important Days
6. Important Schemes
7. Portfolio
8. Science
9. People in news
1. Decimals
2. Fractions
3. Profit and Loss
4. Square roots
5. Ratio Proportion
6. Triangle and Quadrilateral
7. Percentage
8. Mixture and Alligation
9. Time and Distance
10. Time and Work
11. Heights and distance
12. Trigonometry
13. Averages
14. Interest
15. Simplification
16. Algebraic Identities
17. Partnership Business
18. Spheres , Cones and Hemisphere
19. Prism
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1. Phrases and Idioms
2. Error Spotting
3. Active Passive
4. Synonyms and Antonyms
5. Spelling Correction
6. Reading Comprehensions
7. Sentence Rearrangement
After the preliminary exam has been conducted it is necessary for the candidates to get focused on the tier 2 that is the mains exams which will be conducted online and in an objective [multiple choice question] form. Both tier 2 and tier 3 will be conducted on the same day.
Following are the subjects based on which questions will be set for SSC CGL tier 2 exam :
. Quantitative ability
. English language and comprehension
. Statistics
. General studies
Let’s have a look on the sections of SSC CGL tier 2 exam, explained in the table given below
SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will be conducted online comprising 4 sections with about 100 to 200 questions in each section and with a maximum marks of 200. Candidates have to finished each exam with the time span of 2 hours
The Topic wise SSC CGL Syllabus of Tier 2 is given below :
1. Decimals
2. Fractions
3. Profit and Loss
4. Square roots
5. Ratio Proportion
6. Triangle and Quadrilateral
7. Percentage
8. Mixture and Alligation
9. Time and Distance
10. Time and Work
11. Heights and distance
12. Trigonometry
13. Averages
14. Interest
15. Simplification
16. Algebraic Identities
17. Partnership Business
18. Spheres , Cones and Hemisphere
19. Prism
1. Phrases and Idioms
2. Error Spotting
3. Active Passive
4. Synonyms and Antonyms
5. Spelling Correction
6. Reading Comprehensions
7. Sentence Rearrangement
8. Conversion inti direct/indirect narration
9. Shuffling of sentence parts
10. Cloze passage
1. Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data
2.Correlation and Regression
3. Probability Theory
4. Time Series Analysis
5. Index Numbers
6. Measures of Dispersion
7. Measures of Central Tendency
PART A : FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
1. Nature and Scope
2.Basic Concepts and Conventions
3. Limitation of Financial Accounting
PART B : ECONOMICS AND GOVERNANCE
1. Basic concepts of Economics
2. Finance commission role and functions
3. Theory of Demand and Supply
4. Indian Economy
5. Money and Banking
6. Forms of Market and Price Determination
7. Theory of Production and Cost
SSC CGL tier 3 exam will be a descriptive test. The paper will be in English/ Hindi and will constitute 100 marks. The entire paper should be completed within 60 minutes. The motive of this exam is to test the writing skills of the candidates. Aspirants are suggested to go through the writing formats and are also suggested to read daily newspapers, articles and magazines which will help them to crack the exam with flying colors.
Tier 4 of SSC CGL exam is the final part of the exam. It has been conducted just to check out the skills of the candidates. Skills that are required for certain government posts all over the country.
DEST[ Data Entry Speed Test]
SSC CGL DEST exam has been conducted to check the typing speed of the candidates. The candidates are given an article in English which they have to type on the computer. A candidate is required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes.
CPT[Computer Proficiency Test]
This test is conducted to check the candidates proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and generation of slides. This is the target skill set test for post like :
1. Assistant section officer in CSS
2. MEA and AFHQ
3. Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office[SFIO]
4. Assistant [GSI] in the ministry of mines
5. Inspector [ central excise]
6. Inspector[Preventive Officer] and inspector[ examiner] in CBIC
NOTE- SSC CGL Tier 4 exam is qualifying in nature , no marks will be rewarded for tier 4 exam
Candidates have to score well in all the tiers i.e, tier 1,tier 2, tier 3and tier 4 of SSC CGL exam.
Tier 4 of SSC CGL includes DEST/CPT. This is required for certain posts. So it is not compulsory for everyone.
Yes there is a negative marking of 1/4 marks for every wrong answer.
Aspirants applying for SSC CGL must not be less than 18 years and cannot be more than 32 years of age.
Solve practice set for last year’s question paper as much as possible. Practice GI and Reasoning every day. If we work hard for our goals we will pass the exam with flying colors