SSC CGL Syllabus 2019
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SSC CGL Syllabus 2019
SSC CGL Syllabus 2019: SSC has released exam dates for all ssc exams to be conducted in 2019-20. The Preliminary Exam of SSC CGL 2019-20 is scheduled from 2nd to 11th March 2020. The Combined Graduate Level Tier-II & Tier-III Examination is scheduled from 22nd June to 25th June 2020. Candidates who prepared by following the latest SSC CGL Syllabus were able to scale this exam. A fair knowledge of SSC CGL Syllabus & exam pattern for Tier-I, Tier-II & III Exam is necessary to prepare effectively for this exam. Let’s understand the SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier I, II, III & IV Syllabus based on latest pattern.
SSC CGL Syllabus: Tier I
The major sections asked in SSC CGL Preliminary Exam are General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The detailed syllabus & exam pattern for SSC CGL 2019-20 exam are mentioned below:
SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern
| S No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | A cumulative time of 60 minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 50 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | |
| 4 | English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | 200 | ||
SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus
| General Intelligence and Reasoning
|
General Awareness | Quantitative Aptitude | English Comprehension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Static General Knowledge (Indian History, Culture etc.) | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Analogy | Science | Interest | Fill in the Blanks |
| Coding-Decoding | Current Affairs | Averages | Spellings |
| Puzzle | Sports | Percentage | Phrases and Idioms |
| Matrix | Books and Authors | Ratio and Proportion | One word Substitution |
| Word Formation | Important Schemes | Problem on Ages | Sentence Correction |
| Venn Diagram | Portfolios | Speed, Distance and Time | Error Spotting |
| Direction and Distance | People in News | Number System | |
| Blood Relations | Mensuration | ||
| Series | Data Interpretation | ||
| Verbal reasoning | Time and Work | ||
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry | |||
| Geometry |
After the preliminary exam has been conducted, it will be necessary to gear up for Mains Exam of SSC CGL 2018-19 Exam.
SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus
The Mains Exam will be conducted online and is an objective multiple choice exam. The major sections asked in Mains Exam are Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies (Finance and Economics). Let’s have a look at the SSC CGL Syllabus 2018-19 Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus.
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern
| S No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Ability | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| 2 | English Language and Comprehension | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| 3 | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| 4 | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus
| Quantitative Aptitude
|
English Language | Statistics | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplification | Reading Comprehension | Collection and Representation of Data | Finance and Accounting |
| Interest | Spelling | Measure of Dispersion | Fundamental Principles |
| Averages | Fill in the Blanks | Measure of Central Tendency | Financial Accounting |
| Percentage | Phrases and Idioms | Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis | Basic Concepts of Accounting |
| Ratio and Proportion | One Word Substitution | Correlation and Regression | Self-Balancing Ledger |
| Speed, Distance and Time | Sentence Correction | Random Variables | Error Spotting and Correction |
| Number System | Error Spotting | Random Variables | |
| Mensuration | Cloze Test | Sampling Theory | Economics and Governance |
| Data Interpretation | Para Jumbles | Analysis and Variance | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| Time and Work | Synonyms-Antonyms | Time Series Analysis | Finance Commission |
| Algebra | Active-Passive Voice | Index Number | Theory of Demand and Supply |
| Trigonometry | |||
| Geometry | |||
| Data Sufficiency |
SSC CGL Tier-III Syllabus
Tier-III of SSC CGL 2019 exam is a descriptive exam to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. The mode of examination is offline and students are required to write essays, précis, application, letter etc. in this exam. The exam carries 100 marks and the time allotted for the same is 60 minutes. The time allotted for candidates belonging to PWD category is increased to 80 minutes. Tier-III paper is given by specific candidates who are interested only for the post of “Statistical Investigator Grade II” & “Compiler”.
SSC CGL Tier-III Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application etc.) | 100 marks | 1 hour or 60 minutes |
SSC CGL Tier-IV Syllabus
Tier-IV examination comprises of couple of skill sets required for certain Government Posts all over the country.
DEST (Data Entry Speed Test): For the post of Tax Assistant (Central Excise and Income Tax),DEST Exam through SSC CGL 2018-19 exam is conducted to check the typing speed of the candidate. The candidates are given an article in English which they have to type on Computer. A candidate is required to type 2000 words in 15 minutes.
CPT (Computer Proficiency Test): Word Processing, Spread Sheets and Generation of slides are the three modules that are important for this exam and the commission demands a candidate to be proficient in it for the post of CSS, MEA, Inspector (Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer), Inspector (Examiner).
Tier-I and Tier-II exam is compulsory for all posts mentioned in the SSC CGL 2018-19 Notification of while Tier-III is specifically for candidates applying for the post of Statistical Investigator Grade-II and Compiler. Similarly, Tier-IV exam is taken by candidates applying specifically for TA, CSS, MEA and Inspector.
Penalty for wrong answers
Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to deduction of 0.5 marks in Tier – I, III and IV while that of 0.25 marks in Tier-II.
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