SSC CGL has changed the exam pattern for Tier I, II and III.
Major Modifications
- Both Tier I and Tier II exams will be conducted online.
- The time allotted for Tier I has been reduced to 60 minutes from 75 minutes.
- Time limit for Tier II will be the same.
- An offline description paper of 100 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes has been introduced.
Exam Pattern
The exam will be organised in four tiers as mentioned below:Tier I: Online Examination (200 Marks)
Tier II: Online Examination (400 Marks)
Tier III: Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (100 Marks)
Tier 1
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Topic
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No of Questions
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Marks
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General Intelligence & Reasoning
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25
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50
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Quantitative Aptitude
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25
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50
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General English
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25
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50
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General Awareness
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25
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50
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Time Allotted
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60 Minutes
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Tier II
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Quantitative Aptitude
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100
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200
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General English
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200
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200
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Time Allotted
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2 Hours for Each Section
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Tier III
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Descriptive Paper in English /Hindi
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100
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Time Allotted
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60 Minutes
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Tier IV
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Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for post of Assistant Section Officer in CSS & MEA only
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Time: 45 Minutes
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Syllabus
Reasoning Syllabus & General Intelligence
- Alphabet Test
- Paper cutting & folding
- Analogy
- Embedded figures.
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Figure formation & Analysis
- Blood Relation
- Series
- Classification
- Cube & Dice
- Coding decoding
- Mirror Image
- Distance direction test
- Water Image
- Matrix
- Pattern Completion
- Logical venn diagram
- Counting of figures.
- Missing Number
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic
- Advance Maths
- Average
- Geometry
- Boat & Stream
- Mensuration
- CI & SI
- Data Interpretation
- LCM & HCF
- Trigonometry
- Mixture & Alligation
- Degree and Radian Measures, Histogram
- Partnership
- Standard Identities
- Percentages
- Complementary angles
- Pipes & Cistern
- Heights and Distances
- Problem on Ages
- Histogram
- Profit loss & Discount
- Frequency polygon
- Ratio Proportion
- Bar diagram & Pie chart
- Speed time and work
- Time work & wages
English
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the blanks
- One word substitution
- Passage
- Error Spotting
- Idioms & Phrases
- Spelling Errors
- Antonym/Synonym
- Active/Passive
- Cloze Test
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- International Affairs
- National Affairs
- Economy & Finance
- Economics
- Features of Indian Economy
- Geography of India
- World Geography
- Physical Geography
- History of India
- World History
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Science & Technology
- Computer Discoveries & Inventions
- Space, Defence in India
- Static GK
- Honours & Awards
- Important Dates
- Miscellaneous
- National & International Organizations
- Sports
- Art & Culture
- Books & Authors
Must check SSC CGL Quiz page here (1500 Questions)
