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SSC CGL Syllabus 2021:

➥ Knowledge of the SSC CGL Exam Syllabus is very important for the candidates as it will help them to score well in the examinations. SSC CGL Exam consists of 4 phases or Tiers. Tiers I, II, and IV are online computer-based examinations while Tier III is an offline pen and paper test that consists of descriptive type of questions.

➥ The SSC CGL Syllabus for each Tier is different and the candidates appearing for the exams should study all the topics mentioned in the SSC CGL Exam Syllabus.

 

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Let us now check the SSC CGL syllabus for all 4 tiers in Details:

Tier I syllabus ( General Intelligence and reasoning)

S.No	Topics Covered	Syllabus in details
1	General awareness and reasoning	Space visualizations Problem-solving Analysis and decision making Arithmetic reasoning Visual memory Sense of direction Coding and decoding Semantic, Number, and figural analogy Input-output questions Word building Numerical and symbolic operations Questions on clock and calendar Space orientation and visualizations Venn diagrams Indexing and Address matching Embedded figures Critical thinking Social and emotional intelligence
2	English language	Phrases Idioms Jumble up sentences One word substitution Antonyms and synonyms Improvement of sentences Passages Common errors Misspelled words Fill in the blanks
3	Quantitative aptitude	Decimals Fractions Triangles Polygons Circles Prisms Trigonometric ratio Circles and Tangents Histogram  Bar Diagram Pie Chart Measures of Degree and Radians
4	General awareness	India and neighboring countries Current affairs Economic scene and culture Scientific research from physics, chemistry, and biology Questions from history and geography

Tier II syllabus ( Quantitative abilities and English Language)

S.No	Topics covered	Syllabus in details
1	Quantitative abilities	Same as Tier I
2	English Language	Complete Tier I English syllabus Active and Passive voice Cloze tests
3	Statistics	Classification and presentation of data Measurement of Central tendency Theory of probability Statistical inference Analysis of variance  Index number Correlation and Regression Sampling theory
4	Finance and Economics	Accounts Finance Economics and Governance

Tier III syllabus ( Descriptive )

S.No	Topics covered	Syllabus in details
1	English ( Descriptive)	Essay writing Application Precis writing Letters ( Formal and Informal ) Passage writing

Tier IV syllabus ( DEST and CPT)

S.No	Topics Covered	Syllabus in details
1	Data entry/Computer proficiency	8000 depressions per hour for data entry skill test Knowledge of computers for computer proficiency tests

Which books should the candidate refer to for studying the topics of the SSC CGL examination?

Given below is the list of books for the SSC CGL Exam Syllabus. These books will help the candidates prepare for the SSC CGL exam with confidence and score good marks.

S.No	Topics	Books referred	Name of the authors
1	All subjects	SSC CGL Combined Graduate Level Question bank	Kiran publications
2	Quantitative Aptitude	Arithmetic for General Competition Advance Maths for General Competition	K D Publications
3	General awareness	India Year Book	Various authors
4	English Language	English for general competitions ( Volume I and Volume II ) Competitive General English by Kiran Prakashan	K D Publications
5	Tier I Comprehensive guide	Master Guide to Graduate level Tier I examination	Arihant publications
6	Tier II Comprehensive Guide	SSC CGL Tier-II guide and solved sample papers	Kiran publications

How to prepare for the SSC CGL Examination?

Candidates preparing for the Combined Graduate Level need to follow a few tips in order to perform well and score well in the exams. Tier I and Tier II of the examination include online tests while Tier III consists of descriptive questions. Tier IV exams are computer-based and include testing the computer proficiency of the candidates

Tips and Tricks to crack the SSC CGL Exam 2021:

• Solve the scoring questions that include puzzles, coding and decoding and analogy based questions to improve accuracy and manage time.
• Solve the previous years’ question papers to understand the question pattern and commit less mistakes during the actual exams.
• Read newspapers regularly and remain up to date with the current affairs to answer the GK questions properly.
• Study the General awareness section regularly for 2 months before the exams 
• Engage in weekly/monthly quizzes in general awareness to answer the maximum number of questions in less time.
• Quantitative aptitude takes the maximum amount of time for practice as it is the toughest part of the syllabus. Practice formulas and learn the concepts properly. Focus on the weak areas more and practice regularly to complete this section within 25 minutes.
• Practice grammar, comprehension, essays, vocabulary well to understand the question pattern and give correct answers during the examination. Since the questions are repeated year after year, solving sample papers will help the candidate to qualify this section with good scores.
• The Tier II paper is more difficult than the Tier I paper. For this paper, the candidate has to be thorough with the Higher Secondary syllabus in Finance and Economics to answer the questions correctly.
• The Descriptive paper helps in assessing the candidate’s communication skills. For the computer proficiency test, the candidate should have sound knowledge in word processing, excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Practice sample papers and take mock tests to manage time and identify the weak areas.                       

How will you download the SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2021?

• Go to the official site of the Staff Selection Commission
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