SSC CGL Combined Graduate Level Exam Pattern , Syllabus 2015

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In this article, I will try to post the detailed syllabus, pattern which the SSC - Staff Selection Commission is following for the conduct of Combined Graduate Level Examination. Here, it is quite noticeable that SSC has recently made some changes in the CGL Examination pattern, which will be effective from 2015 onwards :

Following are some changes in SSC CGL Graduate Level Exam Pattern| Syllabus2015:-

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts combined Graduate Level (CGL) competitive exam which is conducted in three stages. The Examination can be divided into 3 tiers, which are:-

1. Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination (Tier-1)
2. Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination (Tier-2)
3. Personality Test/Interview

How To Prepare For SSC CGL 2015:- In these tough days of competition you need to pay some hard work and dedication to crack SSC CGL. All you have to do is study smart and not hard. There are tons of books available in the market for CGL Exam, but few of them are best. You need to choose some good books, do previous year papers. Atleast daily practice one or two sets of question papers.

CGL Pre Exam (Tier 1):- CGL Tier 1 is a common competitive exam which will be conducted for all candidates who have applied for SSC CGL 2015. Candidates who will score minimum qualifying marks are eligible to participate in main exam.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern:-

Paper	No. Of Ques	Max Marks	Time Duration
Part A (General Intelligence & General Awareness)	100	100	2 Hrs
Part B (Arithmetic)	100	100	2 Hrs
Total	200	200

1. Both Papers will be objective type question papers.
2. Both Papers will be provided in both English and Hindi language.
3. The minimum qualifying marks in both papers will be decided by SSC and it can be vary from previous year depending upon the number of candidates appearing in each category-wise vacancies.
4. Disabled candidates will be provided extra time to complete the examination.
5. The basic objective for this exam is to select the dedicated candidates for the main (Tier 2) exam.

SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus:-

Part A :a) General Intelligence: It would include questions of both verbal and non verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

Part A :b) General Awareness:  Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline

Part B :Arithmetic: This part will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

SSC CGL Tier 2 (Main Competitive Exam):- SSC CGL Main exam will be of MCQs type.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern:-

Paper	Name of Subject	Max Marks	Time Duration
I	Maths	100	2 Hrs
II	English	100	2 Hrs
III	Statistics	100	2 Hrs (Only for Statistical Investigator)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus (Main Exam):-

Paper II: English Language (Conventional type):- In addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/ report writing etc. may be included.

Paper III: Arithmetic:- This paper will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

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SSC CGL Interview / Skill Test / Personality Test (Tier 3):- The Final Tier-3 interview test or personality test are only for those candidates who have applied in Group-2 (Personality Test is not required in Pay Band –I ₹. 5200-20200).

Examination Pattern:-The interview/personality test is structured in such a manner that the candidates’ interests, knowledge, various traits, aptitude, suitability etc. are probed among other things, through academic qualifications, experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness/ knowledge, depth of knowledge of the subjects studied (10+2 onward), communicative skill and over-all personality etc. Candidates called for interview/personality test have the option to converse either in Hindi or English language during the interview process.

This article was last updated on 29th September, 2015