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The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam happens in different stages. The details for Tier I and Tier II are given below:

Syllabus for Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Examination:

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning:

This section has questions that test your thinking skills.
You might see questions on patterns, problem-solving, memory, and logical thinking.
Topics include analogies, classifications, number and figure series, coding and decoding, and more.

B. General Awareness:

This part checks how well you know about the world around you.
Questions cover current events, general knowledge about India and nearby countries, and subjects like history, culture, geography, and science.

C. Quantitative Aptitude:

This section tests your math skills.
Topics include basic arithmetic, percentages, ratios, simple algebra, and geometry.
You’ll also see questions on graphs, shapes, and measurements.

D. English Comprehension:

This part tests your ability to understand and use English.
It checks your comprehension and writing skills.

Note: Questions in Sections A, B, and D are based on a graduation level, while questions in Section C are at a 10th-grade level.

Syllabus for Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination:

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):

Number Systems:
- Basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
- Understanding the relationships between numbers.
Fundamental Arithmetic Operations:
- Working with percentages, ratios, and proportions.
- Calculations involving square roots, averages, interest (both simple and compound), profit and loss, discounts.
- Topics on partnership business, mixtures, and allegations.
- Problems involving time and distance, and time and work.
Algebra:
- Basic algebraic identities and elementary surds (simple problems).
- Understanding graphs of linear equations.
Geometry:
- Knowledge of basic geometric figures like triangles and their centers, congruence, and similarity.
- Understanding circles, including chords, tangents, and angles formed by chords.
- Working with common tangents to multiple circles.
Mensuration:
- Calculations involving shapes such as triangles, quadrilaterals, regular polygons, and circles.
- Understanding three-dimensional shapes like right prisms, right circular cones, right circular cylinders, spheres, hemispheres, rectangular parallelepipeds, and regular right pyramids.
Trigonometry:
- Basic trigonometric ratios and complementary angles.
- Simple problems involving heights and distances.
- Standard trigonometric identities like sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
Statistics and Probability:
- Interpreting tables and graphs like histograms, frequency polygons, bar diagrams, and pie charts.
- Measures of central tendency including mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
- Calculating simple probabilities.

Syllabus for Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination:

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):

This section includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions.
Topics covered are:
- Semantic Analogy: Understanding relationships between words.
- Symbolic Operations: Using symbols in reasoning.
- Symbolic/Number Analogy: Finding patterns in numbers and symbols.
- Trends: Identifying patterns and sequences.
- Figural Analogy: Understanding patterns in figures.
- Space Orientation: Visualizing and reasoning about space.
- Semantic Classification: Grouping words based on meaning.
- Venn Diagrams: Using diagrams to show relationships between groups.
- Drawing Inferences: Making logical conclusions based on information.
- Figural Classification: Classifying shapes and patterns.
- Punched Hole/Pattern Folding & Unfolding: Analyzing folded patterns.
- Semantic Series: Identifying sequences of words.
- Figural Pattern Folding and Completion: Completing patterns in figures.
- Number Series: Recognizing patterns in number sequences.
- Embedded Figures: Finding shapes within larger images.
- Figural Series: Identifying patterns in figures.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing and evaluating information.
- Problem Solving: Solving logical problems.
- Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions.
- Word Building: Creating words from given letters.
- Social Intelligence: Understanding social situations.
- Coding and Decoding: Translating information into codes and decoding them.

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension):

Vocabulary and Grammar:
- Questions on vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.
- Identifying synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words).
Error Detection and Sentence Improvement:
- Spotting errors in sentences.
- Filling in blanks with appropriate words.
- Correcting sentences and using proper grammar.
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Spelling:
- Finding correct synonyms and antonyms.
- Detecting misspelled words.
Idioms and Phrases:
- Understanding common idioms and phrases.
Sentence and Passage Handling:
- One-word substitution: Replacing phrases with single words.
- Converting sentences between active and passive voice.
- Changing sentences from direct to indirect speech and vice versa.
- Shuffling sentence parts and sentences in passages.
Reading Comprehension:
- Understanding and answering questions based on paragraphs.
- At least one paragraph should be a simple story or book-based, while others should be on current affairs or editorials.

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):

General Awareness:
- Questions on general knowledge of your surroundings and society.
- Knowledge of current events and everyday observations.
- Topics include:
  - India and Neighboring Countries: History, culture, geography, and economic situation.
  - General Policy: Understanding policies and scientific research.

This section tests your awareness of a wide range of subjects, focusing on both general and specific knowledge.

Syllabus for Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination:

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):

Computer Basics:
- Understanding computer components like CPU, input/output devices, and memory.
- Familiarity with backup devices and ports.
- Using Windows Explorer and keyboard shortcuts.
Software:
- Basics of the Windows operating system.
- Using Microsoft Office tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Internet and E-mails:
- Web browsing, searching, and managing downloads and uploads.
- Managing email accounts and performing e-banking tasks.
Networking and Cyber Security:
- Knowledge of networking devices and protocols.
- Understanding network and information security threats (like hacking, viruses, worms, and Trojans) and their preventive measures.

Paper-II (Statistics):

Data Handling:
- Collection, classification, and presentation of statistical data.
- Methods for data collection, tabulation, and graphical representation.
Measures of Central Tendency:
- Calculating mean, median, and mode.
- Understanding quartiles, deciles, and percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion:
- Calculating range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, and standard deviation.
- Understanding relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis:
- Understanding different types of moments.
- Measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression:
- Using scatter diagrams and calculating simple correlation coefficients.
- Understanding simple regression lines and Spearman’s rank correlation.
- Measures of association, multiple regression, and partial correlation (for three variables).
Probability Theory:
- Basic concepts of probability, including conditional and compound probability.
- Understanding independent events and Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variables and Probability Distributions:
- Understanding random variables and their probability functions.
- Calculation of expectation and variance.
- Working with distributions such as Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential.
Sampling Theory:
- Concepts of population and sample.
- Sampling methods (e.g., simple random, stratified, cluster).
- Sampling distribution and sample size decisions.
Statistical Inference:
- Point and interval estimation methods.
- Properties of good estimators and hypothesis testing.
- Small and large sample tests, including Z, t, Chi-square, and F tests.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA):
- Analyzing one-way and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis:
- Components of time series.
- Methods for determining trends and measuring seasonal variations.
Index Numbers:
- Understanding index numbers and their construction.
- Types of index numbers, formulae, base shifting, and uses.

Note:

Questions in Module-I of Section-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be at the Matriculation level.
Questions in Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) will be at the 10+2 level.
Questions in Paper-II and Paper-III will be at the Graduation level.

Document Verification (DV):

Overview:
- Document Verification (DV) is done by the User Departments/Organizations after the final exam results are announced.
Role of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC):
- SSC recruits candidates based on the vacancies reported by the User Ministries/Departments/Organizations.
- SSC does not manage or determine the number of vacancies, including vertical and horizontal vacancies, backlog vacancies, or reserved category vacancies.
- After the final results are declared, SSC forwards the dossiers (application files) of selected candidates to the respective User Ministries/Departments/Organizations.
Acceptance of Dossiers:
- User Ministries/Departments/Organizations must accept the dossiers after the final result is declared.
- They cannot return dossiers due to issues like non-availability of horizontal vacancies or missing dossiers for specific categories.
Preference for Posts and Departments:
- Candidates need to select their preferences for various posts and departments through an Online Option Form available on the SSC website before the final result is declared.
- If a candidate does not indicate their preference, they will not be considered for those posts or departments.
- Once submitted, preferences are final and cannot be changed under any circumstances. Candidates should carefully choose their preferences.
Missed Preferences:
- Candidates who do not submit their preferences within the given time will not be considered for any posts in the final result.
- There will be no additional chance to submit preferences after the deadline, and any complaints about this will not be entertained.
Special Requirements:
- Some posts have specific physical standards, physical tests, and medical standards.
- Candidates should be aware of these requirements when providing their preferences online.

Inspector (Central Excise)-CBIC
Inspector (Examiner)-CBIC
Inspector (Preventive Officer)-CBIC
Inspector-CBN
Sub-Inspector-CBN, Ministry of Finance
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer in NCB, MHA
Sub-Inspector-CBI
Sub-Inspector-NIA

Document Verification (DV) Guidelines:

Physical Standards and Medical Tests:
- Ensure you meet all physical standards, tests, and medical requirements before choosing your preferences.
- The User Department will conduct these measurements and tests after SSC finalizes your selection.
- If you fail these tests, you will not be considered for other posts or departments.
- Review all requirements carefully and make informed choices about your preferred posts and departments.
Documents to Bring for Document Verification:
- Photographs: Two recent passport-sized color photographs.
- Photo ID Proof: One original photo ID as listed in Para 14.7.
Documents to Submit:
- Matriculation/Secondary Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate: For reserved categories.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Certificate: If applicable, in the required format.
- For Ex-Servicemen (ESM):
  - Serving Defence Personnel Certificate: As per Annexure-VIII, if applicable.
  - Undertaking: As per Annexure-IX.
  - Discharge Certificate: If discharged from the Armed Forces.
  - Relevant Certificate: For age relaxation, if applicable.
  - Certificate as per Annexure-VII: For Central Government Civilian Employees.
  - No Objection Certificate: If currently employed in Government or Government undertakings.
Documents for Name Change:
- If you have changed your name after matriculation due to marriage, remarriage, or divorce, submit:
  - For Marriage:
    - Photocopy of husband’s passport showing both names, or
    - An attested copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage, or
    - An affidavit from both spouses with a joint photograph, sworn before an Oath Commissioner.
For Women Re-marriage:
- Documents for Previous Marriage:
  - Divorce Deed or Death Certificate of the previous spouse, as applicable.
- Documents for Current Marriage:
  - Photocopy of the present husband’s passport showing both names, or
  - Attested copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage, or
  - An affidavit from both the husband and wife with a joint photograph, sworn before an Oath Commissioner.
For Divorce:
- Documents Required:
  - Certified copy of the Divorce Decree.
  - Deed Poll or Affidavit, duly sworn before an Oath Commissioner.
For Other Name Changes (Both Male and Female):
- Documents Required:
  - Deed Poll or Affidavit, duly sworn before an Oath Commissioner.
  - Original paper cuttings from two leading daily newspapers (one should be from the area of the applicant’s permanent or current address).
  - Gazette Notification.
Additional Documents:
- Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate for DV.

For more information:

SSC CGL Selection Process
SSC CGL Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Exam Eligibility Details

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