SSC CGL Syllabus

The major sections asked in SSC CGL Preliminary Exam are General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language.

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

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

There are 4 important criteria which a candidate must fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CGL. The 4 parameters are given below:

1. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India

2. Age Limit: There are different set of age limits for different posts in SSC CGL Exam, which are tabulated below:

Age group	Name of post	Department / Ministries	Class Fiction	Grade Pay
18-27 years	Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “B”	4600
	Auditor	Officer under C&AG	Group “C”	2800
	Auditor	Officer Under CGDA	Group “C”	2800
	Auditor	Other Ministries/Dept.	Group “C”	2800
	Accountant	Officer under C&AG	Group “C”	2800
	Accountant / Junior Accountant	Other Ministry/ Dept.	Group “C”	2800
	Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division clerks	Central Govt. offices Ministries other than CSCS cadres	Group “C”	2400
	Tax Assistant	CBDT	Group “C”	2400
	Sub-Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “C”	2400
	Upper Division Clerk (UDC)	Dte. General Border Road Organisation (MoD) Only For Male Candidates	Group “C”	2400
18-30 years	Inspector Posts	Department of Post.	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant	Other ministries / Dept. / Org.	Group “B”	4600
20-27 years	Tax Assistant	CBEC	Group “C”	2400
20-30 years	Assistant Section officer	Central Secretariat Service	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant Section officer	Ministry of Railway	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant Section officer	Ministry of External Affairs	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant Section officer	AFHQ	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant	Other Ministries / Dept. / Org.	Group “B”	4600
	Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”	4600
Not Exceeding 30 years	Inspector, (Central Excise)	CBEC	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant	Other ministries / Dept. / Org.	Group “B”	4200
	Inspector (Preventive officer)	CBEC	Group “B”	4600
	Inspector (Examiner)	CBEC	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant Audit Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department Under CAG	Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)	4800
	Assistant Audit Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG	Group B Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)	4800
	Assistant Section Officer	Intelligence Bureau	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant Section Officer	Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations.	Group “B”	4600
	Assistant / Superintendent	Other Ministries / Departments/ Organisations	Group “B”	4200
	Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	Group “C”	4600
	Divisional Accountant	Officer under CAG	Group “B”	4200
Up to 30 years	Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”	4600
	Sub Inspector	National Investigation Agency (NIA)	Group “B”	4200
Up to 32 years	Junior Statistical Officer	M/O statistics & Prog. Implementation	Group “B”	4200

3. Age Relaxation:The Government has also provided for Age relaxation for some categories.

S.No	Category	Age Relaxation
1	OBC	3 years
2	ST/SC	5 years
3	PH + Gen	10 years
4	PH + OBC	13 years
5	PH + SC/ST	15 years
6	Ex-Servicemen (Gen)	3 years
7	Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
8	Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years

4. Educational Qualification:The educational qualifications vary according to the post for SSC CGL and is listed below:

SSC CGL Post	Educational Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/ Masters in Business Studies
Statistical Investigator Grade – II Post	Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation
Compiler Posts	Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject
All Other Posts	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent

5. Physical Fitness Requirements: Apart from the above, there are certain requisite Physical Standards for Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/Preventive Officer), Sub-Inspector in CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and Sub-Inspector in NIA (National Investigation Agency).

SSC CGL Results

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the results in four stages after completion of each Tier Exam. The candidates selected in the rounds progress to the next one. Candidates can check the result from the direct link to official SSC CGL website as and when the results are announced.

SSC CGL Answer Key

The official answer key to the SSC CGL Tier-1 exam is released by Staff Selection Commission within 10 to 15 days of the successful completion of Tier-1 exam. Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their approximate marks and expected ranks in SSC CGL Tier-1 exam.

SSC CHSL Syllabus

Since the SSC CHSL is comprised of 3 different levels, we must deal with their syllabus independently.

This is an objective exam which will be conducted online. There are 4 sections in the Tier 1 exam of SSC CHSL 2018, with 100 questions which account for a total of 200 marks. The subject-wise details are given below:

Section	Subject	No of Questions	Max Marks	Exam Duration
1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	60 minutes
2	General Awareness	25	50
3	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
4	English Comprehension	25	50
Total		100	200

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning	Quantitative Ability	English Language	General Awareness
Logical Reasoning	Simplification	Reading Comprehension	History
Alphanumeric Series	Profit & Loss	Cloze Test	Culture
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test	Mixtures & Allegations	Para jumbles	Geography
Data Sufficiency	Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices	Miscellaneous	Economic Scene
Coded Inequalities	Work & Time	Fill in the blanks	General Policy
Seating Arrangement	Time & Distance	Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting	Scientific Research
Puzzle	Menstruation – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere	Paragraph Completion	Awards and Honors
Tabulation	Data Interpretation	One Word Substitution	Books and Authors
Syllogism	Ratio & Proportion, Percentage	Active/Passive Voice
Blood Relations	Number Systems
Input Output	Sequence & Series
Coding Decoding	Permutation, Combination &Probability

Important Points:

• There is negative marking in SSC CHSL 2018 Tier 1 Exam. Giving a wrong answer to a question will lead to a penalty of 0.5 marks in all sections

• The exam duration is 100 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped.

SSC CHSL Tier 2 Syllabus

This is a descriptive exam that is designed to test the written skills of the candidates in English/Hindi. The Paper would comprise writing of an Essay of 200-250 words and Letter/Application writing of approximately 150-200 words. The minimum qualifying marks in Tier-II would be 33 per cent. The performance in Tier II would be included for preparing merit. The best way to prepare for the same is to read lots of articles from various newspapers. Apart from this, you need to be well aware of the pattern of Letter and Application.

Important Points:

• The exam is of 60 minutes’ duration and carries 100 marks.

• The questions are based on 10 level.

• The exam is qualifying in nature.

• Part paper written in Hindi and Part in English will not be evaluated.

• The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.

SSC CHSL Tier 3 Exam Syllabus

The Tier 3 of SSC CGL Exam 2018 comprises of a couple of skill tests which are required for certain government posts.

Skill Test for Data Entry Operator (DEO):

• Data Entry Speed of 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depressions per hour on Computer.

• The duration of the Test will be 15 (Fifteen) minutes.

Typing Test for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant LDCs and Court Clerks:

• Typing Test will be conducted in English or Hindi and candidates while applying for the Examination, will have to indicate his/her choice/option for Skill Test Medium in the Application Form.

• Typing Test will be of qualifying in nature.

• It will be administered on the Computer, to be provided by the Commission or any agency Authorised by the Commission.

• Candidates opting for English medium should have typing speed of 35 words per minute.

• Candidates opting for Hindi medium should have typing speed of 30 words per minute.

• The speed will be adjudged on the accuracy of typing on the Computer of a given text passage in 10 minutes.

• Visually Handicapped candidates (with 40% disability and above) will be allowed 30 minutes.

Note: After skill test or typing test, those candidates who qualify it, will be appointed based on their position in the merit list.

SSC CHSL Eligibility Criteria

There are 3 important criteria which a candidate must fulfill in order to be eligible for the SSC CHSL 2018. The 3 parameters are given below:

1. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India

2. Age Limit: 18-27 years as on 01.08.2018 (Candidates born not before 02-08-1991 and not later than 01-08-2000).

3. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.

SSC CPO Syllabus

SSC CPO 2018 Paper-1 will have 4 major sections:

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Syllabus

General Reasoning	General Knowledge	Quantitative Aptitude	English Comprehension
Verbal Reasoning	Current Affairs	Percentage	Reading Comprehension
Syllogism	Awards and Honours	Ratio and Percentage	Grammar
Circular Seating Arrangement	Books and Authors	Data Interpretation	Vocabulary
Linear Seating Arrangement	Sports	Menstruation and Geometry	Verbal Ability
Double Lineup	Entertainment	Quadratic Equation	Synonyms-Antonyms
Scheduling	Obituaries	Interest	Active and Passive Voice
Input Output	Important Dates	Problems of Ages	Para Jumbles
Blood Relations	Scientific Research	Profit and Loss	Fill in the Blanks
Directions and Distances		Number Series	Error Correction
Ordering and Ranking		Speed, Distance and Time
Data Sufficiency		Time and Work
Coding and Decoding		Number System
Code Inequalities		Data Sufficiency

SSC CPO Eligibility Criteria

There are 2 criteria that a candidate needs to fulfil in order to be eligible for SSC CPO 2018 Exam.

1. A candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University.

2. For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police (only) – Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License for LMV (Motor cycle and Car) as on the date fixed for Physical Endurance and Standard Tests. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to undergo Physical Endurance and Standard Tests.

SSC CPO 2018 Age Limit:

• Minimum Age Limit – 20 years

• Maximum Age Limit – 25 years

SSC CPO 2018 Age Relaxation:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (UR/GEN)	5 years
Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 (OBC)	8 years

SSC CPO Preparation

To prepare effectively for SSC CPO exam, it is really necessary for a candidate to excel in the subjects being asked in the Paper-1 as well as in Paper-2 of SSC CPO exam. Immense Physical training is required in order to clear the physical and medical test of this exam. Candidates can prepare for written test either by joining the Global Career Academy Classroom Program. Now is the time, buckle up and set your foot on the paddle for an accelerated preparation for SSC CPO exam.

SSC Stenographer Syllabus

The revised syllabus for SSC STENOGRAPHER 2017 was released by SSC in its notification. The syllabus for SSC STENOGRAPHER is different for both the stages of examination and it is mandatory for students to know the entire syllabus in order to prepare effectively for SSC STENOGRAPHER. General Awareness, General Intelligence/Reasoning and English Language are the three major sections a candidate need to proficient in for Paper-1 of SSC Stenographer Exam.

General Awareness	English Language and Comprehension	General Intelligence and Reasoning
Sports	Grammar	Arithmetic Computation
Economy	Vocabulary	Number Series
Current Affairs	Synonyms-Antonyms	Visual Memory
Awards and Honours	Sentence Structure	Blood Relation
Scientific Research	Reading Comprehension	Syllogism
History	Para Jumbles	Decision making
Important Dates		Problem Solving Skills

SSC Stenographer Eligibility Criteria

1. The minimum Educational Qualification required by a candidate is to be at least 12th pass from a recognized Board or University. He/She must be able to produce the required documents when asked for verification after qualifying SSC Stenographer Exam.

2. A candidate must lie in the age domain of 18-27 years to be eligible for SSC Stenographer exam.

SSC GD Syllabus

English/Hindi	General Awareness	Elementary Mathematics	General Intelligence and Reasoning
Comprehension Writing Sentence Formation Para Jumbles Synonyms-Antonyms	Scientific Inventions Sports Awards and Honors Important Dates Culture Geography Economy Indian/World History General Polity	Number System Percentages Averages Ratio and Proportions Interests Profit and Loss Discount Menstruation Time and Distance Time and Work Fundamental Arithematic Operations	Spatial Visualization Spatial Orientation Observation Visual Memory Arithematical Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Non-Verbal Reasoning Analogies Coding-Decoding Similarities and Differences Recent Studies and Theories

SSC GD Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates applying for GD Constable (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, NIA and riflemen) must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university or board.

Age Limit: Candidate is required to be between 18 to 23 years in order to be eligible for SSC GD Exam. Age relaxation is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the government rules.

S. No.	Category	Age Limit
1	OBC	26 years
2	ST/SC	28 years
3	Ex-Servicemen (GEN)	26 years
4	Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	29 years
5	Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	31 years
6	Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 (GEN)	28 Years
7	Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 (OBC)	31 Years
8	Domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 (SC/ST)	33 Years
9	Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (GEN)	28 years
10	Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)	31 years
11	Children and dependent of victims KILLED in the 1984 riots OR communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST)	33 years

Physical Standard Required for SSC GD

Height:- Males: 170cm  | Females: 157cm

Chest:- Male: Expanded 80cm  | Minimum expansion 5 cm

Proportionate as per the height and medical standard for male and female.

SSC MTS Syllabus

The syllabus for SSC MTS is different for both the stages of examination and it’s mandatory for students to know the entire syllabus in order to prepare effectively for SSC MTS exam.

English Language	Reasoning	Numerical Ability	General Awareness
Reading Comprehension	Classification	Simplification	Static GK
Fill in the Blanks	Analogy	Interest	Science
Spellings	Coding-Decoding	Average	Award and Honors
Phrases and Idioms	Matrix	Ratio and Proportion	Current Affairs
Synonyms and Antonyms	Word Formation	Problems on Ages	Dates, Portfolios
One Word Substitution	Venn Diagram	Speed, Distance and Time
Sentence Correction	Blood Relation	Percentage
Error Spotting	Missing Numbers	Profit and Loss
	Puzzles	Number System
	Direction	Number Series
	Non Verbal Reasoning	Menstruation
	Verbal Reasoning	Time and Work
		Data Interpretation
		Mixture Problem
		Algebra
		Trigonometry
		Geometry

SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria

There are three major criteria that a candidate is required to fulfil in order to be eligible for SSC MTS Exam. Let’s have a look at all these three criteria:

Nationality: A candidate is required to be:

• A citizen of India

• Subject of Nepal

• Subject of Bhutan

• Tibetan Refugee

• Person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Afganistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam.

Age Limit: A candidate must be of minimum 18 years of age and must not exceed 25 years of age as on 01.08.2016. Apart from the pre mentioned Age Requirement, candidates belonging to reserved categories are given age relaxation as per Government Rules.

Category	Age Relaxation
PH (Physically Handicapped)	10 years
PH + OBC	13 years
PH + ST/ SC	15 years

Educational Qualification: A candidate is required to pass Matriculation or its equivalent Exam from a recognized State Board or University or Institute.