The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts various exams to recruit staff for different posts in the various ministries and departments of the Government of India. Below is a detailed syllabus for some of the most popular SSC exams: SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC CPO, and SSC MTS.
1. SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam Syllabus
The SSC CGL exam is conducted in four tiers:
1. Tier I: Preliminary Exam
2. Tier II: Main Exam
3. Tier III: Descriptive Paper
4. Tier IV: Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test
1.1. SSC CGL Tier I Syllabus
The Tier I exam consists of four sections:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogy
Classification
Series
CodingDecoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test
Order and Ranking
Syllogism
Verbal Reasoning
NonVerbal Reasoning: Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Paper Folding, Figure Classification
General Awareness:
History
Geography
Polity
Economics
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Current Affairs
Static GK: Important Dates, Books and Authors, Sports, Awards, National and International Organizations
Quantitative Aptitude:
Number Systems
Simplification
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Time and Work
Speed, Distance, and Time
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Trigonometry
Data Interpretation
English Comprehension:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Synonyms and Antonyms
Spellings
Idioms and Phrases
One Word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Fill in the Blanks
1.2. SSC CGL Tier II Syllabus
The Tier II exam consists of four papers:
Paper I: Quantitative Abilities:
Same topics as in Tier I but with a higher level of difficulty
Paper II: English Language and Comprehension:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Synonyms and Antonyms
Spellings
Idioms and Phrases
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
Para Jumbles
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech
Paper III: Statistics (for specific posts):
Collection and Representation of Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis
Correlation and Regression
Probability Theory
Random Variables
Sampling Theory
Time Series Analysis
Index Numbers
Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (for specific posts):
Finance and Accounting: Financial Accounting, Basic Concepts, SelfBalancing Ledgers, Errors and Rectification
Economics and Governance: Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Finance Commission, Theory of Demand and Supply, Economic Reforms in India, Money and Banking, Role of Information Technology in Governance
1.3. SSC CGL Tier III Syllabus
Descriptive Paper:
Essay Writing
Letter Writing
Application Writing
Precis Writing
1.4. SSC CGL Tier IV Syllabus
Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test:
Candidates are required to demonstrate data entry speed or computer proficiency, depending on the post applied for.
2. SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Exam Syllabus
The SSC CHSL exam is conducted in three tiers:
1. Tier I: Preliminary Exam
2. Tier II: Descriptive Paper
3. Tier III: Typing Test/Skill Test
2.1. SSC CHSL Tier I Syllabus
The Tier I exam consists of four sections, similar to SSC CGL Tier I:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Analogy
Series
CodingDecoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Puzzles
Syllogism
NonVerbal Reasoning
General Awareness:
History
Geography
Polity
Economics
General Science
Current Affairs
Static GK
Quantitative Aptitude:
Number Systems
Simplification
Ratio and Proportion
Percentages
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Time and Work
Speed, Distance, and Time
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Trigonometry
Data Interpretation
English Language:
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Synonyms and Antonyms
Spellings
Idioms and Phrases
One Word Substitution
Sentence Correction
Error Spotting
2.2. SSC CHSL Tier II Syllabus
Descriptive Paper:
Essay Writing
Letter Writing
Application Writing
2.3. SSC CHSL Tier III Syllabus
Typing Test/Skill Test:
Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi for Typist posts.
Skill Test for Data Entry Operator posts involves a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
3. SSC Central Police Organization (CPO) Exam Syllabus
The SSC CPO exam is conducted in four phases:
1. Paper I
2. Physical Endurance Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST)
3. Paper II
4. Medical Examination
3.1. SSC CPO Paper I Syllabus
The Paper I exam consists of four sections:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Similar to SSC CGL Tier I
General Knowledge and General Awareness:
Similar to SSC CGL Tier I
Quantitative Aptitude:
Similar to SSC CGL Tier I
English Comprehension:
Similar to SSC CGL Tier I
3.2. SSC CPO Paper II Syllabus
English Language and Comprehension:
Same as SSC CGL Tier II English section
3.3. Physical Endurance Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST)
PET:
Race, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
PST:
Height, Chest (only for male candidates), and Weight measurements
4. SSC MultiTasking Staff (MTS) Exam Syllabus
The SSC MTS exam is conducted in two stages:
1. Paper I: Preliminary Exam
2. Paper II: Descriptive Exam
4.1. SSC MTS Paper I Syllabus
The Paper I exam consists of four sections:
General Intelligence and Reasoning:
Similar to SSC CHSL Tier I
General Awareness:
Similar to SSC CHSL Tier I
Quantitative Aptitude:
Similar to SSC CHSL Tier I
English Language:
Similar to SSC CHSL Tier I
4.2. SSC MTS Paper II Syllabus
Descriptive Paper:
Short Essay/Letter Writing in English or any language included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
General Preparation Tips:
Conceptual Clarity: Focus on understanding the concepts in each subject rather than just memorizing.
Practice: Regularly solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests.
Time Management: Develop a strategy to manage time effectively during exams.
Current Affairs: Stay updated with the latest news, especially for the General Awareness section.
For specific details and the most recent updates, candidates should refer to the official SSC notifications and website.