SSC CGL Study Guide

A complete preparation guide for Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level. Below is the full syllabus broken down by subject, along with the topics you need to master to crack SSC CGL.

Quantitative Aptitude

24 topics to cover

  • Number System
  • HCF & LCM
  • Simplification & Approximation
  • Percentages
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit Loss & Discount
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time Speed & Distance
  • Mixtures & Alligations
  • Pipes & Cisterns
  • Algebra - Linear Equations
  • Algebra - Quadratic Equations
  • Mensuration - 2D
  • Mensuration - 3D
  • Geometry - Lines & Angles
  • Geometry - Triangles
  • Geometry - Circles
  • Trigonometry - Basics
  • Trigonometry - Heights & Distances
  • Data Interpretation - Tables & Graphs
  • Statistics - Mean Median Mode
  • Probability

General Intelligence & Reasoning

16 topics to cover

  • Analogies
  • Similarities & Differences
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Series - Number Series
  • Series - Letter Series
  • Classification
  • Direction Sense
  • Blood Relations
  • Ranking & Arrangement
  • Syllogism
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
  • Statement & Conclusions
  • Statement & Assumptions
  • Cubes & Dice
  • Mirror & Water Images

English Language & Comprehension

15 topics to cover

  • Grammar - Parts of Speech
  • Grammar - Tenses
  • Grammar - Voice
  • Grammar - Narration
  • Grammar - Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Grammar - Articles & Determiners
  • Grammar - Prepositions
  • Grammar - Conjunctions
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary - Synonyms
  • Vocabulary - Antonyms
  • Vocabulary - One Word Substitution
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Improvement

General Awareness

18 topics to cover

  • Current Affairs - National
  • Current Affairs - International
  • History - Ancient India
  • History - Medieval India
  • History - Modern India
  • Geography - Physical
  • Geography - India
  • Geography - World
  • Polity - Constitution
  • Polity - Government
  • Economy - Indian Economy
  • Economy - Banking & Finance
  • Science - Physics
  • Science - Chemistry
  • Science - Biology
  • Books & Authors
  • Sports & Awards
  • Important Days & Events

Statistics (Tier-II for Statistical Investigator)

10 topics to cover

  • Collection & Presentation of Data
  • Measures of Central Tendency
  • Measures of Dispersion
  • Correlation & Regression
  • Probability Theory
  • Random Variables
  • Sampling Theory
  • Statistical Inference
  • Index Numbers
  • Time Series Analysis

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