SSC CGL Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Exam Pattern: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) details and Scheme of Examination are given below….
Examination Pattern: The Examination will be conducted in two tiers as indicated below:
Tier -I: Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Tier -II: Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
Scheme of Tier I Examination will be as follows:
| Tier | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| I | General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 | 1 hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
Note-I: Tier-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension. There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
Scheme of Tier II Examination will be as follows:
| Tier | Paper | Session | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
| II | Paper-I: | Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical Abilities Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence. | 30 30 | 60*3= 180 | 1 hour (For each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) |
| Section-II: Module-I: English Language and Comprehension Module-II: General Awareness | 45 25 | 70*3= 210 | ||||
| Session-II (15 minutes) | Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module | 20 | 20*3= 60 | 15 Minutes (For each module) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) | ||
| Section-III: Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module | One Data Entry Task | – | ||||
| Paper-II | Statistics | 100 | 100*2 = 200 | 2 hours (For each Paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2 and 7.3) | ||
| Paper-III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 100*2 = 200 | |||
i. Tier-II will include conducting of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III in separate shift(s)/ day(s)
ii. Paper-I is compulsory for all the posts.
iii. Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and Statistical Investigator Grade-II in the office of Registrar General of India (M/o Home Affairs) and who are shortlisted in Tier-I for these Posts
iv. Paper-III will be for only those candidates who are shortlisted in Tier-I for Paper-III i.e. for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
SSC CGL Selection Process Details
SSC CGL Selection Process: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Exam will be conducted in different stages. Selection process details are given below….
Selection Process Details: Combined Graduate Level Exam selection process will consists of different stages like Written examination, Proficiency/ Skill Test & Document verification.
1. Mode of Selection: Minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I, Section-I, Section-II & Module-I of
Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II, Paper-II & Paper-III of Tier-II Examination are
as follows:
- UR : 30%
- OBC/ EWS : 25%
- All other categories : 20%
Maximum percentage of errors allowed (i.e. minimum qualifying standards) in Module-II of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination i.e. DEST are as follows:
- UR : 20%
- OBC/ EWS : 25%
- All other categories : 30%
Based on the marks scored in Tier-I i.e. Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Tier-II Examination. Separate cut-offs will be fixed for the post of Junior Statistical Officer for appearing in Paper-I & Paper-II of Tier-II, for the post of Statistical Investigator
Grade-II for appearing in Paper-I & Paper-II of Tier-II, for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer for appearing in Paper-I & PaperIII of Tier-II and for all other posts for appearing in Paper-I of Tier-II.
i. Tier-II Examination will be conducted for all the candidates qualified in Tier-I. In Tier-II, all the candidates will be required to appear in all three sections of Paper-I. However, only those candidates shortlisted for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer/ Statistical Investigator Grade-II and Assistant Audit Officer/
Assistant Accounts Officer will be required to appear in Paper-II and Paper-III respectively.
ii. In Paper-I of Tier-II, it will be mandatory for the candidates to qualify all the
sections.
Based on the aggregate performance in Section-I and Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II Examination. The candidates who are not qualified in Section-I + Section-II will not be eligible for evaluation of Section-III and they will not be considered for further selection process.
Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II is qualifying in nature, in other words both modules i.e. Computer Knowledge Test and DEST are qualifying in nature. However, in Module-I, a separate higher cut-off, as decided by the Commission, will be fixed for the posts where Computer Proficiency is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.10) in comparison to other posts. Similarly, in Module-II i.e. DEST, a separate higher standard/ cut-off, as decided by the Commission, will be fixed for the posts where either Computer Proficiency or DEST is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.11.4) in comparison to other posts.
Preference for various posts and departments will be taken from the candidates through Online Option Form on the website of the Commission before declaration of final result. A candidate will not be considered for a Post and Ministry/ Department/ Organization, if he has not indicated his preference for it. Options once submitted shall be treated as final and will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates must be careful in exercise of such options.
Candidates, who do not submit their post preference(s) on the website of the Commission within the stipulated time, will not be considered for any post in the Final Result. Such candidates shall not be provided with another opportunity to exercise preference for posts and will be solely responsible for the same. Any grievance received in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be entertained by the Commission and will be summarily rejected.
Posts listed at Para-15.5 have mandatory requirements of physical and medical standards including Physical Efficiency Test (Details of such requirements are available at Annexure-XVII). Examination of such physical and medical standards will be conducted after the final selection of candidates by the User Department concerned. If a candidate fails in such tests, his candidature will not be subsequently considered for any other post/ department. Candidates are therefore required to carefully go through these requirements and give their considered preference of posts.
Merit list will be prepared on the basis of overall performance of candidates in Tier-II Examination only.
Merit List for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator Grade-II will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I and Paper-II of Tier-II examination subject to qualifying Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II.
Merit List for the post of Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I and Paper-III of Tier-II examination subject to qualifying Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II.
Merit List for the posts, where DEST is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.11.4), will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination subject to qualifying Module-I (i.e. Computer Knowledge Test) of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II at normal
standards and Module-II (i.e. DEST) of Section-III of Paper-I of Tier-II at higher standards.
Merit List for the posts, where CPT is prescribed (as mentioned at Para 13.8.10), will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination subject to qualifying of Module I (i.e. Computer Knowledge Test) & Module-II (i.e. DEST) of Section-III of Paper-I of
Tier-II at higher standards.
Merit List for all other posts will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored in Section-I & Section-II of Paper-I of Tier-II examination only subject to qualifying Section-III (both modules) of Paper-I of Tier-II.
Final selection of candidates, in each category, will be made on the basis of overall performance in Tier-II Examination’ and ‘preference of posts’ exercised by them. Once the candidate has been given his first available preference, as per his merit, he will not be considered for any other option. Candidates are,
therefore, required to exercise preference of posts very carefully. The option/ preference once exercised by the candidates will be treated as FINAL and IRREVERSIBLE. Subsequent request for change of allocation/ service bycandidates will not be entertained under any circumstances/ reasons.
The final allotment of posts is made on the basis of merit-cum-preferences of Posts/ Departments given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfillment of any post specific requirements of physical/ medical/ educational standards. In other words, for example, if a candidate has given higher preference for a post and is selected for that post; in that case, if he fails to meet the medical/ physical/ educational standards for that post, his candidature will be rejected and he will not be considered for any other posts.
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. Such candidates will be accommodated against the unreserved vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall merit or vacancies earmarked for their category, whichever is advantageous to them. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD candidates.
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD candidates who qualify on the basis of relaxed standards viz. age limit, experience or qualifications, permitted number of chances, extended zone of consideration, etc., irrespective of his merit position, is to be counted against reserved vacancies and not against unreserved vacancies. Such candidates may also be recommended at the relaxed standards to the extent of number of vacancies reserved for them, to make up for the deficiency in the reserved quota, irrespective of their rank in the order of merit. In so far as cases of Ex-Serviceman are concerned, deduction of the military service rendered from the age of ex-servicemen is permissible against the reserved or unreserved posts and such exemption will not be termed as relaxed standards in regard to age. Similarly for PwBD candidates, relaxation of 10 years
in upper age limit will not be termed as relaxed standards.
A person with benchmark disability who is selected on his own merit can be appointed against an unreserved vacancy provided the post is identified suitable for persons with benchmark disability of relevant category.
Success in the examination confers no right of appointment unless Government is satisfied after such enquiry as may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the service/ post.
The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all stages of the examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification, at any time before or after
the written examination, it is found that they do not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the examination will be cancelled.
Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India i.e. all these posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL).
Candidates on final selection may be allotted a State/ UT/ Zone by the User Ministry/ Department/ Organization concerned. Such candidates may be required to acquire the proficiency in local language of the allotted State/ UT/ Zone for confirmation of the candidates to the allotted posts by the User Ministry/
Department/ Organization concerned.
If a candidate scoring more than cut-off marks in any Tier/ stage of the examination is not qualified for the subsequent stage/ final selection due to any reason, he must represent to the concerned Regional Office of the Commission within two months of the declaration of the result or two weeks prior to the conduct of next stage of the examination, whichever is earlier.
If a candidate is finally selected and does not receive any correspondence from the Commission or the concerned User Department within a period of one year from the declaration of final result, he must communicate immediately thereafter with the User Department concerned.
The result will be declared only once by the Commission and no further nomination of candidates would be made in the event of candidates not joining subsequent to the conduct of Document Verification by the User Departments. In such cases, the Departments may take further action regarding carrying forward
of vacancies in accordance with the extant rules.
There shall not be any Waiting List/ Reserve List after declaration of Final Result.
3. Physical Standards for Different Posts: The physical standard test will be conducted for the posts of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer/ Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN) and Sub-Inspector in CBI. The physical measurements (including vision test) for candidates will be conducted by the concerned Indenting Departments and only those candidates who fulfill the specified physical measurements will be eligible for the respective posts as follows.
Physical Standards:
i. Physical standards for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer), Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN:
Physical Standards:
a. Male Candidates:
| Height 157.5 cms. Chest 81 cms. (fully expanded with a minimum expanses of 5 cms.) | Height relaxable by 5 cms. In the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes. |
Physical Test:
Walking: 1600 metres in 15 minutes.
Cycling: 8 Kms. In 30 minutes.
b. Female Candidates
| Height 152 cms Weight 48 Kgs | Height relaxable by 2.5 cms. Weight by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and Members of Scheduled Tribes |
Physical Test:
Walking: 1 Km. in 20 minutes.
Cycling: 3 Kms. in 25 minutes.
ii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
a. Height:
For Men – 165 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest :
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision :
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
iii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
a. Height:
For Men – 170 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest:
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision:
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
iv. Physical standards for the Post of Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer in Narcotics Control Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs:
a. Height:
For Men – 165 cms.
For Women – 152 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest:
76 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cms expansion for all candidates (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates).
c. Vision:
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
Note: Candidates are advised to make sure before opting for any category of post that they fulfill the requirements for that category. The physical measurements (including vision test) for candidates will be conducted by the concerned Indenting Departments and only those candidates who fulfill the specified physical measurements will be eligible for the respective posts. No request from candidates for allotting to any other service/ category of post will be entertained by the Commission if the nominated candidates fail to meet the physical requirements. Thus, the onus of fulfilling the eligibility criteria will exclusively be on the
candidates opting for such posts.
SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria
SSC CGL Eligibility Details: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Examination Eligibility details are given below….
Eligibility Conditions:
Nationality/ Citizenship: A candidate must be either :
(a) a citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the Ist January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania ( Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit: Candidates applying for SSC CGL Examination 2023 (Tier-I) should have the following age limit.
| Category of posts | Age limit |
| Auditor/ Accountant/ Junior Accountant/ Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant/ Senior Secretariat Asst/ Upper Division Clerk/ Senior Administrative Assistant/ Tax Assistant/ Sub Inspector | 18-27 years |
| Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer/ Assistant/ Assistant Section Officer / Inspector of Income Tax/ Inspector/ Executive Assistant/ Research Assistant/ Divisional Accountant/ Sub Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer | 18-30 Years |
| Junior Statistical Officer | 18-32 years |
| Asst Section Officer/ Sub Inspector | 20-30 years |
Permissible relaxation of Upper age limit as per Government orders are as indicated below:
| Sr.No | Category | Age-Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper age limit |
| 01 | SC/ ST | 5 years |
| 02 | OBC | 3 years |
| 03 | PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| 04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years |
| 07 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 03 years |
| 08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 08 years |
| 09 | for Group ‘C’ Posts: Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on crucial date. | Upto 40 years of age |
| 10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. | Upto 45 years of age |
| 11 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
| 12 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
Educational Qualifications:
i. Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute.
ii. Junior Statistical Officer: Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognised University with at least 60% in Mathematics at 12th standard level.
or
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level
iii. Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognised University or Institute
iv. Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or Institute.
iii. All Other Posts: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
Physical Standards:
i. Physical standards for the post of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer/ Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN):
Physical Standards:
a. Male Candidates:
| Height 157.5 cms. Chest 81 cms. (fully expanded with a minimum expanses of 5 cms.) | Height relaxable by 5 cms. In the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes. |
Physical Test:
Walking: 1600 metres in 15 minutes.
Cycling: 8 Kms. In 30 minutes.
b. Female Candidates
| Height 152 cms Weight 48 Kgs | Height relaxable by 2.5 cms. Weight by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese and Members of Scheduled Tribes |
Physical Test:
Walking: 1 Km. in 20 minutes.
Cycling: 3 Kms. in 25 minutes.
NOTE: For the post of Inspector (Central Excise/ Examiner/ Preventive Officer), persons with disabilities will have to meet the physical standards i.e. height, chest and weight as
prescribed for the relevant post. However, for orthopedically disabled candidates, the
following relaxation in Physical Test is allowed:
ii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
a. Height:
For Men – 165 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest :
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision :
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
iii. Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
a. Height:
For Men – 170 cms.
For Women – 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals : 5 cms.
b. Chest:
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c. Vision:
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision : 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision: 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in other eye.
Note: Candidates are advised to make sure before opting for any category of post that they fulfil the requirements for that category. The physical measurements (including vision test) for candidates will be conducted by the concerned Indenting Departments and only those candidates who fulfill the specified physical measurements will be eligible for the respective
posts. No request from candidates for allotting to any other service/ category of post will be entertained by the Commission if the nominated candidates fail to meet the physical requirements. Thus, the onus of fulfilling the eligibility criteria will exclusively be on the candidates opting for such posts.
SSC CGL Exam Syllabus
SSC CGL Exam Syllabus: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Examination will be conducted in phases. Tier I & Tier II Exam syllabus details are given below…..
Syllabus for Combine Graduate Level Tier-I Examination:
A. General Intelligence & Reasoning : It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc. The topics are, Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/pattern –folding & un-folding, Figural Pattern – folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Other sub-topics, if any.
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 every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
C. Quantitative Aptitude : The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals ,fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion,Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons , Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base, Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities, Complementary angles, Heights and Distances, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar diagram & Pie chart
D. English Comprehension: Candidates’ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Note: The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part C will be of 10th standard level.
Syllabus for Combine Graduate Level (Tier-II ) Examination:
Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):
Number Systems : Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work.
Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.
Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration: Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere, 22 Hemispheres, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.
Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃=1 etc.
Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.
Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):
Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Patternfolding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension):
Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One word substitution, Improvement of Sentences, Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs, Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration, Shuffling of Sentence parts, Shuffling of Sentences in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):
Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):
Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory 23 organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts
Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.
Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking.
Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.
Paper-II (Statistics) : Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data – Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
Correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman’s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlation (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
Random Variable and Probability Distributions – Random variable; Probability functions; Expectation and Variance of a random variable; Higher moments of a random variable; Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions; Joint distribution of two random variable (discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques (simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling and quota sampling); Sampling distribution (statement only); Sample size decisions.
Statistical Inference – Point estimation and interval estimation,Properties of a good estimator, Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method),Testing of hypothesis, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and24 large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and twoway classified data.
Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
Index Numbers – Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.
Paper-III (General Studies-Finance and Economics):
Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):
Comptroller & Auditor General of India – Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.
Finance Commission-Role and functions
Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
Theory of Demand and Supply: Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of demand and Elasticity of demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviourMarshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.
Indian Economy:
Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectorsRole of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth;
National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth.
Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.
Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
Money and Banking:
Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance.
Questions in Module-I of Section- I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities) will be of Matriculation Level, in Module-I of Section- II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) of 10+2 Level and in Paper-II and
Paper-III of Graduation Level.
Document Verification (DV):
In view of the recruitments to be made by the Government in mission mode and to expedite the whole recruitment process, the Commission has decided that Document Verification (DV) would be done by the User Departments/ Organizations.
All the candidates qualified for Document Verification are required to appear for Document Verification along with the photocopies and original documents as mentioned at Para: 15.9.
Preference for various posts and departments will be taken from the candidates through Online Option Form on the website of the Commission before declaration of final result. A candidate will not be considered for a Post and Ministry/ Department/ Organization, if he has not indicated his preference for it. Options once submitted shall be treated as final and will not be changed subsequently under any circumstances. Therefore, candidates must be careful in exercise of such options.
Candidates, who do not submit their post preference(s) on the website of the Commission within the stipulated time, will not be considered for any post in the Final Result. Such candidates shall not be provided with another opportunity to exercise preference for posts and will be solely responsible for the same. Any grievance received in this regard in any form like Post, Fax, Email, by hand, etc. shall not be entertained by the Commission and will be summarily rejected.
While giving preference of the posts/ Departments online, the candidates may note that the following posts have specific requirements of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Standards:
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
Detailed information about the Physical Standard, Physical Tests about the posts at Para 15.5.1 to 15.5.8 is given at Annexure-XVII.
Candidates must ensure that they fulfill all the requirements of Physical Standards,
Physical Tests and Medical Standards before giving their preferences/ options.
Measurement of Physical Standards, Physical Tests and Medical Tests will be conducted by the User Department concerned after final selection and nomination of candidates by the Staff Selection Commission. If a candidate fails in such tests, his candidature will not be subsequently considered for any other post/ department. Candidates are therefore required to carefully go through these requirements and give their considered preference of posts/ Departments.
Candidates have to bring two passport size recent colour photographs and one original Photo ID Proof as listed at Para 14.7 above while appearing for the Document Verification.
Candidates will have to submit copies of following documents:
Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate.
Educational Qualification Certificate.
Caste/ Category Certificate, if belongs to reserved categories.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Certificate in the required format, if applicable.
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 if seeking any age relaxation.
Certificate as per Annexure-VII by the Central Government Civilian Employees.
No Objection Certificate, in case already employed in Government/ Government undertakings.
A candidate who claims change in name after matriculation on marriage or remarriage or divorce, etc. the following documents shall be submitted:
In case of marriage of women: Photocopy of Husband’s passport showing names of spouses or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or an Affidavit from husband and wife along with a joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner;
In case of re-marriage of women: Divorce Deed/ Death Certificate as the case may be in respect of first spouse; and photocopy of present husband’s passport showing names of spouse or an attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or an Affidavit from the husband and wife along with joint photograph duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
In case of divorce of women: Certified copy of Divorce Decree and Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath Commissioner.
In other circumstances for change of name for both male and female: Deed Poll/ Affidavit duly sworn before the Oath
Commissioner and paper cuttings of two leading daily newspaper in original (One daily newspaper should be of the area of applicant’s permanent and present address or nearby area) and Gazette Notification.
Any other document specified in the Admission Certificate for DV.
