Staff Selection Commission

Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2012

Exam Syllabus
Syllabus TIER-I OF THE 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.
The questions in Posts A,B & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential
Qualification prescribed for the post viz graduation and questions in Part C will be of 10+2
level.

SYLLABUS FOR TIER-II OF THE EXAMINATION :

Paper-I : Quantitative Ability : 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 the 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
Paper-II : English Language & Comprehsion : Questions in this components will be designed
to test the candidates understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on
spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/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.
Paper-III : Statistics for Investigator Grade-II, Ministry of Statistics & Programme
Implementation & Compiler in RGI.
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; Spearmans 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 non-probability 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 and 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 two-way 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.

NOTE- I: (i) The Commission will have full discretion to fix separate minimum qualifying
marks in each of the papers in Tier II and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each
category of candidates (viz. SC/ST/OBC/ including minority sub-quota /PH/ExS/General (UR) ).
Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible
to be considered for being called for Interview and/or Skill Test.

(ii) There will be different set of Questions for Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates in PaperI-Quantitative Ability, which shall not have any component of Map/Graphs/Statistical Data/
Diagrams/Figures/Geometrical problems/Pie-chart etc. However, components of other papers
will be the same as that for general candidates.

PERSONALITY TEST/INTERVIEW
For posts for which Interview cum Personality Test is prescribed, the Personality Test/ interview
will carry a maximum of 100 marks.
NOTE-I : The interview will be held at the Commissions Regional /Sub Regional Offices of the
Commission or at any other place as decided by the Commission.
NOTE-II : SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid TA as per Govt. Orders. However,
no TA is payable to any candidate for appearing in the written examination.
NOTE-III : Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
Submitted by sscstaff on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 18:07

Combined Graduate Level Exam

Guidance Programme

Tier - I

Schedule of Guidance Programme for Combined Graduate

Level Examination
Week - 1
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Analogy | Classification | Series

2.1.201
2

Monday

4.1.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

6.1.201
2

Friday

7.1.201

Saturday

Number System | Fractions |

Tabulation | Bar & Graphs

English Language and

Comprehension

Parts of Speech | English

Comprehension

General Knowledge and

Indian Polity & Current Affairs

Awareness

Week - 2
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Coding Decoding

9.1.2012

Monday

11.1.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

13.1.201
2

Friday

14.1.201
2

Indices | Square Root &

Cube Root

English Language and

Comprehension

1\2 Spotting Error |

Comprehension

Saturday

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian History & Current

Affairs

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Blood Relations

Week - 3
Sr.
No.

Date

16.1.201
2

Monday

18.1.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

20.1.201
2

Friday

21.1.201
2

Simplification | Pie Chart

English Language and

Comprehension

1\2 Spotting Error

Saturday

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Geography & Current

Affairs

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Direction Sense

Week - 4
Sr.
No.
1

Date
23.1.201
2

Monday

25.1.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

27.1.201
2

Friday

28.1.201
2

Saturday

HCF & LCM | Line

Graph

English Language and

Comprehension

1\2 One Word

Substitution

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Economy & Current

Affairs

Week - 5
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Logical Venn

30.1.201
2

Monday

1.2.2012

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

3.2.2012

Friday

4.2.2012

Saturday

Problems on Ages | Mix

Graph | Average

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 One Word Substitution

General Knowledge and

Awareness

General Science & Current

Affairs

Week - 6
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Mathematical Operation |
Arithmetical Reasoning

6.2.2012

Monday

8.2.2012

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

10.2.201
2

Friday

11.2.201
2

Saturday

Week - 7

Percentage | Profit & Loss

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Idioms & Phrases /

Comprehension

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian Polity & Current Affairs

Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Sitting Arrangement

13.2.201
2

Monday

15.2.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

17.2.201
2

Friday

18.2.201
2

Ratio & Proportion |

Partnership

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Idioms & Phrases

Saturday

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian History & Current

Affairs

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Mathematical Operation

Week - 8
Sr.
No.

Date

20.2.201
2

Monday

22.2.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

24.2.201
2

Friday

25.2.201
2

Saturday

Time & Work / Pipes &

Cisterns

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Sentences Correction

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Geography & Current

Affairs

Week - 9
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Arithmetical Reasoning

27.2.201
2

Monday

29.2.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

2.3.2012

Friday

English Language and

Comprehension

Time & Distance / Problems

on Ages
1/2 Sentences Correction

3.3.2012

Saturday

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Economy & Current Affairs

Week - 10
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Asserting Missing Character

5.3.2012

Monday

7.3.2012

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

9.3.2012

Friday

10.3.201
2

Saturday

Boats & Streams / Mix Graphs

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Anatomy & Synonyms /

Comprehension

General Knowledge and

Awareness

General Science & Current

Affairs

Week - 11
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Number, Ranking/

12.3.201
2

Monday

14.3.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

16.3.201
2

Friday

17.3.201
2

Saturday

Mixture / Data Sufficiency

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Anatomy & Synonyms

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian Polity & Current

Affairs

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Logical Venn

Week - 12
Sr.
No.
1

Date
19.3.201

Day
Monday

Reasoning

21.3.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

23.3.201
2

Friday

24.3.201
2

Saturday

Simple Interest

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Cloze Test

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian History & Current

Affairs

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Syllogism

Week - 13
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

26.3.201
2

Monday

28.3.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

30.3.201
2

Friday

31.3.201
2

Saturday

Compound Interest

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Cloze Test /

Comprehension

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Geography & Current

Affairs

Week - 14
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Logical Sequence of
Words

2.4.201
2

Monday

4.4.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

6.4.201
2

Friday

7.4.201
2

Saturday

Area

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Jumbled Sentence

General Knowledge and Awareness

Economy & Current

Affairs

Week - 15
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Alpha Numeric Sequence

Test

9.4.2012

Monday

11.4.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

14.4.201
2

Saturday

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Volume
General Science & Current
Affairs

Week - 16
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Puzzle Test

16.4.201
2

Monday

17.4.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

20.4.201
2

Friday

21.4.201
2

Saturday

Concepts of Geometry /
Coordinate Geometry

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Commonly Miss Spelt Word /

Comprehension

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian Polity & Current Affairs

Week - 17
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

Numerical Aptitude

1/2 Trigonometry

23.4.201
2

Monday

25.4.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

27.4.201
2

Friday

English Language and

Comprehension

1/2 Trigonometry (Full)

1/2 Commonly Miss Spelt
Word

28.4.201
2

Saturday

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Indian History & Current

Affairs

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Diagram Interpretation

Week - 18
Sr.
No.

Date

30.4.201
2

Monday

2.5.2012

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

4.5.2012

Friday

5.5.2012

Saturday

Basic Algebra

English Language and

Comprehension

--

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Geography & Current

Affairs

Week - 19
Sr.
No.

Date

Day

Subject

Chapter

General Intelligence and

Reasoning

Test & Equality

2.5.2012

Monday

7.5.2012

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

9.5.2012

Friday

11.5.201
2

Saturday

Concepts of
Geometry/Coordinate Geometry

English Language and

Comprehension

--

General Knowledge and

Awareness

Economy & Current Affairs

Week - 20
Sr.
No.
1

Date
14.5.201

Day
Monday

Subject

Chapter

Numerical Aptitude

Time & Clock / Calender

2
2

16.5.201
2

Wednesda
Numerical Aptitude
y

18.5.201
2

Friday

19.5.201
2

Saturday

Sequences & Series

English Language and

Comprehension

--

General Knowledge and

Awareness

General Science & Current

Affairs

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination

Paper-I : Arithmetic Ability

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 the 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 Allegation,
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.
There is one topics on Data Analysis too, Data Analysis is sum total of various operations
pertaining to data.
An arrayed data is classified, grouped and useful conclusions are derived under the heading Data
Analysis. The emphasis in this topic is on fundamental concepts which are most important part in
Mathematics. You should remember all the formulae that might be very useful from examination
point of view. But, as there is no end to variety of questions, the list of formulae will be endless.
So, it is opportune understanding the basics more importantly than the formulae. Direct formulae
or Quicker methods save your valuable time but they have very high potential of creating
confusion in this usage. So you should know where the particular formula should be useful. A
little change in the questions may lead you to wrong solution. So be careful before using them. It
is a compulsory paper you cant ignore or neglect. So, make sure you are ready to improve your
mathematical skills. Each questions values 2 marks whereas each question of English values 1
marks in CGL tier two. So it is require you to devote relatively more time on this paper to get
more marks. Also, answer of Maths questions are more confirmed than other sections like
English, reasoning, which is often confusing. Most of us feel that it is time consuming but using

short-cut method you will able to solve the questions in a fraction of minute. For this, need great
amount of Practice. Read and solve Maths problems as much as you can. You are suggested to go
through as many examples as possible.
Each questions given in examples has some uniqueness. Mark it and keep it in mind. To collect
more examples of different types you may consult different books available in the market. You
should have to cover all the chapters that are given in the syllabus. Also, you should know the
pattern and style of the questions paper of the exam. If you can, you should arrange as many as
possible numbers of previous and sample papers. There are many sources: Guides, Books,
Magazines etc. Clear all basics of mathematics and remember table from 2-30, also remember
square root and cube root upto 50. For CGL more emphasis should be on the topics like Average,
Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Work, Train, Speed Mensuration, etc.
Here are some suggested reading; Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal, Magical Book on
Quicker Maths by M. Tyra.

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination

Paper-II : English Language & Comprehension

Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidates understanding and
knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms,
antonyms, spelling/detecting miss-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, close passage &
comprehension passage.
If we go through the question paper of tier two 2011, we will find that about 50 questions out of
200 comes in this section, which is almost one-fourth. Comprehension is complex mental
process, which requires reading, understanding, inference and judgment. You should have sound
comprehend power. You are required to go through a passage, grasp its gist, and then answer the
questions based on it. It involves the use of your vocabulary, your sense of language, your ability
to locate meaning, your intelligence to assess the real spirit of the passage, and your capability
infer conclusions from the given content. You should remember that your answers must be based
on and confirmed by the information given in the passage and not by outside source.
Voice and direct and indirect is another areas where questions are being asked. In grammar, voice
is a feature of verb. It tells whether a subject of verb acts or is acted upon. English has two
voices: Active and Passive. You are required to change the given sentence in active to passive or
vice versa. Direct and Indirect is way to report the words of a speaker, we may quote his actual
words called Direct speech and we may report what he said without quoting his exact words
called Indirect or Reported Speech. There were questions on topics like one word substitution for
example one who knows many language, one who compiles the dictionary etc.; Idioms and
Phrases all at sea , smell something fishy etc.
Sentence correction is all about to find the errors in given sentence, one needs good command
over English to solve this. In order to tackle questions in these questions, a candidate requires a
thorough understanding of comprehension, applied grammar, vocabulary in usage, and a logical
application of language. Candidates should also cover topics like phrase, substitution;
preposition, voice, and analogy which will help the candidates enhance their understanding of
English language.
It is advisable to improve to improve your sense of language and stock of words by reading
regularly and bringing new words in your day-to-day usage of language.
Brush up your basic knowledge of English by studying a conventional grammar book. Regularly
read newspaper with attention on vocabulary and sentence structure, listen to speeches in English
comes in Radio or Television. English needs regular mug-up as you have to enhance your
vocabulary.
Unlike, studying traditional books or basic books in English grammar candidates are requires to
read those books that helps the student to use the language, provides ample guidance and practice
in sentence building, correct usage, comprehension, and other allied areas so as to equip the
candidates with the ability to tackle questions effectively in English. You have to thoroughly go
through HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION BY WREN AND
MARTIN, ADVANCED ENGLISH GRAMMAR BY MARTIN HEWINGS (Cambridge
University Press), Objective English for Competitive Examination of TATA McGraw Hills.

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination

General Knowledge and 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.
Questions comes under this section have both simple and complex. Candidate needs to go
thoroughly their basics general knowledge. Current affairs must be brushed up very well. This is
open section for the SSC, they can ask anything ranging from pre-history to very current
development. Regular Newspaper reading can help you out in this section. Moreover, Manorama
Year Book, Lucent General Knowledge, Any book on Current Affairs would be beneficial to
study.

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination

General Intelligence and 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.
Although there is verbal and non-verbal reasoning in the syllabus but one has to distinguish
between Bank POs Reasoning and SSCs reasoning, this reasoning require only mental ability,
of course it is quite simpler than Bank POs reasoning. Candidate can solve this section merely
applying owns I.Q. You dont have to master in reasoning, but it require lots of practice. Just
practice..

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination

Numerical 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.

SSC : Combined Graduate Level Examination

English Comprehension

Candidates ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability,
etc. would be tested. This section is major concern, it has been stated that half of the hindi
medium candidate unable to even qualify this section, and finally could not find their position.
Those candidate whos English is not at par level, they should first focus on the basics.
The requirement of the exam is very high ones English should be at level. We can select topics
from where questions are being asked, Spotting errors, Usage of grammar, Antonym and
Synonym, Idioms and Phrases, One word Substitution, Spelling test, Passage.

SSC: Combined Graduate Level Examination

(Exam Syllabus)
Syllabus: Tier-I of The Examination:

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 & unfolding,

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.