How Was SSC CGL Paper

I want to know the paper pattern of Combined Graduate Level Examination SSC CGL exam so can you tell me?

[Kiran Chandar]

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts combined Graduate Level (CGL) competitive exam which is conducted in three stages.

The Examination can be divided into 3 tiers, which are:-

Combined Graduate Level (Preliminary) Examination (Tier-1)
Combined Graduate Level (Main) Examination (Tier-2)
Personality Test/Interview

CGL Pre Exam (Tier 1):- Tier 1

SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Pattern:-

Paper No. of Ques Max Marks Time Duration
Part A (General Intelligence 100 100 2 Hrs
& General Awareness)
Part B (Arithmetic) 100 100 2 Hrs
Total 200 200

Both Papers will be objective type question papers.

Both Papers will be provided in both English and Hindi language.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Syllabus:-

Part A :a) General Intelligence: It would include questions of both verbal and non verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

Part A :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 everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline

Part B :Arithmetic: This part will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

SSC CGL Tier 2 (Main Competitive Exam):-

Paper Name of Subject Max Marks Time Duration
I General Studies 200 3 Hrs
II English 100 2 Hrs
III Arithmetic 200 3 Hrs
IV Language Comprehension (English) 100 2 Hrs
V Communication Skill & writing ability 200 2 Hrs
VI Hindi (only for Delhi Police) 100 2 Hrs

1. Paper I, III & V can be answered in both English & Hindi languages.

2. Paper IV can also be answered in English language only.
3. All the questions will be off conventional/description type.
4. Paper II is compulsory for all candidates (this will only qualifying in nature for the candidates who are opting for the post of Assistants)

5. Paper I & III is compulsory for all posts.

6. Paper IV is compulsory for all except for those who have applied for the post of assistants.

7. Paper V is compulsory for assistant post only.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus (Main Exam):-

Paper I: General Studies:- Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability:- It would include questions of both – verbal and non-verbal type. This component will include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, Coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

General Awareness:- Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate’s 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 everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity, Indian Constitution, and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Paper II: English Language (Conventional type):- in addition to the testing of candidates understanding of the English language and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on paragraph writing/ report writing etc. may be included.

Paper III: Arithmetic:- This paper will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

Paper IV: Language Comprehension (English):- The candidate’s ability to understand correct English, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, précis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper V: Communication Skill/Writing Ability:- The candidate’s ability to understand correct English/Hindi, his comprehension and writing ability etc. would be tested. Questions on short essay, precis, letter writing etc. would also be included.

Paper VI: Hindi:- in addition to Candidate’s understanding and knowledge of Hindi Language, its correct usage and his writing ability would also be tested. Questions on short essay, précis, paragraph/report writing, grammar (sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, phrases and idiomatic use of words, etc.) would also be included.