SSC CGL Selection Procedure

Hello, I am looking for the details regarding the Selection Procedure of the SSC CGL exam. So can you please provide me the details regarding this including the paper pattern and the syllabus and the paper pattern of the exam so that it may be helpful for me??

[Quick Sam]

You are looking for the details regarding the Selection Procedure of the SSC CGL exam. So I am providing it to you so that it may be helpful for you:

Selection Procedure:

CGL Tier 1: At first CGL tier 1 exam will be organized which will be for all candidates. Tier 1 will be organised for the larger no of applicants.
CGL tier 2: TIER II exam is also known as Graduate level mains exam. Questions will be of objective type ion this exam.
CGL Tier 3: Tier 3 is also known as personality test or interview test i.e.. CPT test/skill test/document verification and other test which will be organised as per demand of various different posts.

Paper Pattern:

Part Subjects Questions Marks Time
A General Intelligence & Reasoning 50 50 Two hours
B General Awareness 50 50 Two hours and 40
C Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 minutes for VH
D English Comprehension 50 50 candidates

Paper Subjects Posts No. of questions and duration Marks
I Arithmetical All Posts 100 200
Abilities 2 hours
2 hours 40 minutes
(for VH where eligible

II English All Posts 200 200
language & 2 hours
Comprehension 2 hours & 40 minutes
(for VH)

III Statistics Statistical 100 200
Investigators/ 2 hours
Compiler 2 hours & 40 minutes
(for VH candidates
where eligible)

Syllabus:

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 to sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Polity, Indian Constitution, scientific Research etc. These Questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

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 all the components 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 10th standard level.)

TIER - II 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.
(The standard of the questions will be of 10th level).

Paper-II : English Language & Comprehsion :Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s 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. (The standard of the questions will be of 10+2 level).

Paper-III : Statistics for Investigator Grade-II, for Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation and Compiler for Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs.
(The standard of the questions will be of Graduation level).

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 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.

So best of Luck Buddy..!!

Can you tell me about the selection process for SSC (Staff Selection Commission) CGLE (Combined Graduate Level Examination)?

[sumit]

SSC (Staff Selection Commission) organizes the several recruitment exams every year to fill in numerous vacancies across various departments under Ministries and Government Organisation.


CGLE (Combined Graduate Level Examination) is one of the top – level recruitment examinations held at all India level. The official authority will organize SSC CGL Selection Procedure so as to select the really deserving and commendable candidates for the final recruitment.

SSC CGL Selection Procedure

Tier – I: Online Examination
It is an online objective test of 200 marks.
In this round, one will be evaluated for Quantitative, English, Reasoning and General Awareness Skills.
The time limit for exam is 1 hour.


Tier - II: Online Examination
It consists of four papers of 200 marks each.
Each paper is to be completed in 2 hours.
While the first two papers (Quant & English) are common for all posts, the third and fourth are conducted for specific posts only.
Statistics paper is held only for Statistical Investigator Post and General Studies paper is for Assistant Audit Officer post only.
There is negative marking for both the Tier I and II.
Further, there is no sectional time limit or cut off for both the Tiers.


Tier - III: Paper-based descriptive test
One who has qualified Tier I and II appear for this descriptive type paper carrying 100 marks.
The duration of paper is 1 hour.


Tier IV: Computer Proficiency/Data Entry Skill Test
It tests a candidate’s ability in Computer Proficiency.
This paper is just qualifying in nature. It is conducted for specific posts only.