SSC Combined Graduate Level 2014 Tier I: Syllabus

The Tier I exams for the Staff Selection Commission conducted Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2014 were to be held on April 27, 2014 and May 4, 2014, however they have been postponed due to clashes with the General Elections. The Tier I exams are compulsory for all SSC CGL aspirants. While you wait for the new exam date to be declared you can use the extra time for preparation! Here is the syllabus for the Tier I exam 2014 as prescribed by SSC.

The Tier I written examination consists of objective type multiple choice questions for a total of 200 marks. Negative marking is applicable with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. The exam is to be completed in 2 hours and is divided into four sections:

1. General Intelligence and Reasoning - 50 marks 

2. General Awareness - 50 marks 

3. Quantitative Aptitude - 50 marks 

4. English Comprehension - 50 marks 

Total Marks - 200

Syllabus

1. 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. 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. 

 

2. 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. 

 

 3. 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 

 

 4. English Comprehension:

Candidates' ability to understand correct English, his/her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.  

About CGL

The Combined Graduate Level Examination 2014 is conducted by the Staff Service Commission for recruitment to different government service posts for which completing Graduation from a recognized University is an essential eligibility criterion. The recruitment is conducted in three rounds, first the Tier I written exam, followed with Tier II written exams for applicants qualifying Tier I exam and finally candidates clearing both written exams appear for the Computer Proficiency Test/Interview/Skill Test as applicable for the post applied for. 

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