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.
