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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 1

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Mathematical Abilities (Module I of Section I of Paper 1)
Topics	Sub-topics
Number Systems	Computation of Whole Number Decimal and Fractions Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations	Percentages Ratio and Proportion Square roots Averages Interest (Simple and Compound) Profit and Loss Discount Partnership Business Mixture and Alligation Time and distance Time and work
Algebra	Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) Graphs of Linear Equations
Geometry	Similarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centers Congruence and similarity of triangles Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles.
Mensuration	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.
Trigonometry	Trigonometry Trigonometric ratios Complementary angles Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities
Statistics and probability	Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation Calculation of simple probabilities

SSC CGL Tier 2 General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus
Semantic Analogy	Number Series
Symbolic/ Number Analogy	Figural Series
Figural Analogy	Problem Solving
Semantic Classification	Word Building
Numerical Operations	Space Orientation
Coding and Decoding	Space Visualization
Symbolic Operations	Venn Diagrams
Trends	Drawing Inferences
Figural Classification	Punched hole/ pattern- folding & unfolding
Semantic Series	Figural Pattern- folding and completion
Symbolic/ Number Classification	Indexing
Figural Classification	Address matching
Date & city matching	Embedded Figures
Classification of center codes/ roll numbers	Critical Thinking
Small & Capital letters/numbers Coding, Decoding and Classification	Emotional Intelligence
Social Intelligence

SSC CGL Tier 2 English Language and Comprehension
Vocabulary	Fill in the Blanks
Grammar	Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words
Sentence Structure	Idioms and Phrases
Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms and their correct usage	One word Substitution
Spot the Error	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

Module II of Section II of Paper 1 – General Awareness Syllabus
India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research Science Current Affairs Books and Authors Sports Important Schemes Important Days Portfolio People in News Static GK

SSC CGL Syllabus for Computer Proficiency (Module I Section III of Paper 1)
Topics	Sub-Topics
Computer Basics	Organization of a computer Central Processing Unit (CPU) Input/ output devices Computer memory Memory organization Back- up devices PORTs Windows Explorer Keyboard shortcuts
Software	Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc
Working with Internet and emails	Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an Email Account, e-Banking
Basics of networking and cyber security	Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 2: Statistics (Junior Statistical Officer)
Subject	Topics
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 of Dispersion	range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis	Different types of moments and their relationship; the 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 variables (discrete).
Sampling Theory	Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability 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, Determination of trend components 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.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus for Paper 3 (General Studies-Finance and Economics)
Part A: Finance and Accounts- (80 marks)
Subject	Topics
Financial Accounting	Nature and scope Limitations of Financial Accounting Basic concepts and Conventions Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Basic concepts of accounting	Single and double entry Books of Original Entry Bank Reconciliation Journal, ledgers Trial Balance Rectification of Errors Manufacturing Trading Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure Depreciation Accounting Valuation of Inventories Non-profit organizations Accounts Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts Bills of Exchange Self Balancing Ledgers

Part B: Economics and Governance - (120 marks)
Subject	Topics
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
Finance Commission-Role and functions
Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Microeconomics	Definition Scope and nature of Economics Methods of economic study Central problems of an economy Production possibilities curve
Theory of Demand and Supply	Meaning and determinants of demand Law of demand and Elasticity of demand Price Income and cross elasticity Theory of consumer‟s behavior Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach Meaning and determinants of supply Law of supply The elasticity of Supply
Theory of Production and cost	Meaning and Factors of production Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets	Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition Monopoly Monopolistic Competition Oligopoly Price determination in these markets.
Indian Economy	Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income. Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth. Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment. Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.
Economic Reforms in India	Economic reforms since 1991 Liberalization Privatisation Globalization Disinvestment
Money and Banking	Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RBI/Payment Banks. Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance