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SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2024 is divided into sections like Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English Language. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the subject-wise syllabus.

SSC CGL Tier Exam 2024 Overview 

Candidates preparing for the SSC CGL 2024 exam must thoroughly review the SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus and Exam Pattern before starting their preparation for the main exam. Understanding the syllabus is a crucial step to enhancing performance. Tier 2 exam is scheduled and candidates should focus on the key topics outlined in the syllabus. The SSC CGL syllabus for 2024 includes four major subjects: General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, General Reasoning, and English Comprehension. Tier 2 will be conducted online.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2024

SSC CGL Tier 2 exam is conducted in two phases: Paper 1, which is compulsory for all candidates, and Paper 2, which is specifically for those applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) posts. Negative Marking for wrong answers in SSC CGL Tier 2 exam is: Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

S. No.

Papers

Time Allotted

1

Paper-I: (Compulsory for all posts)

2 hours 30 minutes

2

Paper-II: Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)

2 hours

Paper 1 (Compulsory for All Posts)

Paper 1 is divided into two sessions: Session I and Session II.

Paper 1 (Compulsory for All Posts)

Session

Section

Module

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Weightage

Duration

Session I

Section I

Module-I

Mathematical Abilities

30

90

23%

1 hour

   

Module-II

Reasoning and General Intelligence

30

90

23%

 

Session II

Section II

Module-I

English Language and Comprehension

45

135

35%

1 hour

   

Module-II

General Awareness

25

75

19%

 

Session III

Section III

Module-I

Computer Knowledge Test

20

60

Qualifying

15 minutes

   

Module-II

Data Entry Speed Test

1 Task

Qualifying

 

15 minutes

Paper 2 (For JSO and Statistical Investigator Posts)

This paper is for candidates applying for the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) position or Statistical Investigator Grade-II.

Paper

Section

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

Paper II

Statistics

100

200

2 hours

Note: 

  • Paper I is compulsory for all candidates and covers subjects like Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Data Entry.
  • Paper II is for candidates applying for statistical roles and tests their knowledge in Statistics.
  • The exam is conducted in online mode, with Paper I in two shifts and Paper II lasting 2 hours.

SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus 2024

SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus is divided into various sections, each focusing on different subjects depending on the paper. The syllabus includes Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language, General Awareness, and specialized papers for specific posts. Here’s a detailed syllabus of SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus:

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):

Topics

Number Systems

  • Computation of Whole Number
  • Decimal and Fractions
  • Relationship between numbers

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 
  • Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry

  • Triangle and its various kinds of centres
  • Congruence and similarity of triangles
  • Circle and its chords, tangents, angles

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)

Statistics and probability

  • Graphs, Pie-chart
  • Mean, median, mode, standard deviation
  • Probabilities

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):

Topics

  • Symbolic/ Number Analogy
  • Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
  • Numerical operations
  • Semantic Series
  • Figural Series
  • Embedded figures
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Symbolic/ Number Classification
  • Word Building
  • Figural Pattern Folding and completion
  • Puzzles

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension):

Syllabus

  • Active/ passive voice
  • Sentence Structure
  • One-word substitution
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Shuffling of sentence parts
  • Cloze passage
  • Homonyms
  • Idioms & phrases
  • Grammar
  • Improvement of sentences
  • Comprehension passage
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Shuffling of sentences in a passage
  • Spot the error
  • Spelling/ detecting misspelled words
  • Direct/Indirect

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):

Topics 

  • India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
  • Sports
  • Important Days & Dates
  • People in News
  • Science & Technoloy
  • Books and Authors
  • Government Schemes & Policies
  • Portfolio of Ministers
  • Current Affairs
  • Environmental Awareness

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):

Topics

  • Organization of a computer
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Input/ output devices
  • Computer memory
  • Memory organization
  • Back-up devices
  • PORTs
  • Windows Explorer
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Windows Operating system 
  • MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc
  • Web Browsing & Searching
  • Downloading & Uploading,
  • Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking
  • Networking devices and protocols
  • Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus- Paper 2 (Statistics)

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

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 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.

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SSC CGL Tier 2 2024: FAQs

SSC CGL Tier 2 consists of four papers: Paper I: Quantitative Abilities, Paper II: English Language and Comprehension, Paper III: Statistics (for specific posts), Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) (for specific posts). All papers are MCQ-based.

Yes, SSC CGL Tier 2 is MCQ-based.

No, SSC CGL Tier 2 does not have a sectional cutoff. The overall cutoff is considered.

No, SSC CGL Tier 2 is not qualifying. It is used to determine merit, and candidates must score the required marks to qualify for further stages.

Yes, SSC CGL does not have an interview phase, except for certain posts like Assistant Audit Officer and others.

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