SSC CGL Syllabus 2022 Notification, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Salary

 SSC CGL 2022:- Staff Selection Commission(SSC) conducts SSC CGL Exam every year for the recruitment of Grade "B" and Grade "C" category posts in various departments/ministries/offices. The SSC CGL Exam is held in four stages called tiers. The tier-1 and tier-2 of SSC CGL are conducted in online mode and tier-3 and tier-4 are in offline mode. The SSC CGL 2022 tier-1 exam is scheduled to be held in April 2022.

SSC CGL Exam 2022

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts various exams. SSC CGL(combined graduate level) is one of them. CGL exam is the graduate level exam for posts of grade B and grade C category in various departments and ministries of the government of India.

SSC CGL 2022 is a great opportunity for students looking forwards to reputed jobs under the central government. Government jobs help to build a stable career. Every year thousands of vacancies are filled by SSC in government departments. 

In this article, we will discuss SSC CGL 2022 selection process, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Syllabus, Posts, Salary, SSC Notification 2022.

SSC CGL Exam Stages - Tiers

SSC CGL exam is conducted in the following stages -    

Tier	Type of Examination	Mode of Examination
Tier - 1	Objective Multiple Choice	CBT (computer-based Test)
Tier - 2	Objective Multiple Choice	CBT (computer-based Test)
Tier - 3	Descriptive Paper in Hindi/  English	Offline (Pen and paper mode)
Tier - 4	Computer proficiency Test/ skill test	Computer based (wherever applicable)

SSC CGL Syllabus - Exam Pattern of Tier-1 and Tier-2

    

Tier	Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Allotted
Tier-1	General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	1 Hour (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
	General Awareness	25	50
	Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
	English Comprehension	25	50
Tier-2	Paper -I: Quantitative Abilities	100	200	2 Hours (for each paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
	Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension	200	200
	Paper-III: Statistics	100	200
	Paper-IV: General Studies (finance and economics)	100	200

• In Tier-1 & Tier- 2 there will be a Negative Marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
• In Tier 2, Paper-I and Paper-II are compulsory for all the posts.

SSC CGL Syllabus - Topic Wise

The topic-wise syllabus of Tier-1 is given below -

Quantitative Aptitude

1. Computation of whole numbers
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. Relationships between numbers
5. Profit and Loss
6. Discount
7. Partnership Business
8. Mixture and Allegation
9. Time and distance
10. Time & Work
11. Percentage
12. Ratio & Proportion
13. Square roots
14. Averages
15. Interest
16. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
17. Graphs of Linear Equations
18. Triangle and its various kinds of centres
19. Congruence and similarity of triangles
20. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
21. Triangle
22. Quadrilaterals
23. Regular Polygons
24. Right Prism
25. Right Circular Cone
26. Right Circular Cylinder
27. Sphere
28. Heights and Distances
29. Histogram
30. Frequency polygon
31. Bar diagram & Pie chart
32. Hemispheres
33. Rectangular Parallelepiped
34. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
35. Trigonometric ratio
36. Degree and Radian Measures
37. Standard Identities
38. Complementary angles

General Intelligence And Reasoning

1. Analogies
2. Similarities and differences
3. Space visualization
4. Spatial orientation
5. Problem-solving
6. Analysis
7. Judgment
8. Blood Relations
9. Decision making
10. Visual memory
11. Discrimination
12. Observation
13. Relationship concepts
14. Arithmetical reasoning
15. Figural classification
16. Arithmetic number series
17. Non-verbal series
18. Coding and decoding
19. Statement conclusion
20. Syllogistic reasoning

English Language

1. Phrases and Idioms
2. One word Substitution
3. Sentence Correction
4. Error Spotting
5. Fill in the Blanks
6. Spellings Correction
7. Reading Comprehension
8. Synonyms-Antonyms
9. Active Passive
10. Sentence Rearrangement
11. Sentence Improvement
12. Cloze test

General Awareness

1. Science

2. Current Affairs

3. India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic scenes, General Policy and Scientific Research. 

SSC CGL Syllabus of Tier- 2

The section asked in the SSC CGL Syllabus of Tier-2

Paper -I: Quantitative Abilities	100	200	2 Hours (for each paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension	200	200
Paper-III: Statistics	100	200
Paper-IV: General Studies (finance and economics)	100	200

Topic-wise syllabus of SSC CGL Tier-2 

Quantitative Aptitude

1. Computation of whole numbers
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. Relationships between numbers
5. Profit and Loss
6. Discount
7. Partnership Business
8. Mixture and Allegation
9. Time and distance
10. Time & Work
11. Percentage
12. Ratio & Proportion
13. Square roots
14. Averages
15. Interest
16. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
17. Graphs of Linear Equations
18. Triangle and its various kinds of centres
19. Congruence and similarity of triangles
20. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles
21. Triangle
22. Quadrilaterals
23. Regular Polygons
24. Right Prism
25. Right Circular Cone
26. Right Circular Cylinder
27. Sphere
28. Heights and Distances
29. Histogram
30. Frequency polygon
31. Bar diagram 
32. Pie chart
33. Hemispheres
34. Rectangular Parallelepiped
35. Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
36. Trigonometric ratio
37. Degree and Radian Measures
38. Standard Identities
39. Complementary angles

English Language and Comprehension

1. Spot the errors
2. fill in the blanks
3. Synonyms
4. Antonyms
5. spelling/detecting misspelled words
6. idioms and phrases
7. one word substitution
8. Improvements of sentences
9. Active/passive voice of verbs
10. Conversion into direct/indirect narration
11. Shuffling of sentence parts
12. Shuffling of sentences in a passage
13. Cloze test
14. Comprehension passage

SSC CGL Tier -3 Syllabus

The SSC CGL Tier - 3 Syllabus is a descriptive paper that includes Letter writing, Assays, Precis, Application writing. The minimum qualifying marks for tier 3 paper is 33%.

Topics	Marks Allotted	Time Allotted
Descriptive Paper in Hindi/English (writing of Essays, Letter, Application, Precis)	100 Marks	1 Hour Or 60 minutes (80 minutes for visually handicapped)

SSC CGL SELECTION PROCESS

SSC CGL exam has multiple stages. The SSC CGL exam is conducted in 4 stages: Tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4. Candidates must clear all the stages one by one to clear SSC CGL.

• Tier 1 exam is a Computer-based exam (CBT).
• Tier 2 exam is also a Computer-based exam (CBT).
• Tier 3 is descriptive paper (Pen and paper mode).
• Tier 4 is skill test - computer proficiency test/ Data entry skill test(wherever applicable).
• Document verification.
• Tier 2 and tier 3 will be conducted for all the candidates who qualified tier 1.
• Tier 4 is only qualifying. only for qualifying for the post of JSO/ Statistical Investigator and Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
• Merit list is prepared based on Tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3.

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SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria

Staff Selection Commission has decided eligibility criteria of SSC CGL 2022 and it is mandatory for all aspiring candidates.

Nationality

The candidate of SSC CGL must be a citizen of either India or Nepal or Bhutan. Candidate of the citizen of Nepal or Bhutan shall have a certificate of eligibility issued by the government of India in favor of him/her.

Educational Qualification

The post-wise educational qualifications that candidates need to fulfill for the SSC CGL examination.

 

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer	Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University OR Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost & Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/Masters in Business Studies
Statistical Investigator Grade-II Post	Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects in graduation
Compiler Posts	Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as compulsory or Elective Subject
All Other Posts	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent

 

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2022)

The age limit for the SSC CGL 2022 as per the post given below.

SSC CGL Department	Age Limit	Name of the Post
CSS	20-30 years	Assistant Section Officer
Intelligence Bureau	Not exceeding 30 Years	Assistant Section Officer
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Up to 30 years	Assistant Enforcement Officer
M/o of Statistics & Prog. Implementation	Up to 32 years	Junior Statistical Officer
NIA	Up to 30 years	Sub Inspector
CBI	20-30 years	Sub Inspector
Narcotics	18-25 years	Sub Inspector
CBEC	20-27 years	Tax Assistant
Department of Post	18-30 years	Inspector
Other Ministries/Departments/ Organizations	18-30 years	Assistant
Other departments	18-27 years	All other posts

SSC CGL 2022 Age Relaxation

As per government of India guidelines is given in the table below.

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 years
ST/SC	5 years
PH+Gen	10 years
PH + OBC	13 years
PH + SC/ST	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Gen)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years

SSC CGL Posts

SSC CGL Post	Department/Ministry	Classification of Post
Assistant Audit Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
Assistant Accounts Officer	Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG	Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
Assistant Section Officer	Central Secretariat Service, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Railway, Ministry of External Affairs, AFHQ	Group “B”
Assistant	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”
Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	Group “C”
Inspector (Central Excise)	CBIC	Group “B”
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”
Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”
Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics	Group “B”
Junior Statistical Officer	M/o Statistics & Programme Implementation	Group “B”
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Registrar General of India	Group “B”
Auditor	Offices under C&AG, CGDA	Group “C”
Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres	Group “C”
Tax Assistant	CBDT/ CBIC	Group “C”
Upper Division Clerks	Government Departments	Group “C”

SSC CGL Post wise Salary

Staff selection commission conducts SSC CGL examination for the posts in various departments and ministries. The employees are liable for a decent salary as per the 7th pay commission.

• Pay level 8 (Rs 47600 to 151100) 

Posts - Assistant Audit Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer.

• Pay level 7 (Rs 44900 to 142400)

Posts - Assistant Section Officer, Assistant, Inspector of Income-tax, Inspector (central excise), Inspector (Preventative Officer), Inspector (Examiner), Assistant Enforcement Officer, Sub Inspector, Inspector Posts.

• Pay level 6 (Rs 35400 to 112400)

Posts- Assistant/ Superintendent, Divisional Accountant, Sub Inspector(NIA), Junior statistical officer, Statistical Investigator Grade-II.

• Pay level 5 (Rs 29200 to 92300)

Posts - Auditor, Accountant, Accountant/ Junior accountant.

• Pay level 4 (Rs 25500 to 81100)

Posts - Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks, Tax Assistant, Sub-Inspector(Central Bureau of Narcotics), Upper Division Clerks.