Syllabus for tier 1 of ssc cgl exam

Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) Tier-I Syllabus

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning:

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
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 and some other sub-topics.



B. General Awareness:

Questions in this component are aimed for testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. Questions are also 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 also includes questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining:

History
Culture
Geography
Economic Scene
General Policy
Scientific Research



C. Numerical Aptitude:

The questions are designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test is for 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 Allegation
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.


D. English Comprehension:

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