SSC CGL 2023: Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2023 tier-I exam on 3rd April 2023 at its official website, ssc.nic.in.  The registration process will remain open till 03rd May 2023, after which no application will be accepted. Staff Selection Commission will hold the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2023 for filling up of various Group “B” and Group “C” posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations.

SSC CGL 2023 Exam Pattern:

As per SSC CGL Syllabus for Tier-1 Exam, there will be 4 sections with 25 questions each. The time duration for completing the Tier-1 Exam is 60 minutes & there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern from here-

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Exam Pattern:

The Exam of SSC CGL Tier-I will be conducted online comprising of 4 sections with about 100 questions in total and with maximum marks of 200. The entire exam is needed to be completed in a time span of 60 minutes.

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Penalty for Wrong Answer:

There is a negative marking of 1/4^th marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut off. No point will be deducted if the question is left blank or unattempted by a candidate.

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-II Exam Pattern:

SSC CGL 2022 Tier-II Penalty for Wrong Answer:

There is a negative marking of 1/4^th marks for each wrong answer. There is no sectional cut off. No point will be deducted if the question is left blank or unattempted by a candidate.

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023:

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus- 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 Alligation
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

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for 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

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for the English Language

1. Idioms and Phrases 
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

SSC CGL Syllabus 2023 for General Awareness

1. India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research Science
2. Current Affairs
3. Books and Authors
4. Sports
5. Important Schemes
6. Important Days
7. Portfolio
8. People in News
9. Static GK