Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for SSC exams varies based on the specific exam and tier level (e.g., SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO). Below is the detailed syllabus for some of the most common SSC exams:

1. SSC CGL Syllabus

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam)

General Intelligence and Reasoning:

• Analogies
• Classification
• Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Puzzle
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Venn Diagrams

General Awareness:

• Static GK (History, Geography, Polity, Economics)
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Current Affairs (National & International Events)
• Books and Authors, Awards, Sports

Quantitative Aptitude:

• Number System, Simplification
• LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion
• Percentages, Average, Profit and Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work, Speed, Distance, Time
• Geometry, Trigonometry
• Data Interpretation

English Language and Comprehension:

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
• Grammar (Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks)
• Reading Comprehension
• Sentence Improvement
• Idioms and Phrases

Tier-II (Mains Exam)

Paper-I (Quantitative Abilities):

• Advanced Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry)
• Arithmetic (Profit and Loss, Percentage, Time and Work, etc.)
• Data Interpretation and Analysis

Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension):

• Comprehension Passage
• Grammar and Sentence Correction
• Vocabulary and Usage

Paper-III (Statistics) (Optional for specific posts):

• Measures of Central Tendency
• Probability and Distribution
• Sampling Theory
• Correlation and Regression

Paper-IV (General Studies - Finance & Economics) (Optional for specific posts):

• Indian Economy and Budgeting
• Accounting Basics
• Finance and Comptroller General of India

2. SSC CHSL Syllabus

Tier-I (Preliminary Exam)

• Same as SSC CGL Tier-I (General Intelligence, Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English).

Tier-II (Descriptive Paper)

• Essay Writing
• Letter/Application Writing

Tier-III (Skill/Typing Test)

• Data Entry or Typing Test (depending on the post).

3. SSC MTS Syllabus

Session-I:

Numerical and Mathematical Ability:

• Simplifications, HCF and LCM
• Ratio and Proportion
• Basic Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, etc.)

Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving:

• Visual Memory
• Series Completion
• Direction Sense

Session-II:

General Awareness:

• India’s History, Culture, Geography
• Sports, Books, and Authors
• Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)

English Language and Comprehension:

• Grammar (Error Detection)
• Reading Comprehension
• Synonyms and Antonyms

4. SSC CPO Syllabus

Paper-I (Preliminary Exam)

• Same as SSC CGL Tier-I with emphasis on General Knowledge and Reasoning.

Paper-II (English Language)

• Grammar and Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension
• Error Detection and Sentence Improvement

Key Tips for Preparation

1. General Intelligence/Reasoning: Practice daily reasoning puzzles and patterns.
2. General Awareness: Stay updated with daily news and study static GK regularly.
3. Quantitative Aptitude: Focus on speed and accuracy with practice.
4. English: Regularly read English newspapers, practice grammar, and vocabulary.