Syllabus for The SSC Graduate Requirments Details click here Scheme of the Examination for Combined Graduate Level Examination:
The Examination will be conducted in four tiers as indicated below:
Tier -I -- Computer Based Examination
Tier -II -- Computer Based Examination
Tier -III -- Pen and Paper Mode (Descriptive paper)
Tier-IV -- Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document Verification
The Commission reserves the right to make changes in the scheme of examination such as the conduct of Tier-I and Tier-II examination in computer based mode, treating Tier-I examination as only qualifying etc.
Interview component has been dispensed with. There will, therefore, be no interview.
Scheme of Examination:
Tier |
Mode of examination |
Scheme of Examination |
Marks |
Time
|
I
|
Computer-based Examination mode
|
A. General Intelligence Reasoning
25 Questions
B. General Awareness
25 Questions
C. Quantitative Aptitude
25 Questions
D. English Comprehension
25 Questions |
50 Marks
50 Marks
50 Marks
50 Marks
Total -200
Marks * |
60 Minutes (Total)
For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy:
80 Minutes |
II
|
Computer-based Examination mode
|
I. Quantitative Abilities
(100 Questions)
II. English Language & Comprehension:
(200 questions).
III. Statistics (100 Questions)
Paper-I & II as above
IV. General Studies
(Finance and Economics)
(100 Questions)
Paper-I & II as above |
200 Marks
200 Marks
200 Marks
200 Marks |
120 Minutes (Total)
For VH and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy:
160 Minutes |
* There will be negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In respect of Tier-II, the negative marking system of 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper
II (English Language & Comprehension) of Tier-II and 0.50 for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper III and Paper IV of TierII. In addition to above, the Commission has also decided to induct a Descriptive Paper of English/Hindi as Tier-III. The details may be read as under:-
Tier |
Mode of Examination |
Scheme of Examination |
Marks |
Time
|
III |
Pen and Paper mode |
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (writing of
Essays/Precie/Letter/Applications etc. |
Total marks 100 |
60 minutes
For VH and candidates
suffering from Cerebral
Palsy: 80
Minutes |
The merit will be prepared on overall performance in Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III. However, the candidate will need to qualify all the tiers i.e Tier-I, Tier-II and Tier-III separately. There will be no sectional cut-off.
Computer Proficiency Test/ Skill Test (wherever applicable)/ Document
Verification will also be conducted as per the provisions of the notice of examination.
Indicative Syllabus:
Tier-I of the Examination:
(A): General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on 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 etc. 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, Other sub-topics, if any.
(B): General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidate's general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
(C): Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the 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 Alligation, 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.
The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the Essential Qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part C will be of 10th standard level.
NOTE-1: The Commission shall have the discretion to fix different minimum qualifying standards in each component of the Tier-I Examination taking into consideration among others, category-wise vacancies and the category-wise number of candidates. Only those candidates, who have scored above the cutoff marks fixed by the Commission, would be required to appear in the Tier –II Examination.
NOTE-2: Tier-I examination is used to screen the candidates for appearing in Tier-II examination
for various papers which will be specifically required for different groups of posts. Marks of such screened candidates in Tier-I will be taken into account for final ranking of candidates for selecting them for the Computer Proficiency Tests/ Data Entry Skill Test and also for final selection.
Scheme of Written Examination (Tier-II):
(i): Paper-I & II are compulsory for all the categories of posts.
(ii): Paper-III is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
(iii): Paper IV is only for those candidates who apply for the post of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO)/Assistant Accounts Officer(AAO).
(iv): Candidates opting for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer must ensure that they possess the requisite qualification as mentioned in the Notice of Examination. Commission reserves the right to take appropriate action against applicants who do not possess the requisite eligibility while opting for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) and Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer. Candidature of such candidates who do not possess the required educational qualification for a particular post(s) will not be considered for such post(s).
(C): Indicative Syllabus for Tier-II of the Examination:
Paper-I: Quantitative Ability: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the 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 Alligation, 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
Paper-II : English Language & Comprehension: Questions in this components will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting missSpelt words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage.
Paper-II: Statistics for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
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 dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and 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 correlations (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 variable (discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability 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, Determinations 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.
Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) for the post of Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer in Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG.
Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)
1. Fundamental principles and the basic concept of Accounting.
Financial Accounting: Nature and Scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic Concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Basic concepts of accounting: Single and double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, Ledgers, Trial Balance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governances(120 marks)
2. Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility
3. Finance Commission-Role and functions
4. Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to Micro Economics
Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve
5. Theory of Demand and Supply
Meaning and determinants of demand, Law of Demand and Elasticity of Demand, Price, income and cross elasticity; Theory of consumer’s behaviour-Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of Supply and Elasticity of Supply.
6. Theory of Production and cost
Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
7. Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price determination in these markets
8. Indian Economy
Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors-Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth;
National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income
Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth
Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment
Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication
9. Economic Reforms in India
Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment
10. Money and Banking
Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of Commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks
Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of Payments
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
11. Role of Information Technology in Governance
NOTE-I: Questions in Paper-I will be of 10th standard level, Paper-II of 10+2 level and Paper-III of graduation level.
NOTE- II: The Commission will have full discretion to fix separate minimum qualifying marks in each of the papers in Tier II and in the aggregate of all the papers separately for each category of candidates (viz. SC/ST/OBC /PH/Ex-S/General (UR) Only those candidates who qualify in all the papers as well as in the aggregate would be eligible to be considered for being called for Tier-III (Descriptive Examination), Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test/Document Verification.
NOTE-III: Any representation to answer key of the examination will be scrutinised with the help of experts, wherever necessary, and evaluation, in that case, will be done with modified answer key. The decision of the Commission in this regard will be final and no further representation will be entertained.
9 (D): Skill Test: For the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax):
Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer.
The “Data Entry Speed” Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature. The computer will be provided by the Commission at the Centre/venue notified for the purpose. Candidates shall not be allowed to bring their own Keyboard.
The Skill test will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose.
Only those candidates who secure at least the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as may be fixed by the Commission at its discretion will be eligible to appear in the SKILL TEST. The SKILL TEST will be held at the Commission’s Regional/Sub Regional Offices or at other Centres as may be decided by the Commission.
OH candidates opting for the post of Tax Assistant in CBDT are exempted for appearing in Skill test. OH candidates opting for the post of Tax Assistant in CBEC are not exempted from skill test. HH and VH candidates are not eligible for exemption from the skill test.
Detailed instructions regarding Skill Test will be sent to the Regional /Sub-Regional Offices of the Commission to eligible candidates declared qualified for appearing in Skill Test.
VH candidates may be allowed appropriate compensatory time in DEST at par with typing test. Only those VH candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be provided passage reader at the time of skill test.
The Skill Test will be of qualifying nature.
9(E): The Commission will hold Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), comprising of three modules- Word Processing, Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides, for applicants for the post of Assistant Section Officer of CSS Assistant Section Officer (MEA) and Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under M/o Corporate Affairs,Assistant (GSI) in M/O Mines. The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose. CPT will be of qualifying nature.
Scheme of DOPT for the post of Assistant Section Officer in CSS, Assistant Section Officer (MEA) and Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under M/o Corporate Affairs, Assistant (GSI) in M/O Mines does not envisage exemption from CPT for any category of PH candidates.
Detailed instructions regarding CPT will be sent to the Regional/Sub-Regional Offices of the Commission to eligible candidates declared qualified for appearing in the CPT.
Detailed instructions on DEST( Data Entry Skill Test) and CPT (Computer Proficiency Test) are/will be available on the Commission’s website www.ssc.nic.in.
10. Document Verification:
All candidates are required to come for document verification. Those failing to do so will not be considered for final selection. Candidates are also required to submit all documents in original for verification at the time of document verification. In the application form, the candidates are required to opt for a group of posts (i.e. A,B,C, D) given in para 2 of notice only. Detailed options for posts will be taken at the time of document verification.
11(A): Physical standards for the post of Inspector (Central
Excise/Examiner/Preventive Officer/Inspector & Sub-Inspector in CBN):
Male Candidates:
(i) Physical Standards:
Height 157.5 cms.
Chest 81 cms. (fully expanded with minimum expenses of 5 cms.) Height relaxable by 5 cms. In the case of Garwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes.
ii) Physical Test:
Walking: 1600 metres in 15 minutes.
Cycling: 8 Kms. In 30 minutes.
Female Candidates:
i) Physical Standards (Minimum):
Height 152 cms.
Weight 48 Kgs. Height relaxable by 2.5 cms.
Weight by 2 Kgs. for Gorkhas, Garwalis, Assamese
and Members of Scheduled Tribes.
ii) Physical Test:
Walking: 1 Km. in 20 minutes.
Cycling: 3 Kms. in 25 minutes.
NOTE: For the post of Inspector Central Excise, Examiner and Preventive Officer, as per CBEC’s letter No. C-18013/23/2013-Ad II B dated 20.11.2013, Persons with Disabilities will have to meet the physical standards i.e. Height, Chest and Weight prescribed for the post of Inspectors, Central Excise, Examiner and Preventive Officer in CBEC. However, for orthopedically disabled candidates the following relaxation in Physical Test is allowed:
(a) The test of “Walking” shall not be insisted in case of OL and OAL categories.
(b) The test of “Cycling” shall not be insisted in case of OA, OL and OAL categories.
11(B): Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in Central Bureau of Investigation:
a) Height
For men - 165 cms. For women - 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals: 5 cms.
b) Chest :
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c) Vision :
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye. Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in another eye.
11(C): Physical standards for the Post of Sub- Inspector in National Investigation Agency:
a) Height
For men - 170 cms. For women - 150 cms.
Height relaxable for Hillsmen and Tribals: 5 cms.
b) Chest :
76 cms. with expansion (There shall be no such requirement in case of female candidates)
c) Vision :
Eye-sight (with or without glasses)
Distant vision: 6/6 in one and 6/9 in the other eye.
Near vision 0.6 in one eye and 0.8 in another eye.
Note: Candidates are advised to make sure before opting for any category of post that they fulfil the requirements for that category. The physical measurements (including vision test) for candidates will be conducted by the concerned Indenting Departments and only those candidates who fulfil the specified physical measurements will be eligible for the respective posts. No request from candidates for allotting to any other service/category of post will be entertained by the Commission if the nominated candidates fail to meet the physical requirements. Thus, the onus of fulfilling the eligibility criteria will exclusively be for the candidates opting for such posts.
12. General instructions to be complied by the candidates in the Computer-based Written Examination:
Candidates must write the papers/indicate the answers in their own hand.
In the question papers, wherever necessary, the Metric systems of weights and measures only will be used.
Use of mobile phone, calculator and other electronic gadgets and their accessories is not permitted. Therefore, these should not be brought inside the Examination Premises / Venue.
Candidature of any candidate found to possess mobile phones or any other means of wireless communication or related accessories either in working or switched off mode, shall be cancelled forthwith. This will also invite further penal action as per the policy of the Commission.
The Candidates are advised to desist from use of any unfair method in the examination hall which will render them ineligible for further consideration for the examination and also lead to their debarment from Commission’s examinations in future beside inviting criminal prosecution.
13. Mode of Selection:
I. After the Computer-based Examination and the Data Entry Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test/Document verification wherever applicable, the Commission will draw up the All India Merit List for each category of post. As many candidates as are found by the Commission to have qualified in the Examination shall be recommended for appointment for each category of post up to the number of vacancies available, taking into consideration option for the posts.
II. The Commission will recommend the candidates in the Merit List on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in the written examination and preference exercised by the candidates during documents verification. Once the candidate has been given his/her first available preference, as per his/her merit, he/she will not be considered for any other options. Candidates are, therefore, advised to exercise preference in Application Form carefully. The option /preference once exercised by the Candidates will be treated as FINAL and IRREVERSIBLE. A subsequent request for change of allocation/service by candidates will not be entertained under any circumstances/ reasons.
III. SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, along with candidates belonging to other communities, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. Such SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates will be accommodated against the general/unreserved vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall Merit List or vacancies earmarked for their category, whichever is advantageous to them. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SCs, STs, OBCs and PH candidates.
IV. A person with a physical disability (OH/HH/VH) who qualifies the Commission’s examination under General standards can be appointed against a reserved vacancy provided the post is identified suitable for a person with a disability of relevant category.
V. An Ex-Serviceman or Physically Handicapped (OH/HH/VH) category candidate who qualifies on the basis of relaxed standards viz. age limit, experience or qualifications, permitted number of chances in written examination, extended zone of consideration, etc. is to be counted against reserved vacancies and not against general vacancies subject to fitness of such candidate for selection. Such candidates may also be recommended at the relaxed standards to the extent the number of vacancies reserved for them, to make up for the deficiency in the reserved quota, irrespective of their rank in the order of merit. In so far as cases of Ex-Serviceman are concerned, deduction from the age of Ex-Servicemen is permissible against the reserved or unreserved posts and such exemption cannot be termed as relaxed standards in regard to age.
VI. Success in the examination confers no right of appointment unless Government is satisfied after such enquiry as may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects of appointment to the service/post.
VII. The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all stages of the examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification, at any time before or after the written examination, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature for the examination will be cancelled by the Commission.
14. Resolution of Tie Cases: Tie cases will be resolved by applying one after another, as applicable till the Tie is resolved.
(i) Total marks in the Computer based examination
(ii) Total marks of Tier-II Examination.
(iii) Total marks in Tier-I Examination.
(iv) Date of Birth, with the older candidate, placed higher.
(v) Alphabetical order in which the first names of the candidates appear.
