ssc cgl tier 2 (2022) Section Wise syllabus and exam pattern analysis

SSC CGL 2022 "Tier-II"

Combined Graduate Level Examination (Tier-2), 2022

Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Subject-Wise Practice Question & Answer Set:

Applicants who are willing to appear in this upcoming examination, need to know and understand the latest SSC CGL Syllabus completely (all Tier's). This will enhance their chance of qualifying for the SSC CGL Tier-2 2021-22 examination.

This article will provide you with all expected topic and questions according to subjects/section-wise given as per the latest SSC CGL syllabus 2022.

The major sections asked in SSC CGL 2022 Tier-2 Exam are in four Papers.

As Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics & General Studies (Finance and Economics). The detailed syllabus & exam pattern for SSC CGL 2022 exam is mentioned below:

SSC CGL Tier-II (2022) Exam Pattern/ Scheme

Let's start discussing the syllabus of SSC CGL Tier-2 in detail.

A. Paper-I: Quantitative Abilities Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier-2 (2022):

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,

Aptitude Topic's

1. Computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers,
2. Percentage,
3. Ratio & Proportion,
4. Square roots,
5. Averages,
6. Simple Interest, & Compound Interest,
7. Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business,
8. Mixture and Allegation,
9. Time and Distance, &
10. Time & Work,

Advanced Math Topic's

1. Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds,
2. Graphs of Linear Equations,
3. Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles,
4. Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles,
5. Mensuration problems: 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,
6. Trigonometric ratio, Degree and Radian Measures, Standard Identities,
7. Complementary angles,
8. Heights and Distances,
9. Histogram,
10. Frequency polygon,
11. Bar diagram & Pie chart.

B. Paper-II: English Language and Comprehension Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier-2 (2022):

Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the English Language and will be based on

1. Spot the error,
2. Fill in the blanks, (Single Fillers), (Double Fillers), (Multiple Fillers),
3. Synonyms,
4. Antonyms,
5. Spelling/ Detecting misspelt words,
6. Idioms & Phrases,
7. One word substitution,
8. Improvement of sentences,
9. Active and Passive voice of verbs,
10. Conversion into Direct/ Indirect Narration,
11. Shuffling of sentence parts,
12. Shuffling of sentences in a passage,
13. Cloze passage &
14. Comprehension passage.

C. Paper- III: Statistics Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier-2 (2022):

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,

1. 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.
2. Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
3. Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion
4. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
5. 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).
6. Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
7. 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 variables (discrete).
8. Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability 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.
9. 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.
10. Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
11. Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
12. Index Numbers - Meaning of Index Numbers, Problems in the construction of index numbers, Types of an index number, Different formulae, Base shifting and splicing of index numbers, Cost of living Index Numbers, Uses of Index Numbers.

D. Paper- IV: General Studies-Finance and Economics Syllabus for SSC CGL Tier-2 (2022):

Part A: Finance and Accounts - (80 marks):

1. Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2. 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 Governance-(120 marks):

1. Comptroller & Auditor General of India - Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility. Finance Commission - Role and functions.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
5. Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly and Price determination in these markets.
6. 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
7. Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
8. 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.
9. Role of Information Technology in Governance.

Refer: Seperate Subject materials & Practice tests for Tier-1 & II with all sections provided in the SSC CGL 2022 syllabus.