Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam is conducted by SSC every year.

Key dates
Application form will be available from 16th May 2017
Last date to apply 16th June 2017
Admit card will be available for SSC CGL Tier-1 July 2017
SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 5th August to 24th August 2017
Result declaration for Tier-1 September 2017
Admit card will be available for SSC CGL Tier-2 September 2017
SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam 10th to 11th Nov 2017
Result declaration for CGL Tier-2 December 2017
SSC CGL Tier-3 Exam 21st January 2018
Interview/Skill Test/Computer Skill Test February 2018

Eligibility

Applicants must have done Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

Age Limit – Applicants age must be between 18 to 27 years old to be eligible for this examination.

Age Relaxation
S.No Category Age Relaxation
1 OBC 3 yrs
2 ST/SC 5 yrs
3 Gen +PH 10 yrs
4 OBC+ PH 13 yrs
5 SC/ST+PH 15 yrs
6 Ex-Servicemen (Gen) 3 yrs
7 Ex-Servicemen (OBC) 6 yrs
8 Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 yrs

SSC CGL Tier I Exam Syllabus
1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

analysis, judgment
decision making,
visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts,
arithmetical reasoning and figural classification,
arithmetic number series, non-verbal series
Analogies
similarities and differences
space visualization,
spatial orientation
problem-solving,
Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series
Problem Solving
Word Building
Coding & de-coding
Numerical Operations
Symbolic Operations
Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization
Small & Capital letters/numbers coding
decoding and classification,
Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence
Coding & de-coding
Numerical Operations
Symbolic Operations
Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization
Venn Diagrams
Drawing inferences
Punched hole/pattern –folding & unfolding,
Figural Pattern – folding and completion
Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching

Classification of center codes/roll numbers

Other sub-topics, if any.

2. General Awareness

It includes the knowledge about the environment, surrounding , events which had taken place in the recent past. Questions will be based on India, neighboring countries, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research, Culture, History & Geography.
3. Quantitative Aptitude

Aptitude means it includes the questions which will judge the candidate the ability appropriate use of numbers such as-

Computation of whole numbers
decimals ,fractions, and relationships between numbers
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
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 centers
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business etc

4. English Comprehension

This will judge the candidate writing, ability to use and understand correct language which includes- grammar, idioms &phrases, a common error, sentence correction, fill in the blanks etc.