UPSC is conducted CGLE exam. The Commission holds Combined Graduate Level Examination, for recruitment to different posts for which a Graduation from a recognized University is the minimum requirement.

The Examination will comprise of two Tiers written Objective Type examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test/ Interview/Skill test, wherever applicable as per the Scheme of Examination notified.

Cmbined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) Tier-I Syllabus

The questions in all the components A,B & D are of graduation level and questions in component C are of 10+2 level.

General Intelligence & Reasoning:
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

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 and some other sub-topics.

General Awareness:
History
Culture
Geography
Economic Scene
General Policy
Scientific Research

Numerical Aptitude:
Whole numbers
Decimals
Fractions and relationships between numbers
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Square roots
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Allegation
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.

English Comprehension:
Candidates‘ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.