The SSC Combined Graduate Level Mains Exam Personality Test wherever applicable will carry a maximum of 100 marks.
SSC Combined Graduate Level Mains Exam Syllabus
SSC Combined Graduate Level Mains Exam Syllabus is given below.
Scheme A
Paper I: English Language (Conventional type) - In addition to testing of
candidates understanding of
the English Language
and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested.
Questions on paragraph writing/report writing, etc. may be included.
Paper II: English Language (Comprehension type) - The candidates’ ability to
understand correct English, his comprehension and writing ability etc.
would be tested. Questions on short essay, precise,
letter writing, etc. would also be included.
Paper III:
Communication Skill /Writing Ability - The candidates ability to
understand correct English/Hindi, his comprehension and writing ability,
etc. would be tested. Questions in short essay, précis, letter writing,
etc. would also be included.
Paper IV:
Arithmetic - This paper will include questions on problems relating to
number systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and
relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations,
percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit &
loss, discount, use of table & graphs, mensuration, time &
distance, ratio and time, etc.
Paper V: General Studies - Questions in this paper will include General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & reasoning Ability.
a)
General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability: It would include questions
of both verbal and non verbal type. This component may include questions
on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation,
spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision
making, visual memory, discrimination observation, relationship
concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figural classification,
arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding,
statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning, etc.
b) General Awareness : Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates
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 to History, culture, geography, economic
scene, general polity, scientific research etc. These questions will be
such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
Paper VI: Hindi
Scheme B
Paper I:
Part (a) General English - In addition to testing of the candidates understanding of the English Language
and its correct usage, his writing ability would also be tested.
Questions on paragraph writing/report writing, etc. may be included.
Part (b) General Studies - Questions in this paper will cover General Awareness as well as General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability.
General Intelligence:
It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This
component include questions on analogies, similarities and differences,
spatial visualisation, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis,
judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination observation,
relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figural
classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and
decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
General Awareness: Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates
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 to History, Culture, Geography, Economic
Scene, General Polity, Scientific research, etc. These questions will
be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.
Paper II:Arithmetic
- This paper will include questions on problems relating to number
systems, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and
relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations,
percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit &
loss, discount, use of table and graphs, mensuration, time &
distance, ratio & time, etc.
SSC Combined Graduate Level Mains Exam Contact Details
Staff Selection Commission
Department of Personnel and Training
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Block No. 12, Kendriya Karyalay Parisar,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Tele: +91-11- 24360619
Website: www.ssc.nic.in
