SSC-CGL 2024: Indicative Syllabus (Tier-II) - Mathematical Abilities

Updated: Monday, July 27, 2026, 9:53 [IST]

The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC-CGL) 2024 examination has a detailed and comprehensive syllabus for Tier-II, focusing on multiple subjects. Among these, Mathematical Abilities is a key component, crucial for scoring well in the exam.

Indicative Syllabus (Tier-II)

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities):

Number Systems:

Computation of Whole Numbers
Decimals and Fractions
Relationship between Numbers

Fundamental Arithmetical Operations:

Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Square Roots
Averages
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership Business
Mixture and Alligation
Time and Distance
Time and Work

Algebra:

Basic Algebraic Identities of School Algebra
Elementary Surds (simple problems)
Graphs of Linear Equations

Geometry:

Familiarity with Elementary Geometric Figures and Facts
Triangle and its Various Kinds of Centers
Congruence and Similarity of Triangles
Circle and its Chords, Tangents, Angles Subtended by Chords of a Circle
Common Tangents to Two or More Circles

Mensuration:

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

Trigonometry:

Trigonometric Ratios
Complementary Angles
Height and Distances (simple problems only)
Standard Identities like sin⁡2A+cos⁡2A=1sin2A+cos2A=1, etc.

Statistics and Probability:

Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation
Calculation of Simple Probabilities

Additional Modules in Tier-II:

Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence):

Verbal and non-verbal questions, including Semantic Analogy, Symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Venn Diagrams, Critical Thinking, etc.

Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension):

Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, error spotting, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension passages, and more.

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness):

General awareness of the environment, current events, history, culture, geography, economic scene, general policy, and scientific research.

Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency):

Basics of computer organization, software, internet, e-mails, networking, and cyber security.

Paper-II (Statistics):

Collection, classification, and presentation of statistical data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, sampling theory, statistical inference, analysis of variance, time series analysis, and index numbers.

Preparing thoroughly for each section of the syllabus will help candidates excel in the SSC-CGL 2024 Tier-II examination. A strong grasp of mathematical abilities, along with other subjects, is essential for achieving a high score and securing a desired position in the central government.