Syllabus for SSC CGL Inspector of Income Tax

SSC CGL Inspector of Income Tax Syllabus

The syllabus for the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam for the post of Inspector of Income Tax is comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics across various subjects. The exam is conducted in four tiers, and each tier has a specific syllabus. Below is the detailed syllabus:

Tier-I: Preliminary Exam

The Tier-I exam is objective in nature and consists of four sections:

General Intelligence and Reasoning:

Analogies
Classification
Series (number, alphabet, word)
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test
Logical Venn Diagrams
Puzzle Test
Syllogism
Alphanumeric Series
Ranking and Time Sequence
Inserting the Missing Character
Mathematical Operations
Logical Sequence of Words
Statement – Conclusions/Arguments
Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Images, Embedded Figures, Pattern Completion, etc.)

General Awareness:

History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
Indian Polity and Constitution
Economy (Basic Concepts, National Income, Public Finance, Economic Planning, etc.)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science)
Current Affairs (National and International)
Miscellaneous (Books and Authors, Sports, Important Days, etc.)

Quantitative Aptitude:

Number System
Simplification
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Discount
Partnership
Time and Work
Time, Speed, and Distance
Mensuration (2D and 3D)
Data Interpretation (Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Tables)
Algebra (Basic Algebraic Identities, Linear Equations)
Trigonometry (Heights and Distances)
Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, etc.)
Miscellaneous Topics

English Comprehension:

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases
One-word Substitution
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech
Fill in the Blanks
Para Jumbles

Tier-II: Mains Exam

The Tier-II exam is also objective in nature and consists of four papers:

Quantitative Aptitude (Paper-I):

All topics from Tier-I Quantitative Aptitude with higher difficulty
Additional Topics: Advanced Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, and Probability

English Language and Comprehension (Paper-II):

All topics from Tier-I English Comprehension with a more in-depth approach
Additional Topics: Sentence Structure, Active/Passive Voice, Punctuation, and Sentence Completion

Statistics (Paper-III) (Only for some specific posts):

Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Dispersion
Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis
Correlation and Regression
Probability Theory
Random Variable and Probability Distributions
Sampling Theory
Statistical Inference
Analysis of Variance
Time Series Analysis
Index Numbers

General Studies (Finance and Economics) (Paper-IV):

Finance and Accounting:

Fundamental Principles and Basic Concepts of Accounting
Financial Accounting
Basic Concepts of Accounting

Economics and Governance:

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
Finance Commission
Basic Concept of Economics
Theory of Demand and Supply
Market Types
Indian Economy (Planning, Finance, Budget, Agriculture, Industry, etc.)
Economic Reforms
Money and Banking

Tier-III: Descriptive Exam

The Tier-III exam is a descriptive paper in English/Hindi:

Essay Writing
Precis Writing
Letter Writing
Application Writing

This tier tests the candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Tier-IV: Skill Test/Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)/Document Verification

Data Entry Speed Test (DEST): 8,000 Key Depressions per hour on a computer (for some posts).
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT): For some specific posts, proficiency in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Generation of Slides.