Syllabus for SSC CGL Sub Inspector (CBI)

SSC CGL Sub Inspector (CBI) Syllabus

The syllabus for the SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level) exam for the post of Sub-Inspector (CBI) is extensive and covers multiple subjects across different tiers. Below is the comprehensive syllabus:

Tier-I: Preliminary Exam

The Tier-I exam is an objective-type test with four sections:

General Intelligence and Reasoning:

Verbal Reasoning:

Analogies
Coding-Decoding
Series (Number, Alphabet, Word)
Blood Relations
Direction Sense Test
Logical Venn Diagrams
Syllogism
Puzzle Test
Classification
Alphabet Test
Logical Sequence of Words
Inserting the Missing Character
Mathematical Operations
Ranking and Time Sequence
Statement – Conclusions/Arguments

Non-Verbal Reasoning:

Mirror Images
Embedded Figures
Pattern Completion
Figure Series
Paper Folding and Cutting
Cubes and Dice

General Awareness:

History:

Ancient
Medieval
Modern

Geography:

Physical
Economic
Social

Indian Polity and Constitution:

Economics:

Basic Concepts
National Income
Economic Planning
Public Finance
Economic Reforms in India

Science:

Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Computer Science

Current Affairs:

National and International

Miscellaneous:

Sports
Books and Authors
Important Days
Awards and Honors

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 two main papers:

Quantitative Aptitude (Paper-I):

- All topics from Tier-I Quantitative Aptitude with a higher level of 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 assesses 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.