Ssc chsl }Syllabus 2020 (Tier-I):
Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of
both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions
on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial
orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, 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
etc.
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, Other subsub-topic
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 every day 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 History, Culture, Geography,
Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
11.11.3 Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability
of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The
scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals,
fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio &
Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount,
Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, 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/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be
tested.
The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the
essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of
10th standard level.
Tier-I: General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of
both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions
on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial
orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, 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
etc.
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, Other subsub-topic
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 every day 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 History, Culture, Geography,
Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.
11.11.3 Quantitative Aptitude: The questions will be designed to test the ability
of appropriate use of numbers and number sense of the candidate. The
scope of the test will be computation of whole numbers, decimals,
fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio &
Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount,
Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, 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/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be
tested.
The questions in Parts A, B, & D will be of a level commensurate with the
essential qualification viz. Graduation and questions in Part-C will be of
10th standard level.
