SSC CGL Exam Preparation Course in Pune

Module 1: General Intelligence Reasoning

• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Space visualization
• Spatial orientation
• Problem-solving
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Blood Relations
• Decision making
• Visual memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning
• Figural classification
• Arithmetic number series
• Non-verbal series
• Coding and decoding
• Statement conclusion
• Syllogistic reasoning

Module 2: General Awareness

India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research

• Science
• Current Affairs
• Books and Authors
• Sports
• Important Schemes
• Important Days
• Portfolio
• People in News
• Static GK

Module 3: Quantitative Aptitude 

• Computation of whole numbers
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Relationships between numbers
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Partnership Business
• Mixture and Allegation
• Time and distance
• Time & Work
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest
• Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds
• Graphs of Linear Equations
• 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
• Triangle
• Quadrilaterals
• Regular Polygons
• Right Prism
• Right Circular Cone
• Right Circular Cylinder
• Sphere
• Heights and Distances
• Histogram
• Frequency polygon
• Bar diagram & Pie chart
• Hemispheres
• Rectangular Parallelepiped
• Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base
• Trigonometric ratio
• Degree and Radian Measures
• Standard Identities
• Complementary angles

Module 4: English Language/Comprehension

• Idioms and Phrases
• One word Substitution
• Sentence Correction
• Error Spotting
• Fill in the Blanks
• Spellings Correction
• Reading Comprehension
• Synonyms-Antonyms
• Active Passive
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Sentence Improvement
• Cloze test

Module 1: Number Systems

• Computation of Whole Number
• Decimal and Fractions
• Relationship between numbers

Module 2: 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

Module 3: Algebra

• Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems)
• Graphs of Linear Equations

Module 4: Geometry

• Similarity 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.

Module 5: 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.

Module 6: Trigonometry

• Trigonometry
• Trigonometric ratios
• Complementary angles
• Height and distances (simple problems only)
• Standard Identities

Module 7: 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

Module 8: Reasoning and General Intelligence

• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends
• Figural Analogy
• Space Orientation
• Semantic Classification
• Venn Diagrams
• Symbolic/ Number
• Classification
• Drawing inferences
• Figural Classification
• Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding
• Semantic Series
• Figural Patternfolding and completion
• Number Series
• Embedded figures
• Figural Series
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Word Building
• Social Intelligence
• Coding and de-coding

Module 9: English Language And Comprehension

• Vocabulary
• English Grammar
• Sentence structure
• Spot the Error
• Fill in the Blanks,
• Synonyms/Homonyms
• Antonyms
• Spellings/ Detecting misspelt words
• Idioms & Phrases
• One word substitution
• Improvement of Sentences,
• Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs
• Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration
• Shuffling of Sentence parts
• Shuffling of Sentences in a passage,
• Cloze Passage
• Comprehension Passage- To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.

Module 10: General Awareness

• Module II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)
• India and its neighboring countries especially about History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research
• Science
• Current Affairs
• Books and Authors
• Sports
• Important Schemes
• Important Days & Dates
• Portfolio
• People in News

Module 11: Computer Basics

• Organization of a computer
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Input/ output devices
• Computer memory
• Memory organization
• Back-up devices
• PORTs
• Windows Explorer
• Keyboard shortcuts

Module 12: Software

• Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and PowerPoint etc

Module 13: Working with the Internet and e-mails

• Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking

Module 14: Basics of networking and cyber security

• Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojans etc.), and preventive measures

Module 15: Collection, Classification, and Presentation of Statistical Data

• Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; Tabulation of data; Graphs and charts; Frequency distributions; Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.

Module 16: Measures of Central Tendency

• Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.

Module 17: Measures of Dispersion- Common measures of Dispersion

• range, quartile deviations, mean deviation, and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.

Module 18: Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis

• Different types of moments and their relationship; the meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

Module 19: Correlation and Regression

• Scatter diagram; simple correlation coefficient; simple regression lines; Spearman‟s rank correlation; Measures of association of attributes; Multiple regression; Multiple and partial correlations (For three variables only). 

Module 20: Probability Theory

• Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.

Module 21: Random Variable and Probability Distributions

• Random variable
• Probability functions
• Expectation and Variance of a random variable
• Higher moments of a random variable
• Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and Exponential distributions
• Joint distribution of two random variables (discrete).

Module 22: Sampling Theory

• Concept of population and sample
• Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors
• Probability and nonprobability sampling techniques(simple random sampling, stratified sampling, multistage sampling, multiphase sampling, cluster sampling, systematic sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling, and quota sampling); Sampling distribution(statement only)
• Sample size decisions.

Module 23: Statistical Inference

• Point estimation and interval estimation
• Properties of a good estimator
• Methods of estimation (Moments method, Maximum likelihood method, Least squares method)
• Testing of hypothesis
• The basic concept of testing
• Small-sample and large-sample tests
• Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square, and F statistic
• Confidence intervals.

Module 24: Analysis of Variance

• Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.

Module 25: Time Series Analysis

• Components of time series
• Determination of trend components by different methods
• Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

Module 26: Index Numbers

• Meaning of Index Numbers
• Problems in the construction of index numbers
• Types of index number
• Different formulae
• Base shifting and splicing of index numbers
• Cost of living Index Numbers
• Uses of Index Numbers.

Module 27: Financial Accounting

• Nature and scope
• Limitations of Financial Accounting
• Basic concepts and Conventions
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Module 28: Basic concepts of accounting

• Single and double entry
• Books of Original Entry
• Bank Reconciliation
• Journal, ledgers
• Trial Balance
• Rectification of Errors
• Manufacturing
• Trading
• Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts
• Balance Sheet
• The distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
• Depreciation Accounting
• Valuation of Inventories
• Non-profit organizations Accounts
• Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts
• Bills of Exchange
• Self-Balancing Ledgers

Module 29: Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics

• Definition
• Scope and nature of Economics
• Methods of economic study
• Central problems of an economy
• Production possibilities curve

Module 30: Theory of Demand and Supply

• Meaning and determinants of demand
• Law of demand and Elasticity of demand
• Price
• Income and cross elasticity
• Theory of consumer‟s behavior
• Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach
• Meaning and determinants of supply
• Law of supply
• The elasticity of Supply

Module 31: Theory of Production and cost

• Meaning and Factors of production
• Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.

Module 32: Forms of Market and price determination in different markets

• Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition
• Monopoly
• Monopolistic Competition
• Oligopoly
• Price determination in these markets.

Module 33: Indian Economy

• Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors, Role of Agriculture, Industry, and Services-their problems and growth.
• National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income.
• Population-Its size, rate of growth, and its implication on economic growth.
• Poverty and unemployment- Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes, and incidence of unemployment.
• Infrastructure-Energy, Transportation, Communication.

Module 34: Economic Reforms in India

• Economic reforms since 1991
• Liberalization
• Privatization
• Globalization
• Disinvestment