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November 07, 2019
Tips on how to crack SSC CGL Exam in the first attempt
Introduction :-Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level, also known as SSC CGL is an examination conducted every year to recruit staff to various posts in ministries,department of the Government of India. It is conducted by SSC for selecting staff for various Group B & Group C posts.This recruitment gives you a good opportunity to become an officer in government sector such as- NIA(National Investigation Agency) Officer,IT(Income Tax) Inspector,CBI(Central Bureau of Investigation) Inspector ,CAG(Comptroller Auditor General) Officer,IB(IntelligenceBureau) Officer,Auditor,Accountant, Tax Assistant,Sub-Inspector,Upper Divisional Clerk,Assistant etc.
How to Crack SSC CGL Exam in first attempt
Is it possible to crack SSC CGL exam in the very first attempt ? Answer is 'Yes' you can its totally depends upon your determination and decision .If you have decided that the only aim in your life is to be an officer through SSC CGL exam,then this is the first and final moment ,which gives you the motivation while preparing for the SSC CGL exam."Motivation" is the key to get success in this exam in the very first attempt.We will guide you in the right direction by sharing relevant tips and outlines for this exam preparation,which we expect -you must follow.
Tips and Strategy to crack SSC CGL exam
Syllabus
Initially ,go through the syllabus described below .It is the only key,which can help you a lot in starting the preparation.Skipping syllabus may lead you to study the unnecessary and irrelevant topics resulting in the wastage of time.It also helps you to identify your strong and weak topics.It is very important and every SSC aspirant must do it because it will assist you for the whole preparation.
Selection of Books
Quantitative Aptitude Books:-NCERT books for maths (class 9th to class 12th),Quantitative aptitude by RS Aggarwal,Arihant's fast track objective Arithmetics.
Reasoning Ability:-Reasoning by RS Aggarwal,A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by Arihant.
English Language & Comprehension:-General English by Neetu Singh ,Objective General English by SP Bakshi(Arihant),Kiran's SSC CGL Tier-I & Tier-II exam Previous years solved papers,Quick learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal & Vikash Aggarwal.
General Awareness:-Lucent's General Knowledge(GK),News Paper reading daily.
Initially ,go through the syllabus described below .It is the only key,which can help you a lot in starting the preparation.Skipping syllabus may lead you to study the unnecessary and irrelevant topics resulting in the wastage of time.It also helps you to identify your strong and weak topics.It is very important and every SSC aspirant must do it because it will assist you for the whole preparation.
Selection of Books
Quantitative Aptitude Books:-NCERT books for maths (class 9th to class 12th),Quantitative aptitude by RS Aggarwal,Arihant's fast track objective Arithmetics.
Reasoning Ability:-Reasoning by RS Aggarwal,A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal by Arihant.
English Language & Comprehension:-General English by Neetu Singh ,Objective General English by SP Bakshi(Arihant),Kiran's SSC CGL Tier-I & Tier-II exam Previous years solved papers,Quick learning Objective General English by RS Aggarwal & Vikash Aggarwal.
General Awareness:-Lucent's General Knowledge(GK),News Paper reading daily.
Note:-Students can also watch video online on youtube by searching topics wise.
Prepare Study Notes
During preparation ,it is appropriate to prepare notes.Good notes help you understand which material is important.We are sharing some benefits of making study notes-
During preparation ,it is appropriate to prepare notes.Good notes help you understand which material is important.We are sharing some benefits of making study notes-
- It improves you focus and attention.
- It promaotes active learning
- It helps in comprehension and retention of the topic.
- It improves your organizational skills.
Hence, It is advised to prepare notes at the time of preparation.These notes will help you in revising the complex topics during just before the examination.
Practice
According to syllabus and previous years question paper ,practice more .Allocate maximum time to your weak areas and nominal time to the strong areas.Practice reduces the possibility of errors at the time of solving the questions and increases your speed as well.
We strongly recommend that you should maintain continuity in the study and practice.Always remember one thing at the time of preparation that "Hard work beats the talent."
According to syllabus and previous years question paper ,practice more .Allocate maximum time to your weak areas and nominal time to the strong areas.Practice reduces the possibility of errors at the time of solving the questions and increases your speed as well.
We strongly recommend that you should maintain continuity in the study and practice.Always remember one thing at the time of preparation that "Hard work beats the talent."
Why Important Mock Test and Previous year papers
Previous year papers and mock tests both are equally important in the SSC CGL exam preparaton.Solving previous year papers are very necessary because it will give you an immense idea about the types of the asked questions and their difficulty level.Besides this ,SSC asks some questions in the upcoming SSC CGL exam as they had asked in previous year papers.
Besides this,online mock test give you an experience of the real exam as SSC conducts the CGL exam online on computers.By practicing mock tests mock and more,you will improve your solving speed,accuracy and familiarity with the SSC online exam.
Never forget to practice any of these.Both are very essential and unavoidable for getting selected in the SSC CGL exam at the very first attempt.
Previous year papers and mock tests both are equally important in the SSC CGL exam preparaton.Solving previous year papers are very necessary because it will give you an immense idea about the types of the asked questions and their difficulty level.Besides this ,SSC asks some questions in the upcoming SSC CGL exam as they had asked in previous year papers.
Besides this,online mock test give you an experience of the real exam as SSC conducts the CGL exam online on computers.By practicing mock tests mock and more,you will improve your solving speed,accuracy and familiarity with the SSC online exam.
Never forget to practice any of these.Both are very essential and unavoidable for getting selected in the SSC CGL exam at the very first attempt.
How to make Study goals
Avoid studying randomly and prefer studying with study goals.A study goal is required to have the SMART characteristics.To make 'SMART'
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Relevant
T-Timely
You should consider the following strategy in the context of SSC CGL exam :-
Avoid studying randomly and prefer studying with study goals.A study goal is required to have the SMART characteristics.To make 'SMART'
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Relevant
T-Timely
You should consider the following strategy in the context of SSC CGL exam :-
- Prepare study goals on a short-term and long-term basic before heading to the preparation.
- Prepare a list of relevant study tasks for achieving these goals.
- Break down each study tasks in further smaller tasks in case of a complex task.
- Set priorities for these tasks.
- Prepare a timetable and schedule these tasks in the priorities order.
- Start studying.
Following these footprints ,we can assure you that you can surely crack the SSC CGL exam in your very first attempt.
Stress Management
During preparation ,you may feel lethargic ,stressed ,and bored.It is a usual sign of working hard to achieve an indispensable objective .For eliminating the stress,there are various stress management techniques.A few of them are as follows:-
During preparation ,you may feel lethargic ,stressed ,and bored.It is a usual sign of working hard to achieve an indispensable objective .For eliminating the stress,there are various stress management techniques.A few of them are as follows:-
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Physical Exercise
- Deep Breathing
- Music
- Getting a hobby
We advise you to adopt at least one of the above-mentioned activities to cope with stress during your preparation phase.These activities will surely help you in maintaining your physical and mental health.
Revision(most important)
Revising the previously covered topics is also very necessary.It is a imporant part of smart preparation strategy and the key to get good marks.It is practically not possible to retain everything by reading it at once.Now a question arise,How to revise? The answer is the 'Notes'.Revise the vital information through the notes,which you have prepared during the studying hours.The revision clarifies doubts and improves your accuracy & speed,which result in an enhanced confidence level and better results.
Revising the previously covered topics is also very necessary.It is a imporant part of smart preparation strategy and the key to get good marks.It is practically not possible to retain everything by reading it at once.Now a question arise,How to revise? The answer is the 'Notes'.Revise the vital information through the notes,which you have prepared during the studying hours.The revision clarifies doubts and improves your accuracy & speed,which result in an enhanced confidence level and better results.
Believe in yourself
Never lose hope and do not feel dejected.Keep yourself motivated and never let yourself feel that you are not going to make it.We advise you to read some motivational stories in your spare time.This will boost confidence in you and mitigate the self-doubting attitude.
Never lose hope and do not feel dejected.Keep yourself motivated and never let yourself feel that you are not going to make it.We advise you to read some motivational stories in your spare time.This will boost confidence in you and mitigate the self-doubting attitude.
Essential Educational Qualifications:-
- Bachelor's/Graduation Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.
- The students appearing in the final year of their graduation can also apply.
Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Offcier:-
- Bachelor's/Graduation Degree with Chartered Accountant(CA) or Cost & Management Accountant or Company Secretary or Masters in Commerce or Master in Business Studies or Master in Business Administration(Finance) or Master in Business Economics.
Junior Statistical Officer:-
- Bachelor's/Graduation Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent ,with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level.
or
Bachelor's/Graduation Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects from a recognized University or equivalent.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II:-
- Bachelor's/Graduation Degree in any subject with Statistics from a recognized University or equivalent.The cnadidates must have studied Statistics as a subject in all the three years of the graduation course.
SSC CGL Exam Pattern,Syllabus ,Previous Year Question Paper :-
The SSC CGL has several examination phases which are conducted over different days with results posted after each.There will be no any 'Interview' in this exam .There will be only in last phase computer proficiency test or a skill test for some posts.All the exam will be conducted 'online' or Computer based test.
Previous Year Questions Paper Download (click here)
Tier-I :Preliminary
The Preliminary examination consists of a written objective multiple-choice exam with four sections:-
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Comprehension
In preliminary exam each section consists of 50 marks against 25 questions in each section.The total 200 marks against 100 questions.There will be 1/4th or 0.50 neagtive each worng answer.Marks scored by the students in preliminary examination will be counted for merit list as cut-off decided by SSC Officail based on online performance.Now ,let us introduce you second phase or Tier-II.
Tier-II :Mains Examination
The Tier-II examintion consists of a written objective multiple-choice with four sections:-
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language and Comprehension
- Statistics
- General Studies, which is subdivided into:-(i)Finance & Accounting (ii)Economics & Governance.
The mains examination carry 200 marks each section.There is also negative marking 1/4th each worng answer.Marks secured in 'tier-II' by candidates also will be counted for final merit list.English and Quantitative sectons compulsoury for all posts but 'Statistics' for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) ,Statistical Investigator Grade-II and 'General Studies(Economics & Finance)'' only for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
Tier-III :Descriptive Writting
The Tier-III exam will have to be written either in Hindi or in English.It consists of 100 marks ,pen & paper offline mode exam.The time will be alloted 60 minutes(1 hour) and 20 minutes extra for 'Physically Handicaped ' candidates. Marks secured in this tier counted for final merit list.
Tier-IV :Data Entry,Skill /Computer Proficiency Test
- DEST (Data Entry Speed Test):
- Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer is specifically for the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax).
- The “Data Entry Speed Test” Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes. This test will be of qualifying nature and is used to check the typing speed of the candidate.
- DEST will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose.
- Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates opting for the post of Tax Assistant in CBDT are exempted for appearing in Skill Test. OH candidates opting for post of Tax Assistant in CBEC are not exempted from Skill Test.
- Hearing Handicapped (HH) and Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates are not eligible for exemption from the Skill Test. VH candidates will be allowed additional compensatory time of 5 minutes in DEST. Only those VH candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be provided passage reader at the time of Skill Test.
CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):
- The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules :-
- Word Processing,
- Spread Sheet and
- Generation of Slides
- The test will be conducted for the post of:-
- Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines.
- CPT will be of qualifying nature.
- The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the Commission for the purpose. No exemption from CPT is allowed for any category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.
- Document Verification:-
- The last step to the final selection would be Document Verification. Candidates will have to submit copies of various documents like Matriculation Certificate, educational qualification, caste certificate, relevant document, if any relaxation is taken, etc. Candidates will be required to produce all documents in original for verification at the time of document verification.
Complete Syllabus
Tier-I
General Intelligence & Reasoning:(25 Questions)
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 sub-topics, if any.
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 sub-topics, if any.
Quantitative Aptitude:(25 Questions)
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.
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:(25 Questions)
Candidates ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
Candidates ability to understand correct English, his/ her basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.
General Awareness:(25 Questions)
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.
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.
Tier-II
Paper-I (Quantitative Abilities):(100 Questions)
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 the 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.
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 the 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.
Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension):(200 Questions)
Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate‟s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled 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.
Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate‟s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled 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.
Paper-III (Statistics):
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.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
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 correlation (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.
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 variable (discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability 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.
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, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
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.
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.
Measures of Central Tendency- Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode; Partition values- quartiles, deciles, percentiles.
Measures of Dispersion- Common measures dispersion – range, quartile deviations, mean deviation and standard deviation; Measures of relative dispersion.
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.
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 correlation (For three variables only).
Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes‟ theorem.
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 variable (discrete).
Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and non-probability 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.
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, Basic concept of testing, Small sample and large sample tests, Tests based on Z, t, Chi-square and F statistic, Confidence intervals.
Analysis of Variance - Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
Time Series Analysis - Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.
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.
Paper-IV (General Studies-Finance and Economics):
Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):
Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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 Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.
Finance Commission-Role and functions.
Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
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 behaviour-Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price determination in these markets.
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.
Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
Money and Banking:
Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance.
Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level, Paper-II of 10+2 Level and in Paper-III and Paper-IV of Graduation Level.
Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks):
Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting:
Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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 Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure, Depreciation Accounting, Valuation of Inventories, Non-profit organisations Accounts, Receipts and Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self Balancing Ledgers.
Part B: Economics and Governance-(120 marks):
Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and responsibility.
Finance Commission-Role and functions.
Basic Concept of Economics and introduction to Micro Economics: Definition, scope and nature of Economics, Methods of economic study and Central problems of an economy and Production possibilities curve.
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 behaviour-Marshallian approach and Indifference curve approach, Meaning and determinants of supply, Law of supply and Elasticity of Supply.
Theory of Production and cost: Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions and Laws of returns to scale.
Forms of Market and price determination in different markets: Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price determination in these markets.
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.
Economic Reforms in India: Economic reforms since 1991; Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation and Disinvestment.
Money and Banking:
Monetary/ Fiscal policy- Role and functions of Reserve Bank of India; functions of commercial Banks/RRB/Payment Banks.
Budget and Fiscal deficits and Balance of payments.
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.
Role of Information Technology in Governance.
Questions in Paper-I will be of Matriculation Level, Paper-II of 10+2 Level and in Paper-III and Paper-IV of Graduation Level.
