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.

Physical Standards (for Inspector of Income Tax)

Physical Standards:

• Height: 157.5 cm (male), 152 cm (female)
• Chest: 81 cm (male), not applicable for females

Physical Test:

• Walking: 1600 meters in 15 minutes (male), 1 km in 20 minutes (female)
• Cycling: 8 km in 30 minutes (male), 3 km in 25 minutes (female)