Syllabus for SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer

SSC CGL Junior Statistical Officer Syllabus

The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level) exam for the post of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) includes various stages: Tier I, Tier II, and Document Verification. The syllabus is detailed and covers different subjects. Below is a comprehensive breakdown:

1. Tier I Examination

This is a computer-based test (CBT) common for all posts under SSC CGL.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Venn Diagrams, Missing Numbers, Puzzles.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Image-based Series, Mirror and Water Images, Paper Folding and Cutting, Embedded Figures, Patterns.

General Awareness

• Static General Knowledge: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Constitution, Sports, Books and Authors, Important Dates.
• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to 10th standard).
• Current Affairs: Recent events, government schemes, awards, sports events, and national and international happenings.

Quantitative Aptitude

• Arithmetic: Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Interest (Simple and Compound), Mensuration, Geometry.
• Algebra: Basic Algebraic Identities, Linear Equations.
• Trigonometry: Trigonometric Ratios, Heights and Distances.
• Data Interpretation: Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables.

English Comprehension

• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Spelling.
• Grammar: Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement.
• Comprehension: Reading Comprehension, Passage-based Questions.
• Verbal Ability: Sentence Arrangement, Para Jumbles.

2. Tier II Examination

The Tier II exam is also computer-based and divided into different papers.

Paper I: Quantitative Abilities (Common for all candidates)

• Arithmetic: Same topics as in Tier I but at a more advanced level.
• Advanced Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Probability.

Paper II: English Language & Comprehension (Common for all candidates)

• Vocabulary and Grammar: Similar to Tier I but with a focus on more complex structures and vocabulary.
• Comprehension and Writing Ability: Precis Writing, Essay Writing, Reading Comprehension.

Paper III: Statistics (Specific for JSO Post)

• Collection and Representation of Data: Methods of Data Collection, Classification and Tabulation, Graphical Representation.
• Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode.
• Measures of Dispersion: Range, Quartile, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, Variance.
• Moments, Skewness, and Kurtosis: Definitions, Application, Calculation.
• Correlation and Regression: Correlation Coefficient, Rank Correlation, Regression Equations, Properties of Regression Coefficients.
• Probability Theory: Probability Rules, Conditional Probability, Bayes’ Theorem.
• Random Variables and Distributions: Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distributions.
• Sampling Theory: Sampling Methods, Sampling Distributions, Standard Error, Hypothesis Testing.
• Time Series Analysis: Components, Trend Analysis, Smoothing Techniques.
• Index Numbers: Types, Methods of Construction, Uses, Tests for Index Numbers.
• Statistical Inference: Estimation (Point and Interval), Testing of Hypotheses (Large Sample Tests, Small Sample Tests, Chi-Square Tests).

3. Document Verification

After qualifying in Tier I and Tier II, candidates are required to go through a document verification process. This ensures that the candidate’s eligibility, qualifications, and other necessary criteria are verified.

4. Additional Tips for Preparation

• Focus on Practice: Regularly practice previous years’ question papers and mock tests.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with current affairs for the General Awareness section.
• Time Management: Develop effective time management strategies during practice to ensure you can complete the exam within the allotted time.
• Conceptual Clarity: Especially for the Statistics paper, ensure you understand the core concepts deeply, as questions often test your conceptual understanding rather than rote learning.