Syallabus & Exam Pattern

RBI Grade – B : Syllabus

RBI Grade B – Syllabus (Phase-1)

RBI Grade B Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Average	Simple Interest & Compound Interest	Number Systems
Time &Work	Time & Distance	Sequence & Series
Simplification	Ratio & Proportion	Percentages
Profit & Loss	Permutation, Combination & Probability	Mensuration-Cylinder,Cone, Sphere
Surds & Indices	Mixtures & Alligations	Data Interpretation

RBI Grade B Reasoning Syllabus

Coded Ineqalities	Puzzle	Data Sufficiency
Syllogism	Tabulation	Logical Reasoning.
Input Output	Ranking/Direction/Alpha Test	Alphanumeric Series
Coding Decoding	Seating Arrangement	Blood Relations

RBI Grade B English Language Syllabus

Cloze Test	Para Jumbles	Column Based Questions
Multiple Meaning/ Error spoting	New Pattern Questions	Sentence Improvement
Fill in the blanks	Idioms and Phrases	Grammar
Paragraph Completion	Word Rearrangement	Reading Comprehension

RBI Grade B General Awareness Syllabus

RBI Grade B General Awareness Syllabus

Current Affairs Indian Banking Systems Indian Finanacial Systems National Institutions Montary Plans Banking Terms Daily News (for Phase 1 & 2) Static GK (for Phase 1) Economic Survey (for Phase 1 & 2) Union Budget (for Phase 1 & 2) Census 2011 (for Phase 1 & 2) SECC 2011 (for Phase 1 & 2) Important RBI Notifications, Circulars, Reports (for Phase 2 – high priority, Phase 1 – fewer chances) Government Schemes (Union & State Govt schemes, Phase 1 & 2) General Awareness – Specific Topics for Current Affairs Appointments/Committees/Constituencies Sports Awards/Film Festivals Meetings/Summits Schemes/Campaigns/Portals International News/India’s initiative with other countries Miscellaneous – Ports/Industrial Parks, museums, Power plants, nuclear plants, any missile launch etc Reports/Indices Obituary Banking Terminology Headquarters of Banks Economic and Financial news (like news related to Monetary Policy; Important Guidelines) Census Data Socio-Economic Caste Census Union Budget Economic Survey Topics that are marked in bold are specific to Phase 1. General Awareness – Specific Topics for Static GK Biography/Autobiography Abbreviations Festivals Stadiums National Parks / Sanctuaries Books Sports Places of Importance like World Heritage Sites/Lakes/Rivers/Mountains/Temples Currency Headquarters Capitals National and International Days/Themes Dams Miscellaneous Airports

RBI Grade B – Syllabus (Phase 2)

RBI Grade B Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Syllabus 

a) Growth and Development: Measurement of growth: National Income and per capita income – Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India – Sustainable Development and Environmental issues.

b) Indian Economy: Economic History of India – Changes in Industrial and Labour Policy, Monetary and Fiscal Policy since reforms of 1991 – Priorities and recommendations of Economic Survey and Union Budget – Indian Money and Financial Markets: Linkages with the economy – Role of Indian banks and Reserve Bank in the development process – Public Finance – Political Economy – Industrial Developments in India- Indian Agriculture – Services sector in India.

c) Globalization: Opening up of the Indian Economy – Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy – International Economic Institutions – IMF and World Bank – WTO – Regional Economic Cooperation; International Economic Issues

d) Social Structure in India: Multiculturalism – Demographic Trends – Urbanisation and Migration – Gender Issues – Social Justice: Positive Discrimination in favour of the underprivileged – Social Movements – Indian Political System – Human Development – Social Sectors in India, Health and Education.

RBI Grade B Descriptive English Syllabus

The paper on English shall be framed in a manner to assess the writing skills including expression and understanding of the topic, Essay writing, Letter writing, Precis’ etc.

RBI Grade B Finance and Management Syllabus

a) Financial System 

1. Regulators of Banks and Financial Institutions 

2. Reserve Bank of India- functions and conduct monetary policy 

3. Banking System in India – Structure and concerns, Financial Institutions – SIDBI, EXIM Bank, NABARD, NHB, etc, Changing landscape of banking sector. 

4. Impact of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08 and the Indian response 

b) Financial Markets

Primary and Secondary Markets (Forex, Money, Bond, Equity, etc.), functions, instruments, recent developments.

c) General Topics 

1. Risk Management in Banking Sector

2. Basics of Derivatives

3. Global financial markets and International Banking – broad trends and latest developments.

4. Financial Inclusion

5. Alternate source of finance, private and social cost-benefit, Public-Private Partnership

6. Corporate Governance in the Banking Sector, the role of e-governance in addressing issues of corruption and inefficiency in the government sector.

7. The Union Budget – Concepts, approach and broad trends

8. Inflation: Definition, trends, estimates, consequences, and remedies (control): WPI, CPI – components and trends; striking a balance between inflation and growth through monetary and fiscal policies. 

9. FinTech

d) Management: 

Fundamentals of Management & Organizational Behaviour: 

Introduction to management;

Evolution of management thought: Scientific, Administrative, Human Relations and Systems approach to management;

Management functions and Managerial roles;

Nudge theory.

Meaning & concept of organizational behaviour; Personality: 

meaning, factors affecting personality, Big five model of personality;

the concept of reinforcement;

Perception: concept, perceptual errors. 

Motivation: 

Concept, importance, Content theories (Maslow’s need theory, Alderfers’ ERG theory, McCllelands’ theory of needs, Herzberg’s two-factor theory) & Process theories (Adams equity theory, Vroom’s expectancy theory). 

Leadership: 

Concept, Theories (Trait, Behavioural, Contingency, Charismatic, Transactional and Transformational Leadership);

Emotional Intelligence: Concept, Importance, Dimensions. 

Analysis of Interpersonal Relationship: 

Transactional Analysis, Johari Window;

Conflict: Concept, Sources, Types, Management of Conflict;

Organizational Change: Concept, Kurt Lewin Theory of Change;

Organizational Development (OD): Organisational Change, Strategies for Change, Theories of Planned Change (Lewin’s change model, Action research model, Positive model).

Ethics at the Workplace and Corporate Governance: 

Meaning of ethics, why ethical problems occur in business.

Theories of ethics:

Utilitarianism: weighing social cost and benefits, rights and duties, Justice and fairness, ethics of care, integrating utility, rights, justice and caring,

An alternative to moral principles: virtue ethics, teleological theories, egoism theory, relativism theory,

Moral issues in business: Ethics in Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, etc.

Ethical Principles in Business: introduction, Organization Structure and Ethics, Role of Board of Directors, Best Practices in Ethics Programme, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, etc. 

Corporate Governance: 

Factors affecting Corporate Governance;

Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.

Communication: 

Steps in the Communication Process;

Communication Channels;

Oral versus Written Communication;

Verbal versus non-verbal Communication;

upward, downward and lateral communication;

Barriers to Communication, Role of Information Technology.

RBI Grade B DSIM Syllabus 2022

RBI Grade B Syllabus 2022 for Phase-I or Phase-II, candidates have to answer the questions on topics related to Statistics. The detailed RBI Grade B Syllabus 2022 for DSIM is given below:

Paper I: Statistics (Objective)

Probability Definition of Probability Standard distribution Large and small sample theory Analysis of Variance Estimation Testing of Hypotheses Multivariate analysis Stochastic Processes

Paper-II: Statistics (Descriptive)

Probability and Sampling Linear Models and Economic Statistics Statistical Inference: Estimation, Testing of hypothesis and Non-parametric Test Stochastic Processes Multivariate analysis Numerical Analysis and Basic Computer Techniques

Paper III: English

The English paper will be framed to assess the candidates’ writing skills, expression, and understanding of the topic

RBI Grade B DEPR Syllabus 2022

Paper I: Economics (Objective)

based on Master’s Degree examination in Economics

Paper-II: Economics (Descriptive)

based on Master’s Degree examination in Economics

Paper III: English (Descriptive)

The English paper will be framed to assess the candidates’ writing skills, expression, and understanding of the topic

RBI Grade B – Exam Pattern

The Recruitment Process of the exam will be conducted in three different steps:

• Phase I
• Phase II
• Interview

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern For DR (General)

Exam	Duration	Marks
Phase 1	2 hours	200
Phase 2	90 minutes for each section	300
Interview	No time limit	50

RBI Grade B Phase I Examination

S.No	Subject	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4.	Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning English Language General Awareness	2 hours (120 minutes)	200	200

RBI Grade B General Phase II Examination

Paper	Duration	Marks
Paper-I Economic & Social Issues	30 Minutes (Objective) 90 Minutes (Descriptive)	100
Paper-II English (Writing Skills) 3 Questions	90 Minutes (Descriptive)	100
Paper-III Finance and Management	30 Minutes (Objective) 90 Minutes (Descriptive)	100

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2022 For DEPR

The RBI has released the separate exam pattern for the Grade B DEPR Exam for Phase 1 and 2.

Phase	Paper	Duration	Marks
Phase I (Objective)	Paper-I Economics	120 Min	100
Phase II (Descriptive)	Paper-II Economics Paper-III English	180 Min 90 Min	100 100

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2022 for DSIM

The RBI has released the separate exam pattern for the Grade B DSIM Exam for Phase 1 and 2.

Phase	Paper	Duration	Marks
Phase I (Objective)	Paper-I Statistics	120 Min	100
Phase II (Descriptive)	Paper-II Statistics Paper-III English	180 Min 90 Min	100 100

RBI Grade B Exam Pattern 2022 Interview Process

The final stage of the RBI Grade B 2022 Recruitment Process is the Interview Process. Candidates who successfully clear the Mains Round are called for the Interview Process. The interview round carries 50 marks. The final merit list will be formulated after the conclusion of the RBI interview round. Candidates can choose either Hindi or English language for the interview round. Selected candidate’s Roll numbers will be uploaded on the official website. An invitation letter will be sent to the email ID of the selected candidates.
The Board will consider the following factors to prepare the final merit list:

• Number of Vacancies
• Number of Candidates qualified

Candidates are required to keep visiting this website to know the change in exam pattern if any. Candidates are requested to check RBI Grade B Syllabus also

RBI Grade B Salary Structure

Particulars	Amount
Basic Pay	Rs. 35,150
Dearness Allowances	Rs. 23,144
Housing Allowance	Rs. 5273
Grade Allowances	Rs. 6800
Special Prerequisite Allowances	Rs. 1465
Local Compensatory Allowances	Rs. 3664
Special Allowances- Direct Recruit	Rs. 1800
CVPS Incentives	Rs. 827
Meal Allowance	Rs. 160
Gross Pay	Rs. 80,176
Deductions	Rs. 26,436
Net Pay	Rs. 53,574

Note- However, after the 7^th pay commission, RBI Grade B gross salary has been increased to Rs. 83,254/- (approximately).

RBI Assistant : Syllabus

RBI Assistant

RBI Assistant Syllabus for English language

Reading Comprehension	Sentence Completion	Phrases
Synonyms	Rearrangement	Active & Passive Voice
Antonyms	Sentence Corrections	Cloze Test

RBI Assistant Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude

Probability	Permutation and Combination	Number System
Percentage	Trigonometry	Time and Work
Allegations and Comparison	Pipes and Cistern	Geometry
Algebra	Time and Distance	HCF and LCM
Mensuration	Problems on Trains	Simple and Compound Interest

RBI Assistant Syllabus for Reasoning

Odd Man Out	Analogy	Statements Reading and Understanding
Blood Relations	Directions Based Concept	Number Series
Coding and Decoding	Symbols	Row Arrangements

RBI Assistant Syllabus for General Awareness

Current World News	Banking Awareness	History Concepts
Political Science	Geography Concepts	Acts and Laws related to RBI
Current India News	RBI Terms	Emoluments and Other Benefits

RBI Assistant Syllabus for Computer Knowledge

History of Computers	Devices	Languages
Basic Hardware and Software	Virus and Hacking

RBI Assistant – Exam Pattern

The RBI Assistant exam is conducted in two phases, which is followed by the Language Proficiency Test:

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern For Preliminary Stage

Sections	Duration	Questions	Marks
English Language Numerical Ability Reasoning Ability	A composite time of 1 hour is provided to the candidate	30 35 35	30 35 35
Total		100	100

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern for Mains

Sections	Duration	Questions	Marks
English Language Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability Computer Knowledge General Awareness	30 Minutes 30 Minutes 30 Minutes 20 Minutes 25 Minutes	40 40 40 40 40	40 40 40 40 40
Total	135 Minutes	200	200

RBI Assistant Exam Pattern – Salient Points 

• There will be negative marking in this exam.
• 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer given by the candidate.
• No marks will be deducted for the question that is not attempted by the candidate.
• RBI can change the Assistant exam pattern as per its needs and requirements. The official notification specifies the RBI Assistant exam pattern every year.

Language Proficiency Test:

The final stage of the recruitment will be the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). The candidates who clear the mains exam will then have to appear for the LPT. This test is of a lot of importance because as an assistant, you may be required to interact with the public directly. The LPT will be conducted in the Official/Local language of the concerned state. Candidate not proficient in the Official/Local Language would be disqualified.

RBI Assistant Salary Structure

The pay scale of an RBI Assistant as per the 7th pay commission will be as follows.

• The basic pay will be Rs 14,650/- per month (i.e. Rs 13,150/- plus two advance increments in the scale of ₹ 13150 – 750(3) – 15400 – 900(4) – 19000 – 1200(6) – 26200 – 1300(2) – 28800 –1480(3)– 33240 – 1750(1) – 34990 (20 years)
• This implies:
  Initial Basic Pay – Rs 14,650/- per month & the Basic Pay Maximum will be Rs 62400/-
• The initial monthly Gross emoluments for RBI Assistant is approximately Rs 36091/- at present.

Job Profile/Work of RBI Assistant

RBI, being the apex bank of India would provide you with an ample amount of job growth. Job Profile/ Work that he/she is to perform are as follows:

1. The foremost job would be to maintain files, collect receipts, balance tally, maintain the ledger, etc.
2. The eligible employee would be responsible to verify all the documents.
3. He/She would be entitled to issue and circulate a new currency
4. He/She will have to reply to e-mails and maintain a record of emails sent and received
5. As an RBI Assistant, he has to ensure financial stability.
6. Note that the Working Days are 5 (five) days a week, with gazetted holidays.

IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) : Syllabus

IBPS PO Prelims Syllabus 2022

English Language Syllabus

Para Jumbles	Paragraph Completion	Cloze Test
Fill in the Blanks	Spotting Errors	Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Ability Syllabus

Mixtures & Allegations	Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices	Simplification
Work &Time	Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere	Sequence & Series
Time & Distance	Ratio & Proportion	Number Systems
Profit & Loss	Percentage	Data Interpretation

Reasoning Syllabus

Coded Inequalities	Logical Reasoning	Syllogism
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test	Seating Arrangement	Coding-Decoding
Alphanumeric series	Data Sufficiency	Input-Output
Blood Relations	Tabulation	Puzzle

IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2022

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Number System	Profit and Loss	Problems of Ages
Speed, Distance and Time	Averages	Number Series
Ratio and Percentage	Simplification	Mensuration and Geometry
Quadratic Equation	Percentages	Time and Work
Interest	Data Interpretation	Data Sufficiency
Linear Equation	Mixture and Allegations	Permutation and Combination And Probability

Reasoning Syllabus

Directions and Distances	Input-Output	Circular seating arrangement
Coding-Decoding	Syllogism	Scheduling
Code Inequalities	Verbal Reasoning	Blood relations
Ordering and Ranking	Linear seating arrangement	Data Sufficiency

English Language Syllabus

Vocabulary	Verbal Ability
Grammar	Reading Comprehension

General Awareness Syllabus

General Knowledge	Static Awareness
Current Affairs	Financial Awareness

Computer Aptitude Syllabus

Microsoft Office	Computer Software	Internet
Computer Abbrevation	Keyboard Shortcuts	Networking
Computer Hardware	Memory	Operating System

IBPS PO – Exam Pattern

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

S.No	Test name (Objective)	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	English Language Numerical Ability Reasoning Ability	20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes	30 35 35	30 35 35
Total		60 Minutes	100	100

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2022

S.No	Test name	Questions	Marks	Medium of Examination	Time Alloted
1. 2. 3. 4.	English Language Reasoning and Computer Aptitude Data Analysis and Interpretation General, Economy/Banking Awareness	45 35 35 40	60 40 60 40	English & Hindi English Only English & Hindi English & Hindi	60 Minutes 40 Minutes 45 Minutes 35 Minutes
	Total	155	200		180Minutes
	English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)	2	25	English	30 Minutes

IBPS PO 2022 Interview Process

Candidates who qualify for the Mains Exam are finally called for the Interview Process by IBPS. The Interview Process will constitute of 100 marks and the minimum marks for qualifying this round will be 40% which is reduced to 35% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories.

Penalty for Wrong Answers:

0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate in both IBPS PO 2022 Preliminary Exam and IBPS PO 2022 Mains Exam. There will be no deduction of marks for a question left blank/unattempted by a candidate.

Final Selection

The final selection of the candidate for the post of Probationary Officer will be made by taking into consideration the cumulative score of Mains Exam and the interview process. The weightage of both these phases of examination will be in the ratio 80:20 respectively. A merit list will be generated after the Interview Process of the IBPS PO 2022 Exam has been conducted. Candidates who make it to the list will be thus offered the joining letter by the Bank of their choice.

IBPS Bank PO Salary Structure in India

Basic Pay	Rs. 36,000
Special Allowance	Rs. 5,904
Dearness Allowance	Rs. 8,593.20
CCA	Rs. 1,400
Learning Allowance	Rs. 600
DA Others	Rs. 1,552.50
Housing Rent Allowance	Rs. 3,240
Gross Salary	Rs. 57,289.70
Deduction (Tax & NPS)	Rs. 4,659.32
Net Salary	Rs. 52,630.38

IBPS PO Job Profile

Probationary Officer in the bank sector is the reputation and most desired job profile among the graduates. Many of the banking aspirants want to know the roles and responsibilities of the PO employee. In this section, we have detailed the job profile, responsibilities, and tasks which a Probationary Officer has to handle after their selection.

1. During their probation period, the selected candidates are trained for various day-to-day banking operations such as finance, accounting, billing, investment, revenue collection, etc

2. A Probationary Officer has to resolve the queries of their customers.

3. A Probationary Officer is responsible for the maintenance and supervision of their respective branch activities.

4. Being a Probationary Officer, the responsibility of approaching new business opportunities to the branch.

5. A Probationary Officer has to direct the daily transaction activities and loans related activities.

6. The role of a PO is to maintain public relations with the customers and bring issues and grievances to the bank authority.

Promotion Policy of an IBPS PO

Career Growth of an IBPS PO The salary of Officer JMGS I (Junior Management Grade Scale I) or probationary officers in banks ranges from Rs. 52,000 to Rs. 55,000.

For other Scale officers:

1. MMGS II (Middle Management Grade Scale II)
2. MMGS II (Middle Management Grade Scale III)
3. SMGS IV (Senior Management Grade Scale IV)
4. SMGS V (Senior Management Grade Scale V)

IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) : Syllabus

IBPS SO Syllabus For Prelims

Quantitative Aptitude

Number Series	Data Sufficiency	Ratio and Proportion
Data Interpretation	Mensuration	Work, Time and Energy
Simplification/ Approximation	Average	Time and Distance
Quadratic Equation	Profit and Loss	Simple and Compound Interest

Reasoning Ability

Seating Arrangements	Input-Output	Alphanumeric Series
Puzzles	Data Sufficiency	Distance and Direction
Inequalities	Blood Relations	Verbal Reasoning
Syllogism	Order and Ranking

English Language

Cloze Test	Sentence Improvement	Fill in the Blanks
Reading Comprehension	Sentence Correction	Para/Sentence Completion
Spotting Errors	Para Jumbles

General Awareness

Current Affairs	Currencies	Awards
Banking Awareness	Important Places	Headquarters
GK Updates	Books and Authors	Important Days

IBPS SO Syllabus For Mains Exam

IT Officer (Scale-I)

Database Management System Data Communication and Networking Operating System Software Engineering Data Structure Computer Organization and Microprocessor Object-Oriented Programming

Agricultural Field Officer (Scale-I)

Basics of Crop production Horticulture Seed Science Agronomy and Irrigation Agricultural Economics Agricultural Practices Soil resources Animal Husbandry Agroforestry Ecology Government Schemes

Marketing Officer (Scale-I)

Basics of Marketing Management Brand Management Advertising PR Sales Retail Business Ethics Market Segmentation Market research and forecasting demand Product Life Cycle Corporate Social Responsibility Service Marketing Marketing Strategies

Law Officer (Scale-I)

Banking Regulations Compliance and Legal Aspects Relevant Law and Orders related to negotiable instruments, securities, foreign exchange Prevention of Money-laundering, Limitation Act Consumer Protection Act SURFACES Banking Ombudsman Scheme Laws and Actions with a direct link to Banking Sector Bankers Book Evidence Act DRT Act

HR/Personnel Officer (Scale-I)

Human Resource Development Business policy and strategic analysis Transnational Analysis Training and Development Recruitment and Selection Rewards and Recognition Industrial Relations Business Policy and Strategic Analysis Grievance and Conflict Management Performance Management and Appraisal

Rajbhasha Adhikari

Banking Regulations Passages Synonyms-Antonyms Cloze Test Fill in the Blanks Practical Translation Hindi/English Grammar

IBPS SO – Exam Pattern

IBPS SO Preliminary Exam Pattern

For post of Law Officer & Rajbhasha Adhikari

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	Reasoning English Language General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry	40 Min 40 Min 40 Min	50 50 50	50 25 50
	Total	120 Min	150	125

For other Specialist Officers (Agriculture Field Officer, Marketing Officer (Scale I), HR/Personnel Officer, IT Officer Scale I

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	Reasoning English Language Quantitative Aptitude	40 Minutes 40 Minutes 40 Minutes	50 50 50	50 25 50
	Total		150	125

IBPS SO Mains Exam Pattern

For the Post of Law Officer, IT Officer, Agriculture Field Officer, HR/Personnel Officer and Marketing Officer

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
Professional Knowledge	60	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes

For the Post of Rajbhasha Adhikari

Name of Test	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
Professional Knowledge(Objective) Professional Knowledge(Descriptive)	45 2	60	English & Hindi English & Hindi	30 minutes 30 minutes

IBPS SO 2022 Interview Process

Candidates who qualify the Mains Exam will be finally called for the Interview Process by IBPS. It is really important for candidates to fare well in the Interview Process as the final selection of a candidate is based on how he/she fares in this final round of the IBPS SO Recruitment Process.

IBPS SO Salary Structure

Grade	IBPS SO Salary
Officer Scale I	Monthly salary– Rs. 36400/-Pay Scale– Rs. 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020
Officer Scale-II	Monthly salary- Rs. 48800/-Pay Scale- Rs. 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950
Officer Scale III	Monthly salary- Rs. 64600/-Pay Scale- Rs. 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490

IBPS SO Job Profile

The job profile for each post under IBPS SO is based on the specialisation a candidate opts for. Given below is the job profile for each post under IBPS SO in brief:

• IT Officer – Responsible for the online portals, Core Banking Systems, saving the Softwares and online applications from cybercrime and managing any technical glitch in the system of the Organisation
• Agricultural Officer – Mainly responsible for the rural field projects managed by the Bank and coordinating with NABARD and other rural development Organisations
• Marketing Officer – Emphasizing on the sales and marketing activities of the Banking Organisation
• Law Officer – All legal activities are to be taken care of by the Law Officer.  All rules and guidelines as mentioned by RBI must be followed
• HR/ Personnel Officer – Coordinating with employees, evaluating the performance of an employee and working for the welfare of employees
• Rajbhasha Adhikari – Promoting the official languages is one of the most important responsibilities of a Rajbhasha Adhikari

IBPS SO Career growth

Apart from the IBPS SO salary, there is a major scope of growth as a Specialist Officer. There are internal Interview and promotional exams which are conducted at regular intervals of time to provide a better career prospect to its employees.

The major career options that a SO can opt through the promotion are:

• Scale 1 – Officer / Assistant Manager
• Scale 2 – Manager
• Scale 3 – Senior Manager
• Scale 4 – Chief Manager
• Scale 5 – Asst. General Manager
• Scale 6 – Deputy General Manager
• Scale 7 – General Manager.

IBPS Clerk : Syllabus

IBPS Clerk Syllabus

English Language

Reading Comprehension	Vocabulary	Grammar
1. Passage Completion 2. Deriving Conclusion 3. Theme Detection 4. Topic Rearrangement of Passage	1. Spelling 2. Antonyms 3. Synonyms 4. Homonyms 5. Word Formation	1. Active/Passive voice 2. Direct and Indirect Speech 3. Spotting Errors 4. Phrases and Idioms

Quantitative Aptitude

Averages	Mixture and Allegation	Bar & Graphs	Loss and Discount
Clocks	Percentages	Simple and Compound Interest	Elements of Algebra
Distance and Time	Partnership	Volume and surface Area	Permutation and Combinations
Ratio and Proportions	Stocks and Shares	Height and Distances	Pie Charts
Time and Work	Tables	Logarithms	Mensuration
Speed	Line charts	Trigonometry	Data Interpretation

Reasoning Ability

Assertion and reasoning	Figure Series	Direction sense test
Statement and assumptions	Blood relations	Input/Output
statement and arguments	Word Formation	Sitting Arrangement
Classification	Analogy	Decision-making test
Series test	Statement and conclusions Syllogism	Number, Ranking and time sequence
Alaphabet test	Passage and conclusions

General Awareness

General Awareness

Current Affairs 1. Current affairs related to national and international issues of last 6 months, 2. Overview of Indian Financial System, 3. History of the Indian banking system 4. Recent credit and monetary policies Banking  1. Introduction to National financial institutions like RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC etc and of International organizations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN etc, 2. Abbreviations and Economic terminologies 3. Banking Terms 4. Important Government Schemes on capital & money market

Computer Knowledge

Networking and Communication	Basics of Hardware and Software	Viruses
Security Tools	History of Computers	Windows operating system basics
Internet Terms and Services	Database Basics	Basic Functionalities of MS-Office( MS-word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint)

IBPS Clerk – Exam Pattern

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2022

S.No	Test Name	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	English Lnguage Numerical Ability Reasoning Ability	20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes	30 35 35	30 35 35
	Total	1 Hour	100	100

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2022

S.No	Test Name	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4.	Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude English Language Quantitative Aptitude General/Financial Awareness	45 Min 35 Min 45 Min 35 Min	50 40 50 50	60 40 50 50
	Total	160 Min	190	200

IBPS Clerk salary structure is as follows:

Facilities	Population More than 45 Lakhs	Population Less than 45 Lakhs
Basic Pay	INR 11,765/-	INR 11,765/-
Dearness Allowance	INR 5,311/-	INR 5,311/-
Travel Allowance	INR 425/-	INR 425/-
Special Allowance	INR 911/-	INR 911/-
House Rent Allowance	INR 1176/-	INR 1058/-
Total IBPS Clerk Salary	INR 19,588/-	INR 19,470/-

The IBPS Clerk Job Profile involves a lot of duties, and not just accounts related to accounting, but also has customer service and guidance. An IBPS Clerk is the first point of contact person for bank-related inquiries and issues. He/She deals with the front desk work and customer handling operations and this is why his Job Profile is also known as Single Window Operators.

The Job Responsibilities of an IBPS Clerk are given below.

• To manage inquiry corners, receipts, withdrawal, etc.
• A clerk also deals with opening new accounts, cash collection, issuing bank statements and handling mails and delivery.
• Verification of various documents and proofs submitted by the customers
• Updating the passbooks of account holders
• Responsible for bank cash, various important documents, keys etc.
• Issuing of Demand Drafts (DDs), bank accounts for the customers, cash receipts etc.
• Sanctioning of withdrawals by the customers
• Maintaining the various documents of the bank, balance sheets, ledger etc.
• Resolving the various issues of the customers
• Providing guidance to customers relating to various banking activities
• Attending to treasury works

IBPS Clerk Promotion Order

Bank Clerk

Officer/Assistant Manager

Manager

Senior Manager

Chief Manager

Asst. General Manager

Deputy General Manager

General Manager

IBPS Clerk employees receive a good salary and great chances of career growth. The promotion depends on their performance. Although, an employee should have a minimum of 2 years of service to be eligible for a promotion. Promotions are given based on the following process. 

To get the detailed IBPS Clerk Application form, candidates can visit the linked article.

Normal Process:

Candidates who get promoted through this process don’t require JAIIB and CAIIB Diploma. IBPS Clerks are promoted based on experience and seniority and a written exam is conducted internally. After the qualification of the written exam, IBPS Clerks become Trainee Officers and then Bank Probationary Officers (PO).

Merit-based process:

The Merit-Based Process requires candidates to have a JAIIB and CAIIB diploma from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.

Candidates who are aiming for the IBPS Clerk post should always prepare well to be a competition in the examination. Knowing the duties and salary of the post is equally important to all candidates. Candidates must have a clear understanding of how much they would be offered if eligible for the job and even the promotion details.

IBPS RRB : Syllabus

IBPS RRB Prelims Syllabus 2022

Quantitative Aptitude

Percentage	Ratio and Proportion	Mixture of Alligations	Simplification	Data Sufficiancy
Profit and Loss	Time, Speed and Distance	Problems On Ages	Permutation, combination & probability	Sequence and Series
Average	Quadratic Equation	Simple Interest and Compound Interest	Boats and Stream	Partnership
Time and Work	Problems on Trains	Pipes and Cisterns	Mensuration	Data Interpretation

Reasoning Ability

Seating Arrangement	Blood Relation	Direction Sense
Input-Output	Inequality	Dta Sufficiency
Coding and Decoding	Syllogism	Tabulation
Order and Ranking	Puzzle	Alpha Numeric Series

IBPS RRB Mains Syllabus 2022

Quantitative Aptitude – Mains

Percentage	Average	Partnership	Profit and Loss	Time and Work
Problems on Age	Time,Speed and Distance	Mensuration	Simplification	Ratio and Proportion
Problems on Train	Sequence and Series	Permutation, combination & probability	Pie Chart	Tabular graph
Quadratic Equation	Mixture of Alligations	Simple and Compound interest	Line graph
Boats and Stream	Pipes and Cisterns	Bar graph	Data Sufficiency

Reasoning – Mains

Statement and Assumption	Input-Output	Coding and Decoding	Coded Inequality	Data Sufficiency
Blood Relation	Puzzle	Decision Making	Alpha Numeric Series	Scheduling
Syllogism	Square Seating Arrangement	Course of Action	Direction Sense	Order and Ranking
Assertion and Reason	Circle Seating Arrangement	Verbal Reasoning	Statement and Conclusion	Logical Reasoning

English / Hindi Language Syllabus– Mains:

English Language	Hindi Language
Reading comprehension	Vyakaran
Jumbled sentences	Fill in the blanks
Fillers	Paragraphs
Cloze test	Mistakes
Error spotting	Synonyms and antonyms
Phrase replacement	Miscellaneous
Sentence connector
Sentence improvement
Miscellaneous
Match the column

General Awareness Syllabus– Mains:

• Current affairs
• Static GK
• Banking awareness

Financial Awareness Syllabus – Mains:

Restructing of Loans	Basel Norms	Risk Management	Monetary Policy
Financial News	Overview of the banking System	Economic Survey	Asset reconstruction Companies
Budget	Loans	NPA and bad Loans	Miscellaneous

Computer Knowledge Syllabus– Mains:

Computer Fundamentals	Networking	Computer Terminologies	Keyboard Shortcuts
Operating System	Computer Hardware	Internet	Database
History of Computer	Computer Abbrevations	Memory	Basics of Logic gates
Number System	MS Office

IBPS RRB – Exam Pattern

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for Office Assistant/Clerk

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2.	Reasoning Ability Numerical Ability	45 Min 45 Min	40 40	40 40
	Total		80	80

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Office Assistant/Clerk

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.	Reasoning Ability Numerical Ability General Awareness Computer Knowledge Hindi/English Language	2 Hours	40 40 40 40 40	50 50 40 40 20
	Total		200	200

IBPS RRB Prelims Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I/PO

• IBPS RRB exam pattern for Officers Scale I is such that it includes prelims, mains and interview.

• The final selection of candidates is done based on the mains exam and interview. 

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2.	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude	45 min	40 40	40 40
	Total		80	80

IBPS RRB Mains Exam Pattern for Officers Scale I/PO

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.	Quantitative Aptiude Reasoning General Awareness English/Hindi Language Computer Knowledge	2 Hours	40 40 40 40 40	50 50 40 40 20
	Total		200	200

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Officers Scale-II 

Candidates applying to the post of Officer Scale-II are required to appear for the single online exam. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a common interview. The posts included under Scale-II are given below:

• Scale-II: General Banking Officer
• Scale-II: Specialist Cadre

Exam Pattern for General Banking Officer 

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.	Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Reasoning Finance Awareness Computer Knowledge English/Hindi Language	2 Hours	40 40 40 40 40	50 50 40 20 40
	Total		200	200

Exam Pattern for Specialist Cadre

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.	Quantitative Ability And Data Interpretation Reasoning Finance Awareness English/Hindi Language Computer Knowledge Professional Knowledge	2 hours and 30 minutes	40 40 40 40 40 40	40 40 40 20 20 40
	Total		240	200

IBPS RRB Exam Pattern for Officers Scale-III

The exam pattern of Officers Scale-III is such that it comprises a single online exam and interview.

S.No	Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.	Quantitative ability and Data Interpretation Reasoning Financial Awareness English/Hindi Language Computer Knowledge	2 hours	40 40 40 40 40	50 50 40 40 20
	Total		200	200

IBPS RRB Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of IBPS RRB prescribed by the examination authority is given below:

• For the wrong answer, 1/4 of the marks assigned to that question are deducted as penalty
• If a question is left blank, there is no penalty for that question
• The corrected scores obtained by each candidate in different sessions (if held) are normalized using the equi-percentile method
• Scores up to two decimal points are taken for the purpose of calculation

IBPS RRB Interview 

The Interview is conducted for Officers Scale I, II, and III. Candidates for Interviews are selected based on their performance in the mains exam. The interview is co-ordinated by nodal Regional Rural banks with the help of NABARD. The interview is conducted at the selected exam centres. The marks allotted to the interview are 100. Candidates need to qualify the interview by securing the qualifying marks as decided by the examination authority. 

SBI PO (Probationary Officer) : Syllabus

SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims and Mains Exam

The syllabus of SBI PO exam is segregated into three tiers:

1. Prelims (online written test)
2. Mains (online written test)
3. Group Discussion & Interview

Candidates who qualify in the SBI PO Prelims exam will be eligible to move to the next level, i.e., Mains exam.

SBI PO Prelims Syllabus

SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus	SBI PO Reasoning Syllabus	SBI PO English Syllabus
Simplification/ Approximation	Alphanumeric Series	Reading Comprehension
Mixtures & Alligations	Logical Reasoning	Fill in the blanks
Permutation, Combination & Probability	Data Sufficiency	Cloze Test
Work & Time	Ranking & Order	Para jumbles
Simple Interest & Compound Interest	Seating Arrangement	Vocabulary
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere	Coded Inequalities	Paragraph Completion
Time & Distance	Puzzle	Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Data Interpretation	Syllogism	Sentence Completion
Ratio & Proportion	Blood Relations	Tenses Rules
Profit & Loss	Alphabet Test
Sequence & Series	Coding-Decoding
Surds & Indices	Tabulation
Number Systems	Input-Output
Percentage

SBI PO Mains Syllabus

Reasoning	Data Analysis & Interpretation	English Language	General/Economy/Banking Awareness
Circular Seating Arrangement	Bar graph	Vocabulary	Banking Terminologies Knowledge
Linear Seating Arrangement	Line graph	Spotting Error	Financial Awareness
Syllogism	Tabular graph	Grammar	Static Awareness
Blood Relations	Radar graph	Reading Comprehesion	Current Affairs
Coding and Decoding	Caselett	Verbal Ability	General Knowledge
Input-Output	Missing Case DI	Sentence Improvement	Principles of Insurance
Directions and Distances	Charts and Tables	Cloze Test	Banking Awareness
Data Sufficiency	Probability	Para Jumbles
Course of Action	Pie charts	Fill In the blanks
Critical Reasoning	Permutation and Combination	Word Association
Scheduling
Double lineup
Verbal Reasoning
Code Inequalities

SBI PO – Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
English Language	30	30	20 minutes

Mains Examination

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
Reasoning Ability	45	60	60 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
General & Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
English (Descriptive Test)	2	50	30 minutes

	Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Group Discussion	—	—	20	—
Interview	—	—	30	—

SBI SO ( Specialist Officer) : Syllabus

Syllabus

English

Articles & Preposition	Cloze Tests	Reading Comprehension	Sentence Correction	Fill in the Blanks
Para Substitution	Para Jumble	Vocabulary	Synonyms/ Antonyms	Choosing the appropriate word
one-word substitution	Sentence arrangements	Idioms & Phrases	Completion of a Sentence	Spelling Check
Tenses	Voice change	direct and Indirect sentences	Subject-Verb Agreement	Theme detection

Reasoning Ability

Number Series	Arithmetical Reasoning & Classification	Clocks & Calendars	Inserting the Missing Character	Data Sufficiency
Alphabet Test	Passages Deriving Conclusions	Time Sequence test	Direction and distance Sense Test	Analytical reasoning
Logical Sequence of Words	Seating Arrangements	Cause and effect input and output arrangements	Decision Making	Coded Inequalities
Logical Venn Diagrams	Theme detection, Alphabet numbers	Series Test, Syllogism	Analogies/ Decision making	Coding-Decoding
Statement-Conclusions	Statement and assumptions	Odd one out Number	Blood Relations	Ranking
Course of action	Assertion and reason Statement	Course of action

Quantitative Aptitude

Decimal & Fractions	HCF & LCM	Logarithms	Mensuration	Compound Interest
Data sufficiency	Mixtures & Alligations	Profit and Loss	Time, Speed and Distance	Probability
Boats & Streams	Permutation and Combination	Problems on Ages	Roots	Simplification
Data Interpretations	Problems on Trains	Time and Work	Volume & Surface	Number System
Clocks	Ratio and Proportion	Partnership	Area	Unitary Method

Exam Pattern

S.No	Name of the Paper	Section	Duration
1.	Paper-1	English Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude	90 Minutes
2.	Paper-2	Professional Knowledge	45 Minutes

SBI SO Books

Name of the Section	Book Author/ Publication	Title of the Book
Reasoning Ability	R.S. Aggarwal	A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non- Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude	Abhijit Guha	Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Examinations
English Language	Lucent’s	General English Language
Professional Knowledge	Disha Expert’s	Professional Knowledge for SBI Specialist IT Officer Exam

SBI SO Salary

S.No	Grade	Pay Scale
1.	Junior Management Grade Scale 1 (JMGS – 1)	23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020
2.	Middle Management Grade Scale 2 (MMGS – 2)	31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950
3.	Middle Management Grade Scale 3 (MMGS – 3)	42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490
4.	Senior Management Grade Scale 4 (SMGS – 4)	50030-1460/4-55870-1650/2-59170

SBI SO Job Profile

• Maintaining IT Infrastructure of the Bank
• Coordinating with Vendors for development, maintenance, procurement of software, hardware anad other services
• Server Maintenance
• Somebasic tasks like installation, formatting and troubleshooting windows
• Data mining and reporting for business units
• Troublshooting proprietary software issues
• Troubleshooting PC issues
• Monitering of technical infrastructure and its maintenance like database, security etc.
• Managing the maintenance of ATM machines

SBI SO Careeer Growth

The Career growth of Specialist Officers whether it be IT, Law, Civil or Electrical has been somewhat lower in comparision to Generalist (Banking) Officers as the vaccancies shrink up the laddar.

It takes atleast 4 years for an AM (Systems) to get promoted to the next post, whereas a Probationary Officer is eligible for his next promotion just afer 2 years.

For the first 2 promotions, there is a provision for a written exam and an an interview.

An Asst. Manager (Systems) JMGS-1 —> Deputy Manager (Systems) MMGS-2 —> Manager (Systems) MMGS-3 —> General Manager (Scale 7).

SBI Clerk : Syllabus

SBI Clerk Syllabus – Prelims

Reasoning Syllabus

Alphanumeric Series	Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test	Logical Reasoning
Data Sufficiency	Seating Arrangement	Coded Inequalities
Puzzle	Tabulation
Input Output	Blood Relations
Coding Decoding	Syllogism

Numerical Ability Syllabus

Data Interpretation	Surds & Indices	Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
Number Systems	Simple Interest & Compound Interest	Permutation, Combination & Probability
Profit & Loss	Sequence & Series	Percentage
Work & Time	Time & Distance	Ratio & Proportion
Simplification	Mixture & Alligations

English Language Syllabus

Para Jumbles	Fill in the Blanks	Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension	Multiple Meaning/ Error Spotting	Paragraph Completion
Vocabulary	Miscellaneous

SBI Clerk Syllabus – Mains

Reasoning Ability Syllabus

Syllogism	Statements and Assumptions	Coding – Decoding
Direction Sense	Inequalities	Puzzles
Ranking	Blood Relation

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Number Series	Quadratic Equation	Simple & Compound Interest
Partnership	Simplification	Ratio & Proportion
Mixture and Alligations	Data Sufficiency	Percentages
Profit & Loss	Data Interpretation	Averages
Time & Distance	Time & Work

General English Syllabus

Reading Comprehension	Synonyms and Antonyms	Para Jumbles
Sentence Rearrangements	Cloze Test	Spell Checks
Error Spotting	Fillers

Computer Awareness Syllabus

Internet	DBMS	Machine input/output
MS Office	Input-Output Devices	Important Abbreviations
Networking	Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software	Generation of Computers

General/ Financial Awareness Syllabus

1. Current Affairs 2. News on the Banking industry 3. Awards and honours 4. Latest Appointments 5. New Schemes of State and Central governments 6. Books and Authors 7. Sports etc.,

Banking/ Financial Terms

Banking/ Financial Awareness

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern – Prelims

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	English Language Numerical Ability Reasoning	20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes	30 35 35	30 35 35
	Total	60 Minutes	100	100

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern – Mains

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4.	General English Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability General/ Financial Awareness	35 Minutes 45 Minutes 45 Minutes 35 Minutes	40 50 50 50	40 50 60 50
	Total	2 hrs.40 min	190	200

SBI Clerk Salary Structure

Basic Salary

Rs. 19900/- ( Rs. 17,900 + two advance increments given to graduates)

Salary after 1st Increment – Rs. 20900/-

Salary after 2nd Increment – Rs. 24590/-

Salary after 3rd Increment – Rs. 30550/-

Salary after 4th Increment – Rs. 42600/-

Salary after 5th Increment – Rs. 45930/-

Salary after 6th Increment – Rs. 47920/-

SBI Clerk Job Profile

Candidates appointed to the post of SBI Clerk are required to perform the following job responsibilities

1.Candidates are responsible for the day to day bank functions such as opening accounts, amount transfers, issuance of demand drafts (DD), cheque clearance, cheque book requests,receiving inward emails.

2. Candidates need to handle cash transactions of the concerned branch, clearing and transfer of cheques.

3. Candidates are responsible for addressing the concerns of customers.

SBI Clerk Promotion

An SBI Clerk is eligible to get promotion through two modes:

1. In-cadre Promotion

2. Promotion to Officer cadre

In-cadre promotion:

This type of promotion is based on home postings, that is a time-bound promotion:

i) A special allowance of Rs 1800 is provided along with the total salary. After 10 years of service, the assistant becomes a Senior Assistant. (This Allowance is not considered for calculation of basic pay).

ii) An assistant will become the Special Assistant after twenty years of service. This post carries a special allowance of Rs 2500/- (This is considered for calculation of basic pay).

iii) An assistant will become Senior Special Assistant after thirty years of service. This post carries a special allowance of Rs 3500/- (This is considered for calculation of basic pay).

Promotion to Officer Cadre:

i) An assistant becomes Trainee Officer after completing three years of his/ her service.

This requires qualification of the JAIIB and CAIIB Examinations from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) apart from clearing the internal written examination and personal interview.

These officers are then put on probation for a period of two years. After the probation period and based on their personal interview, they are either absorbed in the Middle Management Grade (Scale – II) or sent back to Clerical Cadre.

An assistant can become Scale – I Officer also in the Junior Management Grade when he/ she has completed six years of service in fast track channel or twelve years of service in normal track channel. For faster promotions, JAIIB and CAIIB qualification is also important and should also clear the written test along with the personal interview.

RRB ALP : Syllabus

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT-1

RRB ALP Syllabus Mathematics

Number System	BODMAS	Fractions	Elementary statistics
Time & Work	Mensuration	Decimals	Calendar & Clock
Ratio & Proportion	Time & Distance	Simple & Compound Interest	LCM & HCF
Percentages	Profit & Loss	Algebra	Pipes & Cistern etc
Geometry and Trigonometry	Square root	Age Calculations

RRB ALP Syllabus General Intelligence and Reasoning

Alphabetical and number series	Coding and Decoding	Relationships	Syllogism
Analogies	Mathematical Operations	Jumbling	Venn Diagram
Data Interpretation and sufficiency	Similarities and Differences	Statement & Arguments	Analytical reasoning
Conclusions and Decision Making	Statement & Assumptions	Clssification	Directions

RRB ALP Syllabus General Science

Physics	Chemistry
Life sciences of the 10th standard level

RRB ALP Syllabus General Awareness & Current affairs

Science & Technology	Politics	Economics
Sports	Culture	Personalities

RRB ALP Syllabus CBT-2

RRB ALP Syllabus Mathematics

Number System	BODMAS	Fractions	Elementary statistics
Time & Work	Mensuration	Decimals	Calendar & Clock
Ratio & Proportion	Time & Distance	Simple & Compound Interest	LCM & HCF
Percentages	Profit & Loss	Algebra	Pipes & Cistern etc
Geometry and Trigonometry	Square root	Age Calculations

RRB ALP Syllabus General Intelligence and Reasoning

Alphabetical and number series	Coding and Decoding	Relationships	Syllogism
Analogies	Mathematical Operations	Jumbling	Venn Diagram
Data Interpretation and sufficiency	Similarities and Differences	Statement & Arguments	Analytical reasoning
Conclusions and Decision Making	Statement & Assumptions	Clssification	Directions

RRB ALP Syllabus Basic Science & Engineering

Environment Education	Heat and Temperature	Measurements	Speed and Velocity
Basic Electricity	Units	Mass Weight and Density	Work, Power and Energy
Levers and Simple Machines	Occupational Safety & Health	IT Literacy etc.,

RRB ALP Syllabus General Awareness & Current affairs

Science & Technology	Politics	Economics
Sports	Culture	Personalities

RRB ALP – Exam Pattern

S.No.	Stage of the Exam	Duration	Questions
1. 2. 3.	1st Stage CBT 2nd Stage CBT (Part A) 2nd Stage CBT (Part B)	60 Minutes 90 Minutes 60 Minutes	75 100 75

RRB NTPC : Syllabus

RRB NTPC – Syllabus

RRB NTPC Syllabus – Mathematics

Decimals	Number Systems	Fractions
Ratio & Proportions	LCM and HCF	Time & Work
Percentages	Mensuration	Simple and Compound Interest
Time & Distance	Profit & Loss	Profit & Loss
Elementary Algebra	Elementary Statistics	Geometry & Trigonometry

RRB NTPC Syllabus – Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning	Coding and Decoding	Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences	Relationships	Analogies
Jumbling	Syllogism	DataSufficiency
Statement – Conclusion	Seating Arrangements	Puzzle
Statement – Course of Action	Interpretation of Graphs	Decision Making

RRB NTPC Syllabus – General Awareness

Art and Culture of India	Flora and Fauna of India	Transport Systems in India
History of India and Freedom Struggle	Basics of Computers	Famous Personalities of India and World
Indian Literature	Flagship Government Programs	Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at large
Games and Sports	Indian Polity and Governance	Indian Polity and Governanace
National and International Current Events	Monuments and Places of India	Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Common Abbrevations	UN and Other important World Organisations	General Scientific and Technological Developments of India

RRB NTPC – Exam Pattern (CBT-1)

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Max.Marks
1. 2. 3.	General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Resoning	90 Minutes	100	40 30 30
	Total			100 Marks

RRB NTPC – Exam Pattern (CBT-2)

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Resoning	90 Minutes	120	50 35 35
	Total			120 Marks

Typing Test for RRB NTPC Exam

Typing test is of qualifying nature. It will not be counted towards the final merit list. The Test is conducted for the following Posts.

1. Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist
2. Junior Clerk cum Typist
3. Senior Clerk cum Typist
4. Senior Time Keeper
5. Accounts Clerk cum Typist
6. Junior Time Keeper

The typing test shall be conducted for the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies.

The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on a personal computer without the aid of any editing and spell checking tools.

RRB JE : Syllabus

RRB JE – Syllabus (CBT 1st Stage)

Mathematics

Age Calculations	Ratio and Proportion	BODMAS
Profit & Loss	Simple & Compound Interest	Fractions
Square Root	Algebra Geometry	LCM & HCF
Number Systems	Elementary Statistics	Decimal
Calendar & Clock	Pipes & Cistern	Mensuration
Percentage	Time and Work	Time and Distance

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Analytical Reasoning	Analogies	Jumbling
Classification	Directions	Alphabetical and Number Series
Venn Diagram	Similarities and Differences	Coding and Decoding
Syllogism	Data Interpretation	Mathematical Operations
Conclusions and Decision Making	Statement – Arguments and Assumptions

General Awareness

Sports	General Scientific and technological developments	Environmental Isuues concerning India and the World
Indian Polity and Constitution	Indian Economy	Indian Geography
Culture and history of India including freedom struggle

General Science

Chemistry	Physics
Life Sciences

RRB JE – Syllabus (CBT 2nd Stage)

General Awareness

Sports	General Scientific and technological developments	Environmental Isuues concerning India and the World
Indian Polity and Constitution	Indian Economy	Indian Geography
Culture and history of India including freedom struggle

Physics and Chemistry

Upto 10th Standard CBSE Syllabus and relevant Basics

Basics of Computer and Applications

The architecture of Computers	Storage Devices	Networking
Internet and Email	Computer Virus	Input and Output devices
Various data representation	Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux	Websites and Web Browsers

Basics of Environment and Pollution Control

Ozone depletion	Global Warming	Waste Management
Acid rain	Adverse effects of environmental pollution and control strategies, their effect and control	Air, Water and Noise pollution

RRB JE – Exam Pattern

RRB Exam	Name of the Section	Duration	Marks
CBT – 1	Mathematics General Intelligence & Reasoning General Awareness General Science	90 Minutes	30 25 15 30
CBT – 2	General Awareness Physics and Chemistry Basics of Computer and Applications Basics of Environment and Pollution Control Technical Abilities	120 Minutes	50 50 10 10
	Total		100 Marks

RRB Grade D : Syllabus

RRB Group D – Syllabus

RRB Group D Maths Syllabus

Fractions	Time and Work	Percentages
Number System	Simple and Compound Interest	LCM & HCF
Ratio and Proportion	Square root	BODMAS
Algebra	Elementary Statistics	Mensuration
Time and Distance	Profit and Loss	Decimals
Geometry and Trigonometry	Age Calculations	Calendar & Clock

RRB Group D General Science – Physics Syllabus

Work, Energy and Power	Magnetism	Force and Laws of Motion
Sound	Light – Reflection and Refraction	Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Heat	Friction	Current Electricity
Units and measurements	Waves	Inventions
Gravitation	Pressure	Sources of Energy
Important Discoveries relating to Physics	Scientific Instruments

RRB Group D General Science – Chemistry Syllabus

Structure of Atom	Fuels	Combustion and Flame
Chemical Bonding	Electrolysis	Crabon and its Compounds
Acids, Bases & Salts	Oxidation & Reduction	Metallurgy
Matter	Periodic Classification of Elements	Metals & Non Metals
Chemical Reactions and Equations	Atoms and Molecules	Synthetic fibers and Plastics

RRB Group D General Science – Life sciences Syllabus

Introduction	Nutrients	Human Diseases
Classification of Organism	Human Eye	Natural Resources
Heredity and Evolution	Zoology	Genetics
Ecology and Environment	Cytology
Pollution	Botany

RRB Group D General Awareness Syllabus

Sports	Culture	Current affairs in Science & Technology
Personalities	Economics	Politics and any other Subject of Importance

RRB Group D Current Affairs Syllabus

Finance	Environment	Bussiness
Banking	Curent Events	Politics
Awards	Festivity	Education
Sports & General	Economy	International Affairs
Books & Authors	Science & Technology	Capitals & Currencies
Government Schemes	Obituary	Abbrevations and Economic Terminologies

RRB Group D General Intelligence – Verbal Reasoning Syllabus

Direction Sense Test	Blood Relations	Classification
Puzzle Test	Missing Characters	Verification of truth of the Statement
Situation Reaction Test	Venn Diagrams	Assertion and Reasoning
Analogy	Series Completion	Operations of Mathematics
Coding -Decoding	Data Sufficiency	Word Sequence
Missing Characters	Arithmetical Reasoning	Directions

RRB Group D General Intelligence – Non Verbal Reasoning Syllabus

Series	Figure Matrix	Construction of Squares and Triangles
Paper Cutting	Water Images	Completion and Incomplete Pattern
Mirror Images	Paper folding	Rules Detection
Spotting embedded figures	Dot Situation
Cube and Dice	Forming figures and Analysis

RRB Group D – Exam Pattern

S.No.	Name of the section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4.	Mathematics General Awareness & Current Affairs General Intelligence and Reasoning General Science	90 Minutes	25 20 30 25	25 20 30 25
	Total		100	100

RRB Group D Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)

Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is Mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature.

Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shallbe called for PET 3 times the common community-wise vacancy of the posts notified against RRBs/ RRCs.

The criterion for PET is as under

Male candidates:

1. For a distance of 100 meters Male candidates should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight in 2 minutes in one chance (without putting the weight down)
2. For a distance of 1000 meters Male candidates should be able to run in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance.

Female candidates:

1. For a distance of 100 meters Female candidates should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight in 2 minutes in one chance (without putting the weight down)
2. For a distance of 1000 meters Female candidates should be able to run in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance.

RRB Group D Document Verification

Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PET, candidates twice the number of vaccancies will be called for Document Verification as per their merit and options.

RRB Group D Salary Structure

As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale	Pay Band	Grade Pay	Grade Pay – Entry Level
PB-1	15600-60600	5400 5700 6000 7200 8400	21000 23190 25380 29730 34080
PB-2	29900-104400	12600 13800 14400 16200	40500 51420 54450 63000
PB-3	46800-117300	19800 22800	76590 88500
PB-5	112200-20100	26100 26700 30000	138300 147300 159000

LIC AAO (Assistant Administrative Officer)

LIC AAO – Syllabus

LIC AAO Reasoning Syllabus

Coding – Decoding	Puzzles	Inequality
Seating Arrangement	Direction Test	Analytical Reasoning
Blood Relations	Syllogism	Input – Output
Alphabet and Number Series	Statement, Arguments and Conclusion

LIC AAO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Data Interpretation	Missing Number Series	Simplification
Quadratic Equations	Profit & Loss	Ratio and Proportion
Speed, Time and Distance	Boats & Streams	Surds and Indices
Probability	Average	Mixtures & Alligations
Inequality	Interest	Pipes and Cisterns
Mensuration	Age Problems	Permutation and Combination

LIC AAO English Language Syllabus

Phrase Replacement	Cloze Test	Sentence Rearrangement
Reading Comprehension	Antonyms and Synonyms	Phrases and Idioms
Sentence Correction	Fill in the Blanks	Match the Columns
Letter writing (Descriptive)	Essay (Descriptive)

LIC AAO Insurance and Financial Market Awareness Syllabus

Banking Awareness	Bank Assurance	Government Insurance Schemes
Stock Market	History of Banking in India	Private and Public Insurance Companies
Budget	Financial Market Risks	Recession
Money Market and Capital Market	Indian Insurance and Banking Terms	Insurance Ombudsman
Economic Policies	Indian Financial System	Economic Policies

LIC AAO General Awareness and Current Affairs Syllabus

Important Dates	Capital of states and countries	Indian History
Books and Authors	Science and Technology	Awards and Recognition
Abbrevations	Sports	Financial Institutions
Indian Politics	Indian Economics	National anad International Organisations

LIC AAO Exam Pattern

LIC AAO Exam	Name of the Section	Duration	Marks
Preliminary	Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability English Language	20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes	35 Marks 35 Marks 30 Marks
Mains Exam (CA/ Actuarial/ Rajbhasha/ IT)	Reasoning Ability Insurance and Financial Market Awareness General Knowledge, Current Affairs Professional Knowledge English Language	40 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 40 Minutes 30 Minutes	90 Marks 60 Marks 60 Marks 90 Marks 25 Marks
Mains Exam (Legal)	Reasoning Ability Professional Knowledge General Awareness, Current Affairs Insurance and Financial Market Awareness Legal Drafting for AAO	40 Minutes 40 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes 30 Minutes	90 Marks 90 Marks 60 Marks 60 Marks 25 Marks
Interview			60 Marks

LIC AAO Books

1. Objective English by S.P. Bakshi
2. Objective Computer Science &Information Technology by Jushta Jaiswal
3. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
4. CAT Quantitative Ability by Arun Sharma
5. Kiran’s LIC AAO Prelim Online Exam Practice Workbook by Kiran Prakashan
6. Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly edition) for current affairs

LIC ADO (Apprentice Development Officer)

LIC ADO Eligibility

The LIC ADO eligibility criteria are discussed below :

• The candidates should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 30 years.
• Preference would be given to candidates having a minimum of 2 years experience in LIC Industry.
• For LIC Employee: Experienced required Minimum 3 years of service in Grade 3 post.
• For LIC Agent: Minimum experience of 4 years as an agent or as a DSE/ FSE (Rural).
• For LIC Agent: Minimum experience of 5 years as an agent or as a DSE/ FSE (Rural).

Age Limit

General	Open Market Category LIC Employee only LIC Agent	30 42 40
OBC	Open Market Category LIC Employee only LIC Agent	33 45 43
SC/ ST	Open Market Category LIC Employee only LIC Agent	35 47 45

Educational Qualifications :

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India approved for the fellowship of Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.

LIC ADO Selection Process

The Selection Process consists of 3 levels

1. Written Test/ Online Test – Conducted in two phases – Phase 1: Preliminary Examination, Phase 2: Mains Examination
2. Personal Interview
3. Medical Test

LIC ADO Prelims – Exam Pattern

Categorized into 3 Sections

1. Reasoning
2. Numerical Ability
3. English Language

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	Reasoning Numerical Ability English Language	20 Minutes 20 Minutes 20 Minutes	35 35 30	35 35 30
	Total	60 Minutes	100	70

LIC ADO Exam is conducted for 3 Different categories:

1. Open Market: Open for all the candidates
2. LIC Employee: Open for candidates who are full time, salaried employee of LIC (under Grade 3)
3. LIC Agent: Open for candidates who work as agents under LIC.

NOTE:

• The marks that will be obtained in the English Language will not be considered for the ranking.
• The Prelims exam is conducted only for the Open Market category.
• For LIC Employee and LIC Agent the online examination will be conducted as a sisngle phase i.e., Mains Examination.

LIC ADO Mains- Exam Pattern

For An Open Market Category

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
Paper – 1	Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability	40 Minutes	50	50
Paper – 2	General Knowledge, Current affairs and English Language	40 Minutes	50	50
Paper – 3	Insurance and Financial Marketing Awareness with special emphasis on knowledge of Life Insurance and Financial Sector	40 Minutes	50	50
	Total	120 Minutes	150	150

For Agents Category

S.No.	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
Paper – 1	Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability	40 Minutes	25	10
Paper – 2	General Knowledge, Current affairs and English Language	40 Minutes	25	15
Paper – 3	Elements of Insurance and Marketing of Insurance	40 Minutes	50	125
	Total	120 Minutes	100	150

For Employee Category

S.No	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
Paper – 1	Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability	40 Minutes	25	25
Paper – 2	General Knowledge, Current affairs and English Language	40 Minutes	25	25
Paper – 3	Practice and Principle of Insurance Marketing	40 Minutes	50	100
	Total	120 Minutes	100	150

Personal Interview

1. The candidates who qualify the cut-off marks in the Mains Examination are called for an interview round.
2. The interview is of 37 marks and includes aptitude based questions to check the reasoning and thinking capability of the caandidate.

Medical Exam

A Medical test has been conducted for the shortlisted candidates that before releasing the final merit list. Only those candidates who are found will be selected for the post of Apprentice Development Officer.

LIC HFL : Syllabus

LIC HFL English Language – Syllabus

Cloze Test	Spelling Mistakes	Phrase Substitution
Idioms & Phrases	Spot the Error	Para Jumbles
Sentence Improvement	Synonyms and Antonyms	Reading Comprehension

LIC HFL Reasoning – Syllabus

Inequality	Blood Relations	Data Sufficiency
Coding – Decoding	Seating Arrangement	Direction Sense
Syllogism	Alphanumeric Series	Statement & Assumption
Word Formation	Input-Output	Ordering & Ranking

LIC HFL Quantitative Aptitude – Syllabus

Mixtures & Alligations	Speed, Time& Distance	Number Series
Interest	Simplification	Probability
Average	Quadratic Equations	Ratio & Proportion
Boats &Streams	Time & Work	Data Interpretation
Age Problems	Permutation & Combination

LIC HFL General Awareness – Syllabus

Banking Awareness	Inventions & Technology	Current Affairs
Sports	Important Dates	Indian & International Economy
Arts and Culture	History	Computer Knowledge
Books & Authors	Geography	Polity

LIC HFL – Exam Pattern

Recruitment Process of LIC HFL will be conducted in 3 phases

1. HFL Online Examination
2. Interview
3. Medical Test

S.No	Name of the Section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3.	English Language Logical Reasoning General Awarenss	35 Minutes 35 Minutes 15 Minutes 35 Minutes	50 50 50 50	50 50 50 50
	Total	120 Minutes	200	200

SSC CGL

SSC CGL Tier-1 Syllabus

SSC CGL Maths – Syllabus

Percentage	Square roots	Pipes & Cistern
Fractions	Partnership Business	Histogram
Discount	Average	Data Interpretation
LCM & HCF	Time & Work	Trigonometric Ratio
Regular Polygons	Sphere	Bar diagram & Pie chart
Profit & Loss	Mixture and Alligations	Compound & simple Interest
Standard Identities	Ratio & Proportion	Histogram
Graphs of Linear Equations	Heights and Distances	Frequency Polygon
Trigonometric Ratio	Right Prism	Miscellaneous

SSC CGL General Intelligence and Reasoning – Syllabus

Blood Relation	Embedded Figures	Syllogism
Distance direction test	Coding and Decoding	Figure Series
Matrix	Alphabet Test	Analogy
Mirror Image	Paper Cutting & Folding	Classification
Cube & Dice	Logical Venn Diagram	Missing Number

SSC CGL English – Syllabus

Phrases and Idioms	Synonyms and Antonyms	Cloze Test
Fill in the blanks	Sentence Correction	Sentence rearrangement
Reading Comprehension	Spelling Corrections	Active passive
Error Spotting	One word Substitution	Sentence Improvement

SSC CGL General Awareness – Syllabus

Geography	1. India and Neighbouring Countries 2. solar system 3. Famous Sea port 4. Rivers 5. Important Institution
Biology	1. Plant Kingdom 2. Human Body and Diseases 3. Environmental Studies 4. Animal Kingdom
Physics	1. SI Unit 2. Wave Optics 3. Motion 4. Light and Reflection 5. Electricity
Chemistry	1. Chemical Reactions 2. Properties of Gases 3. Properties of Substances 4. Chemistry in Day to Day Life
Computers	1. Recent Developments in Technology 2. Basic Facts about Computers
Polity	1. Panchayati Raj System 2. Indian Parliament 3. Indian Constitution 4. Facts related to President, Chief Minister, CAG
History	1. Ancient History, 2. Medieval History 3. Modern History (British Rule and Gandhian Era)
Economy	1. International organisation 2. Budget related terms 3. Laws of demand supply 4. Sectors of Economy 5. Inflation

SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus

SSC CGL Tier-2 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Time & Work	Rectangular Parallelepiped	Trigonometric Ratio	Fractions and relationships between numbers	Standard Identities
Tangents	Interest	Histogram	Regular Polygons	Complementary angles
Elementary surds	Quadrilaterals	Mixture and Alligation	Computation of whole numbers	Regular Right Pyramid triangular or square base
Bar Diagram & Pie Chart	Time & Distance	Graphs of Linear Equations	Right Circular Cylinder	Percentage
Hemispheres	Profit & Loss	Averages	Degree and Radian Measures	Circle and its chords
Heights and Distances	Discount	Square roots	Right Prism	Ratio & Proportion
Triangle	Decimals	Sphere	Frequency Polygon	Right Circular Cone

SSC CGL Tier-2 English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

Cloze Passage	Improvement of sentences	Synonyms
Idioms & Phrases	Shuffling of Sentence parts	Antonyms
Sentence Structure	Shuffling of sentences in a passage	Spot the Error
Fill in the blanks	One-word substitution	Active/ Passive voice of verbs
Comprehension Passage	Spelling/Detecting misspelled words	Conversion into direct/ indirect narration

SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus – Paper3 – Statistics (Junior Statistical Officer)

Measures of Central Tendency	Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data	Measures of Dispersion
Moments, Skewness and Kurtosi	Correlation and Regression	Probability Theory
Random Variable and Probability Distributions	Sampling Theory	Statistical Inference
Analysis of Variance	Time Series Analysis	Index Numbers

SSC CGL Tier-2 Syllabus – Paper 4 – General Studies – Finance and Economics (Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer)

Part A: Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting – (80 Marks)

1. Financial Accounting Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and Conventions generally accepted accounting principles 2.Basic Concepts of accounting 1. Single and Double entry, Books of original Entry, Bank Reconciliation, Journal, ledgers, Trial Blance, Rectification of Errors, Manufacturing, Trading, Profit & Loss Appropriation. 2. Accounts, Balance Sheet Distinction between Capital and Revenue Expenditure,Depreciation Accounting 3. 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)

1. Comptroller & Auditor General of India 2. Finance Commission 3. Basic concept of Economics and introduction to Microeconomics 4. Theory of Demand and Supply 5. Theory of Production and Cost 6. Forms of Market and Price determination in different markets 7. Indian Economy 8. Economic Reforms in India 9.Money and Banking

SSC CGL Tier-3 Syllabus

Topics	Descriptive Paper in English/ Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application etc.,)
Marks Allotted	100 Marks
Time Allotted	1 Hour or 60 Minutes

SSC CGL Tier-4 Syllabus

Data Entry Skill Test:

1. 8000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer.
2. Skill test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 minutes.

Computer Proficiency Test:

1. Word Processing Capabilities
2. Spread Sheet Tasks
3. Generation of Slides in Powerpoint

SSC CGL – Exam Pattern

The Recruitment Process will be in 4 Stages.

Stage 1: Computer Based Exam

Stage 2: Tier-2 Computer Based Exam

Stage 3: Descriptive Exam

Stage 4: Data Entry Skill Test/ Computer Proficiency Test/ DV

Number of tiers : 4

Mode of SSC CGL Exam

1. Tier-1 & 2: Online Mode
2. Tier-3: Offline Mode
3. Tier-4: Computer proficiency test/ skill test/ document verification

Total Sections/ Papers

1. Tier 1-4 Sections (General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension
2. Tier 2-4 Papers( Paper 1 – Quantitative Abilities, Paper 2 – English Language and Comprehension, Paper 3 – Statistics and Paper 4 – General Studies)
3. Tier 3-1 Paper(Descriptive Paper in Hindi or English)

Total Time Duration Of Exam

1. Tier-1: 60 Minutes
2. Tier-2: 120 Minutes for each paper
3. Tier-3: 60 Minutes

Total Questions

1. Tier-1: 100 Questions
2. Tier-2: 500 Questions
3. Tier-3: 1 Question

Total Marks

1. Tier-1: 200 Marks
2. Tier-2: 800 Marks
3. Tier-3: 100 Marks

SSC CGL Best Books for Preparation

S.No	Section Name	Author
1.	Quantitative Aptitude	R.S. Aggarwal
2.	Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
3.	Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
4.	Lucent’s General Knowledge	Binary Karn

SSC CHSL : Syllabus

SSC CHSL – Syllabus For Tier-1

SSC CHSL General Intelligence and Reasoning – Syllabus

Analogy	Coding-Decoding	Missing Number
Folding & Unfolding	Figural Classification	Venn Diagrams
Non-Verbal Reasoning	Number Clssification	Problem Solving
Number Series	Miscellaneous	Verbal Reasoning

SSC CHSL English Language – Syllabus

One Word Substitution	Cloze Passage	Direct/ Indirect Narration
Spelling Error	Para Jumbles	Improvement Of Sentences
Active/ Passive Voice	Spot the Error	Synonyms/ Antonyms
Reading Comprehension	Idioms & Phrases	Fill in the Blanks

SSC CHSL Quantitative Aptitude – Syllabus

Ratio & Proportion	Basics of Trigonometry	Data Interpretation
Averages	Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons	Statistical Charts
Square roots	Circle and its chords	Triangle and its various kinds of centres
Surds	Tangents	Complementary angles, Height and Distances.
Graphs of Linear Equations	Percentages	Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone
Number Systems	Time & Work	Common Tangents to Two or more circles
Partnership	Discount	Hemispheres
Profit & Loss	Simple and Cmpound Interest

SSC CHSL General Awareness – Syllabus

Name of the Topic	Weightage of Questions
Geography	2-3
General Science	4-5
Economics & Current Affairs	5-6
History	4-5
Indian Polity	3-4
Static GK	4-5

SSC CHSL – Syllabus For Tier-2

1. Letter or Application Writing(150-200 Words) – 60 Minutes
2. Essay Writing(200-250 Words) – 100 Marks – 60 Minutes

SSC CHSL – Syllabus For Tier-3

Skill test for the post of Data Entry Operator

1. In this test, a candidate should have a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour.
2. Duratio : 15 Minutes
3. An English document having about 2000-2200 strokes/ key depressions is given to type.

Skill Test for the post of Data Entry Operator in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(C&AG)

1. In this test, a candidate should have a data entry speed of 15,000 key depressions per hour.
2. Duratio : 15 Minutes
3. An English document having about 3700-4000 strokes/ key depressions is given to type.

Skill Test for the post of Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant (LDS/JSA) and Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants (PA/SA)

1. In this test, a candidate should have a data entry speed of 10,500 key depressions per hour.
2. Duratio : 15 Minutes
3. An English document having about 9000 strokes/ key depressions is given to type.

SSC CHSL – Exam Pattern

S.No	Name of the section	Duration	Questions	Marks
1. 2. 3. 4.	General Intelligence General Awareness Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) English Language (Basic Knowledge)	60 Minutes (80 Minutes for PWD Candidates)	25 25 25 25	50 50 50 50
	Total		100	200