Collection, classification and presentation of statistical
data
primary and secondary data
data collection methods
tabulation of data
graphs and charts
frequency distribution
Graphical representation of frequency distribution
measures of central tendency
General measures of central tendency
median median and mode
Division Values- Quartile, Decimal, Percentile
measures of dispersion
Division Values- Quartile, Decimal, Percentile
Common measures dispersion – range, quarterly 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 variables (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 formulas
Base shifting and splicing of index numbers
Cost of Living Index Numbers
Uses of Index Numbers
SSC CGL Syllabus for Paper-IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics)
Part A: Finance and Accounts
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
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 behavior 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 and Price determination in these markets
Indian Economy– Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectorsRole 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 application 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, Globalization 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
Tier-III Examination
Mode of Examination Scheme of Examination Maximum Marks Time Allowed
Pen and Paper mode Descriptive Paper in English or Hindi 100 120 Minutes
(Writing of Essay/ Precis/
Letter/ Application etc.)
The Paper in Tier-III will have to be written either in Hindi or in English. Part paper written in Hindi and part in English will be awarded zero marks
For the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax): Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer
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.
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), consisting of three modules: (i) Word Processing, (ii) Spread Sheet
and (iii) Generation of Slides, for the posts of Assistant Section Officer in CSS, MEA & AFHQ, Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines, Inspector ( Central Excise), Inspector (Preventive Officer) & Inspector (Examiner) in CBIC
Duration of each module will be 15 minutes. These modules will be conducted one after the other
Module-I will comprise of DEST which will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions
Module-II will comprise preparation of spreadsheet as per the exercise given in the test
Module-III will comprise preparation of Power Point Presentation as per the exercise given in the test
CPT is qualifying in nature and qualifying in all the three Modules will be mandatory
