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OSSC CGL Syllabus 2024: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) will conduct the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination 2024 to recruit eligible candidates for 586 Group B and C vacancies. The OSSC CGL 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on October 20. Candidates appearing for the exam must have detailed knowledge of OSSC CGL syllabus. Having in-depth knowledge of the OSSC CGL syllabus and the 2024 exam pattern will familiarize them with the subtopics that will be asked in the exam.

OSSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The OSSC CGL syllabus is divided into two phases: preliminary and main. Candidates must pass both levels to be recruited for the desired position. The OSSC CGL curriculum includes five major subjects: Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Skills, Current Affairs and Computer Awareness. A thorough understanding of the current syllabus and exam pattern will help candidates know what to expect from the exam and direct their efforts in the right direction.

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OSSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 Overview

The OSSC CGL exam is conducted in three phases: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Document Verification. Take a look at the key highlights of Odisha SSC CGL recruitment in the table below.

OSSC CGL Syllabus
post	Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
Name of the commission	Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Open positions at OSSC CGL	586
Selection process	Preliminary examination Main exam Document verification
OSSC CGL Exam Date	October 20th
Official website	ossc.gov.in

OSSC CGL Syllabus PDF

The Commission released the syllabus PDF on its official website. Aspirants need to visit the OSSC website to download the OSSC CGL Syllabus PDF 2024.

OSSC CGL Preparation Syllabus 2024

The OSSC CGL Pre-syllabus focuses on assessing candidates’ in-depth knowledge of various subjects. It covers topics such as arithmetic, which tests mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills, and data interpretation, which requires candidates to analyze and interpret data from charts, graphs and tables. The curriculum also covers current affairs, computer skills, and logical thinking and analytical skills. Check out the topic wise OSSC CGL syllabus for prelims below.

OSSC CGL Preliminary Exam Pattern

Before starting the Odisha Prelims syllabus, it is important to understand the exam pattern. The preliminary exams consist of 120 objective questions for 150 marks. There is a negative rating of 0.25 points for incorrect answers.

Topics	Number of questions	Markings
arithmetic	150	150
Data interpretation
Logical thinking and analytical skills, general mental abilities
Current events of national and international importance
Computer/Internet Awareness

Arithmetic Syllabus for OSSC CGL Prelims

• simplification
• Decimals
• Data interpretations
• Fractions
• HCF
• LCM
• percentage
• Ratio and proportions
• profit and loss
• Average
• Discount
• Simple interest and compound interest

Current Affairs Syllabus

• Environment
• Current Affairs
• Indian history
• community
• Constitution
• sport
• Defense News
• Static GK topics and questions
• Awards
• Art and culture
• Indian geography
• Business
• Everyday science
• Science and Technology
• National/International Organizations

Logical thinking and analytical skills, general mental skills curriculum

1. Verbal and non-verbal types of thinking
2. Similarities
3. Differences
4. Room visualizations
5. Problem solving
6. analysis
7. Verdict
8. Decision making
9. Visual memory
10. Discrimination
11. Observations
12. relationships

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Computer and Internet Awareness Curriculum

The following topics are included in the OSSC CGL Prelims Computer Syllabus:

Topics	Topics
Computer Basics	Object-oriented design
MS Windows	Office software
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint	Use of the Internet and services on the Internet
Basic network concepts	Communication technology
Suggest and create architecture and reusable libraries in NET	JavaScript
Networking with LAN/WAN	Manageable switch/router and WiFi with network security
Firewall and antivirus	Operating system – DOS
MS SQL Server	Web server
Window series	Internet technologies
Grid computing, distributed operating system	Image processing, digital signal processing
VLSI	Embedded system

OSSC CGL syllabus for majors

Individuals who pass the preliminary exams qualify to sit for the OSSC CGL Mains exam. The main exam consists of two tasks: Task 1 and Task 2, each covering different topics. Below is the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for OSSC CGL Mains.

OSSC CGL Main Exam Pattern

Paper	Theme	Markings	Time
Paper 1	English, Odia and General Studies	100	2.5 hours
Paper 2	General knowledge, numeracy skills, computer skills, data interpretation and logical thinking	100	2.5 hours

OSSC CGL Mains Syllabus 2024 Subject-wise

Paper 2 of the OSSC CGL Mains exam covers the same topics as the preliminary exams so the syllabus remains unchanged. The table below shows the syllabus for Paper 1 of the OSSC CGL Mains exam.

Topics	Topics
English	Sentence arrangement Error correction Fill in the blanks Prepositions Homonyms Direct and indirect speech Word formation Sentence completion Sentence improvement Active and passive voice transformation Recognize errors Error correction Spell checker Completion of the passage Subject reorganization of the passage Connect sentences Substitution Topic detection Data interpretation Spell checker
Odia	interrogation, complex, affirmative, negative, exclamatory, simple, Composite voice Transformation of words Antonyms and synonyms Correction of common errors in words Idioms and Idioms Punctuation marks grammar Sandhi Samasa Taddhita and Krudrata Writing essays based on familiar themes and personality (word limit of 250 words) to write letters Personal letter Applications Business and official translation Understanding an invisible passage