Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 syllabus

It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. This component may include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement

Semantic Analogy

Symbolic/Number Analogy

Figural Analogy

Semantic Classification

Symbolic/Number Classification

Figural Classification

Semantic Series

Number Series

Figural Series

Problem Solving

Word Building

Coding & de-coding

Numerical Operations

symbolic Operations

Trends

Space Orientation

Space Visualization

Venn Diagrams

Drawing inferences

Punched hole/ pattern- folding& un-folding

Figural Pattern-folding and completion

Indexing

Address matching

Date & city matching

Classification of centre codes/roll numbers

Small & Capital letters/numbers coding

decoding and classification

Embedded Figures

Critical thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Social Intelligence.

Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the candidates‟ general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to

India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy & Scientific Research.

computation of whole numbers

decimals

fractions and relationships between numbers

Percentage. Ratio & Proportion

Square roots

Averages

Interest

Profit and Loss

Discount

Partnership Business

Mixture and Alligation

Time and distance

Time & Work

Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra & Elementary surds

Graphs of Linear Equations

Triangle and its various kinds of centres

Congruence and similarity of triangles

Circle and its chords

tangents

angles subtended by chords of a circle

common tangents to two or more circles

Triangle

Quadrilaterals

Regular Polygons

Circle

Right Prism

Right Circular Cone

Right Circular Cylinder

Sphere

Hemispheres

Rectangular Parallelepiped

Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base

Trigonometric ratio

Degree and Radian Measures

Standard Identities

Complementary angles

Heights and Distances

Histogram

Frequency polygon

Bar diagram & Pie chart.

Candidates‟ ability to understand correct English, his basic comprehension and writing ability, etc. would be tested.

Number Systems:

Computation of Whole Number

Decimal and Fractions

Relationship between numbers.

Fundamental arithmetical operations:

Percentages

Ratio and Proportion

Square roots

Averages

Interest (Simple and Compound)

Profit and Loss

Discount

Partnership Business

Mixture and Alligation

Time and distance

Time and work.

Algebra:

Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations.

Geometry:

Triangle and its various kinds of centres

Congruence and similarity of triangles

Circle and its chords

tangents

angles subtended by chords of a circle

common tangents to two or more circles.

Mensuration:

Triangle

Quadrilaterals

Regular Polygons

Circle

Right Prism

Right Circular Cone

Right Circular Cylinder

Sphere

Hemispheres

Rectangular Parallelepiped

Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square Base.

Trigonometry:

Trigonometry

Trigonometric ratios

Complementary angles

Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2𝜃 + cos2𝜃=1 etc.

Statistics and probability:

Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram

Frequency polygon

Bar-diagram

Pie-chart

Measures of central tendency: mean

median

mode

standard deviation

calculation of simple probabilities.

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.

Semantic Analogy

Symbolic operations

Symbolic/ Number Analogy

Trends

Figural Analogy

Space Orientation

Semantic Classification

Venn Diagrams

Symbolic/ Number Classification

Drawing inferences

Figural Classification

Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding

Semantic Series

Figural Pattern-folding and completion

Number Series

Embedded figures

Figural Series

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Emotional Intelligence

Word Building

Social Intelligence

Coding and de coding

Numerical operations

Other sub-topics

if any.

Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms,

antonyms and their correct usage

Spot the Error

Fill in the Blanks

Synonyms/ Homonyms

Antonyms

Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words

Idioms & Phrases

One word substitution

Improvement of Sentences

Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs

Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration

Shuffling of Sentence parts

Shuffling of Sentences

in a passage, Cloze Passage, Comprehension Passage. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial.

Questions are designed to test the candidates‟ general

awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

Computer Basics:

Organization of a computer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

input/ output devices

computer memory

memory organization

back up devices

PORTs

Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.

Software:

Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.

Working with Internet and e-mails:

Searching

Downloading & Uploading

Managing an E-mail Account

e-Banking.

Basics of networking and cyber security:

devices and protocols

Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures.

Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data

Tabulation of data

Graphs and charts

Frequency distributions

Diagrammatic presentation of frequency distributions.

Measures of Central Tendency-

Common measures of central tendency – mean median and mode

Partition values- quartiles

deciles

percentiles.

Measures of Dispersion-

Common measures dispersion – range

quartile 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 variable (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

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

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 formulae

Base shifting and splicing of index numbers

Cost of living Index Numbers

Uses of Index Numbers.

Financial Accounting:

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.

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 behaviour- 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.

Nature of the Indian Economy

different sectors- Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their problems and growth;

National Income of India

national income

Different methods of measuring national income.

Population

implication on economic growth.

Poverty and unemployment

relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Communication.

Economic Reforms in India:

since 1991

Liberalisation

Privatisation

Globalisation and Disinvestment.

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.