OSSC CGL Syllabus 2023

The Odisha CGL Recruitment 2023 Notification has been released, and candidates intending to apply for the 943 Group B & C Posts must have a clear understanding of the selection process, OSSC CGL Syllabus & Exam Pattern. Identifying the topics to be covered for any competitive exam is the first step in devising a preparation strategy. To help candidates excel in the OSSC CGL Recruitment Exam 2023, we have provided a comprehensive overview of the OSSC CGL Syllabus, OSSC CGL Exam Pattern, Selection Process, and Marking Scheme, all of which have been updated and detailed.

OSSC CGL Syllabus for Prelims

Arithmetic and Numerical Ability

1. Verbal and Non–Verbal types of reasoning
2. Similarities
3. Differences
4. Space visualizations
5. Problem-Solving
6. Analysis
7. Judgment
8. Decision Making
9. Visual Memory
10. Discrimination
11. Observations
12. Relationships
13. Concepts
14. Arithmetical Reasoning
15. Verbal and Figure Classification
16. Arithmetical Number Series

Reasoning Ability           

1. Simplification
2. Decimals
3. Data Interpretations
4. Fractions
5. HCF
6. LCM
7. Percentage
8. Ratio and Proportions
9. Profit and Loss
10. Average
11. Discount
12. Simple & Compound Interest
13. Mensuration
14. Time and Work
15. Time and Distance
16. Tables and Graphs

Computer Awareness   

1. Object-Oriented Designing
2. Proposing and creating architecture and re-usable libraries in NET
3. JavaScript
4. Networking with LAN/WAN
5. NET
6. NET
7. Java & JavaScript
8. Manageable switch/ router & wireless LAN with the network security
9. Firewall & Antivirus
10. UML
11. Knowledge of C++
12. Operating System – DOS
13. PHP
14. MS SQL Server
15. Oracle PL_SQL Architecture
16. Novel
17. Window OS client & server
18. Linux OS-client & server
19. Web Server
20. Window Series
21. JSON
22. The query will be added plus
23. Grid Computing, Distributed
24. OS
25. Image processing, Digital signal Processing
26. VLSI
27. Embedded System

Current Events 

1. Environment
2. Current Affairs
3. Indian History
4. Polity
5. Constitution
6. Sports
7. Art and Culture
8. Indian Geography
9. Economics
10. Everyday Science
11. Scientific Research
12. National/International Organizations

OSSC CGL Syllabus for Mains Exam

The OSSC CGL Mains Syllabus for Paper 1 (Language) & Paper 2 (General Studies) has been detailed below.

OSSC CGL Syllabus- Paper 2 (Language)

English Language:           

1. Sentence Arrangement
2. Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
3. Fill in the Blanks
4. Prepositions
5. Homonyms
6. Synonyms
7. Direct and Indirect Speech
8. Word Formation
9. Sentence Completion
10. Sentence Improvement
11. Active and Passive Voice
12. Transformation
13. Spotting Errors
14. Error Correction (Underlined Part)
15. Spelling Test
16. Passage Completion
17. Antonyms
18. Topic Rearrangement of Passage
19. Joining Sentences
20. Idioms and Phrases
21. Substitution
22. Theme Detection
23. Data Interpretation
24. Spelling Test

Odia Language:

1. Interrogation, Complex, Affirmative, Negative, Exclamatory, Simple, Compound Voice
2. Transformation of Words (Nouns to Adjective and Adjective to Nouns)
3. Antonyms and synonyms
4. Correction of common errors in words
5. Idioms and Phrases
6. Punctuation Marks
7. Grammar
8. Sandhi
9. Samasa
10. Taddhita and Krudrata
11. Essay writing based on familiar topics and personality (word limit within 250 words)
12. Letter Writing
13. Personal Letter
14. Applications
15. Business and Official
16. Translation (One English passage around 100 words to be translated into Odia)
17. Comprehension of an unseen passage.

OSSC CGL Syllabus- Paper 2 (General Studies)

1. Indian Constitution
2. Indian Economy
3. Indian and World Geography
4. History of India
5. History of Odisha
6. General issues of Environment/Climate Change