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SSC JE Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability Syllabus

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2
Topics
14
Sub-topics
25
Questions

Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability is one of 4 sections in the SSC JE syllabus. It has 2 topics and 14 sub-topics, tested in SSC-JE Tier I / CBT, with about 25 questions (50 marks). Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, DI, Per SSC Official Notification.

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SSC JE Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Number System, Percentages, Profit-Loss, Per SSC Official Notification

    • Number System, Simplification, Approximation, HCF-LCM, Indices
    • Percentages, Profit-Loss, Discount, SI-CI, Growth Rate
    • Ratio & Proportion, Mixture-Alligation, Partnership
    • Time-Work, Work-Wages, Pipes & Cisterns
    • Time-Speed-Distance, Trains, Boats, Races, Clocks
    • Averages, Age, Mixture Problems, Unit Conversion
    • Data Interpretation — Table, Bar, Pie, Line, Caselet, Data Sufficiency
  2. 2

    Algebra & Geometry

    ~2 marks

    Equations, Shapes, Mensuration, Per SSC Official Notification

    • Linear Equations, Quadratic, Polynomials, Factorization, Identities
    • Algebraic Identities, Inequations, Surds, Indices
    • Lines, Angles, Triangles (Properties, Congruence, Similarity)
    • Circles (Theorems, Tangents, Chords, Arcs, Sectors)
    • Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry
    • Mensuration — Areas, Perimeter, Volume, Surface Area
    • Trigonometry — Ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the SSC JE Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability syllabus?

Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability for SSC JE has 2 topics: Arithmetic and Algebra & Geometry, with 14 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability in SSC JE?

About 25 questions (50 marks) in SSC-JE Tier I / CBT. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability topics matter most for SSC JE?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Arithmetic (~2 marks), Algebra & Geometry (~2 marks).

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Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.