What are the topics to cover for the exams?

TIER-1:
Section 1: Reasoning
VERBAL REASONING
1. Analogy
2. Classification
3. Series
4. Coding-Decoding
5. Blood Relation
6. Direction & Distance
7. Ranking Test
8. Number Puzzle
9. Logical sequence of words
10. Clock & Calendar
11. Venn Diagrams
12. Syllogism
13. Mathematical Operation
14. Arithmetical Reasoning
15. Matrix Based Reasoning
16. Statement & Conclusions
NON-VERBAL REASONING
17. Cube & Cuboid
18. Completion of figure
19. Figure formation & Analysis
20. Paper cutting & Folding
21. Visual Reasoning
22. Mirror & Water Image
23. Embedded Figures
24. Non- Verbal Series

Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude

1. Number system
2. HCF & LCM
3. Algebraic Expressions and Inequalities
4. Average
5. Percentage
6. Profit & Loss
7. Simple & Compound Interest
8. Ratio, Proportion & Partnership
9. Mixture & Alligation
10. Time and Work
11. Speed, Time & Train / Boat & Stream
12. Mensuration
13. Trigonometry
14. Geometry
15. Data Interpretation

Section 3: General English

1. English Grammar
2. Vocabulary
3. Synonyms
4. Antonyms
5. Idioms and Phrases
6. Spelling Test
7. Spotting Errors
8. Sentence Improvement
 9. Sentence Completion
10. Passage Completion (Cloze Test)
11. Comprehension Test

Section 4: General Knowledge

1. History
2. Geography
3. Polity
4. General Science
5. Miscellaneous
6. Indian Economy
7. Computer Fundamentals
8. Current Affairs

Tier II
Indicative Syllabus for Tier-II of the Examination:
Paper-I: Quantitative Ability: The questions will be designed to test the ability of appropriate use of numbers and number
sense of the candidate. The scope of the test will be the 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 centers, 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

Paper-II : English Language & Comprehension: Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s
understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms,
antonyms, spelling/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.

Paper-III: Statistics for Investigator Grade-II, Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation & Compiler in RGI.
1. Collection Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data –
Primary and Secondary data, Methods of data collection; 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.
2. Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis
Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of
skewness and kurtosis.
3. 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).
4. Probability Theory
Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability;
Independent events; Bayes’ theorem.
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Analysis of Variance
Analysis of one-way classified data and two-way classified data.
9. Time Series Analysis
Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of
seasonal variation by different methods.
10. 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.

Paper IV: General Studies (Finance and Economics) for the post of Assistant Audit Officer in Indian Audit & Accounts
Department under CAG.
Part A: Finance and Accounts-(80 marks)
1. Fundamental principles and basic concept of Accounting.
a. Financial Accounting: Nature and scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting, Basic concepts and
Conventions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
b. 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 organizations Accounts, Receipts and
Payments and Income & Expenditure Accounts, Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers.
c. Part B: Economics and Governance - (120 marks)
2. Comptroller & Auditor General of India- Constitutional provisions, Role and Responsibility
3. Finance Commission-Role and functions
4. 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
5. 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.
6. Theory of Production and cost Meaning and Factors of production; Laws of production- Law of variable proportions
and Laws of returns to scale.
7. Forms of Market and price determination in different markets
Various forms of markets-Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly ad Price
determination in these markets
8. Indian Economy
a. Nature of the Indian Economy Role of different sectors-Role of Agriculture, Industry and Services-their
problems and growth;
b. National Income of India-Concepts of national income, Different methods of measuring national income
Population-Its size, rate of growth and its implication on economic growth Poverty and unemployment-
Absolute and relative poverty, types, causes and incidence of unemployment Infrastructure-Energy,
Transportation, Communication
9. Economic Reforms in India
Economic reforms since 1991: Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization and Disinvestment
10. 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
11. Role of Information Technology in Governance