(Code No.

01)
(Maximum Marks-300)
1. ALGEBRA

Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams.

De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation.

Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers—

basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of
numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and
vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic
equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two
variables by graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and
its applications. Logarithms and their applications.

2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS :

Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix,

basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix,
Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three
unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.

3. TRIGONOMETRY :

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical

ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and
Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height
and distance, properties of triangles.

4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS:

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula.

Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines. Distance of a
point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in general form.
Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of
a conic. Point in a three dimensional space, distance between two points.
Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction
Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various
forms. Angle between two lines and angle between two planes. Equation
of a sphere.

5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS :

Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and graph of a

function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions.
Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples. Continuity of functions—
examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of
function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a
derivative—applications. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of
functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function,

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 derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing
and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of
maxima and minima.

6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS :

Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by

substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic
expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions.
Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions
bounded by curves—applications.

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation,

formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular
solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first degree
differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems
of growth and decay.
7. VECTOR ALGEBRA :

Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a

vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a
vector, scalar product or dot product of two vectors. Vector product or
cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and
moment of a force and in geometrical problems.

8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY :

Statistics : Classification of data, Frequency distribution,

cumulative frequency distribution—examples. Graphical representation—
Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon—examples. Measures of Central
tendency—Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard deviation—
determination and comparison. Correlation and regression.

Probability : Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space,

events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain
events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and
composite events. Definition of probability—classical and statistical—
examples. Elementary theorems on probability—simple problems.
Conditional probability, Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random
variable as function on a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of
random experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.

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 PAPER-II
GENERAL ABILITY TEST
(Code No. 02)
(Maximum Marks—600)
Part ‘A’—ENGLISH (Maximum Marks—200)
The question paper in English will be designed to test the
candidate’s understanding of English and workman like use of words. The
syllabus covers various aspects like : Grammar and usage, vocabulary,
comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s
proficiency in English.

Part ‘B’—GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marks—

400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the

subjects : Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography
and Current Events.
 The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of these subjects
included in this paper. The topics mentioned are not to be regarded as
exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not specifically
mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked. Candidate’s answers are
expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understanding of the
subject.
Section ‘A’ (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume,

Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer.
Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of
Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and
Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and
Energy. Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of
State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat. Sound waves and
their properties, Simple musical instruments. Rectilinear propagation of
Light, Reflection and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye.
Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a
Magnet.
Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-conductors,
Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic
effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and
Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays. General Principles in the working of the
following:
Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon,
Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone,
Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s
Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses.

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 Section ‘B’ (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and

Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of
Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water.

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon—
different forms. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial. Material used in the
preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints,
Safety Matches and Gun-Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of
Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency.

Section ‘C’ (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells,

Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and
Animals.
Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs.
Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.

Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The

Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent
Scientists.

Section ‘D’ (History, Freedom Movement etc.)

A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and

Civilisation.
Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and
Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India.
Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan,
Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of
Mahatma Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and
Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial
Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on
Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy,
Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.

Section ‘E’ (Geography)

The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept
of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects.
Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering—Mechanical
and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides
Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure,
Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation
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 and Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World.
Regional Geography of India—Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and
Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial
activities. Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India.
Main items of Imports and Exports of India.

Section ‘F’ (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the

recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—
both Indian and International including those connected with cultural
activities and sports.

NOTE : Out of maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper, questions
on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ will carry approximately 25%, 15%,
10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightages respectively.

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I

and stage II. Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to
appear for stage II. The details are :

(a)Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture

Perception * Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be
shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and
PP&DT.

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks,

Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4
days. The details of these tests are given on the website
joinindianarmy.nic.in.

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different

assessors viz. The Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO)
and the Psychologist. There are no separate weightage for each test. The
mks are allotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the
performance of the candidate holistically in all the test. In addition, marks
for Conference are also allotted based on the initial performance of the
Candidate in the three techniques and decision of the Board. All these have
equal weightage.

The various tests of IO, GTO and Psych are designed to bring out
the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in a
candidate. Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not
Recommended at the SSB.

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