GSSSB Research/Statistical Assistant Syllabus Exam Date 2024

Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) conducts the Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant exams to recruit eligible candidates for General Administrative Department in Gujarat State. Understanding the syllabus, exam pattern, and important dates is crucial for effective preparation. Below is a detailed overview of these elements for the 2024 exam cycle.

Contents

1 GSSSB Research & Statistical Assistant Exam Date 2024
2 Gujarat Statistical/Research Assistant Exam Pattern
3 GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Syllabus 2024
4 Important Links
5 Important FAQS

GSSSB Research & Statistical Assistant Exam Date 2024

The official exam date for the GSSSB Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant posts in 2024 is expected to be announced soon. Candidates should regularly check the official GSSSB website for updates regarding exam notifications and the release of the admit card. We will update you on admit card and exam date on this page.

Conducted By	Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Name of Post	Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant (Class III) Exam 2024
No of Vacancies	188 Posts
Category	Syllabus & Pattern
Post Code	GSSSB/202324/226
Salary	INR 49,600/- and 40,800/-
Expected Exam Date	Last Week of October 2024
Selection Process	Written Exam & DV
Exam Type	Computer Based Recruitment Test (MCQ-CBRT)
Official Website	gsssb.gujarat.gov.in

Gujarat Statistical/Research Assistant Exam Pattern

The GSSSB Research Assistant and Statistical Assistant exam pattern consists of following key points:-

Mode of Exam: Computer Based Recruitment Test (MCQ-CBRT)
Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Marks: 210 marks
Duration: 180 minutes
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Part A: 40%
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Part B: 40%
Negative Marking: 0.3 Marks for Each wrong answer.

Part A	Questions	Max Marks
Logical Ability and Data Interpretation	30	30
Mathematical Ability	30	30
TOTAL	60	60
Part B
Questions related to Constitution of India Current Affairs Gujarati and English Comprehension	30	30
Subject Related Topics	120	120
TOTAL	150	150
GRAND TOTAL	210	210
DURATION: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)

GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant Syllabus 2024

Reasoning and Data Interpretation (30 Questions, 30 Marks):- This section evaluates logical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving abilities.

Problems on Ages
Venn Diagram
Visual reasoning
Blood relation
Arithmetic reasoning
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables)
Data sufficiency

Mathematical/ Numerical Ability (30 Questions, 30 Marks):- To assess candidate’s knowledge of numerical ability. The topics includes:-

Number Systems
Simplification and Algebra
Arithmetic and Geometric Progression
Average
Percentage
Profit-Loss
Ratio and Proportion
Partnership
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Work, Wages and chain rule

Constitution of India (10 Questions, 10 Marks):-

Preamble of the Constitution
Fundamental rights
Directive principles of state policy
Fundamental Duty
Power, role and responsibility of President, vice president and governor
Parliamentary system
Amendment of Indian constitution, emergency provisions in Indian constitution
Centre – State Government and their relation
Judicial System of Indian Constitution
Constitutional body

Current Affairs (10 Questions, 10 Marks):- Current events of state, national and international importance.

Comprehension (Gujarati {5 marks} & English {5 marks}) (10 Questions, 10 Marks):- To assess comprehension, interpretation and inference skills in both Gujarati and English. A paragraph given with set of question on the basis of paragraph Or statement and assertion type question can be asked.

Questions and its Applications related to Technical Qualification of Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant (120 Questions, 120 Marks):-

01 STATISTICS: 1: BASIC STATISTICS

Collection, Compilation and Presentation of Data
Primary and Secondary Data
Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Method of collecting Primary Data
Frequency Distribution and Tabulation of Data
Diagrammatic representation of Data
Measure of Central Tendency and its applications – Mean, Median, Mode, Geometric Mean, Harmonic Mean, Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles
Measure of Dispersion and its applications – Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation, Variance, Standard Deviation, Coefficent of Variation
Different types of Moments and their relationship
Types of Skewness and Kurtosis

2: PROBABILITY

Mathematical, Classical and Axiomatic definitions of Probability,
Conditional Probability

3: PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS

Random Variable
Types of Probability Distribution
Standard Discrete and Continuous Probability Distribution
Discrete Probability Distribution and their properties
Uniform Distribution and their properties
Bernoulli Distribution and their properties
Binomial Distribution and their properties
Poisson Distribution and their properties
Continuous Probability Distribution and their properties
Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Variable and Standard Normal Distribution
Properties of Normal and Standard Normal Distribution
Importance of Normal Distribution in Statistics
Basic concept of Central Limit Theorem

4: SAMPLING THEORY

Concept of Population and Sample
Concept of Sampling
Advantage and limitations of sampling
Characteristics of good sample
Types of Sampling
Simple Random Sampling,
Stratified Random Sampling,
Systematic sampling,
Cluster Sampling
Purposive Sampling
Meaning of Sampling and Non-Sampling Errors
Sampling Distributions of Sample mean, Sample Variance, t, Chi-Square and F

5: TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS

Meaning of Statistical Hypothesis
Definition: Null Hypothesis, Alternative Hypothesis, Simple and Composite Hypothesis, Type I error, Type II error, Level of Significance, Parameter and Statistics, P-value, Degree of freedom
Basic Concept of Standard Error, Large Sample tests and Small Sample tests
Basic Concept of Parametric Test and Non-Parametric Tests
Concept of ANOVA.

6: INDEX NUMBER

Index Number: Meaning, Définition, Characteristics, Use, Limitations
Wholesale Price Index Number
Computation of Index Number
Laspeyre’s Formula
Paasche’s Formula
Fisher’s Formula

7: CORRELATION AND REGRESSION

Introduction
Meaning and Definition
Types
Methods of studying correlation and Regression – Scatter diagram
Spearman’s Rank/ Karl Pearsons Correlation Coefficient
Properties of Correlation Coefficient and Regression Coefficient
Linear and Non Linear Regression

8: TIME SERIES ANALYSIS

Introduction
Use of time series analysis
Components of time series
Determination of Trend component by different methods

9: VITAL STATISTICS

Introduction of vital statistics
Role of vital events
Methods of data collection on vital events,
Measurement of mortality – Crude Death Rate, Specific Death Rate, Standardised Death Rate, Infant Mortality Rate
Measurements of fertility – Crude Birth Rate, General Fertility Rate, Specific Fertility Rate, Total Fertility Rate, Gross and Net
Reproduction Rate.
Concept and Uses of life table
Meaning and interrelationship of different terms of life table.

02 OFFICIAL STATISTICS

National Statistical Organisation: Vision and Mission, NSSO and CSO; roles and responsibilities; Important activities, Publications etc.
National Statistical Commission: Constitution, its Role, functions etc.; Legal Acts/ Provisions/ Support for Official Statistics; Important Acts and Rules regarding collection of Statistics.
Sector Wise Statistics: Agriculture, Health, Education, Women and Child etc.
Important Surveys & Census, Indicators, Agencies and Usages etc.
State and National Accounts: Definition, Basic Concepts; issues; the Strategy, Collection of Data and Release.

03 MATHEMATICS

Mathematical Symbols
Rapid Methods of Calculation
Binary System
Logarithms
Ratio and Proportion
Equations
Function
Graph
The progression
Limit
Derivative
Binomial Expansion
Determinate
Matrix
Interpolation and Extrapolation
Permutation and combination

04 ECONOMICS

Meaning of Economics
Economic Activity and Non-Economic Activity
Micro economics and Macro Economics
Price and Value
Goods and Services
Wealth and Welfare
Meaning and characteristics of Wealth
Types of Wealth
Demand and Supply
Function of Demand and Supply
Elasticity of Demand
Factors of production
Concept of Cost and Revenue
Perfect competition
Monopoly
Monopolistic competition
Price discrimination and oligopoly
Economic Development and Economic Growth
National Income- GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Per Capita Income
Concept of Human Development and Human Development Index(HDI)
Concept of Sustainable Development and NITI Aayog
Multidimensional Poverty Index
Unemployment- employment generation programmes
Scope of Public Finance- Public Debt, Public Expenditure, Taxation in
India, Deficit Financing, Fiscal Policy, Budget and Economic survey,
Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, GST, FRBM Act, Federal Finance in
India, Finance Commissions, Center-State Financial Relations
Nationalisation of banks, Operation of Commercial Banks, RBI functions and monetary policy, Money supply and Inflation, Micro Finance Institutions, Non Banking Financial Companies, Banking sector reforms.

05 Current Trends and Recent Advancements in the Above Fields.

Important Links

Must See: Gujarat GSSSB Senior Surveyor Result Date 2024 (Declared)
Also See: GSSSB Sub Accountant/Auditor Prelims Result 2024 & Expected Cut Off Marks
For Latest GSSSB Updates:- https://4syllabus.in/tag/gsssb
For Latest Government Jobs in Gujarat:- https://4syllabus.in/tag/gujarat/
Official GSSSB Website:- https://gsssb.gujarat.gov.in
For Official Lab Assistant/Lab Technical Notification:- CLICK HERE

Preparing for the GSSSB Research Assistant & Statistical Assistant exam requires focused study and thorough understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern. Keeping track of important dates and adhering to a well-structured study plan will help candidates perform effectively. Best of LUCK.

The exam is objective, with multiple-choice questions. It consists of:
Total Questions: 210
Duration: 3 hours
There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.