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SSC CGL 2022 New Exam Pattern & Syllabus

SSC CGL 2022 Tier 1 exam will test your skills on December 1, 2022. That means, there are only 4 days left for the D-Day. But do you know all about the changes SSC has introduced in the SSC CGL exam pattern and syllabus for this year’s recruitment, via its 2022 notification? Though the commission has not prescribed any changes for the Tier 1 exam, but from now on, the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam will have 3 papers. That means, now, phase 2 will have 3 papers: Aptitude, Statistics, and Accounting. Paper 1 is going to be compulsory for all and will have questions from Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. It will also have a Data Entry Speed Test that has to be attempted by all. The examination scheme for papers 2 and 3 remains unchanged. 

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Are you worried about the changes? Do you know about its benefits? Are the disadvantages of the changed exam pattern more than its advantages? Have you started your preparation with the latest SSC CGL 2022 Mock Test? Well then, today, we’ll walk you through some of the benefits or advantages of the changes in the latest SSC CGL 2022 exam pattern.

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Benefits of SSC CGL Changed Exam Pattern

SSC CGL 2022-23: Changed SSC CGL 2022 Exam Pattern

Let’s first take a look at the latest SSC CGL 2022-23 before discussing the changes and its benefits:

SSC CGL Exam Pattern

As per the official notification released by the SSC, the final selection is going to be based on performance in Tier 1 and 2.

Here’s the revised SSC CGL exam pattern:

SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam

  • The SSC CGL tier 1 is going to be a computer-based test.
  • The exam will have 100 questions from 4 subjects: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness.
  • 2 marks will be awarded for the correct answer and a negative marking of 0.50 marks is applicable for the wrong answer, as per the marking scheme.
  • The questions asked in the exam will be in English & Hindi except for English Comprehension.
Subject NameMaximum QuestionMaximum MarksDuration
General Intelligence and Reasoning25501 hour
Quantitative Aptitude 2550
General Awareness2550
English Comprehension2550
Total1002001 hour

SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam

  • The SSC CGL tier 2 shall be also held in the online mode. 
  • The examination will have three papers, papers 1, 2, and 3. Paper 1 will be compulsory for all the posts. Whereas paper 2 is for those who have applied for the Junior Statistical Officer and paper 3 is for candidates who have opted for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
  • As per the marking scheme, 3 marks shall be awarded for each correct answer marked in the exam. 
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 Exam Pattern
SectionsModuleSubjectNo. of QuestionsMarksWeightageDuration
Section IModule-IMathematical Abilities309023%1 hour
Module-IIReasoning and General Intelligence309023%
Section IIModule-IEnglish Language and Comprehension4513535%1 hour
Module-IIGeneral Awareness257519%
Section IIIModule-IComputer Knowledge Test2060Qualifying15 minutes
Module-IIData Entry Speed TestOne Data Entry TaskQualifying15 minutes
SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 2 & 3 Exam Pattern
PaperSectionNo. of questionMaximum MarksDuration
Paper IIStatistics1002002 hours
Paper IIIGeneral Studies (Finance and Economics)

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Benefits of SSC CGL Changed Exam Pattern

Advantages or Benefits of Changed SSC CGL 2022 Exam Pattern

Here are some of the benefits of the changed SSC CGL exam pattern that you can enjoy:

1st benefit: Increased Vacancies

The SSC CGL Recruitment 2022 is being held to fill 20,000 Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/Departments/Organisations of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc. Therefore, you’ve got increased chances of clearing the exam with the increased posts. Because the lesser the posts, the more is the competition.

2nd Benefit: Shortened Selection procedure

As we know, from now on, the SSC will select the candidates on the basis of Tier 1 and Tier 2 only. Tier 3 and Tier 4 are now merged with Tier 2. As a result, there will be 3 papers in tier 2 in which paper 1 is compulsory for all posts. SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 consists of three new modules. Experts are of the view that this change will bring a positive effect on the SSC CGL 2022 recruitment process and candidates will now get relief from the lengthy and tiring procedure they used to face earlier.

3rd Benefit: Only Tier 1 & Tier 2 Now

Ask 2018 aspirants and they’ll tell you how they struggled for 3-4 years to finally get the joining at the end of 2021. So lengthy was the selection procedure. Now the candidates will not have to go through such a lengthy process.

4th Benefit: It will be a level playing field for all the aspirants

All the aspirants, from Science, Commerce or Arts background will now be equally benefitted after the changed exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. (Tier 2, Paper I, which is Compulsory). It will be a level playing field for all now. Have to Qualify all sections of Paper-1 (Tier 2)

5th Benefit: No Descriptive Exam

Many candidates are scared of the descriptive exam. Scores of aspirants in the past scored upto 600 marks in Tier-2 exam but got disqualified after giving the Tier-3 exam, just because of the descriptive exam.

6th Benefit: No Maths Terror

Those aspirants who were either weak in mathematics or had no maths background will feel relieved with the changed pattern. They won’t have to feel the mathematical shivers.

Note: Final DV will be done at the concerned departments only. SSC will not conduct DV.​ PA/ SA vacancies added. Earlier, it came under SSC CHSL exam. Post preference to be selected after tier-2 result.​ Age should be under 27 for Group C Posts.​ Selected candidates will now get the job within a year.

Disadvantages of the Changed SSC CGL 2022 Exam Pattern

Here are some disadvantages that you can turn to advantages with a good preparation supplemented with regular SSC CGL 2022 Mock Tests:

1st Disadvantage: Hindi Medium Students

SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1, section II of Module-I entertains test of English Language and Comprehension, of 135 Marks, having the highest weightage. Hindi Medium Students may find it tough and so should focus more on English to fetch maximum marks in it.

2nd Disadvantage: Sectional Cutt Off in Tier 2

The candidates will have to clear the Cutt Off of 1st section (Reasoning and Maths) and of second sections (English and General Awareness).

3rd Disadvantage: Equal Time for Both Easy & Tough Subjects

The Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning and General Intelligence are in 1st section that can take a lot of time and effort whereas General Awareness and English less time-taking section. But there is equal duration for both the sections section. Sectional timing can be a problem for some candidates, but the candidate who can answer 100 questions in 1 hour can also answer 60 or 70 questions within the same time-limit. And a regular practice with the help of Mock Tests will help you complete section 1 and also 2 in time.

Need for latest SSC CGL 2022 Mock Tests

With the updated SSC CGL 2022 exam pattern, it becomes mandatory to start your preparation with the updated SSC CGL Tier 1 2022 Mock Tests. Don’t forget that practice makes all the difference between successful students and failures. Also, don’t forget these two quotes:

“Learn by practice.”

-Martha Graham.

“Practice without improvement is meaningless.”

-Chuck Knox.

Best of luck with the preparation!

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