SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation Strategy: Revised Study Plan

Today is the last day for SSC CGL Tier 1 exam and it will be now over. So, without any delay candidates must start preparing for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam. As we all know that this year SSC CGL has changed its exam pattern completely, so here we are with the updated or the revised exam pattern of SSC CGL tier 2 and based on that we will be guiding the aspirants for SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation Strategy with a revised study plan. As far as the SSC CGL tier 2 dates are concerned, the dates are not announced yet but the exam is expected to happen sometime in February & March 2023. Mentioned below in this article is the complete strategy to prepare for the tier 2 exam as per the latest SSC CGL tier 2 exam pattern.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Important Dates

Dates for submission of online applications	17-09-2022 to 08-10-2022
Last date and time for receipt of online applications	08-10-2022 (23:00)
Last date and time for generation of offline Challan	08-10-2022 (23:00)
Last date and time for making online fee payment	09-10-2022 (23:00)
Last date for payment through Challan (during working hours of Bank)	10-10-2022
Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ including online payment.	12-10-2022 to 13-10-2022 (23:00)
Tentative Schedule of Tier-I (Computer BasedExamination)	Dec, 2022
Tentative Schedule of Tier-II (Computer BasedExamination)	To be notified later

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SSC CGL Tier 2: Computer Based Examination

Tier

Paper

Session

Subject

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Time allowed

II	Paper-I:	Session-I (2 hoursand 15 minutes)	Section-I: Module-I: Mathematical AbilitiesModule-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.	30  30 Total = 60	60*3 = 180	1 hour(for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2)
Section-II: Module-I: English Language and ComprehensionModule-II: General Awareness	45  25 Total = 70	70*3 = 210
Section-III: Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module	20	20*3 = 60	15 Minutes(for each module) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2)
Session-II (15minutes)	Section-III: Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module	One Data Entry Task	–
Paper-II	Statistics	100	100*2 = 200	2 hours(for each Paper) (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1 and 7.2)
Paper-III	General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	100*2 = 200

As we can see that it now includes both sections and sessions which may get a bit confusing for the candidate. We would leave no stone unturned in helping the aspirants with the best preparation strategy that they can adopt for clearing the ssc cgl tier 2 examination. The SSC CGL Tier 2 can be challenging and tough, however the best way to overcome it is by developing a good preparation strategy. PracticeMock offers a sample paper which is based on the actual exam level and is set according to the updated exam pattern. 

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation 2022

Given the difficulty level of the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam, it is important for the candidates to prepare well so that they can ace it in the very first attempt. Without a well drafted study plan it will not be possible to clear the SSC CGL Tier 2. Mentioning below are some of the best preparation tips which candidates preparing for this must follow:

• Understanding of the SSC CGL tier 2 exam pattern is very important. It is a completely changed pattern this time and thus, it is vital to scan and understand it well.
• Attempt a free sample paper for ssc cgl tier 2 which is based on the latest/revised exam pattern. This sample paper will allow candidates to know their weaknesses and strengths.
• Refer sample papers to understand the changes in the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the examination.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Important Points

• SSC CGL Tier 2 will be conducted in computer-based test mode only
• There are multiple choice questions asked in the exam
• Question papers are bilingual in both hindi & english
• A negative marking is there of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
• Paper-II will be for only those candidates who apply for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

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SSC CGL Tier 2 2022 Syllabus

Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities)

Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers. 

Fundamental arithmetical operations: Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time and work. 

Algebra: Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and Elementary surds (simple problems) and Graphs of Linear Equations. 

Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts: Triangle and its various kinds of centres, Congruence and similarity of triangles, Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords of a circle, common tangents to two or more circles. 

Mensuration: 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. 

Trigonometry: Trigonometry, Trigonometric ratios, Complementary angles, Height and distances (simple problems only) Standard Identities like sin2� + cos2�=1 etc. Statistics and probability: Use of Tables and Graphs: Histogram, Frequency polygon, Bar-diagram, Pie-chart; Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode, standard deviation; calculation of simple probabilities.

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Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I (Reasoning and General Intelligence)

Questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. These will include questions on Semantic Analogy, Symbolic operations, Symbolic/ Number Analogy, Trends, Figural Analogy, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification, Venn Diagrams, Symbolic/ Number Classification, Drawing inferences, Figural Classification, Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding, Semantic Series, Figural Patternfolding and completion, Number Series, Embedded figures, Figural Series, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Word Building, Social Intelligence, Coding and de-coding, Numerical operations, Other sub-topics, if any.

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Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language And Comprehension)

Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage; Spot the Error, Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/ Homonyms, Antonyms, Spellings/ 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. To test comprehension, three or more paragraphs will be given and questions based on those will be asked. At least one paragraph should be a simple one based on a book or a story and the other two paragraphs should be on current affairs, based on a report or an editorial. 

Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I (General Awareness)

Questions are designed to test the candidates’ general awareness of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are also designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research.

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Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I (Computer Proficiency)

Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), input/ output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back- up devices, PORTs, Windows Explorer. Keyboard shortcuts.

Software: Windows Operating system including basics of Microsoft Office like MS word, MS Excel and Power Point etc.. 

Working with Internet and e-mails: Web Browsing & Searching, Downloading & Uploading, Managing an E-mail Account, e-Banking. 

Basics of networking and cyber security: Networking devices and protocols, Network and information security threats (like hacking, virus, worms, Trojan etc.) and preventive measures. 

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Paper-II (Statistics):

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. 

Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis – Different types of moments and their relationship; meaning of skewness and kurtosis; different measures of skewness and kurtosis.

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). 

Probability Theory – Meaning of probability; Different definitions of probability; Conditional probability; Compound probability; Independent events; Bayes’ theorem. 

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). 

Sampling Theory – Concept of population and sample; Parameter and statistic, Sampling and non-sampling errors; Probability and nonprobability 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. 

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. 

Analysis of Variance – Analysis of one-way classified data and two way classified data. 

Time Series Analysis – Components of time series, Determinations of trend component by different methods, Measurement of seasonal variation by different methods.

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.