SSC CGL Tier 2 preparation- 75 Days Strategy

The Tier 1 of the SSC CGL 2021 Exam was conducted recently by the Staff Selection Commission. And as per the recent notice on the SSC website, SSC CGL (Tier-II) 2021 would be conducted as per the schedule given in the Calendar of Examinations i.e. January 28 and 29, 2022. To help you prepare better for the SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam, we have come up with a blog on SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation that will help you acquaint with the Tier 2 Exam Pattern, Syllabus for each section of the Exam, Preparation Strategy & Tips, etc.

Oliveboard as always is there to hold your hand and take you through the SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation till the end where you get selected for the post that you aspire for. You just need to stick to your schedule and be consistent in your study. Read and Practice regularly and try to stick to your schedule no matter what and success will be yours for sure.

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation

SSC CGL 2021 Tier 2 Exam Pattern – Computer Based Examination

Paper	Section	Questions	Marks	Time Allotted
I	Quantitative Ability	100	200	2 Hours
II	English Language Comprehension	100	200	2 Hours
III	Statistics	100	200	2 Hours
IV	General Studies (Finance & Economics)	100	200	2 Hours
Total		400	800

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Note-II: In Tier-II, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer in Paper-II (English Language and Comprehension) and of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I, Paper-III, and Paper-IV.

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Some Important Points to be kept in mind.

1. Paper I & II are compulsory for all the aspirants.
2. Paper III is only for all those aspirants who have applied for the post of Statistical Investigator.
3. Paper IV is conducted only for those candidates who are interested in the post of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO).
4. Negative Marking: The negative marking for the Paper 1, 3 & 4 is 0.50 marks and for Paper 2, it is 0.25 marks.

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation – 75-days Stretegy for Quant and English

Quant and English

Days	Quant	English	Days	Quant	English
1	Number System Concept	Vocabulary (10 vocab per day) Reading Comprehension Concept	39	Mock Test	One word Substitution-5 Per day Cloze test-practice
2	Number System Practice	Vocabulary Reading Comprehension practice	40	Tables Concept	One word Substitution Error Spotting-Practice
3	Simplification Concept	Vocabulary Cloze Test Concept	41	Tables Practice	One word Substitution Error Spotting-Practice
4	Simplification Practice	Vocabulary Cloze Test Practice	42	Revise	One word Substitution Error Spotting-Practice
5	Divisibility, HCF & LCM Concept	Vocabulary spot the error	43	Line Graphs Concept	One word Substitution-Revise all Mock Test
6	Divisibility, HCF & LCM Practice	Vocabulary fill in the blanks	44	Line Graphs Practice	One word Substitution Sentence rearrangement-Practice
7	Mock test	Vocabulary Correct usage practice-1	45	Mock test	One word Substitution Sentence rearrangement-Practice
8	Previous Year Questions related to the above topics	Vocabulary Correct usage practice-2	46	Pie Charts Concept	One word Substitution Sentence rearrangement-Practice
9	Ratio & Proportion Concept	Vocabulary fill in the blanks	47	Pie Charts Practice	One word Substitution Mock test
10	Ratio & Proportion Practice	Vocabulary revise all	48	Previous year paper solve	One word Substitution-Revise All
11	Percentage Concept	Vocabulary spot the error	49	Bar Graphs Concept	Phrasal verbs-5 per day Active-passive voice practice
12	Percentage Practice	Vocabulary Grammar rules	50	Bar Graphs Practice	Phrasal verbs Active-passive voice practice
13	Mock Test	Vocabulary Grammar rules-based questions	51	Trigonometry practice	Phrasal verbs direct/indirect speech
14	Profit & Loss Concept	Vocabulary active/ passive voice of verbs-Concept	52	Averages & Allegations Concept	Phrasal verbs direct/indirect speech
15	Profit & Loss Practice	Vocabulary active/ passive voice of verbs-Practice	53	Averages & Allegations Practice	Phrasal verbs-Revise all direct/indirect speech
16	Simple & Compound Interest Concept	Vocabulary active/ passive voice of verbs-Practice	54	Mock Test- Full	Mock test
17	Simple & Compound Interest Practice	Vocabulary- Direct/Indirect speech-Concept	55	Profit & Loss Practice	Revision
18	Partnership concept and practice	Vocabulary Direct/Indirect speech-Practice	56	Simple & Compound Interest Practice	Vocabulary Reading Comprehension practice
19	Speed, Distance & Time Concept	Vocabulary Direct/Indirect speech-Practice	57	Speed, Distance & Time Practice	Vocabulary Previous year paper solve
20	Speed, Distance & Time Practice	Vocabulary Revise all Direct/Indirect speech-Practice	58	Time and Distance Practice	Vocabulary- Revise all Previous year paper solve
21	Mock test	Vocabulary Reading Comprehension practice	59	Partnership concept and practice	Vocabulary Reading Comprehension practice
22	Time and Distance Concept	Vocabulary Reading Comprehension practice	60	Pipes & Cisterns Practice	idioms and phrases cloze passage-practice
23	Time and Distance Practice	Vocabulary Error Spotting practice	61	Mensuration Practice	Vocabulary-Revise all Sentence Rearrangement
24	Pipes & Cisterns Concept	Vocabulary Error Spotting practice	62	Permutation & Combinations Practice	Vocabulary-Revise Previous year paper solve
25	Pipes & Cisterns Practice	Vocabulary Sentence Rearrangement	63	Probability Practice	Vocabulary active/ passive voice of verbs-Practice
26	Mock test	Vocabulary-Revise all Sentence Rearrangement	64	Mock Test	Mock test
27	Mensuration Concept-1	idioms and phrases(5 per day) Sentence Rearrangement	65	Percentage Practice	Vocabulary Error Spotting practice
28	Mensuration Concept-2	idioms and phrases Mock test	66	Divisibility, HCF & LCM Practice	Vocabulary Direct/Indirect speech-Practice
29	Mensuration Practice-1	idioms and phrases revise all topics	67	Speed, Distance & Time Practice	Vocabulary Sentence Rearrangement
30	Mensuration Practice-2	idioms and phrases cloze passage-practice	68	Trigonometry practice	idioms and phrases cloze passage-practice
31	Solve Previous year paper	idioms and phrases cloze passage-practice	69	Trigonometry	One word substitution revise all
32	Trigonometry-Concept	idioms and phrases Mock test	70	Questions based on ages	Idioms and phrases revise all
33	Trigonometry practice	idioms and phrases Revision	71	Mock test	Vocab revise all
34	Permutation & Combinations Concept	idioms and phrases Reading Comprehension practice	72	Mock test	Mock test
35	Permutation & Combinations Practice	idioms and phrases Reading Comprehension practice	73	Mock test	Mock test
36	Solve Previous year paper	idioms and phrases Cloze test-practice	74	Mock test	Mock test
37	Probability Concept	idioms and phrases-Revise all Cloze test-practice	75	Mock test	Mock test
38	Probability Practice	Mock Test	76	Take rest	Take rest

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation – Quantitative Ability (Paper I)

1. First of all, go through the syllabus and important topics for this section.
2. Always remember practice is the key to score great marks in this section. Some aspirants will find this section easy while for others it might not be easy to score well in this section.
3. Even those who score well and are at peace with this section have their Basics crystal clear. If your basics are on point, there can be no hurdles ahead. Go on to understand each and every topic given in the syllabus and try to learn the basic formulae and tricks to solve questions on that particular topic.
4. As per the previous years Tier 2 paper analysis, there were questions on Simplification, Number System, LCM/HCF, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Data Interpretation, Algebra, Surds & Indices and Miscellaneous questions (Percentages, Average, Mixtures & Alligations, Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Boats & Streams, Profit, Loss & Discount etc).
5. For all the above given topics, there is a need for thorough practice on each topic. Use Sectional & Topic Tests for these topics and go through the solutions part of the Mock Tests. This would help you know the procedure as to how to go about solving a particular type of question.
6. These tests would also help you practice a wide variety of questions.
7. Geometry, Mensuration & Trigonometry – There are quite a lot of questions from these topics in the Tier 2 of the SSC CGL exam. Therefore, it becomes vital to learn & revise all the formulae and also practice a wide variety of questions on these given topics.
8. Data Interpretation – There is mostly a set of 5 questions asked on DI. Practice a set of DI daily so that you are in a habit of comprehending the types of asked and as well solve them in minimum time.
9. Number System – Go through the rules given in the chapter thoroughly and then practice the questions.
10. Miscellaneous Questions – There are word problems on topics of Percentages, Average, Mixtures & Alligations, Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Boats & Streams, Profit, Loss & Discount etc.

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SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation – English Language Comprehension (Paper II)

1. This section can be scoring one if you prepare for it judiciously.
2. Read Regularly – The best way to enhance your knowledge and expertise in this section is regular reading. Regular reading exposes you to an array of different articles and news. It increases your reading as well comprehending skills. Not only does it increase your general awareness but also helps you in enhancing your vocabulary. Vocabulary questions (Synonyms & Antonyms) are directly asked in the SSC paper.
3. Use Sectional Tests & Topic Tests – Practice questions of varying difficulty levels using sectional as well as topic tests. These would help you develop expertise in different topics of English Language such as Error Spotting, Cloze Tests, Reading Comprehension, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence Improvement, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech etc.

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This was all from us in this blog of SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation Tips. We hope that it proves beneficial to you in your preparation. Stay tuned to Oliveboard for more such articles on SSC CGL.

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SSC CGL Mock Tests will help you prepare for the actual exam because they will give you an idea of how the pressure and situation will be and this will help you feel more confident and more prepared. These Mock tests will also help you in judging and understanding your strengths and weaknesses so that you can work on them better. Check what’s in store for you:

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