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

PaperSectionQuestionsMarksTime Allotted
IQuantitative Ability1002002 Hours
IIEnglish Language Comprehension1002002 Hours
IIIStatistics 1002002 Hours
IVGeneral Studies (Finance & Economics)1002002 Hours
Total 400800 

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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

DaysQuantEnglishDaysQuantEnglish
1Number System ConceptVocabulary (10 vocab per day)
Reading Comprehension Concept
39Mock TestOne word Substitution-5 Per day
Cloze test-practice
2Number System PracticeVocabulary
Reading Comprehension practice
40Tables ConceptOne word Substitution
Error Spotting-Practice
3Simplification ConceptVocabulary
Cloze Test Concept
41Tables PracticeOne word Substitution
Error Spotting-Practice
4Simplification PracticeVocabulary
Cloze Test Practice
42ReviseOne word Substitution
Error Spotting-Practice
5Divisibility, HCF & LCM ConceptVocabulary
spot the error
43Line Graphs ConceptOne word Substitution-Revise all
Mock Test
6Divisibility, HCF & LCM PracticeVocabulary
fill in the blanks
44Line Graphs PracticeOne word Substitution
Sentence rearrangement-Practice
7Mock testVocabulary
Correct usage practice-1
45Mock testOne word Substitution
Sentence rearrangement-Practice
8Previous Year Questions related to the above topicsVocabulary
Correct usage practice-2
46Pie Charts ConceptOne word Substitution
Sentence rearrangement-Practice
9Ratio & Proportion ConceptVocabulary
fill in the blanks
47Pie Charts PracticeOne word Substitution
Mock test
10Ratio & Proportion PracticeVocabulary revise all48Previous year paper solveOne word Substitution-Revise All
11Percentage ConceptVocabulary
spot the error
49Bar Graphs ConceptPhrasal verbs-5 per day
Active-passive voice practice
12Percentage PracticeVocabulary
Grammar rules
50Bar Graphs PracticePhrasal verbs
Active-passive voice practice
13Mock TestVocabulary
Grammar rules-based questions
51Trigonometry practicePhrasal verbs
direct/indirect speech
14Profit & Loss ConceptVocabulary
active/ passive voice of verbs-Concept
52Averages & Allegations ConceptPhrasal verbs
direct/indirect speech
15Profit & Loss PracticeVocabulary
active/ passive voice of verbs-Practice
53Averages & Allegations PracticePhrasal verbs-Revise all
direct/indirect speech
16Simple & Compound Interest ConceptVocabulary
active/ passive voice of verbs-Practice
54Mock Test- FullMock test
17Simple & Compound Interest PracticeVocabulary-
Direct/Indirect speech-Concept
55Profit & Loss PracticeRevision
18Partnership concept and practiceVocabulary
Direct/Indirect speech-Practice
56Simple & Compound Interest PracticeVocabulary
Reading Comprehension practice
19Speed, Distance & Time ConceptVocabulary
Direct/Indirect speech-Practice
57Speed, Distance & Time PracticeVocabulary
Previous year paper solve
20Speed, Distance & Time PracticeVocabulary Revise all
Direct/Indirect speech-Practice
58Time and Distance PracticeVocabulary- Revise all
Previous year paper solve
21Mock testVocabulary
Reading Comprehension practice
59Partnership concept and practiceVocabulary
Reading Comprehension practice
22Time and Distance ConceptVocabulary
Reading Comprehension practice
60Pipes & Cisterns Practiceidioms and phrases
cloze passage-practice
23Time and Distance PracticeVocabulary
Error Spotting practice
61Mensuration PracticeVocabulary-Revise all
Sentence Rearrangement
24Pipes & Cisterns ConceptVocabulary
Error Spotting practice
62Permutation & Combinations PracticeVocabulary-Revise
Previous year paper solve
25Pipes & Cisterns PracticeVocabulary
Sentence Rearrangement
63Probability PracticeVocabulary
active/ passive voice of verbs-Practice
26Mock testVocabulary-Revise all
Sentence Rearrangement
64Mock TestMock test
27Mensuration Concept-1idioms and phrases(5 per day)
Sentence Rearrangement
65Percentage PracticeVocabulary
Error Spotting practice
28Mensuration Concept-2idioms and phrases
Mock test
66Divisibility, HCF & LCM PracticeVocabulary
Direct/Indirect speech-Practice
29Mensuration Practice-1idioms and phrases
revise all topics
67Speed, Distance & Time PracticeVocabulary
Sentence Rearrangement
30Mensuration Practice-2idioms and phrases
cloze passage-practice
68Trigonometry practiceidioms and phrases
cloze passage-practice
31Solve Previous year paperidioms and phrases
cloze passage-practice
69TrigonometryOne word substitution revise all
32Trigonometry-Conceptidioms and phrases
Mock test
70Questions based on agesIdioms and phrases revise all
33Trigonometry practiceidioms and phrases
Revision
71Mock testVocab revise all
34Permutation & Combinations Conceptidioms and phrases
Reading Comprehension practice
72Mock testMock test
35Permutation & Combinations Practiceidioms and phrases
Reading Comprehension practice
73Mock testMock test
36Solve Previous year paperidioms and phrases
Cloze test-practice
74Mock testMock test
37Probability Conceptidioms and phrases-Revise all
Cloze test-practice
75Mock testMock test
38Probability PracticeMock Test76Take restTake 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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