The result for SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam was announced on 18th December, 2025 with a total of 1,39,395 candidates shortlisted across all posts in SSC CGL 2025. Now, candidates should start preparing for Tier 2. A smart way to prepare is by solving previous year question papers, as they show the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level while boosting speed and accuracy. In this blog, we have shared SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Question Papers PDFs for free, along with expert tips and strategies to score well in the upcoming exam.
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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Question Papers, Download PDFs
Below are the SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Papers for the years 2018-2024. These papers are extremely useful to learn the pattern expected in upcoming SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam on 18th & 19th January, 2025.
SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Exam was conducted from 18th to 20th January, 2025 as per the official schedule. Below you can download the SSC CGL 2024 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Date of Exam | Paper / Subject | Download PDF Link |
| 20th January 2025 | Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| 19th January 2025 | Paper 2 – Statistics | Download PDF |
| 18th January 2025 | Paper 1 | Download PDF |

SSC CGL 2023 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The SSC CGL 2023 Tier 2 Exam was held on 26th and 27th October, 2023. Below you can download the SSC CGL 2023 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Date of Exam | Download PDF Link |
| 26th October 2023 | Download PDF |
| 27th October 2023 | Download PDF |
SSC CGL 2022 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2022 Tier 2 examination on March 2, 3, 6, and 7, 2023, with Paper 1 on these dates (except March 4). Below you can download the SSC CGL 2022 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Date of Exam | Download PDF Link |
| 2nd March 2023 | Download PDF |
| 3rd March 2023 | Download PDF |
| 6th March 2023 | Download PDF |
| 7th March 2023 | Download PDF |
SSC CGL 2021 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducted the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2021 Tier 2 examination on August 8, 2022. Below you can download the SSC CGL 2022 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Date of Exam | Subject | Download PDF Link |
| 8th August 2022 | English | Download PDF |
| 8th August 2022 | Quantitative Aptitude | Download PDF |
SSC CGL 2020 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The SSC CGL 2020 Tier 2 exam was held on 29th January, 2022. Below you can download the SSC CGL 2020 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Date of Exam | Subject | Download PDF Link |
| 29th January 2022 | English | Download PDF |
| 29th January 2022 | Quantitative Aptitude | Download PDF |
SSC CGL 2019 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The SSC CGL 2019 (Tier-II) exam was held from 15th to 18th November, 2020. Below you can download the SSC CGL 2019 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Date of Exam | Subject | Download PDF Link |
| 15th November 2020 | English | Download PDF |
| 15th November 2020 | Maths | Download PDF |
| 16th November 2020 | English | Download PDF |
| 16th November 2020 | Maths | Download PDF |
| 18th November 2020 | English | Download PDF |
| 18th November 2020 | Maths | Download PDF |
SSC CGL 2018 Tier 2 PYPs PDF
The SSC CGL 2018 (Tier-II) exam was held from 11th to 14th September, 2019. Below you can download the SSC CGL 2018 previous year papers in PDF format.
| Year | Link |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2018 English (11th September 2019) | Download PDF |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2019 English (15th November 2020) | Download PDF |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2020 Quantitative Aptitude (29th January 2022) | Download PDF |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2021 Quantitative Aptitude (8th August, 2022) | Download PDF |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2022 (2nd March 2023) | Download PDF |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2023 (26th October 2023) | Download PDF |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Previous Year Paper 2024 Paper 1 (20th January 2025) | Download PDF |
What is SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2025?
The SSC CGL Exam Pattern consists of multiple papers, with Paper 1 being mandatory for all candidates. It includes three sections conducted in two sessions on the same day. Paper 2 is only for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) applicants. Following table represents the paper pattern in a clear manner:
| Session | Subject | Questions |
| Paper 1 Session I (2 hours and 15 minutes) | Section I (1 hour ) Module I – Mathematical Abilities Module II – Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 30 60 x 30 = 180 |
| Section II (1 hour ) Module I – English Language Comprehension Module II – General Awareness | 45 25 70 x 3 = 210 | |
| Section III (15 minutes) Module – I – Computer Knowledge module | 20 x 3 = 60 | |
| Session II (15 minutes) | Module – II: Data Entry Speed Test | One data entry task |
| Paper 2 2 hours | FOR JSO: Statistics (Paper I & II as above) | 100 x 2 = 200 |
- Merit List: Based only on Tier-2 performance.
- Exam Duration: Paper 1: 2 hours 15 minutes; Paper 2: 2 hours.
- Negative Marking: Paper 1 – 1 mark per wrong answer; Paper 2 – 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
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FAQs
Ans. Previous Year Papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and analyze the level of difficulty. They are also useful for practicing time management and improving problem-solving skills.
Ans. Use Previous Year Papers as part of your study plan. Solve them under timed conditions to simulate the actual exam experience, and review your answers to understand your strengths and weaknesses.
Ans. Review your answers, identify mistakes, and focus on weak areas for improvement.
You can download SSC CGL Tier 2 previous year papers for free from this blog or all the papers through the free E-book attached.
Ans. Yes, solving previous year papers helps you understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics. It also improves your speed, accuracy, and time management.
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