SSC CHSL Tier-2 Preparation Strategy

With the completion of SSC CHSL Prelims, tier II will be conducted in many cities across the country.  SSC CHSL tier-2 is conducted for candidates qualifying for the preliminary exam. With the help of a proper study plan, it is easier to crack the mains exam. In this blog, we will provide you with SSC CHSL tier-2 Preparation Strategy, which will help you analyze how you can attempt the exam and what your strategy should be.

SSC CHSL Tier-2 Preparation Strategy

Before we move on to the SSC CHSL Tier-2 Preparation Strategy lets have a quick look at the SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam Pattern

SSC CHSL tier-2 Exam Pattern:

First of all, let us get a clear idea of the mains exam pattern:

Topic	Word Count	Duration	Marks
Essay writing Letter/Application writing	225-270 150-200	60 Minutes total (1 hour 20 minutes for PWD candidates)	100 marks

Note: 

• No Negative marking as the paper is descriptive one.
• Question paper will be bilingual.
• The minimum qualifying marks are 33% (33 marks).
• The marks of the descriptive paper will be included with the Tier-I exam to decide the merit list of successful candidates.

SSC CHSL Tier-2 Preparation Strategy 2020 – Topic-wise Approach:

Essay Writing:

• Generally the essays asked in the SSC CHSL tier 2 exam are from current news, environment, government policies etc.
• One should prepare at least 10 essays on the most common topics, so that even if the exact topic is not there in the exam, you can still attempt the essay with confidence.
• Reading newspapers helps a lot in essay section, as it increases your knowledge of data and facts.
• While writing an essay avoid using excessive and useless information as the word limit is 250 words and you have to summarize everything in this word limit only.
• Use simple vocabulary to escape long sentences. Do not use fancy english language, just make sure whatever you are writing, you are putting across your point effectively
• Here are some most common topics you can prepare your essay upon:
  • Climate change and its impact
  • Environmental pollution
  • India as a world power
  • Women empowerment
  • E- education
  • Digital india
  • India’s space programs
  • India’s defence forces
  • Unemployment in India
  • Atma-Nirbhar Bharat

• Here is a format essay writing sheet given to students in the SSC CHSL tier-II exam.

• Follow the simple essay writing procedure given below:
  • Start with an introduction about the topic, it should not be more than 4-5 lines.
  • In the main body, state your points, talk about data (if you remember any). Do not state wrong data and facts, if you do not remember any data, just leave the data and facts part.
  • End with a good conclusion, try to summerize your point here.

Letter/Application writing:

• Generally the letter and application are asked somewhat like we all used to write in 9th-10th standards.
• Practice 10-15 letter writing, before appearing in the actual exam.
• In letter writing, the format is the most important thing, so make sure to write the letter/application in the proper standard format (correct format of the letter writing gives you extra marks).
• Here is the proper format of a letter writing:
  • Address Heading – Writer’s Full Address (You can write your city name)
  • Date (The date of examination)
  • Inside Address – Recipient Full Name and Address (if given in the paper, otherwise XYZ)
  • Greeting – Dear [name of recipient]
  • Subject Line – Main subject of the letter
  • Body
  • Closing (“Yours truly”, “Sincerely”, “Regards”, ‘Yours faithfully’- Do not write your name here just write XYZ)

• Make sure, you do not include your name anywhere in the letter/application, it can lead to your disqualification. This practice is included under UFM (Unfair means use in the examination), it will lead to the disqualification of the candidate according to the SSC.
• Here are some formal letter topics, which you can practice:
  1. Complaint letter regarding increasing noise pollution in your locality.
  2. Complaint Regarding the Flat
  3. Complaint for Poor Bus Service
  4. Letter to present views on Women empowerment.
  5. Write a letter to the Municipal Officer demanding a Garbage Bin in your area.
• Here are some Informal letter topics, which you can practice:
  1. Letter to your sister congratulating her on success in the examination.
  2. Letter to your friend who is going through a Depression.
  3. Letter to your father asking him to guide you in making the career choice.
  4. Letter to your favourite novelist praising his/her book.
  5. Letter to your brother advising him to take steps to improve his Health.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)