{"id":109681,"date":"2025-08-20T15:53:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=109681"},"modified":"2025-08-20T15:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T10:23:59","slug":"ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Full SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-3 Study Plan for 30 days &#8211; Check It Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan\/#SSC_CGL_tier-2_paper-3_study_plan-30_days\" >SSC CGL tier-2 paper-3 study plan-30 days:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan\/#SSC_CGL_2025_Tier_2_Exam_Pattern\" >SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan\/#SSC_CGL_Tier_2_Paper_3_Syllabus_Finance_and_Economics\" >SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 3 Syllabus (Finance and Economics)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan\/#General_Preparation_Tips_for_SSC_CGL_Tier_2_%E2%80%93_General_Studies_Finance_and_Economics\" >General Preparation Tips for SSC CGL Tier 2 \u2013 General Studies (Finance and Economics)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-paper-3-study-plan\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>SSC CGL tier-2 paper-3 study plan-30 days<\/strong> &#8211; SSC CGL is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates for various Group \u2018B\u2019 and Group \u2018C\u2019 posts. It consists of two main stages: Tier I and Tier II. With Tier I now over, it\u2019s time to focus on Tier II, especially Paper 3, which some candidates may find challenging. In this Blog, we\u2019ll walk you through a 30-day preparation plan to help you cover important topics, stay consistent, and improve your chances of success in SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free SSC CGL Mock Tests 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_tier-2_paper-3_study_plan-30_days\"><\/span>SSC CGL tier-2 paper-3 study plan-30 days:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC CGL<\/a> Tier-2 Paper-3 (General Studies \u2013 Finance &amp; Economics) requires a balanced approach to both theory and practice. Below is a 30 day da -wise plan to help you cover the entire syllabus with regular revision and new interface mock tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Days<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General Studies(finance and accounting) Study Plan<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 1<\/td><td>CAG &#8211; Provisions, rules and responsibilities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>Finance Commission- role and Functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 3<\/td><td>Fundamental Principles and Basic Concepts of Accounting + Introduction to Financial Accounting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 4<\/td><td>Nature, Scope, Limitations of Financial Accounting + GAAPs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 5<\/td><td>Law of Demand, Law of Supply, Elasticity of these.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 6<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a> + Analysis\u00a0<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 7&nbsp;<\/td><td>Single &amp; Double Entry, Books of original Entry, journal.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 8<\/td><td>Ledger and Trail balance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 9<\/td><td>Theories of consumer behavior + Meaning and Factors of Production<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 10&nbsp;<\/td><td>Law of Variable Proportion and Law of Returns of Scale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 11<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/a> + Analysis\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 12<\/td><td>Manufacturing Account and Trading Account<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 13<\/td><td>Various Forms of Market + Price determination in these markets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 14<\/td><td>Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 15<\/td><td>Monetary and Fiscal policy + Role and Function of RBI\/RRBs\/Banks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 16<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/a> + Analysis\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 17<\/td><td>Depreciation Accounting + Inventory Valuation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 18<\/td><td>Income and Expenditure, Account + Accounting for Non-profit Organization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 19<\/td><td>Indian Economy&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 20<\/td><td><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/a> + Analysis\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/strong> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 21<\/td><td>Revision of Whole Syllabus&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 22<\/td><td>Economic Reforms in India Since 1991+ Disinvestment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 23<\/td><td>Basic Concepts of Economics + Introduction to Macroeconomics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 24&nbsp;<\/td><td>Revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 25<\/td><td>Practice on Low Scoring areas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 26<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/a> + Analysis\u00a0<\/strong> <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 27<\/td><td>Practice Previous Year Paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 28<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>&amp; Analysis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 29<\/td><td>Revision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 30<\/td><td>Revision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check SSC CGL Online Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_2025_Tier_2_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tier 2 exam is the most important stage in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-selection-process\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Selection Process<\/a>. It includes multiple papers based on the post applied for. Paper 1 is compulsory for all candidates, while Paper 2 is only for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mode: Computer-Based (Online)<\/li><li>Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions), except for DEST<\/li><li>Medium: English and Hindi (except English section)<\/li><li>Paper 1 is conducted in two sessions (on the same day)<\/li><li>Section III (Computer and DEST) is qualifying in nature<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative Marking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 mark for each wrong answer in Paper 1 (Section I, II, III Module I)<\/li><li>0.50 mark for each wrong answer in Paper 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Module I of Section III (Computer Knowledge) and Module II (DEST) are&nbsp;<strong>qualifying in nature<\/strong>&nbsp;and not counted in merit.<\/li><li><strong>Paper 2<\/strong>&nbsp;is only for candidates applying for the&nbsp;<strong>Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)<\/strong>&nbsp;post.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Paper \/ Module<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Session I<\/td><td>Section I<\/td><td>Module I<\/td><td>Mathematical Abilities<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>90<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Module II<\/td><td>Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>1 Hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Section II<\/td><td>Module I<\/td><td>English Language Comprehension<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>135<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Module II<\/td><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>1 Hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Section III<\/td><td>Module I<\/td><td>Computer Knowledge Test<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>15 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Session II<\/td><td>Section III<\/td><td>Module II<\/td><td>DEST (Typing Test \u2013 2000 key depressions)<\/td><td>1 Task<\/td><td>Qualifying<\/td><td>15 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td><strong>Paper 2<\/strong>&nbsp;(for JSO only)<\/td><td>Statistics<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-typing-test\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt free SSC CGL Typing Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Tier_2_Paper_3_Syllabus_Finance_and_Economics\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 3 Syllabus (Finance and Economics)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-3 tests your knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Governance. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for finance-related roles. Below is a detailed syllabus breakdown with important topics and preparation tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part A \u2013 Finance and Accountin<\/strong>g<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers the basics of financial accounting and principles, with practical topics like journal entries, ledgers, and final accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subtopics\/Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Accounting Basics<\/td><td>Nature, scope, limitations, concepts, conventions, GAAP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accounting Systems<\/td><td>Single &amp; double entry system, books of original entry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reconciliation &amp; Recording<\/td><td>Bank reconciliation, journal, ledger, trial balance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Rectification<\/td><td>Rectification of accounting errors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Accounts<\/td><td>Manufacturing, Trading, P&amp;L Appropriation Accounts, Balance Sheet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital &amp; Revenue<\/td><td>Capital vs. Revenue Expenditure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Depreciation &amp; Inventory<\/td><td>Depreciation Accounting, Inventory Valuation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-Profit Organisation Accounts<\/td><td>Receipts &amp; Payments, Income &amp; Expenditure Accounts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bills &amp; Ledgers<\/td><td>Bills of Exchange, Self-balancing ledgers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part B \u2013 Economics and Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section evaluates your understanding of the Indian economy, public institutions, reforms, and economic principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subtopics\/Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Governance Institutions<\/td><td>Role of CAG, Finance Commission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Basics &amp; Microeconomics<\/td><td>Scope, methods, central problems, PPC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theory of Demand &amp; Supply<\/td><td>Law of demand\/supply, Elasticity (price\/income\/cross)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer Behaviour<\/td><td>Marshallian Utility, Indifference Curve Approach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Production &amp; Cost Theories<\/td><td>Factors of production, Laws of variable proportion &amp; returns to scale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market Forms &amp; Price<\/td><td>Perfect competition, Monopoly, Oligopoly, Monopolistic Competition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Economy Structure<\/td><td>Role of Agriculture, Industry, Services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Income Concepts<\/td><td>Concepts &amp; methods of National Income<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Demographics &amp; Social Issues<\/td><td>Population (size\/growth\/impact), Poverty, Unemployment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infrastructure<\/td><td>Energy, Transport, Communication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Reforms since 1991<\/td><td>LPG Reforms (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization), Disinvestment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monetary &amp; Fiscal Policy<\/td><td>Role of RBI, Commercial Banks, RRBs, Payment Banks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budget &amp; Fiscal Management<\/td><td>Budget, Fiscal Deficit, Balance of Payments, FRBM Act, 2003<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role of Information Technology in Governance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Information Technology plays a important role in governance by improving transparency, accessibility, and accountability in public services. It supports digital governance, efficient public service delivery, and enhances decision-making processes in departments and ministries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Topics in General Studies (Finance and Accounting)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Economics<\/li><li>Finance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Books for SSC CGL Finance &amp; Economics (Paper 3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare effectively for SSC CGL Paper 3, you should refer to a mix of theory-based books and current affairs sources. Below are some useful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-books\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Books<\/a> for both Finance &amp; Economics sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Book Title<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose\/Usefulness<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manorama Yearbook<\/td><td>Covers updated general knowledge, government schemes, and economic facts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lucent\u2019s General Knowledge<\/td><td>Good for quick revision of static GK, history, polity, and economics basics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous year papers for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Preparation_Tips_for_SSC_CGL_Tier_2_%E2%80%93_General_Studies_Finance_and_Economics\"><\/span><strong>General Preparation Tips for SSC CGL Tier 2 \u2013 General Studies (Finance and Economics)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-3 is specifically meant for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO). The paper consists of 100 questions, each carrying <strong>2 marks<\/strong>, and the total time allotted is <strong>120 minutes<\/strong>. There is negative marking of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This paper focuses more on understanding than memorization. With a solid grasp of basic concepts and regular practice, you can perform well in this section. It is more about clarity of topics than mugging up complex formulas or definitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prepare Effectively:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To score well in the SSC CGL Economics and Finance section, you need both conceptual clarity and regular practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Focus on Concepts: Make sure your basics in Economics and Finance are strong. Topics like national income, demand-supply, fiscal policy, and types of markets often appear in the paper.<\/li><li>Cover Class 11\u201312 NCERT-level topics: These include national income and aggregates, balance of payments, inflation, monetary policy, and foreign trade.<\/li><li>Understand Government Policies: Be updated with key government initiatives, five-year plans, and economic reforms since 1991.<\/li><li>Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Regularly read a newspaper or monthly current affairs magazine to stay updated with important economic news, budget highlights, and financial institutions.<\/li><li>Revise Regularly: Revision helps you retain key facts, figures, and definitions. Weekly revision of previously studied topics is highly recommended.<\/li><li>Practice Mock Tests: Attempting SSC CGL mock tests helps in improving speed, accuracy, and identifying weak areas. Analyze your performance after each test to improve further.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High-Weightage Topics to Cover:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the high weightage topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>High-Weightage Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details \/ Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Economy<\/td><td>Structure, sectors, GDP, and growth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Five-Year Plans<\/td><td>Planning process and major achievements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Tax System<\/td><td>Direct and Indirect Taxes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Money and Banking<\/td><td>Functions of RBI, types of banks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Budget &amp; Fiscal Matters<\/td><td>Budget, Fiscal Deficit, Balance of Payments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Terms<\/td><td>Inflation, Deflation, CRR, SLR, Repo Rate, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Reforms in India<\/td><td>LPG \u2013 Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Organizations<\/td><td>IMF, World Bank, WTO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upcoming Govt Exams list<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752209880318\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-3 about?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It tests your knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Governance, and is conducted only for candidates applying for the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) post.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752210127597\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the negative marking in SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-3?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> There is a 0.50 mark deduction for every incorrect answer in Paper-3.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752210141808\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Which are the most scoring topics in SSC CGL Tier-2 Paper-3?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Topics like Monetary &amp; Fiscal Policy, Budgeting, National Income, Demand &amp; Supply, and Accounting Basics are considered high-weightage and scoring.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752210158079\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. What\u2019s the best way to study Accounting for SSC CGL Paper-3?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Start with basics of financial accounting, journal entries, ledgers, final accounts, and depreciation. Practice with sample questions and solve previous year papers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752210202904\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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