How to Start Preparation for SSC CGL Tier-2?

For the preparation of Tier 2, should I wait for my result first?
No, If you are confident enough about your performance in Tier 1, then you start preparing for Tier 2. SSC CGL Tier 2 Examination preparation depends upon English Language and Quantitative Aptitude section. There will be a huge difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 preparation. The level of questions in SSC CGL Tier 2 examination will be difficult in comparison to that of SSC CGL Tier 1 exam. So you should not wait for the result of tier 1 exam and must start preparing for tier 2 without wasting any time.

For the preparation of Tier 2, should I wait for my result first?

Let’s have a look on the exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier II.
Name of the Paper
Questions
Marks
Exam Duration
Quantitative Aptitude
100
200
120 minutes
English Language & Comprehension
200
200
120 minutes
Statistics
100
200
120 minutes
General Studies (Finance & Economics)
100
200
120 minutes


  • Paper I and Paper II are mandatory for all the candidates who qualify in SSC CGL Tier 1 Examination. 
  • Paper III is mandatory for those who had applied for Compiler/Statistical Investigator Post.
  • Paper IV is mandatory for those candidates who had applied for Assistant Audit Officer Post.
  • Exam Mode will be online
  • There will be a gap of 2 hours between Quant and English exams.
  • There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in English and 0.50 marks for Quantitative aptitude and Statistics.
Suggested study plan 
The strategy can be the most important thing that can make you or break you. A lot of students can clear the Tier I Exam, but only a few can make their name in the list, so the right approach with right strategy is needed to crack it. Since now you have only two subjects to study now so divide your day in parts to study well.

  • In morning devote your 2 hours to learn vocabulary as it is important for CGL exam.
  • Read newspaper daily for 1 hour.
  • Practice mathematics for at least 3 hours from any book.
  • Solve at least one mock paper every day.
  • Devote 2 hours for English grammar concept reading.