How to score high in SSC CGL TIER II Exam

For every Indian graduate who aspires big for a Government job, SSC CGL exam holds a special significance for him. Besides delivering job security and good social status, these jobs guarantee rewarding salary packages with good incentives. Hence, graduates from every stream strive hardest for these jobs, making it one of the most competitive examinations of India.

Before beginning this discussion, we should first know and understand that syllabus of SSC CGL Tier-II is similar to syllabus of SSC CGL Tier-I exam but the questions in Tier-II are more conceptual and tougher. To be precise, the syllabus is same for sections like Quantitative Ability and English Language and Comprehension but the difficulty level of questions of Tier II Exam is higher than that of Tier I Exam.

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For every aspirant, it is very important to first understand the exam pattern of SSC CGL Tier-II exam, which is tabulated below: -

Exam Pattern of SSC CGL 2019 Tier-II

Serial Number

Sections

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Time Allotted

1

Quantitative Ability

100

200

2 hours

2

English Language and Comprehension

200

200

2 hours

3

Statistics

100

200

2 hours

4

General Studies (Finance and Economics)

100

200

2 hours

The candidates must note carefully that there is negative marking in this exam and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Detailed Syllabus of SSC CGL Tier II 2019

Topics of Quantitative Aptitude

Topics of English Language

Topics of Statistics

Topics of General Awareness

Simplification

Reading Comprehension

Collection and Representation of Data

Finance and Accounting

Interest

Spelling

Measure of Dispersion

Fundamental Principles

Averages

Fill in the Blanks

Measure of Central Tendency

Financial Accounting

Percentage

Phrases and Idioms

Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis

Basic Concepts of Accounting

Ratio and Proportion

One Word Substitution

Correlation and Regression

Self-Balancing Ledger

Speed, Distance and Time

Sentence Correction

Random Variables

Error Spotting and Correction

Number System

Error Spotting

Random Variables

Mensuration

Cloze Test

Sampling Theory

Economics and Governance

Data Interpretation

Para Jumbles

Analysis and Variance

Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Time and Work

Synonyms-Antonyms

Time Series Analysis

Finance Commission

Algebra

Active-Passive Voice

Index Number

Theory of Demand and Supply

Trigonometry

Geometry

Data Sufficiency

Tips to score high in Quantitative Aptitude Section:

Among all sections, Quantitative Aptitude section is the toughest, puzzling and most comprehensive section. If you want to score well in this section then you have to prepare each and every topic individually. So, do pick one topic a day and prepare it methodically by learning its basics properly. Do practice problems related to them with full sincerity.

The procured study material should be based on latest syllabus and exam pattern. It should be well-compiled and should have sample test series and exercises for every topic. Nowadays, students prefer online coaching classes and Android App, which are equipped with well defined and competently compiled study material. Do not buy too much books for studying and stick to couple of good text and help books. It will make learning concepts easier for you. It is advised to attempt maximum mock tests to self analyze your aptitude.

Tips to score high in English Language Section:

For an average student, English Language Section is neither simple nor straightforward, as this section demands proficiency in the language. The students should be proficient in English grammar and vocabulary, as it will help them a lot in solving questions from many topics. Beside this, reading skills should be polished to perfection by developing a habit of becoming regular reader of superior quality of English literature. You are supposed to read daily English newspapers, notable books and novels etc. Do learn new and innovative and try to understand their meaning and usage in the sentences. It will enhance your reading, grammatical as well as vocabulary skills and will make you a better candidate than others.

Tips to score high in Statistics Section:

It’s newly introduced section and many of its topics are from Advanced Mathematics. As this is completely new section, it will be highly predictable section also and therefore students should work hard on basics of every topic. Generally, topics are primarily formula based than concept-based, and therefore these topics need rigorous practice. For better understanding, the formula should be listed accurately on a separate note book. You should revise them on daily basis to achieve accuracy in the exams.

Tips to score high in General Awareness Section:

The topics of this section are mainly associated with Finance and Accounting, Economics and Governance. The frequently asked questions are from Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, and significant events related to the sectors related to these topics. You should connect yourself with latest news and happening by reading daily newspapers, watching news channels and websites etc. For static GK, do refer to latest editions of standard textbooks which can provide you accurate facts and figures. Do refer to previous year papers to understand the nature of question paper, type of questions and distribution of marks topic-wise.

In this write-up, we have enlightened you with every aspect of SSC CGL Tier-II exam. We hope that you will find them helpful in your preparations.

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