SSC CGL Tier II 2022

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  • Written by Hrushikesh Vyas
  • Last Modified on 18-01-2023
  • Written by Hrushikesh Vyas
  • Last Modified on 18-01-2023

About SSC CGL Tier 2

About Exam

SSC CGL Tier 2 2022: The Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC CGL. It is a national-level examination to recruit candidates for Group B and C posts in various ministries/ departments/ organisations of the Government of India. The selection process involves two tiers, i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2, followed by document verification.

The Commission published the SSC CGL notification on September 17, 2022. Furthermore, the application process also started on September 17, 2022. Interested candidates could apply online for SSC CGL on the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in. The last date to submit applications was October 08, 2022. Candidates who clear Tier 1 appear for the Tier 2 exam. Read on to find out more.

Before getting into the detailed information, aspirants can go through the overview of the SSC CGL exam below:

Particulars Details
Exam Name SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination
Commonly Known as SSC CGL
Exam Conducting Body Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Purpose To Recruit Candidates for Group B and C Posts in Various Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations of the Government of India.
Name of Posts Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Junior Statistical Officer, Upper Division Clerk, Sub-Inspector, Auditor, etc.
Exam Level Nationa-level
Exam Mode Online
Mode of Application Online
Number of Vacancies 7000+
Selection Stages Two Stages: Tier 1 and Tier 2
Job Location PAN India
Official Website ssc.nic.in

SSC CGL Tier 2 Latest Update 2022

Test

Check all the latest news and updates pertaining to the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam below:

  • The SSC CGL Tier 2 Merit List 2021-22 has been released. Click here to download the SSC CGL Tier 2 Result 2021-22.
  • The SSC CGL notification 2022 was published on September 17, 2022.
  • Candidates can apply online for SSC CGL from September 17 to October 08, 2022.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Notification 2022

Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission published the official notification for SSC CGL 2022 on its official website. Candidates can check the notification at ssc.nic.in. Furthermore, they can also check, as well as download, the SSC CGL notification PDF from the direct link provided below. The notification contains all the exam details, including the selection process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Important Dates 2022

Exam Syllabus

Here, we have enlisted dates of important events under SSC CGL 2022. Candidates must go through the table given below to know more about the same:

Events Important Dates
SSC CGL 2022 notification release date September 17, 2022
Online application process starts September 17, 2022
Last date to apply online October 08, 2022
Last date for the generation of offline Challan October 08, 2022
Last date to pay the application fee online October 09, 2022
Last date for payment through Challan October 10, 2022
Window for Application Form Correction October 12 to 13, 2022
SSC CGL 2022 exam date for Tier 1 December 2022
Tier 2 admit card release date To Be Announced
SSC CGL Tier 2 exam date To Be Announced
Tier 2 result date To Be Announced

SSC CGL Tier 2 Vacancy 2022

Study Plan to Maximise Score

As SSC is yet to announce the vacancy for the current year, aspirants can check the last year vacancy details from the table below:

Category Vacancies
UR 3024
SC 1204
ST 703
OBC 1858
EWS 897
Total 7686
ESM 392
OH 97
HH 93
VH 45
Other PWD 53

SSC CGL Salary & Job Profile

Previous Year Analysis

The SSC Combined Graduate Level exam is conducted to recruit staff for Group B and C posts. Each post has a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. Candidates must go through the table given below to know more about the same subject.

Posts Job Profile
Assistant Audit Officer
(Indian Audit & Accounts Department under CAG)
a) Conduct audits of govt./public sector organisations.
b) Traveling during the inspection.
Assistant
(Intelligence Bureau)
The profile consists of working as an investigating officer, but most candidates will be doing computer/data-oriented work for the Intelligence Bureau.
Assistant
(Ministry of Railway)
Clerical work includes completing files and making reports.
Assistant
(Ministry of External Affairs)
Administration works like planning and examining documents, compiling reports, updating events, noting, drafting, and communicating with the head office.
Assistant
(AFHQ)
Clerical work like compiling files, reports, and many kinds of paperwork, keeping track of ongoing cases and subsequent follow-ups.
Assistant
(Other Ministries/ Departments)
Work under government organisations like the Department of Personnel & Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Election Commission, etc.
Inspector (Central Excise)
CBEC
a) Clerical or file-related work (If posted in Headquarters).
b) Verifying taxations on goods passing through ports (If posted in the field).
Assistant Enforcement Officer
(Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue)
a) Dealing with files, making presentations, brochures
b) Assist in the raid
c) Gather information about money laundering or any other economic crimes
d) Visit banks for enquiries, visit courts, help lawyers present cases
Sub Inspector
(Central Bureau of Investigation)
Work as state police with more powers.
Inspector of Posts
(Department of Post)
a) Promote the business of post offices
b) A lot of travel
c) Performance pressure to meet numbers
d) Take charge of 60-70 post offices
e) Assisted by two Mail overseers.
Statistical Investigator Gr.II
(Ministry of Statistics & Prog. Implementation)
The Statistical Investigator Officers posted at NSSO perform two main functions, i.e., data collection and data processing.
Inspector
(Central Bureau of Narcotics)
Checking on the cultivation of opium poppy/ Conducting periodic checks in companies.
Sub Inspector
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Investigate terrorism & other national security issues.
Inspector (Income Tax)
CBDT
a) Assessing, verifying and processing IT records of individuals and businesses
b) Conducting raids
c) Local travelling
d) Handling refund claims, etc.
Auditor Audit expense reports of State Department (C&AG), Accounts of defence forces (CGDA), and General accounts of the country (CGA).
Accountant /Junior Accountant
(Offices under CGA)
Clerical work, handles accounts, funds, pension, loans, etc.
Sr. Secretariat Assistant
(Central Govt. Offices/Ministries other than CSCS cadres.)
a) Maintain files in the concerned department
b) Reply to emails received in your department
c) Drafting RTI replies and sending them for approval
d) Data entry
Tax Assistant
(CBDT)
Assessing, verifying, and modifying tax data of an individual or business (CBDT) and goods & services.
Compiler
(Registrar General of India)
a) Clerical work.
b) Drafting and compiling reports.
c) Conducting census.
Sub Inspector
(Central Bureau of Narcotics)
a) Dispatch of Opium Consignment.
b) Regular Check of Illegal Opium Cultivation.
c) Scanning the area and ensuring there is no production of synthetic drugs or narcotics.

SSC CGL Salary Structure

The SSC CGL salary differs from post to post. We have enlisted the post-wise pay level and salary that aspirants can check in the table below:

Post Name Ministry/ Department/ Office/ Cadre Pay Scale Salary
Assistant Audit Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Pay Level-8 ₹ 47,600 to 1,51,100/-
Assistant Accounts Officer Indian Audit & Accounts Department under C&AG Pay Level-8 ₹ 47,600 to 1,51,100/-
Assistant Section Officer Central Secretariat Service Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Section Officer Intelligence Bureau Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Section Officer Ministry of Railway Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Section Officer Ministry of External Affairs Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Section Officer AFHQ Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Section Officer Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant/ Assistant Section Officer Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Inspector of Income Tax CBDT Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Inspector, (Central Excise) CBIC Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Inspector (Preventive
Officer)
CBIC Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Inspector (Examiner) CBIC Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Enforcement
Officer
Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Investigation Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Inspector Department of Post, Ministry of Communication Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance Pay Level-7 ₹ 44,900 to 1,42,400/-
Assistant Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations Pay Level-6 ₹ 35,400 to 1,12,400/-
Divisional Accountant Offices under C&AG Pay Level-6 ₹ 35,400 to 1,12,400/-
Sub-Inspector National Investigation Agency (NIA) Pay Level-6 ₹ 35,400 to 1,12,400/-
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) Pay Level-6 ₹ 35,400 to 1,12,400/-
Junior Statistical Officer Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Pay Level-6 ₹ 35,400 to 1,12,400/-
Auditor Offices under C&AG Pay Level-5 ₹ 29,200 to 92,300/-
Auditor Offices under CGDA Pay Level-5 ₹ 29,200 to 92,300/-
Auditor Other Ministry/ Departments Pay Level-5 ₹ 29,200 to 92,300/-
Accountant Offices under C&AG Pay Level-5 ₹ 29,200 to 92,300/-
Accountant Controller General of Accounts Pay Level-5 ₹ 29,200 to 92,300/-
Accountant/ Junior Accountant Other Ministry/ Departments Pay Level-5 ₹ 29,200 to 92,300/-
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant Department of Post, Ministry of Communication Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-
Senior Administrative Assistant Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-
Tax Assistant CBDT Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-
Tax Assistant CBIC Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-
Sub-Inspector Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-
Upper Division Clerks Dte. Gen Border Road Organisation (MoD) Pay Level-4 ₹ 25,500 to 81,100/-

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2022

It is very important for candidates that they are fully aware of the eligibility criteria as per the conducting body. Find the SSC CGL eligibility criteria below for a better understanding:

Nationality

The candidate must be an Indian citizen or any one of the following:

  • A subject of Nepal.
  • A subject of Bhutan.
  • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam intending to settle in India permanently.

Age Limit

Age Limit Remarks
18-27 years The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2003.
20-27 years Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2001.
20-30 years Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2001.
up to 30 years The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1991 and not later than 01-01-2003.
up to 32 years The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02-01-1989 and not later than 01-01-2003.

Check the age relaxation criteria for different categories from the table given below:

Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 Years
ST/SC 5 Years
PwD (Unreserved) 10 Years
PwD (OBC) 13 Years
PwD (SC/ST) 15 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 Years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) 8 Years

Note: Candidates who belong to the reserved categories must have a valid certificate of their casts in order to acquire the above age relaxation.

There is also permissible relaxation in the upper age limit for Group C posts only that are mentioned below:

Posts Age Criteria
Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. Up to 40 Years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. Up to 45 Years
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. Up to 35 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). Up to 40 Years

Note: The above facts are tabulated as per the official guidelines of the SSC. The conducting body has the right to announce any changes at any point during the recruitment process. Candidates are advised to keep a close eye on the official website so that they don’t miss any latest information regarding their respective examinations.

Education Qualification

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to apply for the post.

SSC CGL Application Form 2022

Topper List Success Stories

The conducting body releases the SSC CGL application form on its official website via online mode only. In the online form, candidates will be asked to fill in details such as personal information, contact number, date of birth, educational qualification, parents’ names, and much more. We have enlisted the steps to fill the online application form on the portal below:

SSC CGL Registration

  • Visit the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in.
  • Click on the Examination-Part 1 Registration on the homepage.
  • Now, click on the ‘Online form click here’ link.
  • Fill in all the asked details diligently, such as Select Centre and Code, Name, Father’s Name, DOB, Gender, Category, postal address etc.
  • Fill the post preference order according to the choice.
  • Then, click on the ‘I Agree’ button.

SSC CGL Application Form

  • Go to the official website, i.e., ssc.nic.in.
  • Click on the Examination-Part II Registration on the homepage.
  • Enter the registration no. and password, which was generated during Part 1 of the application form.
  • Applicants will see the option of Making Online or Offline Payments and Uploading Scanned Photos and Signatures.
  • Pay the application fees via online or offline mode.
  • Lastly, save the completely filled application form for future reference.

SSC CGL Application Fee

Check the application Fee for SSC CGL below:

Category Application Fee
Women/ SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM Nil
Other Candidates ₹ 100/-

Key Points:

  • In the online mode: Credit Cards/ Debit card/ Net Banking etc., options will be available. Afterwards, you will be directed to the second phase, ‘uploading scanned photo and signature’.
  • In the offline mode: Candidates will receive a Challan form. They must take the printed challan to any SBI Branch for Payment of application fees.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Centres 2022

Exam counselling

Find the list of SSC CGL Tier 2 exam centres from the table below:

State Name Exam Centre (Centre Code)
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Agra (3001)
Gorakhpur (3007)
Jhansi (3008)
Kanpur (3009)
Lucknow (3010)
Meerut (3011)
Prayagraj (3003)
Varanasi (3013)
Bhagalpur (3201)
Darbhanga (3202)
Muzaffarpur (3205)
Patna (3206)
Purnea (3209)
Lakshadweep
Karnataka
Kerala
Belagavi (9002)
Bengaluru (9001)
Hubballi (9011)
Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005)
Mangaluru (9008)
Mysuru (9009)
Shivamogga (9010)
Udupi (9012)
Ernakulam (9213)
Kannur (9202)
Kollam (9210)
Kottayam (9205)
Kozhikode (9206)
Thrissur (9212)
Thiruvananthapuram (9211)
Kavaratti (9401)
Andhra Pradesh
Puducherry
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Chirala (8011)
Guntur (8001)
Kakinada (8009)
Kurnool (8003)
Nellore (8010)
Rajahmundry (8004)
Tirupati (8006)
Vizianagaram (8012)
Vijaywada (8008)
Vishakhapatnam (8007)
Puducherry (8401)
Chennai (8201)
Coimbatore (8202)
Madurai (8204)
Salem (8205)
Tiruchirapalli (8206)
Tirunelveli (8207)
Vellore (8208)
Hyderabad (8601)
Karimnagar (8604)
Warangal (8603)
Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal (6001)
Gwalior (6005)
Indore (6006)
Jabalpur (6007)
Satna (6014)
Sagar (6015)
Ujjain (6016)
Bilaspur (6202)
Raipur (6204)
Durg-Bhilai (6205)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Jharkhand
Odisha
Sikkim
West Bengal
Port Blair (4802)
Ranchi (4205)
Balasore (4601)
Berhampore (Odisha) (4602)
Bhubaneshwar (4604)
Cuttack (4605)
Dhenkanal (4611)
Rourkela (4610)
Sambalpur (4609)
Gangtok (4001)
Hooghly (4418)
Kolkata (4410)
Siliguri (4415)
Chandigarh
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu
Kashmir
Punjab
Chandigarh/Mohali (1601)
Hamirpur (1202)
Shimla (1203)
Jammu (1004)
Leh (1005)
Samba (1010)
Srinagar (J&K) (1007)
Jalandhar (1402)
Ludhiana (1405)
Patiala (1403)
Amritsar (1404)
NCT of Delhi
Rajasthan
Uttarakhand
Dehradun (2002)
Haldwani (2003)
Haridwar (2005)
Roorkee (2006)
Delhi (2201)
Ajmer (2401)
Alwar (2402)
Bharatpur (2403)
Bikaner (2404)
Jaipur (2405)
Jodhpur (2406)
Kota (2407)
Sriganganagar (2408)
Udaipur (2409)
Sikar (2411)
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Itanagar (5001)
Dibrugarh (5102)
Guwahati (Dispur) (5105)
Jorhat (5107)
Silchar (5111)
Kohima (5302)
Shillong (5401)
Imphal (5501)
Churachandpur (5502)
Ukhrul (5503)
Agartala (5601)
Aizwal (5701)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Daman and Diu
Goa
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Panaji (7801)
Ahmedabad (7001)
Anand (7011)
Gandhinagar (7012)
Mehsana (7013)
Rajkot (7006)
Surat (7007)
Vadodara (7002)
Amravati (7201)
Aurangabad (7202)
Jalgaon (7214)
Kolhapur (7203)
Mumbai (7204)
Nagpur (7205)
Nanded (7206)
Nashik (7207)
Pune (7208)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern 2022

Exam talks

Aspirants can check the detailed SSC CGL exam pattern for the Tier 2 exam below:

Paper Session Subject Numbe of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
Paper 1 Session 1 Section I:
Module I – Mathematical Abilities
Module II: Reasoning and General Intelligence
30+30 = 60 180 marks 1 hour
Paper 1 Session 1 Section II:
Module I – English Language and Comprehension
Module II – General Awareness
45+25 = 70 210 marks 1 hour
Paper 1 Session 1 Section III:
Module I – Computer Knowledge Module
20 60 marks 15 minutes
Paper 1 Session 2 Section III:
Module II – Data Entry Speed Test Module
One Data
Entry Task
15 minutes
Paper 2 Statistics 100 200 marks 2 hours
Paper 3 General Studies
(Finance and Economics)
100 200 marks 2 hours

Important Points

  • Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts.
  • All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Paper 2 is only for candidates who applied for the posts of Junior Statistical Officer (JSO).
  • Paper 3 is only for candidates who applied for the posts of Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer.
  • There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3 of Paper 1. In comparison, 0.50 marks for each wrong answer will be deducted in Paper 2 and Paper 3.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Syllabus 2022

About Exam

Aspirants can find the SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus for each paper or subject from the table below:

Mathematical Abilities English Language and Comprehension Statistics General Studies
(Finance and Economics)
Numbers Spot the Error Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data Financial Accounting
Time and Distance Fill in the Blanks Measures of Central Tendency Basic Concepts of Accounting
Time and Work Synonyms Measures of Dispersion Comptroller & Auditor General of India
Regular Polygons Antonyms Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis Finance Commission
Averages Spelling/ Detecting Misspelled Word Correlation and Regression Basic Concepts of Economics and Introduction to Microeconomics
Percentage Idioms & Phrases Probability Theory Theory of Demand and Supply
Mensuration One Word Substitution Random Variable and Probability Distributions Theory of Production and Cost
Trigonometry Improvement of Sentences Sampling Theory Indian Economy
Profit and Loss Active/ Passive Voice Statistical Inference Economic Reforms in India
Ratio & Proportion Direct/ Indirect Speech Analysis of Variance Money and Banking
Mixture and Alligation Shuffling of Sentence Parts Time Series Analysis Role of Information Technology in Governance
Standard Identities Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage Index Numbers
Histogram Cloze Test
Graphs of Linear Equations Comprehension Passages

SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation Tips 2022

About Exam

To score well in the exam, candidates must make and follow a proper SSC CGL Tier-II study plan. The apt preparation tips will help the aspirants cover all the required topics in a particular time frame and have enough time for revision. Here, we have enlisted some beneficial tips and tricks to clear the SSC CGL Tier-II exam in the first attempt. Candidates must go through the same for a better understanding. 

Preparation Tips for Quantitative Abilities

  • As per the exam analysis, the topics asked in the SSC CGL exam are usually from the Class 10th syllabus. This section is the most important, having the highest weightage among other sections. Preparing for SSC CGL Maths requires a lot of concentration as well as more time. The most important topics that you need to focus more on are listed here.
  • Candidates are advised to focus on fast calculation and short methods of the Arithmetic section. Meanwhile, this subject requires special attention to Algebra, Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, and Mensuration.
  • Aspirants can start their thorough preparation from the number system since it is the most basic concept.
  • Profit and Loss: Solving sums with big values will help fully understand this topic.
  • Interest: Similar to Profit and Loss, candidates can prepare for this section by practising sums with big values.
  • There are other topics like circles, slopes that are covered under the Geometry chapter. It is advised to brush up on the basic knowledge of angles, congruence, and coordinate geometry will be helpful for that. 
  • This section evaluates your numerical ability and problem-solving skills. Regular practice is mandatory.

Preparation Tips for English Language and Comprehension

  • To enhance their skills in the language, candidates must read any English newspapers on a daily basis. It will help you be aware of the daily current affairs news & simultaneously your vocabulary & reading speed will also improve.
  • There will be questions related to Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Active Passive Voice, Direct Indirect Speech topics, and more in the grammar section.
  • It is advised to all the appearing candidates to use an English dictionary while reading newspapers and relevant books. To score well in the vocabulary & comprehension parts, they will have to build up their reading skills.
  • Solve previous years’ papers or model test papers on a daily basis. Aspirants can check out the Expected & Previous Years SSC CGL cutoff to set the goals they need to cross for cracking the CGL Exam.

Preparation Tips for Statistics

  • Thorough preparation of the Quantitative Aptitude section will automatically help candidates have a good catch on the statistics section. This section is an extension of Maths. 
  • Solve abundant questions on topics such as primary and secondary data, methods of data collection, graphs, charts, tabulation of data, mean, median, mode, common measures of dispersion, etc. 
  • Candidates can also use school-level textbooks to make their basics more strong. It is advised to diligently learn the statistics of Class 10th, 11th, and 12th by referring to good books. 
  • Note down all the important formulas of each topic and revise them regularly to make it easier for aspirants to solve questions without any confusion. 
  • It is advised to attempt at least 70-80 questions regularly to clear out the doubts in a particular time frame. 

Preparation Tips for General Studies (Economics and Finance)

  • For Finance and Accounts, candidates are advised to focus on all the important topics such as Rectification of Errors, Profit & Loss Appropriation Accounts, Non-profit Organisations Accounts, Valuation of Inventories, Income & Expenditure Accounts, Trading, Depreciation Accounting, Receipts and Payments and Bills of Exchange, Self-Balancing Ledgers, etc.
  • Aspirants can refer to Class XI and XII NCERT Books for Accounts subject to understand the basics for each topic. 
  • For Economics, candidates should have complete knowledge of topics such as Constitutional Provisions of Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Role and Functions of Finance Commission, Introduction to Microeconomics, Theory of Demand and Supply, Theory of Production and Cost, Forms of Market and Price Determination, Indian Economy, Economic Reforms in India, Money and Banking, Role of Information Technology in Governance, and more. 
  • Go through Class XII’s Macro and Micro Economics books to have a good catch on the said subject.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Admit Card 2022

Eligibility Criteria

The conducting body releases the SSC CGL admit card for Tier 2 on its official website. The hall ticket is issued via online mode only. Candidates can download their hall tickets online by entering their login credentials. After downloading the admit card, candidates will be able to see a lot of details mentioned on it. It is advisable to cross-check the details diligently and contact the helpline number of the conducting body in case of any discrepancies.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Answer Key 2022

Admit Card

The Commission publishes the SSC CGL Tier 2 answer key on the official website. First, the officials release the provisional answer key. SSC welcomes challenges against the provisional answer key from candidates who find any mistakes in the key. Afterwards, the conducting body issues the final answer key, consisting of correct answers.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Result 2022

Exam Answer key

The conducting body releases the SSC CGL Tier 2 result on the official website. The results are published online in PDF format. Moreover, the SSC CGL result is published separately for each stage. Candidates can check the names or roll number of qualified candidates on the merit list. Those who cleared Tier 2 will be called for document verification. Furthermore, the final selection will be made based on the marks obtained in Tier 2.

SSC CGL Tier 2 Cutoff 2022

Cut off

The Staff Selection Commission publishes the cutoff along with the result. The SSC CGL cutoff mark is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to obtain to qualify for the next stage. It depends on the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, their performance, vacancy, etc. As the SSC CGL Tier 2 cutoff 2022 is not published yet, candidates can find the category-wise and post-wise CGL Tier 2 cutoff 2020-21 below:

Category Assistant Audit Officer Junior Statistical Officer All Other Posts
SC 369.29454 319.43087 331.52437
ST 368.36577 323.84052 309.87681
OBC 435.94647 390.93987 381.12415
EWS 471.35718 394.22602 366.47505
UR 471.35718 445.23886 433.61707
OH 388.84705 372.30742 287.10506
HH 301.71110 309.80025 133.20774
VH 317.48815
Others-PWD 331.66146 148.94858

FAQs on SSC CGL Tier 2 2022

Freaquently Asked Questions

Find some commonly asked question related to SSC CGL Tier 2 below:

Q.1: When will the SSC CGL Tier 2 be conducted?
Ans: The Commission has yet to announce the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam date.

Q.2: What is the mode of SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans: The Commission conducts the Tier 2 exam in online mode.

Q.3: What type of questions are asked in SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans: The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam contains objection-type questions. 

Q.4: Are Paper 2 and Paper 3 compulsory for all posts in SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans: No, Paper 2 is for candidates who applied for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post, and Paper 3 is for candidates who applied for Assistant Audit Officer/ Assistant Accounts Officer posts. However, Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts.

Q.5: How many questions will be there in SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans: Paper 1 consists of 150 MCQs from subjects like Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence, English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. However, Paper 2 and Paper 3 contain 100 MCQs each.

Q.6: Is there a negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans: Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in Section 1, Section 2, and Module 1 of Section 3 of Paper 1. In comparison, 0.50 marks for each wrong answer will be deducted in Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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