SSC CGL Tier II

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

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.

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.

• Download SSC CGL Notification PDF 2022

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

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

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.

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/-

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.

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.

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)

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.

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	–	–

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.