SSC CGL Tier 2 exam has begun today September 11, 2019. The SSC CGL Paper 1 and Paper 2 of tier 2 took place in two shifts. Both the papers are compulsory to appear, for all the posts of SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam.
Around 1.5 lakh candidates will appear for the exam of SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2018-2019. After interacting with the candidates, it is concluded that the difficulty of the paper 1 and paper 2 was Easy to Moderate.
The complete analysis of the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam has been done of day 1 based on the feedback given by the candidates. The analysis will help the candidates in getting an idea about the types of questions asked and also the difficulty level of the exam.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Sectional analysis:
| Name | Number of questions | Difficulty level |
| Paper 1 quantitative aptitude | 100 | Moderate |
| Paper 2 English | 200 | Easy-moderate |
SSC CGL Tier 2 Quantitative Aptitude analysis:
| Topics | Number of questions |
| Number system | 3-5 |
| Simplification | 5-6 |
| Algebra | 8-10 |
| Average | 1-2 |
| Speed, Distance, and Time | 4-5 |
| Percentage | 8-10 |
| Profit and loss | 5-6 |
| Ratio and proportion | 3-4 |
| Time and work | 4-5 |
| SI and CI | 5-6 |
| Mensuration | 5-6 |
| Geometry | 14-15 |
| Data interpretation | 7-8 |
| Trigonometry | 10-12 |
| Height and distance | 2-3 |
| Miscellaneous | 10-15 |
| Total | 100 |
SSC CGL Tier 2 English:
| Topics | Number of questions |
| Reading comprehension | 18(3) |
| Para jumbles | 15 |
| Error spotting | 20 |
| Direct and indirect | 20-25 |
| Synonyms and Antonyms | 8-10 |
| Active and passive | 25 |
| Idioms and phrases | 4-5 |
| Sentence improvement | 20 |
| Fill in the blanks | 4-5 |
| Cloze test | 10-15 |
| One word substitution | 8-10 |
| Correct spelling | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 9-10 |
| Total | 200 |
Highlights:
The exam was conducted in two shifts. Paper 1 in the first shift from 10 am to 12 pm and paper 2 in the second shift from 3 pm to 5 pm. Both shifts were of 2 hours each. In paper 1 and paper 2 test, every incorrect answer will result in 0.5 negative markings.