Ideal tips to Prepare for SSC CGL Tier II Exam?

SSC CGL Exam is one of the biggest Government Job recruitment examinations of India. It is considered to be the most awaited competitive exam, promising Government Jobs to Indian youth. After knowing the marks of the Tier I Exam, it’s time to start your preparations for Tier II Exams, and convert your strenuous efforts into your dream job.

It is estimated that around 1.5 million students clears the Tier I exam but only few can make their name in the list, so now it is required to apply right strategy with positive approach to successfully qualify SSC CGL Selection Process.

In this article, we will share the right strategy to crack SSC CGL Tier II exam in the first attempt.

Before starting your preparations for your SSC CGL Tier II preparations, you should know some important points about it.

1. For all the aspirants, Paper 1 & 2 is compulsory.
2. For aspirants, who have applied for the post of Statistical Investigator, Paper 3 is only conducted for them.
3. For aspirants, who have applied for the post of Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Paper 4 is conducted only for them.
4. The SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam will be conducted online.
5. There will also be Negative Marking in this exam. The negative marking for the Paper 1, 3 & 4 is 0.50 marks and for Paper 2, it is 0.25 marks.
6. There will be a break of 2 hours between Quantitative Aptitude and English exams. You must not get tired but should prepare yourself to face the next challenges.
7. Finally speaking, you should have complete knowledge of syllabus and exam pattern of Tier II exam.

For cracking the Tier II exam, few important points have to be understood properly. 

1. In SSC CGL Tier 2, speed always plays a very significant part. It is because the aspirants have to solve more questions in lesser time. You have to develop swift speed of solving the questions.
2. Besides good speed, you should also pay attention to the accuracy, as correct answers will fetch you more marks, which is important for qualifying the exam.
3. Do work on those concepts which provides base to short tricks.
4. You should solve easier questions first, as it will boost your confidence in the exam.
5. Do avoid any sort of mental chaos in the exam. You should never develop any ego of solving tougher questions first, as you find them more challenging. Work on proper strategy, solve easier questions first.

Now, let us discuss important tips to Score well in Tier II exams and they are as follows:-

1. The syllabus and exam pattern is almost same for Tier-I and Tier-II exams. You need to put extra efforts in the preparations of Tier-II exams. This can be achieved through hard work and practicing Mock Papers.
2. It is important to thoroughly analyze SSC CGL cut off. It will give you the clear picture of qualifying the exam.
3. In Tier-II exam, the Advanced Mathematics is very important as it carries almost 50% questions. So, practice it regularly and maintain good speed of solving with accuracy. Do not skip other topics, as they are also important from examination point of view.
4. Do try to solve at least 10 practice sets of each topic. It will give you comprehensive outlook of your acquired knowledge, speed of solving and accuracy. This will further help you in handling the examination pressure on the exam day.
5. After practicing hard on mock tests, analyze your performances and do make list of difficult and time-consuming questions.
6. Do try to solve these questions or similar questions with short tricks or fixed methods so that you can solve them in less time. It will enhance both your speed and accuracy.
7. There may be few questions which can be very challenging to you. Do list them up and find a simple way of solving them.
8. Do make a list of questions which demands long method or traditional approach of solving. Do work on them harder as they can severely affect your performance in the exam.
9. While attempting new mock test, do analyze your mistakes properly. Do avoid making similar mistakes or similar traditional approach of solving questions, done in previous mock test. Try to learn from previous mistakes and attempt correct methods in solving them.
10. While analyzing your performances, do take the help of SSC CGL Test Series.
11. While reading a question, give proper time and attention to it to avoid any confusion or misinterpretation.
12. In English section, three new topics have added in Tier II syllabus and they are Voice, Narration and Para jumble. The topics of Voice and Narration are very scoring as they are based on rules. You can work hard on rules and practice hard to score well. The aspirants should solve maximum questions in the first half to reduce pressure.
13. In Reading Comprehension section and Cloze Test, try to improve your reading habit as 50-55 marks are based on your reading habit.
14. The main purpose of solving mock papers is to familiarize you with the exam pattern. Your solving speed in mock test should be maintained in the exam. This will reduce your exam pressure and will make you perform better in the exam.
15. The revision of all topics is integral part of preparations. You should revise the formulas of Quantitative Attitude Section and English Language on daily basis.
16. Do remain calm and relax. Do build a habit of light exercises and mild physical activity, as it will keep your mind cool and body energetic all throughout the day.
17. Before the examination day, do not solve any mock test. You have to just revise the formula and then go through the important questions which you have noted down in your notebook.
18. You should never enter the examination hall with a mindset of attempting the whole paper or scoring 180+ or 190+. You should try to give your best and try to attempt maximum questions with correct answers.
19. On the exam day, be optimistic and stay positive and cool while answering the questions.
20. Lastly, there may be very complicated questions and so never lose cool, stay focus and answer them confidently. Do try to give your 100% and stay motivated, as you have done your best.

So, friends, in this article, we have comprehensively given you tips to crack Tier-II exam. In competitive exam, you have to outsmart others for your single seat. It’s time to show your best efforts with right strategy and positive attitude.

All the Best!!!

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