SSC CGL Tier 2 (Paper I) Mock Tests: exam pattern, marking scheme, time per question and free mocks
SSC CGL Tier 2 is a 135-minute computer-based test with 150 questions for 450 marks in 5 sections (Mathematical Abilities 30, Reasoning & General Intelligence 30, English Language & Comprehension 45, General Awareness 25, Computer Knowledge 20). Marking: +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions. MockBazaar's SSC CGL Tier 2 mocks follow this pattern, with the same timer, question palette and negative marking, and a step-by-step solution for every question.
The merit paper: deeper Maths and English, +3 / -1 marking. Paper I has three sections in one session. Sections I and II decide merit; Section III (Computer Knowledge) and the Data Entry Speed Test are qualifying. The syllabus and marking differ from Tier 1, so practise them separately.
SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 90 | Section I: 60 min |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 90 | Section I: 60 min |
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | 135 | Section II: 60 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | Section II: 60 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 60 | 15 min Qualifying |
Official source: Staff Selection Commission (ssc.gov.in). Always confirm dates and vacancies in the latest notification there.
Time per question in SSC CGL Tier 2
Each section has its own timer, so plan your speed section by section. Questions you cannot start within that time are usually better skipped and revisited.
| Section | Questions | Time | Seconds per question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Abilities | 30 | shared | 54 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | shared | 54 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 45 | shared | 54 |
| General Awareness | 25 | shared | 54 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 15 min | 45 |
Practise section by section
- Mathematical Abilities for SSC CGL Tier 2: 30 questions, 90 marks
- Reasoning & General Intelligence for SSC CGL Tier 2: 30 questions, 90 marks
- English Language & Comprehension for SSC CGL Tier 2: 45 questions, 135 marks
- General Awareness for SSC CGL Tier 2: 25 questions, 75 marks
- Computer Knowledge for SSC CGL Tier 2: 20 questions, 60 marks
SSC CGL Tier 2 syllabus by section and topic
Topics asked in SSC CGL Tier 2
- Partnership
- Boats and Streams
- Ratio and Proportion
- Compound Interest
- Simple Interest
- Discount and Marked Price
- Profit and Loss
- Averages
- Problems on Ages
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance (Trains)
- LCM and HCF
- Number System (Unit Digit)
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Algebra
- Alphabet Test
- Order and Ranking
- Classification (Odd One Out)
- Letter Series
- Number Series
- Calendar (Day of the Week)
- Clock (Angle Between Hands)
- Coding-Decoding
- Analogy
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Spelling (Correctly Spelt Words)
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms and Phrases
- Fill in the Blanks (Grammar)
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy and Banking
- Environment and Ecology
- Indian History and National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- General Science
- Static GK (Culture, Books, Sports, Firsts)
- Computer Awareness
Posts
Same posts as Tier 1; JSO and Statistical Investigator candidates also take Paper II
Tips
- Every wrong answer costs a full mark here, three times Tier 1 in absolute terms.
- English has 45 questions: it is the largest single block of merit marks.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in SSC CGL Tier 2?
SSC CGL Tier 2 has 150 questions for 450 marks.
What is the time limit for SSC CGL Tier 2?
SSC CGL Tier 2 is 135 minutes long.
Is there negative marking in SSC CGL Tier 2?
Yes. SSC CGL Tier 2 gives +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one, with no marks for unattempted questions.
What are the sections in SSC CGL Tier 2?
SSC CGL Tier 2 has these sections: Mathematical Abilities (30 questions, 90 marks), Reasoning & General Intelligence (30 questions, 90 marks), English Language & Comprehension (45 questions, 135 marks), General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks), Computer Knowledge (20 questions, 60 marks).
How is Tier 2 different from Tier 1?
More questions per subject, +3 / -1 marking, timed sections, and its marks decide the final merit.
Is Computer Knowledge counted in merit?
No. Section III is qualifying, as is the Data Entry Speed Test.