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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam<\/a><\/strong> has been conducted successfully across. Now it’s time to start your preparation for the Tier 2 exam. As per the SSC CGL notification, the Tier 2 exam is scheduled to be conducted in December 2025 (exact dates will be released soon). If you have taken the Tier 1 exam, then you are highly advised to start your preparation for the Tier 2 exam. You can start your preparation with the reasoning section, as this is less time-consuming than quant and has a higher scoring if you work with shortcuts and tricks. In this blog, you will know how to start your reasoning preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, Know About SSC CGL Tier 2 Reasoning Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SSC asks questions from reasoning to test your logical and thinking ability. Questions from this section can be tricky, but good practice can help you to attempt this section effectively and timely manner. A total of 30 questions will be asked from this section in Section 1 of the Tier 2. Each question will carry 3 marks and a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. Below, we have provided a detailed syllabus for SSC CGL Tier 2 reasoning section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/th>Sub-topics<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1. Verbal Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>Semantic Analogy, Symbolic\/Number Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic\/Number Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Word Building, Venn Diagrams, Drawing Inferences, Numerical Operations<\/td><\/tr>
2. Non-Verbal Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>Figural Analogy, Figural Classification, Figural Series, Embedded Figures, Space Orientation, Punched Hole \/ Pattern Folding & Unfolding, Figural Pattern Folding and Completion<\/td><\/tr>
3. Analytical & Logical Thinking<\/strong><\/td>Symbolic Operations, Trends, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving<\/td><\/tr>
4. Emotional & Social Intelligence<\/strong><\/td>Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence<\/td><\/tr>
5. Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/td>Other sub-topics, if any<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: <\/strong>Mostly topics you have already covered during your Tier 1 exam preparation, but you are strongly advised to compare the syllabus and look for the topics that you have not covered during your Tier 1 exam preparation. For new topics, understand concepts and start solving questions from our free topic-wise tests, and for already studied topics, check out the level of questions that match the Tier 2 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60-Day SSC CGL Tier 2 Reasoning Study Plan (Week-wise)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here, we have provided a structured study plan that will help you cover the entire Tier 2 reasoning syllabus. You will be able to study topics, practice, revision, tests, etc time to time. You are strongly advised to follow this plan and be consistent with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week<\/strong><\/th>Focus Area<\/strong><\/th>Daily Tasks<\/strong><\/th>Tests & Revision<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Week 1 (Day 1\u20137)<\/strong><\/td>Analogy, Classification<\/td>Learn concept + 20 Qs\/day<\/td>Topic Test<\/a><\/strong> (Day 7)<\/td><\/tr>
Week 2 (Day 8\u201314)<\/strong><\/td>Series (Number + Alphabet)<\/td>Practice 25\u201330 Qs\/day<\/td>Topic Test (Day 14)<\/td><\/tr>
Week 3 (Day 15\u201321)<\/strong><\/td>Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense<\/td>Watch tricks + practice 30 Qs\/day using tricks<\/td>Sectional Test<\/td><\/tr>
Week 4 (Day 22\u201328)<\/strong><\/td>Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams<\/td>Diagram practice + quizzes<\/td>Full-Length Reasoning Test<\/td><\/tr>
Week 5 (Day 29\u201335)<\/strong><\/td>Syllogism, Ranking, Puzzle Test<\/td>Practice different levels of puzzles<\/td>Puzzle-Specific Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Week 6 (Day 36\u201342)<\/strong><\/td>Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions<\/td>Practice with logic flow diagrams<\/td>Logic Section Test<\/td><\/tr>
Week 7 (Day 43\u201349)<\/strong><\/td>Mirror\/Water Images, Folding, Counting<\/td>Visual Practice + Timed quizzes<\/td>Mixed Topic Test<\/td><\/tr>
Week 8 (Day 50\u201356)<\/strong><\/td>Dice, Cubes, Embedded Figures<\/td>Concept + Revision + 20 MCQs\/day<\/td>Visual Reasoning Test<\/td><\/tr>
Week 9 (Day 57\u201360)<\/strong><\/td>Full Revision + Mixed Tests<\/td>Solve 3 full mock reasoning sets<\/td>Final Full Reasoning Mock<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Free Resources to Prepare Reasoning for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now you know about the syllabus, pattern, and you have a study plan in your hand. It’s time to follow that study plan seriously and focus on practice. For that, you can get access to our free topic-wise tests and a free full-length mock test. Along with that, you can get our sectional mock tests and speed tests at very affordable prices. These resources are created by our experts to boost your preparation level. Below, we have provided the direct links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n