{"id":186547,"date":"2025-11-18T10:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T04:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=186547"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:28:23","slug":"how-to-start-your-preparation-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-preparation-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ssc-cgl\/\">SSC CGL<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">How to Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC has successfully conducted the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 exam<\/a><\/strong>. Hope you have nailed it. If you have not started preparing for the Tier 2 exam and are waiting for the results, you might be mistaken. Look, the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam is the next level exam, so instead of waiting for the result, you should start your preparation right now. Let&#8217;s talk about how to start your preparation for SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 exam. Most candidates get scared about how they will cover the syllabus, how they will practice it, and how to revise this vast syllabus, and so on. Don&#8217;t worry, we are here to help you out with these issues. Just read this blog carefully, and at the end, you will have an idea to start your preparation correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take a Free SSC CGL Tier 2 Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. First, Get Familiar with the New Pattern and Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting your preparation for the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam, you should get familiar with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exam pattern and syllabus<\/a><\/strong>. Tier 2 sections are at most the same as the Tier 1 exam, except computer knowledge test and typing test. It&#8217;s a single, long exam with two sessions, both held on the same day. This is the main exam that decides your final merit (rank). It has three sections and a total duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Below, we have mentioned the detailed exam pattern for the Tier 2 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Session<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time allowed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\">Session- I (2 hours and 15 minutes)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Section I:<\/strong><br>A: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicqa%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathematical Abilities<\/a><\/strong> (30 Questions)<br>B: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopiclr%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reasoning and General Intelligence<\/a><\/strong> (30 Questions)<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60*3=180<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">1 hour (for each section)<br>(1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section II:<\/strong><br>A: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicel%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Language and Comprehension<\/a><\/strong> (45 Questions)<br>B: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicga%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Awareness<\/a><\/strong> (25 Questions)<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70*3=210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section III:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/computer-knowledge-questions-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Knowledge Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20*3=60<\/td><td>15 Minutes (For Section III &amp; IV Each)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Session- II (15 Minutes)<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Section IV:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctt1%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Entry Speed Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">One Data Entry Task<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">\u2013<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">(20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe as per Para-7.1, 7.2, and 7.3)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final Rank is from 390 Marks:<\/strong> Your job and rank depend on the total marks from Maths (90) + Reasoning (90) + English (135) + General Awareness (75).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English is the Game Changer:<\/strong> With <strong>45 questions<\/strong> and <strong>135 marks<\/strong>, this single section has the highest weightage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Computer and DEST are Mandatory to Pass:<\/strong> You must pass the Computer module and the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST). If you fail in these, you fail the whole exam, even with a great score in the main sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a Detailed and Realistic Study Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC has not released any exact dates for the Tier 2 exam, but you can expect the scheduling of this exam in December\/ January 2025. You have limited time, so you cannot study randomly. A good plan means regular time for all subjects, especially your weak areas. We have created a detailed blog on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-study-plan-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Study Plan<\/a><\/strong> that you can follow, and below we have provided a daily study routine that will help you utilize your day effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Study Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Activity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>7:00 AM \u2013 9:00 AM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English (The Highest Scorer!)<\/strong><\/td><td>Read one <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/the-hindu-editorial-vocabulary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newspaper Editorial<\/a><\/strong> + Work on <strong>Vocabulary<\/strong> (Synonyms\/Antonyms\/Idioms)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>10:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Maths (Concepts are King)<\/strong><\/td><td>Pick 1-2 topics (e.g., Algebra\/Geometry). Focus on <strong>advanced-level questions<\/strong> and formulas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2:30 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reasoning\/General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>Alternate days. Practice <strong>long, tricky puzzles<\/strong> for Reasoning. Revise <strong>Static GK<\/strong> for GA.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7:00 PM \u2013 8:30 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Practice &amp; Revision<\/strong><\/td><td>Solve <strong>Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/strong>. Work on weak topics found in your last mock.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>9:00 PM \u2013 9:30 PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Qualifying Tests<\/strong><\/td><td>Practice <strong>Typing\/DEST<\/strong> for 15 mins + Read <strong>Computer Basics<\/strong> (3 days a week).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Focus on Building Your Foundation: Section-wise Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To score good marks in the exam, it&#8217;s important to focus on each section seriously. For that, you need to first build your foundation, but you have already built it during your Tier 1 preparation. Still, you are advised to do it again, but try to finish it in 5-7 days. Also, check for topics that you have not prepared during your Tier 1 exam preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematical Abilities (30 Questions, 90 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change in Focus:<\/strong> Tier 1 was about speed. Tier 2 is about deep concepts and solving tougher, sometimes lengthier, questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Topics:<\/strong> Make sure to cover topics like Statistics and Probability, which are new additions and very scoring if you get the basics right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t just rely on shortcut tricks. Master the fundamental method first. In Tier 2, SSC can ask questions in a twisted form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-quant-preparation-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 Mathematical Abilities Section<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence (30 Questions, 90 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tougher Questions:<\/strong> The questions will be more time-consuming. Look for complex arrangements, series, and statement-based questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Practice at least 30-40 challenging reasoning questions daily. The key is to <strong>spot the pattern quickly<\/strong> under exam pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-reasoning-preparation-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 Reasoning Section<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Language &amp; Comprehension (45 Questions, 135 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highest Weightage:<\/strong> This section will make or break your rank. You need to score very high here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Must-Practice Areas:<\/strong> Spend major time on <strong>Reading Comprehension (Passages), Cloze Test, and Para Jumbles<\/strong>. These test your understanding, not just rote memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vocabulary\/Grammar:<\/strong> Continue revising grammar rules and use tools like <strong>&#8216;Word Power Made Easy&#8217;<\/strong> to strengthen your vocabulary. Daily newspaper reading is a must!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-english-preparation-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 English Section<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Awareness (25 Questions, 75 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deeper Questions:<\/strong> Unlike Tier 1, questions here can be deeper. Don&#8217;t just read headlines. Try to understand the topic deeply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Focus on Current Affairs from the last 6-8 months. For Static GK (History, Polity, etc.), use a standard GK book (like Lucent&#8217;s) and revise key facts regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-start-your-ga-preparation-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 General Awareness Section<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Computer Knowledge &amp; DEST (Qualifying)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t ignore:<\/strong> This is a mandatory qualifying section. Study the basics of Computer Fundamentals, MS Office (Word, Excel), Internet, and Networking. A simple book on Computer Awareness is enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Typing:<\/strong> Practice the Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for 15-20 minutes daily right from the start. You must achieve the required speed and accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-computer-knowledge-for-ssc-cgl-tier-2-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL Tier 2 Computer Knowledge Section<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Choose Your Best Study Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a hundred books. Pick the best few and solve them multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recommended Book(s)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Maths<\/strong><\/td><td>R.S. Aggarwal (for basics) <strong>OR<\/strong> Play with Advanced Maths by Abhinay Sharma + Tier 2 PYQ Book<\/td><td>Concept clarity and advanced-level practice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>A Modern Approach to Verbal &amp; Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal <strong>OR<\/strong> any Tier 2 PYQ Book<\/td><td>Practice a lot of tricky, time-consuming questions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>From Plinth to Paramount<\/strong> by Neetu Singh (for Grammar) + <strong>Word Power Made Easy<\/strong> by Norman Lewis (for Vocabulary)<\/td><td>Grammar Rules, Vocabulary, and Daily Reading.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lucent&#8217;s General Knowledge<\/strong> (for Static GK) + <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dssctopicca%26i%3Dssc&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PracticeMock Current Affairs Quizzes<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Key facts and recent events.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Computers<\/strong><\/td><td>Any basic Computer Awareness Book (like Lucent&#8217;s Computer)<\/td><td>Basics of Hardware, Software, MS Office, and Internet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Attempt Mock Tests and Do Their Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most important step in your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with a Mock Test:<\/strong> Take a full-length <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Tier 2 mock test<\/a><\/strong>. This will show you exactly where you stand and what your weak spots are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take Weekly Mocks:<\/strong> Once you&#8217;ve covered 50-60% of your syllabus, take a full-length mock test at least once a week. This will help you manage your time during the real exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze!<\/strong> The real benefit of a mock test is the analysis. Spend at least 2 hours on it. Ask yourself:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Where did I get stuck?<\/em> (This means a concept is weak.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Where did I make a silly mistake?<\/em> (This means you need to be more careful.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Where did I spend too much time?<\/em> (This means you need a faster method.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work on Your Weak Areas:<\/strong> For the next few days, only focus on the weak topics you found in your mock test and try to improve them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your success comes from this cycle: Learn -> Practice -> Mock Test -> Analyze -> Improve.<\/strong> Stick to it, and you&#8217;ll be ready to crack the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dsscpro&amp;ref=14810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SSC-Packages.png\" alt=\"Budget-friendly online courses for SSC, Railways, and State exams, detailing 'SSC Pro' and 'SSC Prime' features.\" class=\"wp-image-183927\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, personalized tips, and real-time solutions to boost your SSC exam prep. [<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/practicemockssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click here to join now!<\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Other Blogs of SSC CGL 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Notification<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Syllabus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-study-plan-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Study Plan<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-preparation-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers-with-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs: How to Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763364189235\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to Start Your Preparation for SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should start immediately after Tier 1, without waiting for results, to utilize the 2\u20133 months effectively.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763364381533\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tier 2 has Maths, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness sections, plus Computer Knowledge &amp; DEST as qualifying tests.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763364394306\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which section carries the highest marks in Tier 2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">English Language &amp; Comprehension has 45 questions and 135 marks, making it the most crucial section for ranking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763364408379\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the Computer Knowledge test qualifying or scored?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Computer Knowledge section is qualifying; marks are not added to the rank, but you must pass it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763364421365\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the key focus areas in Mathematics for Tier 2?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Focus on concepts, advanced problems, and new topics like Statistics and Probability for better scoring.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start your SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 prep now! 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