SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Analysis
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2025
The much-anticipated SSC CGL Tier 2 exam was finally conducted successfully after two delays, with the Staff Selection Commission organizing the online test from February 17th to 22nd, 2018. Now that the exams are over, students curious about its overall performance can review the detailed Tier-II analysis to gain a clear understanding of the exam pattern, difficulty level across shifts, and key trends in subjects like Quantitative Abilities and English. This analysis provides valuable insights into question types, time management challenges, and preparation strategies for future aspirants aiming to excel in upcoming SSC CGL cycles.
The timing for SSC CGL Tier-II Exam:
17.02.2018 To 21.02.2018:-
- Paper-I 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM &
- Paper-II 03:15 PM to 5:15 PM
22.02.2018:-
- Paper-III -10:30 AM to 12:30 PM &
- Paper-IV – 03:15 PM to 5:15 PM
GOOD ATTEMPTS
| Section | Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Difficult | 67-72 |
| English Language | Easy-Moderate | 156-172 |
SSC CGL Tier-II Quantitative Aptitude [10:30 AM To 12:30 PM]
This section was of difficult level. Most of the questions were very lengthy or very calculative and time consuming. Difficulty level of Quantitative Aptitude was unexpected unlike previous years which is surely going to affect score gained by the candidates. Its direct impact is on the attempt of the number of questions and morale of the candidates which seem to be very down comparatively. Now, one must need to be precociously cautious regarding English Language Section.
Find the questions asked in paper I in
SSC CGL TIER II 2017 – QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE QUESTIONS
The detailed breakup of paper I for all the shifts is as follows:
| Topics | No. Of Questions | Level Of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Mensuration | 10-12 | Calculative |
| Geometry | 7-8 | Difficult |
| Profit & Loss , Discount | 9-10 | easy-moderate |
| Number System/HCF/LCM | 3-4 | easy-moderate |
| Percentage | 2-3 | moderate |
| Average | 3-4 | easy-moderate |
| Time & Work | 4-5 | easy |
| Ratio | 4-5 | easy-moderate |
| Time Speed Distance | 4-5 | easy |
| Interest (CI & SI) | 4-5 | moderate |
| Trigonometry , Height & Distance | 6-7 | easy-moderate |
| Height & Distance | 3 | easy-moderate |
| DI | 5 | Calculative |
| Mixture & Alligation | 2-3 | easy |
| Algebra | 10-11 | moderate-difficult |
| Total | 100 Questions | Difficult |
SSC CGL Tier-II English Language [03.:15 PM To 5.15 PM]
This section was of easy to moderate level which brought a relief to the CGL aspirants to compensate for the loss in Quant section. Some questions were lengthy in sentence rearrangement.
Find the questions asked in paper II in
SSC CGL TIER II 2017 – PAPER II QUESTIONS (ENGLISH)
The detailed breakup of paper II is as follows:
| Topics | No. Of Questions | Level Of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Spot the error | 20 | easy-moderate |
| Fill In the Blanks | 5 | easy-moderate |
| Synonyms | 3 | easy-moderate |
| Antonyms | 3 | easy-moderate |
| Spelling/detecting mis-spelt words | 3 | easy-moderate |
| Idioms & Phrases | 11-12 | moderate |
| One word substitution | 9-10 | easy |
| Improvement of sentences | 22-23 | easy-moderate |
| Active/Passive voice of verbs | 20 | easy-moderate |
| Conversion into direct/indirect narration | 20 | easy-moderate |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 25 | moderate(Lengthy) |
| Cloze Test | 24 | easy-moderate |
| Comprehension Passage | 30 | easy-moderate |
| Total | 200 Questions | easy-moderate |
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