The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE 2025) Tier 2 exam today. More than 1.40 lakh candidates are appearing for the examination. A separate skill test for Tier 2 is scheduled for January 19 . Only candidates who qualified in Tier 1 were eligible for this stage.
Candidate Breakdown
A total of 139,997 candidates qualified for the CGLE 2025 Tier 2 exam. This includes 6,196 candidates for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) posts. Additionally, 2,781 candidates qualified for Sub-Inspector (SI) Grade 2 positions. The remaining 131,027 candidates qualified for other various posts.
Revised Tier 1 Results
SSC recently revised the CGLE 2025 Tier 1 results. This update followed several complaints from candidates. They reported their names were missing from the qualified lists despite meeting the cut-off scores. SSC acknowledged an ‘inadvertent error’ in the previously published lists of qualified candidates.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
For candidates with identical scores in the Tier 2 exam, SSC applies a specific set of criteria to determine merit. These rules are applied sequentially until the tie is resolved:
- Marks scored in Paper-II of the Tier-II Examination. This applies specifically to JSO and SI Grade 2 posts, if applicable to the candidate.
- Marks scored in Section-I of Paper-I of the Tier-II Examination.
- Date of birth, with older candidates ranked higher.
- Alphabetical order of the candidates’ names.
SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Pattern
The SSC CGL Tier 2 exam consists of Paper-I and Paper-II. These papers are conducted on separate days and in different shifts. Paper-I is mandatory for all candidates. Paper-II is only for candidates who applied for JSO and SI Grade 2 posts.
Paper-I Details
Paper-I is divided into two sessions: Session-I and Session-II. Session-I lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes, while Session-II is 15 minutes long. Candidates eligible for a scribe receive additional time, as specified by SSC.
Session-I Breakdown:
- Section-I: This section combines Mathematical Abilities and Reasoning and General Intelligence. It contains 30 questions for Mathematical Abilities and 30 questions for Reasoning and General Intelligence, totaling 60 questions. Each question carries 3 marks, resulting in a maximum of 180 marks. Candidates have 1 hour to complete Section-I.
- Section-II: This section includes English Language and Comprehension, and General Awareness. English Language and Comprehension has 45 questions, while General Awareness has 25 questions, making a total of 70 questions. This section is worth 210 marks (3 marks per question). Candidates receive 1 hour to complete Section-II.
- Section-III: This covers the Computer Knowledge Test. It comprises 20 questions, with a maximum score of 60 marks. Candidates have 15 minutes to complete Section-III.
Session-II Breakdown:
- Section-IV: This is the Data Entry Speed Test. It involves one data entry task. This session also has a duration of 15 minutes.
Paper-II Details
Paper-II focuses on Statistics. It is mandatory only for candidates applying for JSO and SI Grade 2 posts. This paper consists of 100 questions. Each question carries 2 marks, totaling 200 marks. The allotted time for Paper-II is 2 hours. Candidates eligible for a scribe receive 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Below is a summary of the exam pattern:
| Paper | Session | Subject | Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Compulsory) | Session-I (2h 15m total) | Section-I: Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning and General Intelligence | 60 | 180 | 1 hour |
| Section-II: English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness | 70 | 210 | 1 hour | ||
| Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test | 20 | 60 | 15 minutes | ||
| Session-II | Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test | One Task | – | 15 minutes | |
| Paper-II (JSO, SI Grade 2) | – | Statistics | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |