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SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier 1)
Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam — Tier 1 is a 60-minute objective test with 100 questions across Reasoning, GK, Quant, and English.
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Number SystemThe smallest number which, when divided by 8, 9 or 10, leaves a remainder of 3 in each case, is:
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Start with a diagnostic
10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
23 questions
Take paper →2023
21 questions
Take paper →2022
18 questions
Take paper →2021
17 questions
Take paper →Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).
SSC CGL 2024 — Tier 1 (Shift 1)
FULL3 questions · 60 min
Start mock →| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | 131.5 |
| 2024 | OBC | 126.5 |
| 2024 | EWS | 120.5 |
| 2024 | SC | 113.0 |
| 2024 | ST | 104.5 |
| 2023 | General | 139.0 |
| 2023 | OBC | 133.5 |
| 2023 | EWS | 129.0 |
| 2023 | SC | 120.0 |
| 2023 | ST | 112.0 |
| 2022 | General | 151.2 |
| 2022 | OBC | 144.8 |
| 2022 | EWS | 139.5 |
| 2022 | SC | 131.6 |
| 2022 | ST | 120.5 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
46/200 marks avg
Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit/Loss, Time & Work, Ratio)
Geometry & Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Algebra & Trigonometry
38/200 marks avg
Vocabulary (Synonym/Antonym/Idioms)
Sentence Improvement + Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension
40/200 marks avg
Verbal Reasoning (Series, Coding, Analogy)
Non-Verbal Reasoning
50/200 marks avg
Static GK (History, Polity, Geography)
Current Affairs (last 6 months)
Science (Physics, Chem, Bio)
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Quant — Arithmetic Warm-up
TOPIC1 questions · 15 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — Full Length Practice
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — General Awareness Drill
SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — Quantitative Aptitude Drill
SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — General Intelligence and Reasoning Drill
SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — Full Mock 1
FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — Full Mock 9
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — Full Mock 10
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL21 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — 2021 (Previous Year)
FULL17 questions · 60 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — 2022 (Previous Year)
FULL18 questions · 60 min
Start mock →Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshit B. | 100.0% |
| 2 | Anitha | 100.0% |
| 3 | ANJALI A. | 91.7% |
| 4 | Trupti J. | 87.5% |
| 5 | Harshal K. | 83.3% |
| 6 | SUJAL G. | 81.3% |
| 7 | Anitha | 75.0% |
| 8 | Status C. | 70.8% |
| 9 | Status C. | 70.0% |
| 10 | Rama R. | 68.8% |
What can I get from SSC CGL?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1-2% — AAO assured
97–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AAO/top-tier posts strong contention
92–97% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AAO/Auditor competitive range
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top Group B posts contention
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group B posts realistic range
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group C posts competitive range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
As per the official notification, the SSC CGL Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination will be conducted between August and September 2026. The Tier 2 examination is scheduled for December 2026 with exact dates to be announced.
For the first time, SSC has introduced sectional timing where candidates get 15 minutes for each section in Tier 1. The system will automatically move to the next section once allotted time ends, requiring balanced preparation across all subjects.
The Staff Selection Commission extended the application deadline and reopened the online application window from 23-25 June 2026. The application correction window is available from 1-3 July 2026 for candidates who need to modify submitted forms.
SSC officially released the CGL 2026 notification on 21 May 2026 for 12,256 tentative vacancies across various central government ministries and departments. This includes AAO/ASO posts with a new Paper-III requirement.
SSC has confirmed via the latest notification that the Tier 1 paper structure stays at 100 questions across 4 sections (25 each in Reasoning, GA, Quant, English) with 60 minutes total time. Marking remains +2 per correct, −0.5 negative.
Application portal opens
passedSat, 16 May, 2026
Form available on ssc.gov.in. Have your category certificate, photo (4.5×3.5 cm), and signature ready before starting.
Application portal closes
passedMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Last date including fee payment. Don't wait for the last day — portal slows down with traffic.
Application correction window closes
passedFri, 3 Jul, 2026
Candidates could make corrections from 1-3 July 2026
Tier 1 admit card release
13 days awayThu, 23 Jul, 2026
Approximately 10 days before the exam.
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam (computer-based)
28 days awayFri, 7 Aug, 2026
Conducted across multiple shifts and dates. Your slot is on the admit card.
Tier 1 admit card expected release
35 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Admit cards typically released one week before exam
Click any topic to read study notes
Analogy
Verbal and figural analogy: word-pair, number-pair, letter-pair, figure-pair.
Classification (Odd one out)
Find the odd word/number/figure in a group.
Series
Number, letter, alphanumeric, and figural series — find next term.
Coding-Decoding
Letter-letter, letter-number, and conditional coding patterns.
Ranking and Order
Linear arrangement, ranks from top/bottom, age-based ranking.
Directions and Distances
Compass-based movement, shortest distance, final direction.
Blood Relations
Family tree, generation-based and pointing-style problems.
Syllogism
Two/three statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Statement and Conclusion
Logical conclusion-drawing from a given statement.
Venn Diagrams
Set relationships between 2–4 categories.
Cubes and Dice
Cube colouring, opposite faces, dice problems.
Paper Folding and Cutting
Visual problems on folded paper unfolded.
Mirror and Water Image
Mirror image and water reflection of letters/figures.
Embedded Figures
Identify a smaller figure hidden in a complex one.
Figure Completion
Complete missing parts of a pattern.
Matrix-based Coding
Matrix-grid alphabet/number coding.
Number System
Divisibility, HCF/LCM, factors, fractions, decimals, surds.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, square/cube roots, simplifying expressions.
Percentage
Percentage conversion, percentage change, applied percentage.
Profit, Loss and Discount
CP/SP/MP, successive discounts, marked price, profit %.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership, mixture/alligation links.
Synonyms
Word meanings — closest in meaning.
Antonyms
Word meanings — opposite in meaning.
Spelling Correction
Identify the correctly/incorrectly spelt word.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms.
One Word Substitution
Replace a phrase with a single appropriate word.
Error Spotting
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam window begins
45 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026; multiple shifts across India
🇮🇳Tier 1 — CBT window opens
64 days awaySat, 12 Sept, 2026
Tier 1 result announcement
68 days awayWed, 16 Sept, 2026
Provisional answer key released first; final answer key + result follows ~2 weeks later.
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam window ends
75 days awayWed, 23 Sept, 2026
CBT conducted across various exam centres
Static GK
Important days, dance forms, classical music, national symbols.
Average
Average of numbers, weighted average, age-related averages.