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SSC CGL
SSC CGL — Tier 1 exam ends: 30 Oct 2026 (official — ssc.gov.in). SSC CGL Tier-I: 100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, −0.5 per wrong answer (SSC notice, 21 May 2026). Official site: ssc.gov.in.
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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SSC CGL eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 32 years (General)Upper age varies by post — 30 for most (Inspector, Assistant Section Officer); 32 for a few (Statistical Investigator). Reference date is 1 August of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Final-year graduating students can apply, but must have the degree certificate before the next stage of the recruitment.
- Posts requiring a specific stream: Statistical Investigator needs Maths/Statistics; JSO needs at least 60% in 12th Maths.
- Junior Accountant + Auditor posts: any graduate, but a chartered accountancy / commerce background is an advantage.
- Attempts
- No attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal / Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962, with eligibility certificate.
- Reservations
- Age relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years (OBC PwBD +13, SC/ST PwBD +15), Ex-Servicemen 3 years after deducting service.
SSC CGL cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Tier 1 cutoff (qualifying for Tier 2)
out of 200 marks| 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.
SSC CGL paper analysis — what actually got asked
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.
Quantitative Aptitude
46/200 marks avg
Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit/Loss, Time & Work, Ratio)
~18 marks(9%)Geometry & Mensuration
~10 marks(5%)Data Interpretation
~8 marks(4%)Algebra & Trigonometry
~10 marks(5%)
English Comprehension
38/200 marks avg
Vocabulary (Synonym/Antonym/Idioms)
~14 marks(7%)Sentence Improvement + Cloze Test
~14 marks(7%)Reading Comprehension
~10 marks(5%)
General Intelligence
40/200 marks avg
Verbal Reasoning (Series, Coding, Analogy)
~24 marks(12%)Non-Verbal Reasoning
~16 marks(8%)
General Awareness
50/200 marks avg
Static GK (History, Polity, Geography)
~22 marks(11%)Current Affairs (last 6 months)
~14 marks(7%)Science (Physics, Chem, Bio)
~14 marks(7%)
Takeaways for prep planning
- Arithmetic + Verbal Reasoning are the highest-yield topics — together they account for ~40-45 marks of every Tier 1 paper.
- Current affairs questions skew towards the 6 months before the paper — that's where focused last-mile prep pays off.
- English vocabulary is the cheapest section to score in — root-word + frequent idiom lists give a 5-7 mark uplift in 2 weeks.
SSC CGL salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Assistant Section Officer (CSS, MEA, AFHQ)
Pay Level 7- Basic pay
- ₹44,900
- Gross monthly
- ₹68,000 – ₹82,000 (X-class city, including HRA + DA)
- Perks
- DA (revised twice yearly)
- HRA 24% / 16% / 8% by city class
- TA, LTC, Medical (CGHS), Pension under NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Inspector (Income Tax, CBIC, CBN)
Pay Level 7- Basic pay
- ₹44,900
- Gross monthly
- ₹68,000 – ₹85,000 (X-class city)
- Perks
- DA, HRA, TA
- Departmental allowances (CBIC Inspector ~₹2,000-5,000 extra)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Auditor / Accountant / Junior Statistical Officer
Pay Level 6- Basic pay
- ₹35,400
- Gross monthly
- ₹54,000 – ₹65,000 (X-class city)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Tax Assistant / Senior Secretariat Assistant
Pay Level 4- Basic pay
- ₹25,500
- Gross monthly
- ₹39,000 – ₹48,000 (X-class city)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
179 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
100 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2024
23 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2023
21 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2022
18 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
17 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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Practice by subject & topic
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
174 QsGeneral Awareness
148 QsQuantitative Aptitude
168 QsEnglish Comprehension
105 Qs
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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 preferred cadres
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Audit Officer (O/o CAG, Delhi headquarters) — Group B Gazetted, audit & inspection wing
- •Assistant Accounts Officer (CGDA, Delhi/top metro circles) — defence accounts, competitive postings
- •Assistant Section Officer (Cabinet Secretariat, PMO support divisions) — CSS top tier
- •Statistical Officer (CSO - Central Statistics Office, headquarters) — Group B Gazetted equivalent
- •Assistant (Intelligence Bureau civil cadre, screening wing) — Group B, Delhi posting typically
- •Divisional Accountant (Railway Board zones, headquarters) — A1 category metro postings
AAO and premium Group B
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Audit Officer (Indian Audit & Accounts Department, AAO) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 7
- •Assistant Accounts Officer (CGDA/PCDA offices) — Group B Gazetted, defence accounting
- •Divisional Accountant (Indian Railways) — Group B, accounts cadre
- •Assistant (AFHQ - Armed Forces Headquarters) — Civil Group B posts, tri-services
- •Junior Statistical Officer (top ministries) — Ministry of Statistics, NITI Aayog data roles
Top Group B posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Audit Officer (O/o CAG, headquarters cadre) — pay level 7, typically Delhi/state capitals
- •Assistant Section Officer (CSS, preferred ministries) — Finance, Home, Defence ministries
- •Assistant (MEA, headquarters) — Group B Gazetted equivalent duties
- •Inspector (Examiner, CGST - metro postings) — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru circles
- •Compiler (Registrar General of India) — Group B, census operations
Group B competitive range
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Section Officer (CSS - Central Secretariat Service) — pay level 6, Delhi posting
- •Assistant (MEA - Ministry of External Affairs) — Group B, competitive for Delhi/metro postings
- •Inspector (Income Tax Department, CBDT) — Group B Non-Gazetted, pay level 7
- •Inspector (Examiner, CGST/Customs) — CBIC cadre, audit & assessment roles
- •Assistant Audit Officer (CAG offices) — Group B posts
Group C competitive posts
55–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Inspector (Central Excise/Customs) — CBIC cadre, pay level 7
- •Inspector (Preventive Officer) — Group B Non-Gazetted, field postings
- •Assistant Enforcement Officer (Directorate of Enforcement) — pay level 7
- •Sub-Inspector (CBI, NIA subordinate offices) — Group C posts
- •Statistical Investigator Grade-II (various ministries)
Tier 1 qualifying range
40–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
SSC has started releasing admit cards for the Tier 1 examination scheduled from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets 2-3 days before their respective exam dates through the official portal at ssc.gov.in.
SSC published revised tentative vacancies on 24 September 2026, reducing the total from 12,256 to 10,731 posts across Group B and Group C positions in various central government departments.
SSC officially confirmed through notice dated 12 September 2026 that the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Tier 1 will be conducted in computer-based mode from 30 September to 30 October 2026 across multiple shifts.
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.
The application window for the 2026 cycle opens on June 1 and closes June 30. Candidates from ST/SC/PwD categories receive fee exemption. Payment through net banking, debit card, or UPI.
Important dates
Tentative vacancy notification released
passedThu, 24 Sept, 2026
Officialssc.gov.in ↗Total 10,731 vacancies announced (revised from 12,256)
Tier 1 admit card availability
passedSun, 27 Sept, 2026
Officialssc.gov.in ↗Admit cards released 2-3 days before respective exam dates; download from ssc.gov.in candidate login
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam starts
passedWed, 30 Sept, 2026
Officialssc.gov.in ↗Computer-based exam conducted from 30 September to 30 October 2026 across multiple shifts; no answer key published for this stage · no key published for this stage
🇮🇳Tier 1 exam ends
19 days awayFri, 30 Oct, 2026
Officialssc.gov.in ↗no key published for this stage
Tier 1 result (expected)
50 days awayMon, 30 Nov, 2026
ExpectedTypically declared 3-4 weeks after Tier 1 exam completion
🇮🇳Tier 2 exam (expected)
65 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
ExpectedTentative schedule: December 2026 as per official notification; exact dates to be announced · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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General Intelligence and Reasoning
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.
General Awareness
History
Geography
Indian Polity
Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, judiciary, panchayati raj.
Indian Economy
Five Year Plans, banking, taxation, budget, economic indicators.
General Science
Current Affairs
National, international, awards, sports, books, appointments — last 12 months.
Static GK
Important days, dance forms, classical music, national symbols.
Computer Awareness
Hardware, software, internet, MS Office basics, abbreviations.
Quantitative Aptitude
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.
Average
Average of numbers, weighted average, age-related averages.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI, half-yearly/quarterly compounding, installments.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns, work done together.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats and streams, relative speed, average speed.
Mixture and Alligation
Two-component mixtures, replacement problems, alligation rule.
Algebra
Linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomial identities.
Mensuration — 2D
Triangles, quadrilaterals, circles — area and perimeter.
Mensuration — 3D
Cube, cuboid, cylinder, cone, sphere, hemisphere — surface area and volume.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles, congruence, similarity.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios, identities, heights and distances.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
English Comprehension
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.
Sentence Improvement
Choose the best alternative for an underlined part.
Fill in the Blanks
Single and double-blank sentence completion.
Active and Passive Voice
Convert sentences between voices.
Direct and Indirect Speech
Convert direct ↔ indirect narration.
Cloze Test
Fill multiple blanks within a passage.
Reading Comprehension
Passage-based questions on main idea, vocab, inference.
Para Jumbles
Reorder jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph.