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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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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
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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
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
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SUBJECT15 questions · 20 min
Start mock →SSC CGL — General Intelligence and Reasoning Drill
SUBJECT15 questions · 20 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
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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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 →Take a mock to see where you stand on the leaderboard.
| # | Student | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANJALI A. | 91.7% |
| 2 | SUJAL G. | 81.3% |
| 3 | Rama R. | 68.8% |
| 4 | Sid k. | 50.0% |
| 5 | ANJALI A. | 39.6% |
| 6 | Prachi | 16.7% |
| 7 | Venu M. | 16.7% |
| 8 | Venu M. | 0.0% |
| 9 | Venu M. | 0.0% |
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.
All-India top performers
97–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier aspirants
92–97% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Premium Group B posts
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Group B posts
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Lower Group B range
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Group C posts contention
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.
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.
Source →Around 15,000 vacancies are expected for SSC CGL 2026 across various Group B and C posts in central government departments including Income Tax, Customs, CBI, and other ministries. Last year, SSC filled 15,118 posts through this exam.
Source →The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC CGL 2026 notification in May 2026, slightly delayed from the original March 31 schedule due to administrative reasons. The notification will contain details of vacancies, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern for Group B and C posts.
Source →The SSC CGL Tier 1 Computer-Based Examination is scheduled to be held in July-August 2026 following the application window closure. Tier 1 is qualifying in nature, with final selection based on Tier 2 performance.
Source →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.
Source →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.
SSC CGL 2026 notification release
3 days awaySat, 30 May, 2026
Official notification with vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern to be published on ssc.gov.in
Application portal opens
3 days awaySat, 30 May, 2026
Online registration begins simultaneously with notification release; requires One-Time Registration (OTR)
Application portal closes
19 days awayMon, 15 Jun, 2026
Last date including fee payment. Don't wait for the last day — portal slows down with traffic.
Application window closes
34 days awayTue, 30 Jun, 2026
Last date to submit SSC CGL 2026 application form; application fee ₹100 for general candidates
Application correction window
40 days awayMon, 6 Jul, 2026
Limited window to edit application details; correction fee ₹200 for first edit, ₹500 for second
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 admit card release
57 days awayThu, 23 Jul, 2026
Approximately 10 days before the exam.
City intimation slip release
59 days awaySat, 25 Jul, 2026
Candidates informed about exam city approximately one week before Tier 1 admit card
Tier 1 admit card release
64 days awayThu, 30 Jul, 2026
Hall ticket available 3-4 days before exam on regional SSC websites; mandatory with photo ID
📌Tier 1 exam period begins
69 days awayTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Computer-Based Examination; qualifying stage with objective MCQs in General Intelligence, Quant, English, and General Awareness
Static GK
Important days, dance forms, classical music, national symbols.
Average
Average of numbers, weighted average, age-related averages.