SSC CGL Exam Pattern
SSC CGL Tier-I has 100 questions worth 200 marks in 60 minutes, across 4 sections: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. Marking: −0.5 per wrong answer. Each section has its own 15-minute clock. Every PaperYodha SSC CGL mock follows this structure.
SSC CGL Tier-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative marking | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoningसामान्य बुद्धि और तर्क | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| General Awarenessसामान्य जागरूकता | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| Quantitative Aptitudeमात्रात्मक योग्यता | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 50 | −0.5 per wrong answer | 15 min |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 60 min |
• Each section has its own 15-minute clock, in this order. When a section's time ends the next one opens and you cannot go back.
• PwD candidates eligible for a scribe get 80 minutes (20 per section).
Source: SSC CGL 2026 official notice (F. No. HQ-C11018/1/2026-C-1, 21 May 2026), Scheme of Tier-I Examination, ssc.gov.in. Patterns can change with each notification, so always check the official notice.
Selection process
- 1
Tier-I
Computer-based, 100 questions in 60 minutes; used for shortlisting.
- 2
Tier-II
Computer-based; marks decide the final merit. Includes a computer-knowledge and data-entry skill module.
- 3
Document verification
Followed by allocation of posts by merit and preference.