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Key Facts: SSC CGL Exam

100 / 200

Tier 1 Questions / Marks

Staff Selection Commission

150 / 450

Tier 2 Paper 1 Questions / Marks

Staff Selection Commission

60 min

Tier 1 Duration

Staff Selection Commission

0.50 / 1

Negative Marking (Tier 1 / Tier 2)

Staff Selection Commission

Rs. 100

Application Fee (General/OBC)

SSC CGL Notification

Bachelor's

Minimum Qualification

Staff Selection Commission

The SSC CGL is the Staff Selection Commission's national Computer-Based Test for recruiting graduates into Group B and C government posts. Tier 1 has 100 questions for 200 marks in 60 minutes and is qualifying. Tier 2 Paper 1, which decides merit, has 150 questions for 450 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. The application fee is Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates, with exemptions for SC, ST, women, PwBD, and ex-servicemen. Negative marking applies, and cut-offs vary by post and category each cycle.

Sample SSC CGL Practice Questions

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1A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price and then allows a discount of 25%. What is his profit percent?
A.5%
B.10%
C.15%
D.12%
Explanation: Let cost price = 100. Marked price = 140. After 25% discount, selling price = 140 x 0.75 = 105. Profit = 105 - 100 = 5, so profit percent = 5%.
2If the simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 8% per annum is Rs. 800, what is the principal?
A.Rs. 4,000
B.Rs. 5,000
C.Rs. 6,000
D.Rs. 8,000
Explanation: Simple Interest = (P x R x T)/100. So 800 = (P x 8 x 2)/100 = 16P/100. Therefore P = 80000/16 = Rs. 5,000.
3The average of 5 consecutive even numbers is 24. What is the largest of these numbers?
A.26
B.28
C.30
D.32
Explanation: For consecutive numbers, the average equals the middle term, so the middle number is 24. The five numbers are 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, and the largest is 28.
4A train 120 m long crosses a pole in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
A.60 km/h
B.72 km/h
C.80 km/h
D.90 km/h
Explanation: Speed = distance/time = 120/6 = 20 m/s. To convert to km/h, multiply by 18/5: 20 x 18/5 = 72 km/h.
5If a sum doubles in 8 years at simple interest, in how many years will it become four times itself at the same rate?
A.16 years
B.24 years
C.32 years
D.12 years
Explanation: Doubling means interest equals the principal in 8 years, so the rate is 12.5% per annum. To become four times, the interest must equal three times the principal, needing 24 years (3 x 8).
6The ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 80. What is the larger number?
A.30
B.45
C.50
D.55
Explanation: The total ratio parts are 3 + 5 = 8, representing 80, so each part equals 10. The larger number is 5 x 10 = 50.
7A can do a piece of work in 12 days and B in 18 days. Working together, in how many days will they finish the work?
A.6.5 days
B.7.2 days
C.8 days
D.9 days
Explanation: A's one-day work is 1/12 and B's is 1/18. Together they do 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36 per day, so the work takes 36/5 = 7.2 days.
8What is the compound interest on Rs. 10,000 for 2 years at 10% per annum, compounded annually?
A.Rs. 2,000
B.Rs. 2,100
C.Rs. 2,200
D.Rs. 2,310
Explanation: Amount = P(1 + R/100)^n = 10000 x (1.1)^2 = 10000 x 1.21 = Rs. 12,100. Compound interest = 12100 - 10000 = Rs. 2,100.
9If 15% of a number is 90, what is 35% of the same number?
A.180
B.210
C.240
D.270
Explanation: If 15% equals 90, the number is 90 x 100/15 = 600. Then 35% of 600 = 0.35 x 600 = 210.
10The area of a circle is 154 sq cm. What is its radius? (Take pi = 22/7)
A.5 cm
B.7 cm
C.9 cm
D.11 cm
Explanation: Area = pi x r^2, so 154 = (22/7) x r^2. Then r^2 = 154 x 7/22 = 49, giving r = 7 cm.

About the SSC CGL Exam

The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) is a national-level Computer-Based Test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates into Group B and Group C posts across central government ministries and departments. Tier 1 is a qualifying screening test of 100 objective questions for 200 marks across four sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension — completed in 60 minutes with sectional timing. Tier 2 Paper 1 is the merit-deciding stage, with 150 questions for 450 marks across Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, and a qualifying Computer Knowledge module, plus a Data Entry Speed Test. A separate Paper 2 (Statistics) applies for Junior Statistical Officer posts. All questions are objective multiple-choice with negative marking.

Exam sponsor: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India, at computer-based test centres. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

Tier 1: 60 minutes; Tier 2 Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

Category and post-wise cut-offs set each cycle; no fixed pass mark is published

Exam / Certification Fees

Rs. 100 (General/OBC); SC, ST, women, PwBD, and ESM exempt

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. The Staff Selection Commission does not publish a single first-attempt pass-rate percentage; final selection depends on post-wise and category-wise cut-offs that change every recruitment cycle. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~28%

Quantitative Aptitude / Mathematical Abilities

Arithmetic, percentages, profit and loss, interest, ratio, time and work, speed-distance, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, and data interpretation.

~22%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangement, syllogism, clocks, and calendars.

~25%

English Language & Comprehension

Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one-word substitution, error detection, sentence correction, voice and narration, and reading comprehension.

~18%

General Awareness

Indian history, polity, geography, economy, general science, static GK, and current affairs.

~7%

Computer Knowledge

Computer fundamentals, hardware and software, MS Office, internet, and security basics (qualifying in Tier 2 Paper 1).

Preparing for the SSC CGL Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Category and post-wise cut-offs set each cycle; no fixed pass mark is published
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Tier 1: 60 minutes; Tier 2 Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: Rs. 100 (General/OBC); SC, ST, women, PwBD, and ESM exempt Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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  • Track weak areas and revisit them
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SSC CGL: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the exam pattern and sectional timing first — Tier 1 gives only 15 minutes per section, so pacing matters as much as accuracy.
2Build a strong quantitative base with daily timed practice on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, and data interpretation.
3Learn reasoning shortcuts for coding-decoding, series, syllogism, and seating arrangement to save time under pressure.
4Grow vocabulary and grammar steadily, and practice reading comprehension passages to improve speed and inference.
5Cover General Awareness systematically across history, polity, geography, economy, and science, and revise current affairs regularly.
6Account for negative marking — skip questions you cannot reason out rather than guessing blindly, especially in Tier 1.
7Take full-length timed mock tests for both Tier 1 and Tier 2, then analyze errors section by section to target weak areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SSC CGL examination?

The SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination is a national Computer-Based Test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit graduates into Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries and departments. It is held in two tiers, both objective multiple-choice.

What is the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam pattern?

Tier 1 has four sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension — each with 25 questions for 50 marks, totalling 100 questions and 200 marks. The exam lasts 60 minutes with 15 minutes of sectional timing per subject, and there is negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer.

What is the SSC CGL Tier 2 exam pattern?

Tier 2 Paper 1 is compulsory for all posts and has 150 questions for 450 marks across Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning & General Intelligence, English Language & Comprehension, General Awareness, and a qualifying Computer Knowledge module, plus a Data Entry Speed Test, completed in 2 hours 30 minutes. Negative marking is 1 mark per wrong answer in the scored sections.

How much is the SSC CGL application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 100 for General and OBC candidates. Women candidates and those from SC, ST, PwBD, and ex-servicemen categories are exempt from the fee.

What is the eligibility for SSC CGL?

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university for most posts, with specific subject requirements for posts such as Junior Statistical Officer. The general age range is 18 to 32 years depending on the post, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Which tier decides the final merit?

Tier 1 is qualifying and used for screening; its marks are not counted in the final selection. Final merit is based on Tier 2 marks, primarily Paper 1, along with applicable post-specific papers.

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL?

Yes. Tier 1 carries a penalty of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. In Tier 2 Paper 1, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the scored sections, while the Computer Knowledge module and Data Entry Speed Test are qualifying.

How many attempts are allowed for SSC CGL?

There is no fixed cap stated as a per-candidate attempt limit; candidates can apply in each recruitment cycle as long as they meet the age and eligibility requirements for the posts they choose.