SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Exam Analysis — Shift-wise
Every shift from 30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026: how tough it was, safe attempts, and the topics and questions candidates remember. Updated after each shift. New to the exam? Read the complete SSC CGL guide.
Questions
100 (25 per section)
Marks
200 (+2 each)
Negative marking
−0.50 per wrong answer
Duration
60 minutes
Sectional timing
15 min per section, locked (can't switch back)
Mode
Computer-based test
Sections
Reasoning, GA, Quant, English
Analysis is compiled from candidate reviews and coaching-institute reports within hours of each shift and cross-checked across sources. Difficulty and good-attempt figures are unofficial; SSC normalises scores across shifts, so a tougher shift does not mean a lower final score.