SSC CGL Exam Analysis 1 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 1 Oct, 5:45 pm IST
Day 2 of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 runs in three slots: 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM. The morning paper was reported as easy to moderate: Reasoning and English were comfortable, while GA and Quant needed more care. The 1:30 PM paper drew mixed reports, with most candidates calling it easy to moderate and a few calling it harder. Both reviews come from candidate interviews on YouTube and from coaching-site analyses. The 5:00 PM shift is still on, so its analysis will be added after the exam ends. The 15-minute locked timer for each section remains the main talking point.
| Shift | Timing | Overall | Good attempts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST | Easy to Moderate | 79–83 | Full analysis → |
| Shift 2 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST | Easy to Moderate | 80–90 | Full analysis → |
| Shift 3 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST | Coming soon | — | Full analysis → |
Shift 1 — Easy to Moderate
Candidates called the morning paper easy to moderate, in line with the shifts held on 30 September. Reasoning and English were the easier sections. GA was moderate, with more static GK than current affairs. Quant was mostly Advanced Maths (mensuration, geometry, algebra) with some calculation-heavy arithmetic, and it was the section where the timer hurt most. Candidates also described a few questions as repeats of previous-year patterns. Reports about a few out-of-syllabus statistics questions come from one survey video and are not confirmed.
Shift 2 — Easy to Moderate
Reviews of the afternoon paper are fewer and more mixed. Candidate interviews and one analysis called it easy to moderate, with Reasoning simple and Quant formula-based, and some candidates reported 87–92 attempts. Other listings rate it Moderate or harder. English had a tricky spot-the-error set, and the reading passage was reported to match a popular mock passage. Treat these figures as early and unconfirmed.
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FAQs
What was the difficulty level of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 1 October?
Shift 1 was reported as easy to moderate, with 79–83 good attempts. Shift 2 was mostly called easy to moderate, with some mixed reports. The Shift 3 analysis will be added after the 5 PM paper ends.
How many good attempts were there on 1 October 2026?
For Shift 1, about 79–83 out of 100. Shift 2 reports range from about 80 to 90, though some listings say lower. These are unofficial estimates.
Which Shift 1 General Awareness questions were asked on 1 October?
Candidates recalled questions on IMEC, Chapchar Kut, the Booker Prize, Articles 243 and 131A, the 97th Amendment, the BNS/BNSS and zero FIR, and the first Indian Grand Slam winner. These are memory-based and unofficial.
Is the 15-minute sectional timer still in force?
Yes. Each section locks after 15 minutes and you cannot return to it, so skipping long questions early is important, especially in Quant.
Will a tougher shift lower my final score?
No. SSC normalises scores across shifts, so candidates in a harder shift are not penalised compared with those in an easier one.