SSC CGL Exam Analysis 12 October 2026 — Shift 2

Candidates rated the 12 October 2026 Shift 2 paper Moderate (most reports) overall. The shift 2 paper was reported overall as moderate in difficulty. Candidates said reasoning was generally easy to moderate, while GA and Quant were moderate and English ranged from easy to moderate. Good attempts varied, with overall attempts reported between 75 and 99. Time pressure was noted in English passages and the math section due to a sectional timer. Some candidates found certain reasoning matrix questions tougher.

75–99 overall out of 100 questions, according to the linked reviews. This is an unofficial reported range, not a recommended attempt count or safe-score prediction.

General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: Statements and conclusions (4-5), Matrix based questions (2), Number series (1), Current affairs (recent year), unsolved reasoning question.

General Awareness was Moderate. Topics reported: Current Affairs, Current affairs (2000), Economics (2), Polity (2), Geography (2), Water Tribunal, Article 76 Clause 1, Attorney General qualification.

Quantitative Aptitude was Moderate. Topics reported: Geometry (5-6), Mensuration (3), Algebra (3), Ratio & Mixture (Alligation) (1), Profit & Loss (1), Advanced Mathematics, Arithmetic, Formula‑based maths.

English Comprehension was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: Language based questions, Indirect speech passages, Long reading passages.

All three shifts on 12 October 2026 were reported as moderate in difficulty by the majority of candidates.

Candidates gave unofficial good‑attempt ranges of 62–88, 72–80, and 75–99 questions overall across the three shifts on that date.

Reasoning and English were generally described as easy to moderate, while General Awareness and Quantitative sections showed mixed difficulty, ranging from easy to moderate across the shifts.

Yes, candidates noted time pressure especially in the English passages and the mathematics sections, with some also mentioning timing challenges in reasoning.

No, the figures are unofficial; SSC normalises scores across shifts, and the numbers provided reflect candidate reports rather than official statistics.