SSC CGL Exam Analysis 12 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 12 Oct, 10:12 pm IST
On 12 October 2026, the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam was reported as moderate in difficulty across all three shifts. Candidates indicated unofficial good‑attempt ranges of 62–88, 72–80, and 75–99 questions overall, depending on the shift. Section‑wise, reasoning and English were generally easy to moderate, while General Awareness and Quantitative sections varied between easy and moderate. All figures are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 72–80
- Sources
- 9 linked reviews
The first shift was overall moderate in difficulty. Candidates reported attempting between 72 and 80 questions successfully. Reasoning was generally easy with 17–24 good attempts, while General Awareness showed a mixed difficulty and 15–17 good attempts. Quantitative section difficulty varied, with 14–22 good attempts. English difficulty ranged from easy to moderate with 17 good attempts.
Read Shift 1 analysisShift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 75–99
- Sources
- 6 linked reviews
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.
Read Shift 2 analysisShift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 62–88
- Sources
- 4 linked reviews
Candidates reported the paper overall as moderate in difficulty. Timing was a common issue, especially in reasoning and English. Good attempts varied widely, from 62 to 88 questions across reports. Quantitative section ranged from easy to moderate, while English was generally moderate.
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FAQs
What was the overall difficulty level of the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam on 12 October 2026?
All three shifts on 12 October 2026 were reported as moderate in difficulty by the majority of candidates.
How many questions did candidates report attempting successfully on 12 October 2026?
Candidates gave unofficial good‑attempt ranges of 62–88, 72–80, and 75–99 questions overall across the three shifts on that date.
Which sections were considered easy or moderate on 12 October 2026?
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.
Was time pressure reported as an issue on 12 October 2026?
Yes, candidates noted time pressure especially in the English passages and the mathematics sections, with some also mentioning timing challenges in reasoning.
Are the reported figures for 12 October 2026 official?
No, the figures are unofficial; SSC normalises scores across shifts, and the numbers provided reflect candidate reports rather than official statistics.