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SSC CGL Exam Analysis 13 October 2026 — Shift 1

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 13 Oct, 7:31 pm IST

Reported9 linked sources · unofficial candidate reports
Overall difficulty
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
Reported attempts
20–84 / 100
Shift timing
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST

Candidates described the paper overall as ranging from easy to moderate. Reasoning was mostly easy with most questions attempted, while GA mixed static GK with some current affairs and was seen as moderate. Quantitative section contained many advanced and calculative questions, leading to time pressure. English had a blend of comprehension and vocabulary items, generally moderate in difficulty.

Section overview

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy (most reports)
Reported attempts
17–25

General Awareness

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate (most reports)
Reported attempts
10–22

Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate (most reports)
Reported attempts
12–21

English Comprehension

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate (most reports)
Reported attempts
17–25

Topics asked, section by section

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Easy (most reports)

All 25 reasoning questions were attempted by some candidates; one report noted moderate to difficult level.

  • address matching analytical questions · 3
  • analytical reasoning questions · 8
  • Matrix · 2
  • lengthy questions
  • arithmetic (arithmetics) questions
  • statement based questions

General Awareness

Moderate (most reports)

Reports varied from easy to difficult; static GK and current affairs were common.

  • current affairs · 1-2
  • static GK
  • history reforms
  • Five-Year Plan
  • Modern India
  • polity Supreme Court
  • polity High Court
  • economics

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate (most reports)

Advanced and calculative questions were frequent; timing was tight.

  • advanced math
  • calculative questions · 4-5
  • arithmetic
  • advanced math · 2
  • unit digit & power‑6 calculation
  • partnership profit‑loss problem
  • prism, pyramid, geometry, trigonometry
  • out‑of‑the‑box math

English Comprehension

Moderate (most reports)

Passage‑based questions and vocabulary items were common; some found it easy.

  • paragraph comprehension
  • PQRS questions
  • synonyms‑antonyms
  • sentence errors
  • prepositions
  • narration
  • reading comprehension · 5
  • vocabulary (medium level)

Topics with an arrow link to our free notes and practice questions for that topic.

Questions asked (memory-based)

What candidates recalled after the shift, reworded. Exact wording and options may differ from the real paper.

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  1. 1

    Which address is same or different? (address matching analytical)

  2. 2

    All 25 reasoning questions attempted

  3. 3

    Lengthy reasoning question that required more time.

  4. 4

    Matrix based logical reasoning questions (2 total)

  5. 5

    If a clock’s minute hand moves π/6 rad from 12:00, at which minute mark does it point?

General Awareness

  1. 1

    Current affairs questions (1-2)

  2. 2

    question on reforms

  3. 3

    Which article of the Indian Constitution stops Parliament from discussing the conduct of Supreme Court/High Court judges?

  4. 4

    1991 New Economic Policy question

Quantitative Aptitude

  1. 1

    Calculative math questions that are hard (4-5 questions)

  2. 2

    only two advanced math questions

  3. 3

    Out‑of‑the‑box math problem (advanced topic)

English Comprehension

  1. 1

    Paragraph comprehension and PQRS type questions

  2. 2

    Reading comprehension passage (5 questions)

What candidates noticed

  • Sectional timer introduced affected speed, especially in quant.
  • Candidates reported many analytical reasoning items and attempted all of them.
  • GA mix included static GK, history, polity and some current affairs.
  • Quant had a high proportion of advanced topics, causing time pressure.

Where reviews disagree

  • Reasoning difficulty reported as Easy by most reports, but one report called it Moderate to Difficult.
  • GA difficulty ranged from Easy to Difficult across reports.
  • Quant difficulty varied from Moderate to Hard and Difficult in different reports.
  • English difficulty was described as Moderate, Easy, Moderate to Difficult, and Easy to Moderate.

Other shifts on 13 October

Shift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
Moderate (most reports)
Shift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Moderate to Difficult (most reports)

Sources

Automatically compiled from the linked reviews. Source agreement does not guarantee accuracy; this is not a manually verified paper. Difficulty and attempt figures are unofficial.

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FAQs

How was the SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?

Candidates rated the 13 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Easy to Moderate (reports differ) overall. Candidates described the paper overall as ranging from easy to moderate. Reasoning was mostly easy with most questions attempted, while GA mixed static GK with some current affairs and was seen as moderate. Quantitative section contained many advanced and calculative questions, leading to time pressure. English had a blend of comprehension and vocabulary items, generally moderate in difficulty.

What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 1?

20–84 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.

Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 1?

General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy (most reports). Topics reported: address matching analytical questions (3), analytical reasoning questions (8), Matrix (2), lengthy questions, arithmetic (arithmetics) questions, statement based questions.

Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 1?

General Awareness was Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: current affairs (1-2), static GK, history reforms, Five-Year Plan, Modern India, polity Supreme Court, polity High Court, economics.

Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 1?

Quantitative Aptitude was Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: advanced math, calculative questions (4-5), arithmetic, advanced math (2), unit digit & power‑6 calculation, partnership profit‑loss problem, prism, pyramid, geometry, trigonometry, out‑of‑the‑box math.

Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 1?

English Comprehension was Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: paragraph comprehension, PQRS questions, synonyms‑antonyms, sentence errors, prepositions, narration, reading comprehension (5), vocabulary (medium level).

What was the overall difficulty level reported for each shift on 13 October 2026?

Shift 1 was described as ranging from easy to moderate, shift 2 was reported as moderate by most candidates, and shift 3 was seen as moderate to difficult.

How did candidates describe the quantitative section across the shifts on 13 October 2026?

In all three shifts, candidates noted that the quantitative section contained many advanced and calculative questions, leading to time pressure and making it the toughest part of the paper.

What are the unofficial good attempt ranges for the shifts on 13 October 2026?

The unofficial good attempt ranges are 20-84 for shift 1, 65-87 for shift 2, and 60-89 for shift 3. These figures are not official and are provided only for reference.

Did candidates report any time‑management issues on 13 October 2026?

Yes, candidates across the shifts reported time‑management concerns, especially in the quantitative section and the English reading passage.

How does SSC handle score normalization across the shifts on 13 October 2026?

SSC normalises scores across shifts to ensure comparability, but the exact methodology is not publicly disclosed.