SSC CGL Exam Analysis 13 October 2026 — Shift 2
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST · Updated 13 Oct, 7:31 pm IST
Overall paper difficulty was moderate according to most reports. Candidates reported good attempts ranging from 65 to 87. Time management was a concern especially in Quant and the English reading passage. Reasoning and General Awareness were generally easier, while Quant was the toughest.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 23
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 12–16
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 16–18
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 17–25
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Easy (most reports)Pattern changed slightly, most questions were doable within 15 minutes. Time management was an issue for some candidates, but only a few questions required extra time.
- short questions
- statement based questions
- diagram questions · 2
- image questions · 2
- dice question · 1
General Awareness
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)Paper was lengthy and time‑short. Grammar was normal but some candidates found it a bit tough. General Awareness level was good with a mix of history, politics and current‑affairs.
- history
- geography
- current affairs (up to 6 months)
- polity – constitution articles
- politics
- economics
- statistics
- sports (Women’s Premier League, Commonwealth Games) · 2
Quantitative Aptitude
Moderate to Difficult (most reports)Not possible to attempt all 25 in 15 minutes; practiced candidates managed 20‑21. Maths normal but included advanced parts; geometry was missed by many. Quant was very time‑consuming with 15‑17 questions attempted in 15 min.
- geometry · 7-8
- advanced maths
- advanced topics more, easy topics less
- fractions
- arithmetic
- DI (Data Interpretation) questions · 3-4
English Comprehension
Easy (most reports)Considered dangerous level by some candidates. Reading section alone consumes about half the time. English mainly previous‑year content and was overall easy with high accuracy.
- four comprehension questions
- lengthy paragraph
- previous year questions
- phrases & phrasal verbs
- idioms · 4-5
- cloze test · 1
- vocab questions · 3-4
- spelling
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Questions asked (memory-based)
What candidates recalled after the shift, reworded. Exact wording and options may differ from the real paper.
General Awareness
- 1
General Awareness paper was lengthy and time‑short.
- 2
History questions
- 3
Geography questions
- 4
Current affairs up to six months
- 5
Constitution articles (polity)
Quantitative Aptitude
- 1
Quantitative Aptitude paper was moderate to difficult.
- 2
Geometry chapter not studied, missed 7-8 questions
- 3
Fraction question with time‑consuming calculation
English Comprehension
- 1
English paper was moderate but had very tricky questions.
- 2
Four comprehension passages
- 3
Lengthy paragraph at end of English section
- 4
Previous year English paper was used
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- 1
Large statement‑based questions, advised to skip them
- 2
Dice‑based reasoning question
What candidates noticed
- Time pressure was a common issue across sections.
- Quantitative Aptitude had the highest difficulty rating.
- Reasoning and General Awareness were generally easier for candidates.
Where reviews disagree
- GA difficulty split between Easy (2 reports) and Moderate (2 reports).
- Reasoning difficulty ranged from very easy to moderate.
Other shifts on 13 October
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 2 paper?
Candidates rated the 13 October 2026 Shift 2 paper Moderate (most reports) overall. Overall paper difficulty was moderate according to most reports. Candidates reported good attempts ranging from 65 to 87. Time management was a concern especially in Quant and the English reading passage. Reasoning and General Awareness were generally easier, while Quant was the toughest.
What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 2?
65–87 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 2?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy (most reports). Topics reported: short questions, statement based questions, diagram questions (2), image questions (2), dice question (1).
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 2?
General Awareness was Easy to Moderate (reports differ). Topics reported: history, geography, current affairs (up to 6 months), polity – constitution articles, politics, economics, statistics, sports (Women’s Premier League, Commonwealth Games) (2).
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 2?
Quantitative Aptitude was Moderate to Difficult (most reports). Topics reported: geometry (7-8), advanced maths, advanced topics more, easy topics less, fractions, arithmetic, DI (Data Interpretation) questions (3-4).
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 2?
English Comprehension was Easy (most reports). Topics reported: four comprehension questions, lengthy paragraph, previous year questions, phrases & phrasal verbs, idioms (4-5), cloze test (1), vocab questions (3-4), spelling.
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.