SSC CGL Exam Analysis 13 October 2026 — Shift 3
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST · Updated 13 Oct, 7:31 pm IST
The third shift was overall moderate to difficult. Candidates reported that reasoning ranged from easy one‑liners to very hard puzzles, while GK varied from static facts to current affairs and geography. Quantitative section was time‑consuming with many DI questions, leading to pressure. English had short passages but also longer narration tasks, making difficulty uneven.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Difficult (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 17–21
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Difficult (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 10–14
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 15–19
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Difficult (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 18–22
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Easy to Difficult (reports differ)Some questions were easy, others very hard; analytical reasoning and puzzles were advised to skip; a few circle (DCT/TCT) items appeared.
- circle (DCT/TCT) questions
- Analytical reasoning (lengthy statements, new symbol question)
- Counting figures (skip advised)
- Puzzles (skip advised)
General Awareness
Easy to Difficult (reports differ)GK ranged from static one‑liners to current affairs and geography; difficulty varied across questions.
- one‑liner GK (1991 reforms, Modern India)
- current affairs · 1
- Supreme Court article 124
- Chab port agreement
- Geography – river Kosi and state‑specific queries
Quantitative Aptitude
Moderate to Difficult (reports differ)Many lengthy DI and statistics questions caused time pressure; math difficulty was moderate to hard overall.
- Data Interpretation (6‑8)
- statistics (6‑7)
- circle questions
- Calculative questions (normal level)
- Data Interpretation (3 questions)
- DI and lengthier math questions
English Comprehension
Easy to Difficult (reports differ)Passages were short and easy for some, while narration and verb‑collection tasks were longer and tougher.
- short passages
- PYP‑based questions
- Reading comprehension – passages, close test
- Narration – verb collection, direct/indirect, antonyms
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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 Intelligence & Reasoning
- 1
circle (DCT/TCT) questions
- 2
Analytical reasoning question with new symbol introduced (formerly in Air Force exams)
General Awareness
- 1
one‑liner GK from 1991 reforms
- 2
Modern India GK question
- 3
current affairs question
- 4
Supreme Court article 124 question
- 5
Current affairs question on Chab port agreement
- 6
Geography – river Kosi question, state‑specific queries
Quantitative Aptitude
- 1
statistics questions (6‑7)
- 2
DI (Data Interpretation) questions (7‑8)
- 3
Data Interpretation set of 3 questions
- 4
circle questions
English Comprehension
- 1
short passage comprehension
- 2
Verb collection task in narration passage
What candidates noticed
- Overall difficulty leaned towards moderate to difficult.
- Time management was a major issue in the quantitative section due to many lengthy DI items.
- GK showed a wide spread from static facts to current affairs and geography.
- English required both quick reading of short passages and deeper analysis of narration tasks.
Where reviews disagree
- Reasoning difficulty ranged from Easy to Very Difficult across reports.
- GA difficulty varied from Easy to Difficult.
- Quant difficulty spanned Moderate to Difficult.
- English difficulty ranged from Easy to Difficult.
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 3 paper?
Candidates rated the 13 October 2026 Shift 3 paper Moderate to Difficult (most reports) overall. The third shift was overall moderate to difficult. Candidates reported that reasoning ranged from easy one‑liners to very hard puzzles, while GK varied from static facts to current affairs and geography. Quantitative section was time‑consuming with many DI questions, leading to pressure. English had short passages but also longer narration tasks, making difficulty uneven.
What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 3?
60–89 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 3?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy to Difficult (reports differ). Topics reported: circle (DCT/TCT) questions, Analytical reasoning (lengthy statements, new symbol question), Counting figures (skip advised), Puzzles (skip advised).
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Awareness was Easy to Difficult (reports differ). Topics reported: one‑liner GK (1991 reforms, Modern India), current affairs (1), Supreme Court article 124, Chab port agreement, Geography – river Kosi and state‑specific queries.
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 3?
Quantitative Aptitude was Moderate to Difficult (reports differ). Topics reported: Data Interpretation (6‑8), statistics (6‑7), circle questions, Calculative questions (normal level), Data Interpretation (3 questions), DI and lengthier math questions.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 13 October 2026 Shift 3?
English Comprehension was Easy to Difficult (reports differ). Topics reported: short passages, PYP‑based questions, Reading comprehension – passages, close test, Narration – verb collection, direct/indirect, antonyms.
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.