SSC CGL Exam Analysis 13 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 13 Oct, 7:31 pm IST
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam held on 13 October 2026 was conducted in three shifts. Unofficial figures show that the first shift was perceived as ranging from easy to moderate, the second shift as moderate, and the third shift as moderate to difficult. Reported good attempt ranges are 20-84 for shift 1, 65-87 for shift 2, and 60-89 for shift 3, but these numbers are not official and SSC normalises scores across shifts. Candidates highlighted time pressure in the quantitative sections across all shifts. No further official analysis has been released.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 20–84
- Sources
- 9 linked reviews
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.
Read Shift 1 analysisShift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 65–87
- Sources
- 5 linked reviews
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.
Read Shift 2 analysisShift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 60–89
- Sources
- 3 linked reviews
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.
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FAQs
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.