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SSC CGL Exam Analysis 14 October 2026 — Shift 1

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 14 Oct, 8:10 pm IST

Reported11 linked sources · unofficial candidate reports
Overall difficulty
Moderate (most reports)
Reported attempts
60–82 / 100
Shift timing
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST

The shift was overall reported as moderate. Reasoning was mixed, with many diagram and statement questions and no coding‑decoding types. GA was generally easy, covering current affairs and constitutional articles. Quant was lengthy with heavy data‑interpretation and arithmetic, causing time pressure. English was the hardest section, featuring long comprehension and vocabulary items.

Section overview

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate (most reports)
Reported attempts
17–20

General Awareness

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy (most reports)
Reported attempts
12–16

Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate to Difficult (most reports)
Reported attempts
14–20

English Comprehension

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Difficult (most reports)
Reported attempts
25

Topics asked, section by section

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Moderate (most reports)

Candidates reported a mix of easy and moderate difficulty, noting many diagram‑based and statement questions and the absence of coding‑decoding types. Some found the paper lengthy and skipped a few items due to time pressure.

  • Statement based questions
  • Figure counting questions
  • Graph questions · 3-4
  • Non‑verbal questions
  • Figure‑based diagram questions · 12-13
  • Mirror image questions
  • Diagram questions · 12
  • Embedded figure questions

General Awareness

Easy (most reports)

GK was generally reported as easy or okay, with current affairs and history items and some logical fixed‑answer questions. Candidates found it doable.

  • Current Affairs · 3-4
  • History · 2
  • Article 3 – power to alter state boundaries
  • Article 2 – admission of new states
  • 42nd Amendment – Mini Constitution
  • National Security Advisor – Ajit Doval
  • Ryotwari system – Thomas Munro
  • Article 361 – immunity of President/Governor

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate to Difficult (most reports)

Candidates found math hard and lengthy, with many calculative DI and geometry questions. Time pressure was high, leading to skipping strategies and difficulty completing within the allotted time.

  • Data Interpretation (DI) – at least 7 questions
  • Graph questions · 3-4
  • Advanced arithmetic
  • Circle – perimeter & area
  • Standard deviation · 1
  • Trigonometry · 3
  • Calculative questions · 5-6
  • Measurement questions

English Comprehension

Difficult (most reports)

English was reported as difficult with lengthy comprehension and vocabulary items, though spelling questions were easier. Some candidates found the passage easy and attempted all questions.

  • Comprehension passage with new pattern
  • Close test type
  • PQRS questions
  • Indirect/direct speech and voice
  • New vocabulary words
  • Vocabulary questions (long)
  • Identifying wrong spellings
  • Fill‑in‑the‑blanks

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

    Statement based reasoning questions

  2. 2

    Figure counting questions

  3. 3

    Graph interpretation questions (3‑4)

General Awareness

  1. 1

    Who is the current National Security Advisor of India?

  2. 2

    Which is the major port of Iran?

  3. 3

    Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?

  4. 4

    Which system of land revenue collection was started by Thomas Munro?

Quantitative Aptitude

  1. 1

    Data Interpretation (DI) questions – at least seven

  2. 2

    Standard deviation appeared in a DI question

  3. 3

    Circle perimeter and area calculations

  4. 4

    Advanced arithmetic questions (≈12)

English Comprehension

  1. 1

    Comprehension passage with changed pattern

  2. 2

    Identify wrong spellings

  3. 3

    New vocabulary word questions

What candidates noticed

  • Overall paper was moderate, but math and English sections were harder for many candidates.
  • Time pressure was a common issue, especially in quant and reasoning.
  • Good attempts varied, with overall range 60–82 and section ranges reflecting difficulty.
  • Many diagram‑based reasoning and extensive data‑interpretation questions were noted.

Where reviews disagree

  • Reasoning difficulty reported as Easy in one report, Moderate in two, and Moderate to Difficult in another.
  • GA difficulty reported as Easy in three reports, Moderate in one, Easy to Moderate in one, and Difficult in one.
  • Quant difficulty reported as Moderate, Moderate to Difficult, and Very Difficult across reports.
  • English difficulty reported as Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Moderate to Difficult across reports.

Other shifts on 14 October

Shift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
Moderate to Difficult
Shift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
Moderate to Difficult

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 14 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?

Candidates rated the 14 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Moderate (most reports) overall. The shift was overall reported as moderate. Reasoning was mixed, with many diagram and statement questions and no coding‑decoding types. GA was generally easy, covering current affairs and constitutional articles. Quant was lengthy with heavy data‑interpretation and arithmetic, causing time pressure. English was the hardest section, featuring long comprehension and vocabulary items.

What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 1?

60–82 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 14 October 2026 Shift 1?

General Intelligence & Reasoning was Moderate (most reports). Topics reported: Statement based questions, Figure counting questions, Graph questions (3-4), Non‑verbal questions, Figure‑based diagram questions (12-13), Mirror image questions, Diagram questions (12), Embedded figure questions.

Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 1?

General Awareness was Easy (most reports). Topics reported: Current Affairs (3-4), History (2), Article 3 – power to alter state boundaries, Article 2 – admission of new states, 42nd Amendment – Mini Constitution, National Security Advisor – Ajit Doval, Ryotwari system – Thomas Munro, Article 361 – immunity of President/Governor.

Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 1?

Quantitative Aptitude was Moderate to Difficult (most reports). Topics reported: Data Interpretation (DI) – at least 7 questions, Graph questions (3-4), Advanced arithmetic, Circle – perimeter & area, Standard deviation (1), Trigonometry (3), Calculative questions (5-6), Measurement questions.

Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 1?

English Comprehension was Difficult (most reports). Topics reported: Comprehension passage with new pattern, Close test type, PQRS questions, Indirect/direct speech and voice, New vocabulary words, Vocabulary questions (long), Identifying wrong spellings, Fill‑in‑the‑blanks.

What was the overall difficulty level of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 14 October 2026 across all shifts?

On 14 October 2026, Shift 1 was reported as moderate, while Shifts 2 and 3 were rated moderate to difficult. These figures are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts.

Which section was found to be the most challenging in Shift 1 of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 14 October 2026?

In Shift 1 of 14 October 2026, English was reported as the hardest section, featuring long comprehension and vocabulary items. Quantitative Aptitude was lengthy with heavy data interpretation, causing time pressure.

How did the difficulty of General Awareness vary across the shifts of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 14 October 2026?

On 14 October 2026, GA was generally easy in Shift 1, covering current affairs and constitutional articles. In Shift 2, GA was identified as a difficult section, while in Shift 3 it was rated moderate.

What were the reported good attempt ranges for each shift of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 14 October 2026?

For 14 October 2026, the reported good attempt ranges were 60 to 82 for Shift 1, 68 to 81 for Shift 2, and 61 to 76 for Shift 3. These figures are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts.

Was there any shift on 14 October 2026 for which no usable analysis is available yet?

No, all three shifts of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 14 October 2026 have been reported. A limited review is published but needs further corroboration.