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SSC CGL Exam Analysis 14 October 2026 — Shift 2

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST · Updated 14 Oct, 8:10 pm IST

Reported4 linked sources · unofficial candidate reports
Overall difficulty
Moderate to Difficult
Reported attempts
68-81 / 100
Shift timing
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST

Candidates reported the overall difficulty as Moderate to Difficult, though one source noted Easy to Moderate. The good attempt range was 68 to 81 questions. GA and Quant were identified as the difficult sections, while English was considered easier. Time management was a challenge for GK and current affairs.

Section overview

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate
Reported attempts
21-23

General Awareness

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate to Difficult
Reported attempts
12-16

Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Moderate to Difficult
Reported attempts
15-19

English Comprehension

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Reported attempts
20-23

Topics asked, section by section

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Moderate

One report labeled reasoning as Easy, while another called it Moderate. The good attempt count was between 21 and 23 questions.

General Awareness

Moderate to Difficult

Reports called GA Moderate or Moderate to Difficult. Topics included current affairs, ancient history, polity, and science. Good attempts were low, between 12 and 16.

  • current affairs · 6-8
  • Ancient India (Mahajanapada) · 1
  • Art & Architecture (Stupa) · 1
  • Music (Dhrupad) · 1
  • Polity (President/Vice President) · 1
  • Economy (LPG Reforms) · 1
  • Geography (Chambal River, Himalayas) · 1
  • Sports (Olympics, NADA, Ultimate Frisbee) · 1

Quantitative Aptitude

Moderate to Difficult

Quant was reported as Moderate or Moderate to Difficult. Candidates attempted between 15 and 19 questions well.

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

English was described as Easy to Moderate by most reports. Common topics included passive voice, comprehension, and vocabulary.

  • passive voice
  • comprehension · 5-6
  • synonyms and antonyms

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 Awareness

  1. 1

    Indian Constitution Article 123: Power of President to issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session.

  2. 2

    Human body: Platelets (vibhāṇu) help in blood clotting.

  3. 3

    Indian Constitution Article 3: Power to form new states and alter areas/names of existing states.

  4. 4

    Vishwabharati Fellowship Scheme 2023: Attracting overseas Indian-origin scientists for research in Indian institutions.

  5. 5

    Indian Constitution Amendment 42 (1976): Called 'Laghoo Samvidhan' due to extensive changes during Emergency.

  6. 6

    Insulin hormone production: Mainly in pancreas (agnyāśaya).

  7. 7

    Privatization process: Selling government share in public sector enterprises.

  8. 8

    Mizoram: Pawl Kut festival celebrated after rice harvest.

  9. 9

    Indian Constitution Article 361: Special protection for President and Governors from judicial proceedings.

  10. 10

    Mitochondria: Known as powerhouse of the cell, produces ATP.

  11. 11

    Indian Constitution Article 280: Authority to determine qualifications of Finance Commission members.

  12. 12

    Kidney (vik): Filters blood and removes waste through urine.

  13. 13

    Indian Constitution Article 262: Parliament can make law for water disputes of interstate rivers and river valleys.

  14. 14

    Insulin hormone: Lowers blood glucose level.

What candidates noticed

  • GA covered specific constitutional articles and scientific facts in detail.
  • Time pressure was reported specifically for the GK and current affairs sections.
  • One candidate source provided a very high good attempt count range compared to others.
  • Current affairs questions spanned recent schemes and historical events.

Where reviews disagree

  • One report called reasoning Easy, while another called it Moderate.
  • One report gave an overall difficulty of Easy to Moderate, while another said Moderate to Difficult.

Other shifts on 14 October

Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
Moderate (most reports)
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 2 paper?

Candidates rated the 14 October 2026 Shift 2 paper Moderate to Difficult overall. Candidates reported the overall difficulty as Moderate to Difficult, though one source noted Easy to Moderate. The good attempt range was 68 to 81 questions. GA and Quant were identified as the difficult sections, while English was considered easier. Time management was a challenge for GK and current affairs.

What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 2?

68-81 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 Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 2?

General Awareness was Moderate to Difficult. Topics reported: current affairs (6-8), Ancient India (Mahajanapada) (1), Art & Architecture (Stupa) (1), Music (Dhrupad) (1), Polity (President/Vice President) (1), Economy (LPG Reforms) (1), Geography (Chambal River, Himalayas) (1), Sports (Olympics, NADA, Ultimate Frisbee) (1).

Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 14 October 2026 Shift 2?

English Comprehension was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: passive voice, comprehension (5-6), synonyms and antonyms.

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.