SSC CGL Exam Analysis 14 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 14 Oct, 8:10 pm IST
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam held on 14 October 2026 has been analysed based on candidate feedback from all three shifts. The figures mentioned are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts. Shift 1 was reported as moderate, with English being the hardest section and Quant causing time pressure. Shift 2 was rated moderate to difficult, with GA and Quant identified as challenging sections. Shift 3 was also reported as moderate to difficult, with Quantitative Aptitude being the toughest section. A limited review of the shifts is published but needs further corroboration.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 60–82
- Sources
- 11 linked reviews
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.
Read Shift 1 analysisShift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult
- Reported attempts
- 68-81
- Sources
- 4 linked reviews
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.
Read Shift 2 analysisShift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult
- Reported attempts
- 61-76
- Sources
- 4 linked reviews
Shift 3 was reported as Moderate to Difficult by most sources. Candidates said good attempts ranged around 61-76 questions. Quantitative Aptitude was the toughest section, while Reasoning and English were easier. General Awareness was rated Moderate. Some reports noted timing issues, especially in Maths.
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FAQs
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.