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SSC CGL Exam Analysis 16 October 2026 — Shift 1

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 17 Oct, 12:40 am IST

Reported5 linked sources · unofficial candidate reports
Overall difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Reported attempts
75-80 / 100
Shift timing
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST

Shift 1 on 2026-10-16 was reported as Easy to Moderate by candidates. Most reports did not specify overall difficulty or good attempts, but one source gave 75-80 overall good attempts. Questions covered general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English. Several GA questions repeated across sources, including the Forest Man of India and 1991 economic reforms. Some sources included answer keys alongside the questions.

Section overview

General Intelligence & Reasoning

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Reported attempts
18-22

General Awareness

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Reported attempts
16-20

Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Reported attempts
14-18

English Comprehension

25 questions · 50 marks

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Reported attempts
18-22

Topics asked, section by section

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

Topics included active-passive voice, idioms, one-word substitution, and synonyms. Odd one out questions on legislative bodies were also reported.

  • Active-Passive voice · 2
  • Idioms · 2
  • One-word substitution · 1
  • Synonyms · 2

General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

Heavy coverage of current affairs, constitutional law, and static GK. Repeated themes included BNS section 103, MC Mary Kom, Neolithic sites, and 1991 reforms.

  • BNS section 103 mob lynching · 1
  • ICC Women's World Cup 2025 host · 1
  • MC Mary Kom boxing titles · 1
  • 1991 economic reforms · 2
  • Estuary rivers · 1
  • Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 · 1
  • PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2.0 · 1
  • Asian Champions Trophy 2023 · 1

Quantitative Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

Questions focused on ratio and LCM, simple interest, and divisibility. One question involved finding values for divisibility by 72.

  • Ratio and LCM · 1
  • Simple interest · 1

English Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

Covered active voice, misspelled words, idiom meanings, synonyms, and word meanings. Spelling questions appeared frequently.

  • Active voice · 1
  • Misspelled words · 3
  • Idiom meaning · 1
  • Synonyms · 2
  • Word meaning · 2

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

    Which among the following is known as the Forest Man of India?

  2. 2

    Find the odd one out among the four options: Supreme Court, Vidhan Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha

  3. 3

    After the 1991 economic reforms, in which sector did the Indian economy experience the most significant positive impact?

  4. 4

    In which city of India was the 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup held?

  5. 5

    What is the name of the famous Indian boxer who made history by winning the World Boxing Championship a record six times?

  6. 6

    Which of the following archaeological sites is famous for Neolithic sites excavated in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  7. 7

    Which two districts of West Bengal are known as the major maize production producing region?

  8. 8

    Which offense is specifically addressed under section 103 of the BNS in relation to mob lynching?

  9. 9

    Which country hosted the 2025 IC Women's Cricket World Cup?

  10. 10

    Which Indian boxer holds the record for winning six world boxing championship titles?

Quantitative Aptitude

  1. 1

    If laptop sales need to be increased in a market, which business or economic strategy would be most effective?

  2. 2

    If a six-digit number 45x72y is completely divisible by 72, what is the value of x + y?

English Comprehension

  1. 1

    What is the correct meaning of the English idiom 'Chips on One Shoulder'?

  2. 2

    Which of the following words is misspelt?

What candidates noticed

  • Multiple sources repeated similar GA questions, indicating topic emphasis.
  • Answer keys were provided in some video reports alongside questions.
  • English section had a high number of spelling and idiom questions.
  • Quantitative aptitude focused on basic arithmetic and divisibility rules.

Where reviews disagree

  • Some sources listed the 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, while others asked without specifying the city.
  • Spelling questions had conflicting correct answers across sources (sycophant vs positive vs quicken).
  • Neolithic site questions varied between Paiyampalli and Burzahom as answers.
  • Economic reforms impact questions gave different sector answers (international trade vs import of cheap goods).

Other shifts on 16 October

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

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 16 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?

Candidates rated the 16 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Easy to Moderate overall. Shift 1 on 2026-10-16 was reported as Easy to Moderate by candidates. Most reports did not specify overall difficulty or good attempts, but one source gave 75-80 overall good attempts. Questions covered general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English. Several GA questions repeated across sources, including the Forest Man of India and 1991 economic reforms. Some sources included answer keys alongside the questions.

What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 16 October 2026 Shift 1?

75-80 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 16 October 2026 Shift 1?

General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: Active-Passive voice (2), Idioms (2), One-word substitution (1), Synonyms (2).

Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 16 October 2026 Shift 1?

General Awareness was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: BNS section 103 mob lynching (1), ICC Women's World Cup 2025 host (1), MC Mary Kom boxing titles (1), 1991 economic reforms (2), Estuary rivers (1), Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 (1), PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2.0 (1), Asian Champions Trophy 2023 (1).

Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 16 October 2026 Shift 1?

Quantitative Aptitude was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: Ratio and LCM (1), Simple interest (1).

Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 16 October 2026 Shift 1?

English Comprehension was Easy to Moderate. Topics reported: Active voice (1), Misspelled words (3), Idiom meaning (1), Synonyms (2), Word meaning (2).

What was the overall difficulty level of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 1 on 16 October 2026?

Shift 1 on 16 October 2026 was reported as Easy to Moderate by most candidates. The exam covered General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English, with several General Awareness questions repeating across sources, including topics like the Forest Man of India and 1991 economic reforms.

How was the difficulty level and performance in SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 2 on 16 October 2026?

Shift 2 on 16 October 2026 was reported as Moderate to Difficult overall. General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude were identified as the toughest sections, while Reasoning and English were comparatively easier. Candidates noted timing challenges, particularly in Data Interpretation and Trigonometry under Quantitative Aptitude.

What was the analysis for SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 3 on 16 October 2026?

Shift 3 on 16 October 2026 was reported as Easy to Moderate. The pattern was largely similar to previous years, except for changes in sectional timing. No technical issues were reported, and the exam proceeded smoothly. Good attempts for this shift are not reliably reported.

Were there any repeated questions in the General Awareness section of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 on 16 October 2026?

Yes, several General Awareness questions were reported as repeated across sources in the 16 October 2026 exam. Common topics included the Forest Man of India, 1991 economic reforms, constitutional articles, and government schemes. Some sources also provided answer keys alongside the questions.

Does SSC normalise scores across shifts for SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 conducted on 16 October 2026?

Yes, the Staff Subordinate Commission normalises scores across all shifts of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam, including those conducted on 16 October 2026. This ensures that variations in difficulty levels across shifts do not affect the fairness of the evaluation process.