SSC CGL Exam Analysis 17 October 2026 — Shift 1
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST · Updated 17 Oct, 11:36 pm IST
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The exam was reported as Moderate in difficulty by candidates. Most questions discussed were from General Awareness and English sections. Some sources noted that around 15 out of 31 discussed questions matched the actual exam.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
ModerateCandidates said the section included questions on dice, figure-based series, odd one out, number series, and statement-based reasoning.
- Dice · 1
- Figure-based series · 1
- Odd one out · 1
- Number series (2,3,6) · 1
- Statement-based questions · 1
General Awareness
ModerateCandidates said the section covered topics like demography, geography, ancient Indian architecture, space technology, historical monuments, sports, water resources, and constitutional amendments.
- Demography - old age dependency ratio · 1
- Geography - continents and oceans · 1
- Ancient Indian temple architecture - Vesara style · 1
- Space technology - ISRO TDS-01 mission · 1
- Historical monuments - Rajput architecture · 1
- Space - NASA S.S. Kalpana Chawla mission · 1
- Sports - Kho Kho terminology · 1
- Water resources - Atal Bhujal Yojana · 1
Quantitative Aptitude
Not reportedNo data was reported for this section.
English Comprehension
ModerateCandidates said the section included reading comprehension, active-passive voice, direct-indirect speech, jumbled sentences, spelling, and homonyms.
- Reading comprehension · 1
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect speech
- Jumbled sentences (P-Q-R-S) · 1
- Spelling - itinerary · 1
- Homonym - bear · 1
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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
Question based on dice
- 2
Figure-based question: given a sequence of figures, identify the next figure
- 3
Odd one out question
- 4
Number series: 2, 3, 6, ...
General Awareness
- 1
According to demographic data and census reports in India, which state has the highest old-age dependency ratio? (Answer: Kerala)
- 2
Which continent is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to its east and the Pacific Ocean to its west and south? (Answer: South America)
- 3
The Vesara style of temple architecture is a hybrid combination of which two architectural styles? (Answer: Nagara and Dravida)
- 4
What is the primary objective of ISRO's TDS-01 space mission? (Answer: to demonstrate advanced space technologies including high-thrust electric propulsion)
- 5
In Kho-Kho, what is the player called who enters the court to run, defend, and avoid being touched by the chaser? (Answer: runner)
- 6
Which scheme was launched to improve and promote sustainable groundwater management in water-stressed areas of India? (Answer: Atal Bhujal Yojana)
- 7
By which Constitutional Amendment Act was education transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List? (Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976)
English Comprehension
- 1
Reading comprehension passage was asked
- 2
Spelling question for the word 'itinerary'
- 3
Homonym question about the word 'bear'
What candidates noticed
- Candidates said the overall difficulty of the exam was Moderate.
- Most questions discussed were from General Awareness and English sections.
- Some sources noted that around 15 out of 31 discussed questions matched the actual exam.
Other shifts on 17 October
Sources
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 17 October 2026 Shift 1 paper?
Candidates rated the 17 October 2026 Shift 1 paper Moderate overall. The exam was reported as Moderate in difficulty by candidates. Most questions discussed were from General Awareness and English sections. Some sources noted that around 15 out of 31 discussed questions matched the actual exam.
Which General Intelligence & Reasoning topics were asked in SSC CGL 17 October 2026 Shift 1?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Moderate. Topics reported: Dice (1), Figure-based series (1), Odd one out (1), Number series (2,3,6) (1), Statement-based questions (1).
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 17 October 2026 Shift 1?
General Awareness was Moderate. Topics reported: Demography - old age dependency ratio (1), Geography - continents and oceans (1), Ancient Indian temple architecture - Vesara style (1), Space technology - ISRO TDS-01 mission (1), Historical monuments - Rajput architecture (1), Space - NASA S.S. Kalpana Chawla mission (1), Sports - Kho Kho terminology (1), Water resources - Atal Bhujal Yojana (1).
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 17 October 2026 Shift 1?
English Comprehension was Moderate. Topics reported: Reading comprehension (1), Active-Passive voice, Direct-Indirect speech, Jumbled sentences (P-Q-R-S) (1), Spelling - itinerary (1), Homonym - bear (1).
What is the difficulty level of SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 1 on 17 October 2026?
As per candidate reports, the difficulty level of Shift 1 on 17 October 2026 was rated as Moderate. However, this is an unofficial assessment and may vary based on individual experience.
How many good attempts were there in SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 1 on 17 October 2026?
The number of good attempts for Shift 1 on 17 October 2026 is not reliably reported. Any figures should be considered approximate and not used as a benchmark.
Is there any analysis available for SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 2 on 17 October 2026?
No usable analysis is published for Shift 2 on 17 October 2026 yet. A review will be added once sufficient candidate evidence becomes available.
Is there any analysis available for SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 3 on 17 October 2026?
No usable analysis is published for Shift 3 on 17 October 2026 yet. A review will be added once sufficient candidate evidence becomes available.
Which sections had the most questions in SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Shift 1 on 17 October 2026?
In Shift 1 on 17 October 2026, most of the discussed questions were from the General Awareness and English sections. Some sources indicated that around 15 out of 31 discussed questions matched the actual exam.