SSC CGL Exam Analysis 21 October 2026 — Shift 3
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST · Updated 21 Oct, 9:55 pm IST
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The third shift focused on English vocabulary and grammar. Candidates were asked synonym, antonym, idiom and transformation questions. Topics covered included synonyms, antonyms, one‑word replacements, idioms, error correction and voice conversion. No data were provided for reasoning, general ability or quantitative sections.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
Topics asked, section by section
English Comprehension
Not reportedFocus on vocabulary meanings, one‑word synonyms/antonyms, idioms and grammar transformations.
- Synonyms (conjecture, derival)
- Antonyms (sever, candidate)
- One‑word replacements (loss of memory, strong dislike)
- Idioms (emerge out of thin air, take into account)
- Error correction (different + from, preposition with animity)
- Direct‑indirect speech conversion
- Active‑passive voice conversion
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.
English Comprehension
- 1
What is a synonym of 'conjecture'?
- 2
What is a synonym of 'derival'?
- 3
What is the antonym of 'sever'?
- 4
What is the antonym of 'candidate'?
- 5
One‑word for 'loss of memory'?
- 6
One‑word for 'a strong dislike'?
- 7
Meaning of idiom 'emerge out of thin air'?
- 8
Meaning of idiom 'to take into account'?
- 9
Which preposition follows 'different'?
- 10
Correct preposition with 'animity' in the sentence?
- 11
Convert direct speech 'God may pardon him' to indirect.
- 12
Convert Rita's exclamation to indirect speech.
- 13
Passive form of 'Let the police be called at once'?
- 14
Passive form of 'He painted it'?
What candidates noticed
- No difficulty ratings were given for any section.
- English topics were listed without candidate counts.
Other shifts on 21 October
Sources
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 21 October 2026 Shift 3 paper?
Candidates rated the 21 October 2026 Shift 3 paper Not reported overall. The third shift focused on English vocabulary and grammar. Candidates were asked synonym, antonym, idiom and transformation questions. Topics covered included synonyms, antonyms, one‑word replacements, idioms, error correction and voice conversion. No data were provided for reasoning, general ability or quantitative sections.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 21 October 2026 Shift 3?
English Comprehension was Not reported. Topics reported: Synonyms (conjecture, derival), Antonyms (sever, candidate), One‑word replacements (loss of memory, strong dislike), Idioms (emerge out of thin air, take into account), Error correction (different + from, preposition with animity), Direct‑indirect speech conversion, Active‑passive voice conversion.
What overall difficulty level was reported for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 21 October 2026?
Shift 1 was reported as moderate to difficult, with some sources describing it as difficult. Shift 3 did not provide an overall difficulty rating.
How many candidates made good attempts in shift 1 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 21 October 2026?
The number of good attempts for shift 1 is not reliably reported, so no specific figure can be provided.
Is there any analysis available for shift 2 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 21 October 2026?
No usable analysis has been published for shift 2 yet, and more candidate evidence is required before a review can be added.
What topics were covered in shift 3 of the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 21 October 2026?
Shift 3 focused on English vocabulary and grammar, including synonym, antonym, idiom, one‑word replacement, error correction, and voice conversion questions.
Are the figures reported for the SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam on 21 October 2026 official?
The figures are unofficial; SSC normalises scores across shifts.