SSC CGL Exam Analysis 21 October 2026 — All Shifts
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · Updated 21 Oct, 9:55 pm IST
The SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 exam was conducted on 21 October 2026 across three shifts. Shift 1 has a partial analysis indicating a difficulty level ranging from moderate to difficult, while shift 3 has a limited review focusing on English vocabulary and grammar. Shift 2 is still pending and no usable analysis has been published yet. All figures mentioned are unofficial and SSC normalises scores across shifts.
Shift 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Moderate to Difficult (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
- Sources
- 3 linked reviews
The paper was overall rated between moderate and difficult, with one source calling it difficult.
Read Shift 1 analysisShift 2
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM IST
No usable report has been published for this slot. We show it here so you can see the coverage gap.
View Shift 2 detailsShift 3
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
- Overall difficulty
- Not reported
- Reported attempts
- Not reported
- Sources
- 1 linked review
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.
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FAQs
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.