SSC CGL Exam Analysis 22 October 2026 — Shift 3
SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST · Updated 22 Oct, 7:31 pm IST
The third shift was overall reported as easy by most sources. Reasoning was generally easy, though one source found it difficult. GA and Quant showed mixed difficulty levels ranging from easy to moderate. English was largely easy. Good attempts were reported between 67 and 76 overall.
Section overview
General Intelligence & Reasoning
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 18–22
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 10–22
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate (reports differ)
- Reported attempts
- 14–22
English Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
- Difficulty
- Easy (most reports)
- Reported attempts
- 20–24
Topics asked, section by section
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Easy (most reports)Most questions were easy, a few series questions required extra effort. The section was described as basic and comfortable. One report called it difficult.
- Series questions (tricky)
- eligibility questions
- abstract/random items
- reasoning difficulty
General Awareness
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)GS was normal, not very hard. GK was described as normal and not too hard. Difficulty assessments varied across reports.
- Attorney General question · 1
- Constitution Article 129 · 1
- GK/GS difficulty
- current affairs 2024-26
- general science
Quantitative Aptitude
Easy to Moderate (reports differ)Formula‑based questions were easy for those who knew them. Basic maths with 15 questions in 15 minutes. Difficulty assessments ranged from easy to moderate.
- Trigonometric identities (sin²θ+cos²θ=1, sec²θ‑tan²θ=1)
- pyramid questions
- DI (Data Interpretation) · 0
- quant difficulty
English Comprehension
Easy (most reports)English was very easy, comparable to TCS level. The language was casual and the passage was easy. One source noted it as easy to moderate.
- passage comprehension (5 Q) · 5
- active‑passive transformation
- vocabulary
- reading comprehension passage (very easy)
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 Intelligence & Reasoning
- 1
Series type reasoning question that many found tricky
- 2
Reasoning section was reported as difficult
- 3
Eligibility questions appeared
Quantitative Aptitude
- 1
Trigonometric identity question: sin²θ+cos²θ=1
- 2
Quantitative section was moderate
- 3
Pyramid type maths questions
General Awareness
- 1
Question on Attorney General
- 2
Constitution question on Article 129
- 3
General Knowledge/GS section was easy to moderate
- 4
Current affairs of 2024‑26 were asked
English Comprehension
- 1
Reading comprehension passage (very easy)
- 2
English section was easy to moderate
- 3
Passage with 5 questions
What candidates noticed
- Hand vibration caused accidental option selection for some candidates.
- Around 80‑90% of candidates found the shift easy (reported).
- Poll data showed overall good attempts between 67 and 76.
- A candidate scored 81 out of 100; good attempt suggested as 75+.
Where reviews disagree
- Two reports called Reasoning easy, one called it difficult.
- GA difficulty reports differed: Easy, Moderate, and Easy to Moderate.
- Quant difficulty reports varied between Easy and Moderate.
Other shifts on 22 October
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.
How we use sources and correct errors
- Madhuvan Library (YouTube) – SSC CGL 22 October 2026 3rd shift review | SSC CGL 3rd shift analysis|
- Tech BrowSoft Solutions (YouTube) – SSC CGL 2026 PAPER ANALYSIS🚨 22 OCT (3 SHIFT) 😱 TODAY EXAM REVIEW? GOO
- The Student Saviour (YouTube) – SSC CGL 2026 review | SSC CGL 22 October 3rd Shift review | SSC CGL 20
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FAQs
How was the SSC CGL 22 October 2026 Shift 3 paper?
Candidates rated the 22 October 2026 Shift 3 paper Easy (most reports) overall. The third shift was overall reported as easy by most sources. Reasoning was generally easy, though one source found it difficult. GA and Quant showed mixed difficulty levels ranging from easy to moderate. English was largely easy. Good attempts were reported between 67 and 76 overall.
What attempt range was reported for SSC CGL 22 October 2026 Shift 3?
67–76 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 22 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Intelligence & Reasoning was Easy (most reports). Topics reported: Series questions (tricky), eligibility questions, abstract/random items, reasoning difficulty.
Which General Awareness topics were asked in SSC CGL 22 October 2026 Shift 3?
General Awareness was Easy to Moderate (reports differ). Topics reported: Attorney General question (1), Constitution Article 129 (1), GK/GS difficulty, current affairs 2024-26, general science.
Which Quantitative Aptitude topics were asked in SSC CGL 22 October 2026 Shift 3?
Quantitative Aptitude was Easy to Moderate (reports differ). Topics reported: Trigonometric identities (sin²θ+cos²θ=1, sec²θ‑tan²θ=1), pyramid questions, DI (Data Interpretation) (0), quant difficulty.
Which English Comprehension topics were asked in SSC CGL 22 October 2026 Shift 3?
English Comprehension was Easy (most reports). Topics reported: passage comprehension (5 Q) (5), active‑passive transformation, vocabulary, reading comprehension passage (very easy).
What was the overall difficulty level across the three shifts on 22 October 2026?
Shift 1 was reported as moderate to difficult, Shift 2 as easy to moderate, and Shift 3 as easy by the majority of candidates. The overall perception therefore ranged from easy to difficult depending on the shift.
How did the Reasoning section perform across the shifts on 22 October 2026?
Reasoning was described as mixed: it was harder than expected in Shift 1, generally easy in Shift 2, and mostly easy in Shift 3, though one source noted difficulty in Shift 3.
What were the reported good‑attempt ranges for the shifts on 22 October 2026?
The unofficial good‑attempt ranges were 75–85 for Shift 1, 68–75 for Shift 2, and 67–76 for Shift 3. These figures are based on candidate reports and should be treated as indicative.
How did the Quantitative Aptitude section compare across the shifts on 22 October 2026?
Quantitative Aptitude was largely difficult in Shift 1, perceived as difficult with time‑management challenges in Shift 2, and showed mixed difficulty (easy to moderate) in Shift 3.
Was there any notable variation in English difficulty on 22 October 2026?
English was generally easy to moderate in Shift 1, easy in Shift 2, and largely easy in Shift 3, with only occasional tough vocabulary reported.